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Cherry MX 10.0N vs SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini: Comparison
Cherry MX 10.0N and SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini differ on switch type: Cherry MX 10.0N at Cherry MX Low-Profile RGB or ULP, SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini at OmniPoint Adjustable Hall Effect.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Cherry | SteelSeries |
| Layout | Low-Profile | 60% |
| Model | MX 10.0N | Apex Pro Mini |
| Switch Type | Cherry MX Low-Profile RGB or ULP | OmniPoint Adjustable Hall Effect |
| Connectivity | Tri-Mode Wireless (Bluetooth + 2.4GHz) + USB-C Charging | Wired (detachable USB-C) |
| Hot-Swappable | false | false |
| Backlighting | Per-Key RGB | Per-key RGB, OLED smart display |
Verdict
Cherry MX 10.0N
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A premium low-profile board whose genuine Cherry-branded switches give it a manufacturing pedigree most low-profile competitors using third-party switches can't claim.
SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini
9 / 10 Expert Rating
Per-key actuation tuning in the smallest layout SteelSeries makes — one of the most genuinely useful implementations of Hall Effect switching on the market.