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Corsair K65 RGB Mini vs SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini: Comparison
Corsair K65 RGB Mini and SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini differ on polling rate: Corsair K65 RGB Mini at 8000 Hz (Axon), SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini at 1000 Hz, which puts Corsair K65 RGB Mini ahead on that measure.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Corsair | SteelSeries |
| Layout | 60% | 60% |
| Model | K65 RGB Mini | Apex Pro Mini |
| Switch Type | Cherry MX Speed Silver (Linear) | OmniPoint Adjustable Hall Effect |
| Connectivity | Wired USB-C (detachable) | Wired (detachable USB-C) |
| Keycap Material | PBT Double-Shot | Doubleshot PBT |
| Hot-Swappable | true | false |
| Backlighting | Per-Key RGB with iCUE | Per-key RGB, OLED smart display |
| Polling Rate | 8000 Hz (Axon) | 1000 Hz |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Corsair K65 RGB Mini | SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Corsair | View on Corsair |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Corsair K65 RGB Mini
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A compact, hot-swappable 60% board that brings Corsair's fastest polling tech down to LAN-party size.
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.