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Corsair K65 RGB Mini vs SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3: Comparison
Corsair K65 RGB Mini and SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 differ on switch type: Corsair K65 RGB Mini at Cherry MX Speed Silver (Linear), SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 at OmniPoint 3.0 Hall Effect.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Corsair | SteelSeries |
| Layout | 60% | TKL |
| Model | K65 RGB Mini | Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 |
| Switch Type | Cherry MX Speed Silver (Linear) | OmniPoint 3.0 Hall Effect |
| Connectivity | Wired USB-C (detachable) | USB-C Wired |
| Backlighting | Per-Key RGB with iCUE | RGB |
| Polling Rate | 8000 Hz (Axon) | Up to 1000Hz |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Corsair K65 RGB Mini | SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 TKL Gen 3
9 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuine competitive-grade Hall Effect board whose built-in OLED display sets it apart from other adjustable-actuation keyboards, at the cost of switch-ecosystem lock-in.




