Experts recommend Endgame Gear KB65HE more than SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL
As of 6 Jan 2025, experts prefer Endgame Gear KB65HE over SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL, but both Gaming Keyboards have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Endgame Gear KB65HE received 2 recommendations: from Laptop Mag (23 May 2024) and GamesRadar+ (24 Dec 2024). By contrast, SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL received only 1 recommendation from TechRadar (21 Jun 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Gaming Keyboard | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com | Tom's Hardware | PC Gamer | TechRadar | PCMag | T3 | Laptop Mag | Digital Trends | GamesRadar+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | - | $150 | Endgame Gear KB65HE | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 6 |
| 49 | N/A | $209 | SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL The SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL is a high-quality gaming keyboard with customizable OLED display, RGB lighting, and SteelSeries' new and improved OmniPoint 2.0 adjustable mechanical switches, offering extensive customization options for a personalized gaming experience. | - | - | - | - | 7 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 23 May 2024
Laptop Mag ranked Endgame Gear KB65HE as #3 Rank Gaming Keyboard Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 6 Endgame Gear KB65HE Lightning fast Hall Effect switches deliver top esports performance... ... ... Source: www.laptopmag.com - On 24 Dec 2024
GamesRadar+ ranked Endgame Gear KB65HE as #6 Rank Gaming Keyboard Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 8 Endgame Gear KB65HE The best 65% gaming keyboard... ... ... Source: www.gamesradar.com - On 21 Jun 2024
TechRadar ranked SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL as #7 Rank Gaming Keyboard Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 16 SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Best gaming keyboard for customizations... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com
After counting and adding up the 95 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Endgame Gear KB65HE outranks SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL. This is not to say that SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL is a bad option. Like Endgame Gear KB65HE, it is recommended by experts, but less.
| Rank | Change | Price | Gaming Keyboard | Tom's Guide | Rtings.com | Tom's Hardware | PC Gamer | TechRadar | PCMag | T3 | Laptop Mag | Digital Trends | GamesRadar+ |
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| 1 | - | $170 | Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| 2 | - | $200 | Asus ROG Azoth The Asus ROG Azoth gaming keyboard is a highly customizable and durable keyboard with hot-swappable ROG NX mechanical switches, extensive RGB lighting, and multiple connectivity options, making it a versatile choice for gamers who prioritize a solid and stable typing experience. | - | - | - | - | 11 | 10 | - | - | 3 | 1 |
| 3 | - | $230 | Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro The Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro is a customizable and durable mechanical gaming keyboard with two switch options and extensive RGB lighting and programmable key options. | - | - | 2 | - | - | 2 | - | 4 | - | 8 |
| 4 | - | $160 | SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless The SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless keyboard is a highly customizable and responsive keyboard suitable for both gaming and typing, with SteelSeries' proprietary OmniPoint 2.0 switches, per-key RGB lighting, and multiple connectivity options. | 5 | - | 4 | - | 13 | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [10]
- with a score: 8
- without a score: 2
| Highest score by Basic Tutorials | 92 |
| Average score based on 10 reviews | 82 |
| Lowest score by Tom's Guide | 70 |
Score distribution:
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- HALL EFFECT TECHNOLOGY: Redefine your gaming with innovative Hall Effect sensors, offering unmatched durability and rapid trigger response.
- GATERON KS-37B SWITCHES: Experience ultra-smooth keystrokes with Dual-rail structure, pre-lubed stabilizers, and self-lubricating POM material for precision and speed.
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- FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE & STUPIDLY FAST with OmniPoint 2.0 Adjustable HyperMagnetic switches
- RAPID TRIGGER — Eradicate latency arising from the physical movement of the switch through dynamic activation and deactivation of keys based on travel distance rather than a fixed point in the key travel.
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