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Series

CLIPPER1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

Apex Pro Gen 31Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Sold on the Apex Pro Gen 3 product page as the Mini size, next to Full Size and TKL.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

CH-979101J-NA1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

64913, 64914, 64915, 64916, 64917, 64918, KB-000173Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Regulatory pages 31-32: model KB-00017 (Taiwan type designation, Korean KC certificate R-R-SS4-KB-00017, rating 5V 500 mA). Added next to the retail item numbers.4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Page data for the UK store: 64913 US, 64914 UK, 64915 ND, 64916 DE, 64917 FR. All are Black and wired.5Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ja-jp/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Page data for the Japan store: 64918 is Apex Pro Mini Gen 3 - JP, priced in JPY. 64913 US English is also listed.6Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-60-wired-mechanical-omnipoint-adjustable-gaming-keyboard-with-rapid-tap-black/J3GWPZXVPQ/sku/10783255Read 23 October 2026Model: 64913.7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F11HCGSTRead 23 October 2026Amazon listing: Model Number and Mfr Part Number 64913.

GTIN / EAN

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5707119062947, 810164140265, 57071190629856Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-60-wired-mechanical-omnipoint-adjustable-gaming-keyboard-with-rapid-tap-black/J3GWPZXVPQ/sku/10783255Read 23 October 2026Other: UPC 810164140265 for model 64913.7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F11HCGSTRead 23 October 2026Amazon US listing, brand SteelSeries: UPC 810164140265, Mfr Part Number 64913.8Retailer pageeuronics.ee/en/it/devices/keyboards/64913/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-black-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Retailer page for 64913 shows EAN 5707119062947.9Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/4433029/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-tradlost-mekaniskt-speltangentbord--omnipoint-3-0--svartRead 23 October 2026Retailer page for item 64915 (Nordic layout): EAN 5707119062985. The same page has errors elsewhere, such as a Bluetooth claim and wrong dimensions, so only the EAN and the wired items are used.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

2 June 20265Press releaseir.corsair.com/node/11261/pdfRead 8 October 2026

25 March 20252Press releasesteelseries.com/press/152-steelseries-expands-its-apex-pro-gen-3-series-keyboard-lineupRead 23 October 2026Press release dated Chicago, 25 March 2025: SteelSeries unveiled the black Apex Pro Mini Gen 3.

Status

Available1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

Available1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026US page product data: schema.org InStock, orderable, Add to Cart. Best Buy no longer lists new units.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$99.993Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-keyboards/corsair-clipper-pro-mini-60-reviewRead 8 October 2026US MSRP. Review also lists a separate UK price.

$199.992Press releasesteelseries.com/press/152-steelseries-expands-its-apex-pro-gen-3-series-keyboard-lineupRead 23 October 2026US $199.99 for the Apex Pro Mini Gen 3. SteelSeries.com later showed $219.99. Excludes tax.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€99.996Maker product pagecorsair.com/eu/en/p/keyboards/CH-979101J-NA/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026Corsair EU store lists CH-979101J-NA at EUR 99.99 (regular price, in stock). The German store lists the DE-layout SKU CH-979101J-DE at regular price EUR 99.99, current sale price 79.99, which is not used. Igor's Lab quotes 99.99 euros at review time. Corsair does not publish a dated launch price for the EU, so this is the maker list price. EU prices include VAT.7Maker product pagecorsair.com/de/de/p/keyboards/CH-979101J-DE/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-de-ch-979101j-deRead 10 October 2026German store, DE-layout SKU CH-979101J-DE: regular price EUR 99.99 with a EUR 20 discount to 79.99. Only the regular price corroborates the list price.

€219.992Press releasesteelseries.com/press/152-steelseries-expands-its-apex-pro-gen-3-series-keyboard-lineupRead 23 October 2026EMEA 219.99 euro. The release names no country. Tax treatment is not stated.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, EU1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026Corsair US store sells CH-979101J-NA at USD 99.99. The Corsair EU store (corsair.com/eu/en) lists the same SKU at EUR 99.99 in stock.6Maker product pagecorsair.com/eu/en/p/keyboards/CH-979101J-NA/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026The EU store shows the NA SKU as available.

US, EU, GB, JP4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Sold on the UK and EU store pages. GBP pricing on the UK page.5Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ja-jp/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Sold on the Japan store page.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026Maker sells Black and White. Exact model number and regional layout stored here identify the Black NA configuration.

Black1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Only Black is offered for the Mini size.

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

Gaming1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Page category: Gaming Keyboards.

Sold asiParts fitted when sold. A complete keyboard includes switches and keycaps. Barebones includes neither.

Complete1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

Complete1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Sold as a finished keyboard with keycaps. Box content lists keyboard, cable, keycap puller and guide.

Layout

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Form factoriLayout size or shape. A percentage describes the layout, not the number of keys.

60 %1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

60 %1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Size selector: Mini (60%).2Press releasesteelseries.com/press/152-steelseries-expands-its-apex-pro-gen-3-series-keyboard-lineupRead 23 October 2026Release: compact 60% form factor.

Layout standardiPhysical key layout standards sold for this model. Regional language names are listed separately.

ANSI4Retailer pagetoppc.ee/en/c/15-keyboards/1428373-corsair-clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-blackRead 8 October 2026

ANSI, ISO, JIS4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026US is ANSI. UK, ND, DE and FR are ISO layouts.5Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ja-jp/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Japanese layout is JIS.

Regional layouts

US English4Retailer pagetoppc.ee/en/c/15-keyboards/1428373-corsair-clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-blackRead 8 October 2026

US, UK, ND, DE, FR, JP4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Maker names: US, UK, ND, DE, FR. JP comes from the Japan store page.5Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ja-jp/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Maker name: JP.

Keys in regional layoutiPhysical typing and function keys in the stated regional layout. Separate media buttons, macro buttons and rotary controls are excluded. A Touch ID or Lock key in a key row counts, as on Apple keyboards.

611Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026Counted on the maker top-view gallery photo of the black NA keyboard (US ANSI): 14 keys in the number row (Esc to Backspace), 14, 13 and 12 in the next rows, and 8 in the bottom row (Ctrl, Win, Alt, space, FN, Alt, Menu, Ctrl). Total 61. Arrows, F-keys, Delete, Insert and the navigation keys sit on the FN layer and are printed on the key sides.

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Key legends for

Windows1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026The maker photo shows a Windows logo on the key next to left Ctrl. No macOS legends.

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Numpad

No2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/clipper-pro-mini-60Read 10 October 2026

No1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 202660% layout. Maker FAQ: no immediate access to keys such as the arrow keys on the mini form factor.12Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Same sentence.

Function row

No2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/clipper-pro-mini-60Read 10 October 2026

No1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 202660% layout without a function row. Secondary functions are side-printed on the keycaps and used with the SteelSeries key. Windows Central and G Style confirm there are no function keys.12Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review: the 60% layout sacrifices the numpad, dedicated function, page navigation and arrow keys.

Dedicated arrow keys

No2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/clipper-pro-mini-60Read 10 October 2026

No1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Maker FAQ: on the mini form factor there is no immediate access to keys such as the arrow keys. They are reached with the SteelSeries key.

Navigation keysiAvailability of Home, End, Page Up and Page Down as dedicated keys or through an Fn layer.

Fn layer2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/clipper-pro-mini-60Read 10 October 2026

Fn layer1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Maker FAQ says keys such as the arrow keys are reached through the SteelSeries key. The keycaps carry side-printed Home, End, Page Up and Page Down. Windows Central lists page navigation on the SteelSeries layer.12Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review: the SteelSeries button gives page navigation and function keys on a layer.

Key stagger

Row-staggered1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026Maker photo shows a standard row-staggered 60 percent layout.

Row-staggered3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Product overview drawing on page 4 shows the standard row-staggered 60% layout.

Bottom row

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Low profile

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Switches

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Switch sensing technologyiKey sensing technology. Hall effect and TMR are different sensor types. A mixed board is identified explicitly. Magnetic switch housing alone does not identify the sensor.

Magnetic (Hall effect)1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

Magnetic (Hall effect)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Technical Specifications: OmniPoint 3.0 Adjustable HyperMagnetic Switches (Analog Hall Effect Magnetic Sensor). The Mini has no function row, arrow keys, navigation keys or numpad, so the regular Red switches that the larger Gen 3 boards use for those keys do not apply. Igor's Lab counts more than 60 keys that can be set individually.

Switch feel

Linear1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

Linear11Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/75910/384/KEYBOARD--%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A2%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--STEELSERIES-APEX-PRO-MINI-GEN-3-OMNIPOINT-3-0-SWITCH-RGB-EN---BLACKRead 23 October 2026Thai retailer headline spec: OmniPoint 3.0 Switch (Magnetic, Hall Effect, Linear). Coolblue also lists a linear switch for 64913.

Switch maker

CORSAIR1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

SteelSeries1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

Switch models

MGX Hyperdrive Core1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

OmniPoint 3.0 Adjustable HyperMagnetic Switches1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

Switch stem

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MX cross14Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Review: the MX-style keycaps make the keyboard compatible with every other MX-style key. The review title wrongly says Wireless. The keyboard is wired.

Actuation forceiForce at the point where a key registers. Initial spring force is not actuation force. Adjustable switches require a stated actuation setting.

27gf2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/clipper-pro-mini-60Read 10 October 2026Technical specifications: MGX Hyperdrive Core Hall Effect pre-lubricated key switches, 27g actuation force, 0.2 to 3.8 mm actuation distance, 4.0 mm total travel. The product page FAQ says 27g to 40g actuation force, so the force probably rises with the chosen actuation setting. The maker does not state which setting gives 27 g, so it is stored as the maker headline figure. Bottom-out force is not published.

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Bottom-out forceiForce at the end of the switch travel. It is not the initial spring force or the tactile peak.

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Tactile bump forceiPeak force of the tactile bump. It is not the force at initial movement or at bottom-out.

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Actuation pointiDistance before a key registers. For adjustable boards, the default profile or setting is stated in the source note.

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Total travel

4mm1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

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Rated keystrokes

100million1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

100million1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Technical Specifications: Switch Rating Up to 100 million keystrokes.

Factory-lubed switches

Yes2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/clipper-pro-mini-60Read 10 October 2026

Yes2Press releasesteelseries.com/press/152-steelseries-expands-its-apex-pro-gen-3-series-keyboard-lineupRead 23 October 2026Release: factory-lubed switches for a smoother feel.

Adjustable actuation

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

Actuation rangeiSelectable actuation distances. These are settings, not a measured usable travel range.

Min0.2Max3.8mm1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

Min0.1Max4mm1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Page text: full adjustability range from 0.1 mm to 4.0 mm. Technical Specifications: Adjustable Actuation Points 0.1 mm - 4.0 mm.2Press releasesteelseries.com/press/152-steelseries-expands-its-apex-pro-gen-3-series-keyboard-lineupRead 23 October 2026Release: 40 adjustable actuation levels from 0.1 mm to 4.0 mm.

Actuation stepiSmallest documented increment between selectable actuation settings.

0.1mm1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

0.1mm2Press releasesteelseries.com/press/152-steelseries-expands-its-apex-pro-gen-3-series-keyboard-lineupRead 23 October 202640 levels across 0.1 mm to 4.0 mm give an even 0.1 mm step. The step is derived from the stated count and range.

Per-key actuationiActuation can be configured individually for supported keys. The source note identifies any excluded keys.

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026The page says Rapid Trigger can be set individually for every key. The manual says actuation is set per key in Engine.3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 8: use Engine inside SteelSeries GG to configure the adjustable actuation on a per-key basis.

Rapid trigger

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Page: Rapid Trigger, adjustable per key.2Press releasesteelseries.com/press/152-steelseries-expands-its-apex-pro-gen-3-series-keyboard-lineupRead 23 October 2026Release: Rapid Trigger lets gamers press the same key again at the slightest lift of a finger.

Minimum rapid trigger movementiSmallest selectable movement used to reset or reactivate a key. This is a setting, not measured accuracy.

0.1mm1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

0.1mm13Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/i-tested-the-steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-and-think-its-one-of-the-best-analog-keyboards-around-but-itd-make-a-serious-dent-in-my-walletRead 23 October 2026Review of the Engine app: the rapid trigger toggle has its own slider to adjust sensitivity within the same 0.1 to 4 mm range. This is a setting range, not a measured accuracy.

Multi-action keys

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Page: 2-in-1 Action Keys, two different actions on the same key, for example a light touch to walk and a deep press to sprint.

SOCD handling

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Maker name: Rapid Tap. It prioritizes the last pressed key in a pair, with 5 customizable pairings.2Press releasesteelseries.com/press/152-steelseries-expands-its-apex-pro-gen-3-series-keyboard-lineupRead 23 October 2026Release: Rapid Tap prioritizes the last pressed key in a pair, up to five key pairings.3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 8 Rapid Tap (SOCD): prioritizes the last key press in a selected pair. The default pair is A + D.

Analog inputiCan send variable gamepad or joystick input. Magnetic sensing or adjustable actuation alone does not establish analog output.

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Hot-swap socketsiSwitches can be replaced without soldering. Magnetic compatibility must be checked separately.

None10Reviewwccftech.com/review/corsair-clipper-pro-mini-60-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says the board does not boast hot-swappability, so the stock switches cannot be replaced. Igor's Lab also could not remove the switches with conventional tools. Corsair does not mention hot-swap.

None12Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review: no hot swappable switches.

Compatible switches

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Stabilizers

Plate-mounted9Reviewigorslab.de/en/corsair-clipper-pro-mini-60-review-compact-hall-effect-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Review: plate-mount design with plate-mount stabilizers. Stabilizer lubrication is not stated. The review counts a single damping layer, while Corsair says two layers of sound dampening, so sound_dampening is left out.

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Factory-lubed stabilizers

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Keycaps

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Keycap material

PBT4Retailer pagetoppc.ee/en/c/15-keyboards/1428373-corsair-clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-blackRead 8 October 2026Exact Black NA SKU CH-979101J-NA identified as PBT DS. Maker guide warns other regions can use single-shot ABS.

PBT1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Page: Upgraded Double Shot PBT Keycaps.6Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-60-wired-mechanical-omnipoint-adjustable-gaming-keyboard-with-rapid-tap-black/J3GWPZXVPQ/sku/10783255Read 23 October 2026Features: Keycap Material PBT.

Legend method

Doubleshot4Retailer pagetoppc.ee/en/c/15-keyboards/1428373-corsair-clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-blackRead 8 October 2026Exact Black NA SKU PBT DS, meaning double-shot.

Doubleshot1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Page: Double Shot PBT Keycaps. Double shot is stored as the legend method.

Keycap profile

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Keycap thickness

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Shine-through legendsiLight passes through the legends. Translucent keycap sides alone do not count.

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

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Performance

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Polling rate per connectioniDocumented report rates for each connection. Required receivers or optional adapters are identified in the row and source note.

ACORSAIR CLIPPER PRO MINI 60

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	8,000

Source1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026Default is 1000 Hz. Game Mode sets 8000 Hz. Reduced console and BIOS modes are documented separately in the guide.

BSteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Gen 3

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	1,000

Source9Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/4433029/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-tradlost-mekaniskt-speltangentbord--omnipoint-3-0--svartRead 23 October 2026Polling rate 1000 Hz via wired connection.10Retailer pagecoolblue.nl/en/productreviews/961708Read 23 October 2026Spec table for manufacturer code 64913: Polling rate 1000 Hz, wired. Other rows on the page are not used.

Max polling rate

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (wired)

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (2.4 GHz)

Not available

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Polling rate (Bluetooth)

Not available

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Scan rateiHow often the keyboard reads its switches. A USB report rate does not establish a scan rate.

Not available

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Input latency (claimed)iMaker-published input or response latency with conditions in the source note. Do not calculate this from polling rate.

Not available

0.7ms1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Technical Specifications: Response Time 0.7 ms. Test conditions are not stated.

Key rollover per connectioniKeys registered simultaneously over the stated connection. Connection is omitted if the source does not specify it.

ACORSAIR CLIPPER PRO MINI 60

Connection	Rollover
USB (wired)	NKRO

Source2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/clipper-pro-mini-60Read 10 October 2026

BSteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Gen 3

Connection	Rollover
USB (wired)	NKRO

Source9Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/4433029/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-tradlost-mekaniskt-speltangentbord--omnipoint-3-0--svartRead 23 October 2026Key features: N-key rollover and anti-ghosting.12Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review: zero ghosting, reliable debouncing and N-Key Rollover.

Anti-ghosting

Yes2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/clipper-pro-mini-60Read 10 October 2026

Yes9Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/4433029/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-tradlost-mekaniskt-speltangentbord--omnipoint-3-0--svartRead 23 October 2026Key features: N-key rollover and anti-ghosting.12Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review: zero ghosting.

Adjustable debounce

Not available

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Minimum debounce

Not available

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Measured

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Latency per connection (measured)iReviewer measurements for one tested setup per row. Settings and test method are stated in the source note. Missing conditions are not inferred.

ACORSAIR CLIPPER PRO MINI 60

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Setting	Single key (ms)
USB (wired)	1,000	Average of 25 end-to-end measurements. Min 3.1 ms, max 11.4 ms	7.2
USB (wired)	8,000	Average of 25 end-to-end measurements. Min 3.1 ms, max 10.5 ms	5.9

Source8Measurementigorslab.de/en/corsair-clipper-pro-mini-60-review-compact-hall-effect-keyboardRead 10 October 2026Wired USB-C only. End-to-end latency, 25 measurements per setting. 1000 Hz: average 7.2 ms, min 3.1 ms, max 11.4 ms, standard deviation 2.4 ms. 8000 Hz: average 5.9 ms, min 3.1 ms, max 10.5 ms, standard deviation 2.2 ms. The article does not describe the rig, the tested key, the actuation setting or the firmware. The averages are stored as single-key latency.

BSteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Gen 3

Connection	Setting	Single key (ms)
USB (wired)	NVIDIA LDAT end-to-end, average of 25 measurements. Min 10.9 ms, max 18.5 ms, standard deviation 1.9 ms	15.3

Source18Measurementigorslab.de/en/steelseries-apex-pro-gen-3-mini-a-compact-gaming-keyboard-with-customizable-omnipoint-switches-and-high-end-features-coming-soon/4Read 23 October 2026Igor's Lab used NVIDIA's LDAT tool. 25 measurements, average about 15.3 ms, lowest about 10.9 ms, highest about 18.5 ms, standard deviation about 1.9 ms. The test is end-to-end latency, so it includes the screen and PC. Firmware, polling rate and actuation settings are not stated. Stored as single key latency. Published 20 March 2026.

Actuation point (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Total travel (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Operating force (measured)iReviewer-measured force at actuation. The switch and actuation setting are stated in the source note.

Not available

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Typing noise (measured)iReviewer-measured A-weighted typing sound level. Measurement distance and conditions are stated in the source note.

Not available

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Battery life (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iReviewer-measured keyboard weight without cable or wrist rest. The tested configuration is stated in the source note.

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Connectivity

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Connections

USB (wired)1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

USB (wired)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Technical Specifications: Connection Wired.

Wireless technology

Not available

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Bluetooth

Not available

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Bluetooth device slots

Not available

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Devices it can switch betweeniDistinct device connections available for switching. Do not infer this by adding wireless modes or paired Bluetooth slots.

Not available

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Device switchingiControl used to switch between paired device hosts. Connection-mode and OS switches are described separately.

Not available

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Receiver connector

None1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026Tech specs: Connectivity Wired. No wireless receiver.

None3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Wired only. Package Contents and the product overview list no receiver or dongle.

Receiver storage in keyboard

Not available

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Receiver shared with other devices

Not available

Not available

Wireless range

Not available

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Detachable cable

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Page: Detachable USB Type-C Braided Cable.

Port on keyboard

USB-C1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Page: detachable USB-C braided cable. The manual lists one USB-C jack.3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 4: 1 USB-C Jack.

Cable plug

USB-A1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

USB-A1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Box content: Detachable Braided USB-C to USB-A Cable. The plug at the computer end is USB-A.

Cable

Braided1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

Braided1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Page: Detachable USB Type-C Braided Cable.

Cable length

1.8m2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/clipper-pro-mini-60Read 10 October 2026

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USB passthrough

No3Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-keyboards/corsair-clipper-pro-mini-60-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review specification table.

No3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Product overview page 4 lists one USB-C jack and no other port.

Works withiSystems on which the keyboard works. Configuration software may have narrower system support.

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Compatibility: Windows, Xbox, PlayStation and Mac OS X. Not all software features are supported on Mac OS. Xbox and PlayStation are stored under console compatibility.3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 3: PC and Mac, with Mac features limited.

Consoles

Xbox, PlayStation2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/clipper-pro-mini-60Read 10 October 2026Xbox One and Series X|S. PlayStation 4 and 5 need compatibility mode. Functions depend on console and game support.

Xbox, PlayStation3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 3 System Compatibility: PC, Mac, Xbox and PlayStation. Not all software features are supported on macOS.

Battery

None of 16 known

Battery type

Not available

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Number of batteriesiNumber of replaceable AA or AAA cells required. Internal rechargeable battery packs are not counted here.

Not available

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Battery capacity

Not available

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User-replaceable battery

Not available

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Battery life per mode (claimed)iMaker estimates. Store one published native duration unit per row: hours, days or months. Days and months describe calendar use including idle time, not continuous runtime. Do not convert calendar estimates into hours. Connection, lighting and polling rate are included only when published. Brightness, workload, screen status, sleep settings and up-to qualifiers go in the source note.

Not available

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Longest battery life (claimed)iLongest maker estimate published in hours across the listed modes. Rows published in days or months do not contribute. Conditions can differ between products.

Not available

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Battery life, lighting offiLongest maker estimate published in hours with lighting off. Calendar-day and calendar-month estimates are not converted and do not contribute.

Not available

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Battery life, lighting oniLongest maker estimate published in hours with lighting enabled. Calendar-day and calendar-month estimates are not converted and do not contribute. Brightness and display conditions are stated in the source note.

Not available

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Battery life, backlight on (claimed)iLongest maker up-to estimate published in calendar days with backlighting enabled. Includes idle time and the source-defined usage pattern, not continuous runtime. Brightness, workload, connection and sleep conditions remain in the table and source note. Hours and months are not converted.

Not available

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Battery life, backlight off (claimed)iLongest maker up-to estimate published in calendar months with backlighting off. Includes idle time and the source-defined usage pattern, not continuous runtime. Workload, connection and sleep conditions remain in the table and source note. Hours and days are not converted.

Not available

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Charging port

Not available

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Full charge timeiPublished time for a full charge. Approximate times remain qualified in the source note.

Not available

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Quick charge

Not available

Not available

Use while charging

Not available

Not available

Solar charging

Not available

Not available

Battery indicator

Not available

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Build

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Case material

Plastic top cover and bottom case2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/clipper-pro-mini-60Read 10 October 2026

Aluminum top plate, plastic bottom case12Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review: the majority of the frame is matte plastic and the top frame is high-grade aluminum.16Reviewigorslab.de/en/steelseries-apex-pro-gen-3-mini-a-compact-gaming-keyboard-with-customizable-omnipoint-switches-and-high-end-features-coming-soonRead 23 October 2026Review: aluminum top plate, housing made of matte black plastic.

Plate material

Not available

Aluminium1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Page bullet: Premium aluminum top plate. This does not state that the whole case is metal.16Reviewigorslab.de/en/steelseries-apex-pro-gen-3-mini-a-compact-gaming-keyboard-with-customizable-omnipoint-switches-and-high-end-features-coming-soonRead 23 October 2026Review: aluminum top plate. Page 2 also calls it a sturdy aluminum top plate.

Mount style

Not available

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Flex cuts in PCB

Not available

Not available

Sound dampeningiDampening layers the maker or a review names. Foam whose position in the stack is not stated is foam. Films, pads and silicone parts that fit no other option are other.

Not available

Foam, position not stated2Press releasesteelseries.com/press/152-steelseries-expands-its-apex-pro-gen-3-series-keyboard-lineupRead 23 October 2026Release: dampening foam for more satisfying keypresses. Windows Central counts three sound-dampening layers. The positions are not stated, so the generic foam option is stored.

Typing anglesiKeyboard slope for each supported foot position, starting with the lowest. An adjustable-foot count does not establish angles. When the maker publishes only the angle with the feet out, that angle is stored alone.

Not available

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Spill resistant

Yes2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/clipper-pro-mini-60Read 10 October 2026

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IP rating

IP572Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/clipper-pro-mini-60Read 10 October 2026Maker IP57 claim. Wait at least 72 hours after immersion before normal use.

Not available

Lighting

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Backlight

RGB per key1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

RGB per key1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Design: Per Key RGB Illumination, 16.8 million colors.

LED position

Not available

Not available

Lighting zones

Not available

Not available

Brightness levelsiSelectable onboard brightness steps. The source note states whether the off position is included.

62Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/clipper-pro-mini-60Read 10 October 2026Brightness changes by 20 percent. Six settings from off through 100 percent, including off.

Not available

Side or underglow lighting

Not available

Not available

Lighting sensors

Not available

Not available

Lighting sync

Not available

SteelSeries Prism1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Page: theme it with other SteelSeries devices using Prism.

Controls

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Media keysiPlayback controlled by separate buttons, an Fn layer or a multifunction knob/rocker. Volume controls are listed separately, and knob presses are excluded from the separate media-button count.

Fn layer1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

Fn layer3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 7 Multimedia Controls: volume, mute, play and pause and track skip are SteelSeries Function Key combinations (N, B, M, /, period, comma). The product overview lists a Multimedia Keys item that is the printed secondary legends on the keycaps.

Separate media buttonsiSeparate physical buttons for playback or mute, counted once each. Fn shortcuts, macro buttons, knob presses and roller presses are excluded.

01Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026The maker photo and the guide show no separate media keys. Playback and volume sit on FN shortcuts (guide: Media-Function Control, FN shortcuts).

03Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Product overview page 4 lists no separate playback buttons. Playback is on Function Key combinations.6Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-60-wired-mechanical-omnipoint-adjustable-gaming-keyboard-with-rapid-tap-black/J3GWPZXVPQ/sku/10783255Read 23 October 2026Functions: Multimedia Keys No.

Volume control

Keys2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/clipper-pro-mini-60Read 10 October 2026

Keys3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 7: Function Key + N is volume up and Function Key + B is volume down.

Knobs

01Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026The maker photo shows no knob or roller. Volume is on FN shortcuts.

03Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Product overview page 4 lists no knob or roller.

Programmable knob

Not available

Not available

Knob press

Not available

Not available

Separate macro keysiSeparate physical keys or buttons intended for macros. Excludes ordinary remappable keys, media buttons and a dedicated software-launch button.

01Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026No separate macro keys in the maker photo.

03Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Product overview page 4 lists no separate macro keys. Macro recording is Function Key + X on a regular key.

Built-in screen

None1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026No screen in the maker photo or tech specs.

None3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Product overview page 4 lists no screen.

Touchpad

No1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026No touchpad in the maker photo.

No3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Product overview page 4 lists no touchpad.6Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-60-wired-mechanical-omnipoint-adjustable-gaming-keyboard-with-rapid-tap-black/J3GWPZXVPQ/sku/10783255Read 23 October 2026Features: Touchpad No.

Fingerprint reader

No1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026No fingerprint sensor in the maker photo or tech specs.

No3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Product overview page 4 lists no fingerprint reader.

OS mode switch

Not available

Not available

Windows key lock

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

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Software

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Software

CORSAIR Web Hub2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/clipper-pro-mini-60Read 10 October 2026

SteelSeries GG1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Page and manual: SteelSeries GG, with the Engine app inside it.

Software runs on

Web2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/clipper-pro-mini-60Read 10 October 2026

Windows, macOS3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 3: GG downloads from steelseries.com/gg. The manual names SteelSeries Engine for Windows and Mac. The maker page names Windows and Mac OS X.

Open firmware

Not available

Not available

Onboard memory

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Technical Specifications: On-Board Memory 5 Custom Profiles.3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 6: Function Key + Z cycles through the profiles stored on the keyboard.

Onboard profilesiProfiles stored on the keyboard, including fixed defaults when the maker counts them. Software-only profiles are excluded.

51Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

51Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Technical Specifications: On-Board Memory 5 Custom Profiles.6Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-60-wired-mechanical-omnipoint-adjustable-gaming-keyboard-with-rapid-tap-black/J3GWPZXVPQ/sku/10783255Read 23 October 2026Features: Maximum Number of Memory Profiles 5.

Macros

Yes2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/clipper-pro-mini-60Read 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Manual: Engine inside SteelSeries GG customizes lighting, macros and more, and on-the-fly macro recording is built in.

Macros stored onboardiRecorded command sequences run from keyboard storage without the configuration app. Onboard lighting or remapping alone does not establish this.

Yes2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/clipper-pro-mini-60Read 10 October 2026Hardware macro recording uses FN+Z. Assignments are saved to keyboard storage.

Yes3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 6 On-the-fly macro recording: hold Function Key + X for 2 seconds, type the combination, then assign the macro to a key, all on the keyboard.

Key remapping

Yes2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/clipper-pro-mini-60Read 10 October 2026

Yes15Reviewgstylemag.com/2025/04/14/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Same sentence.17Reviewigorslab.de/en/steelseries-apex-pro-gen-3-mini-a-compact-gaming-keyboard-with-customizable-omnipoint-switches-and-high-end-features-coming-soon/3Read 23 October 2026Review of the GG software: individual keys can be fully remapped.

LayersiTotal key mapping layers including the base layer. Lighting effect layers and profile slots are excluded.

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User firmware updates

Yes2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/clipper-pro-mini-60Read 10 October 2026

Yes15Reviewgstylemag.com/2025/04/14/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review: the GG app is used for firmware updates and key customization.

Ergonomics

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Wrist rest

None3Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-keyboards/corsair-clipper-pro-mini-60-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review specification table.

None3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Package Contents list no wrist rest. Windows Central also notes the Mini has none.12Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review: no wrist rest on the Mini. The full-size and TKL include one.

Wrist rest material

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Tenting

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Tenting angles

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiKeyboard body dimensions with fitted keycaps, without wrist rest and with feet folded. Any different measurement condition is stated in the source note. Width is the longest side, depth runs front to back and height is the thickness. Map by size when the maker's labels differ.

Width294Depth103Height31mm(11.6 × 4.1 × 1.2 in)2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/clipper-pro-mini-60Read 10 October 2026

Width293Depth103Height40.3mm(11.5 × 4.1 × 1.6 in)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Design: Width 293 mm, Depth 103 mm, Height 40.3 mm. The page does not say whether the feet are folded.12Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Spec table: 293 x 103 x 40.3 mm, same as the maker.

Dimensions with wrist rest

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Keyboard weightiKeyboard without cable or wrist rest. Weights that include accessories cannot be stored here. A cable that cannot be removed is included. Replaceable batteries are included, as built-in batteries are.

414g(14.6 oz)2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/clipper-pro-mini-60Read 10 October 2026Manual keyboard body weight, without detachable cable or packaging.

543g(1.2 lb)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Design: Weight 543 g. The cable is detachable and not counted.12Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Spec table: 543 g, same as the maker.

Weight including wrist restiKeyboard plus supplied wrist rest, excluding packaging. The source note identifies any included cable.

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Box dimensions

Width478Height60Depth202mm(18.8 × 2.4 × 8 in)4Retailer pagetoppc.ee/en/c/15-keyboards/1428373-corsair-clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-blackRead 8 October 2026Retailer gross package measurements, packing quantity one. Mapped by size: width 478, depth 202, height 60.

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Box weightiOne retail package including its contents. A multi-unit shipping carton weight is excluded.

900g(2 lb)4Retailer pagetoppc.ee/en/c/15-keyboards/1428373-corsair-clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-blackRead 8 October 2026Retailer gross package mass 0.90 kg, packing quantity one.

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Certifications

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Other certifications

CE Declaration of Conformity, UKCA Declaration of Conformity1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026Downloads tab lists a Declaration of Conformity document CE-000791 and a UKCA Declaration of Conformity document UKCA-000513. These are the maker declarations, not independent lab certificates.

EU RoHS 2015/863/EU conformity, EU RED 2014/53/EU conformity, EU EMC Directive 2014/30/EU conformity, EU Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU conformity, REACH (EC) 1907/2006 conformity, UK declaration of conformity, FCC Part 15 Class B, Canadian ICES-003 Class B, VCCI-B, KC R-R-SS4-KB-000173Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Regulatory pages 28-33: EU declaration (RoHS 2015/863/EU, RED 2014/53/EU, EMC 2014/30/EU, LVD 2014/35/EU), REACH, UK declaration of conformity, FCC Part 15 Class B, Canadian ICES-003 Class B, VCCI-B and Korean KC R-R-SS4-KB-00017.

In the box

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In the box

CLIPPER PRO MINI 60 Hall Effect Gaming Keyboard, Braided USB Type-C cable, Safety leaflet1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

Apex Pro Mini Keyboard, Detachable Braided USB-C to USB-A Cable, Keycap Puller, Product Information Guide1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Box Content: Apex Pro Gen 3 Gaming Keyboard (generic name), Detachable Braided USB-C to USB-A Cable, Keycap Puller, Product Information Guide. The Mini name is taken from the manual.3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 3 Package Contents: Apex Pro Mini Keyboard, Detachable Braided USB-C to USB-A Cable, Keycap Puller. The Product Information Guide comes from the maker page.

Cables included

ACORSAIR CLIPPER PRO MINI 60

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-A braided cable	1

Source2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/clipper-pro-mini-60Read 10 October 2026

BSteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Gen 3

Type	Count
Detachable Braided USB-C to USB-A Cable	1

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Box Content: one Detachable Braided USB-C to USB-A Cable.

Spare switches

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Links

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Product page

www.corsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-na1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

steelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-31Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

www.corsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/clipper-pro-mini-601Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-979101j-na/clipper-pro-mini-60-hall-effect-gaming-keyboard-ch-979101j-naRead 10 October 2026

downloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdf3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/clipper-pro-mini-60Read 10 October 2026US guide states two years, subject to local country regulations.

1year1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Product JSON-LD on the US page: 12 months, SteelSeries Limited Warranty.

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