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CORSAIR K70 CORE TKL vs SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3

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Series

K70 CORE2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026

Apex Pro Gen 32Press releasegn.com/newsroom/news/2024/september/steelseries-introduces-the-new-apex-pro-gen-3-seriesRead 30 September 2026

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

CH-911911E-NA, RGP00642Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026Exact wired SKU CH-911911E-NA. Wireless and Hall effect PRO TKL are different products.6Regulatory filingassets.corsair.com/image/upload/v1786594965/downloads-prod/CE-000642.pdfRead 23 October 2026Manufacturer declaration identifies regulatory model RGP0064. Document linked by exact CH-911911E product page.

64740, 64741, 64742, 64743, 64744, 64745, 64894, 64898, 64899, 64900, 64901, 64902, 64903, 64904, 64980, 64981, 64987, 64984, 64982, 64983, KB2411Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64740, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 - US.12Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64898, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 White - US.13Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64981, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Steel - US.14Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64741, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 - UK.15Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64899, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 White - UK.16Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64987, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Steel - UK.17Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64742, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 - ND.18Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64900, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 White - ND.19Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64984, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Steel - ND.20Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64743, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 - DE.21Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64901, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 White - DE.22Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64982, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Steel - DE.23Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64744, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 - FR.24Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64902, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 White - FR.25Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64983, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Steel - FR.26Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ja-jp/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64745, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 - JP.27Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ja-jp/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64903, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 White - JP.28Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ko-kr/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64894, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 - KR.29Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ko-kr/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64904, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 White - KR.30Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64980, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Cyber - US.43Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed pages 33-35 identify regulatory model KB24 for wired TKL. Added alongside existing regional retail item numbers, not substituted for them.

GTIN / EAN

8400066787863Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.ch/media/productattach/c/o/cor_l1132066.pdfRead 23 October 2026p3 CH-911911E-NA UPC 840006678786. EAN is same code with a leading zero.

5707119058742, 810052988160, 5707119058766, 810052988177, 5707119058780, 810052988184, 5707119058803, 810052988191, 5707119058827, 810052988207, 5707119058841, 810052988214, 5707119060424, 810052988375, 5707119072687, 810164146311, 5707119072700, 810164146328, 5707119072823, 810164146380, 5707119072762, 810164146359, 5707119072724, 810164146335, 5707119072748, 81016414634211Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64740: GTIN13 5707119058742, GTIN12 810052988160.12Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64898: GTIN13 None, GTIN12 None.13Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64981: GTIN13 5707119072700, GTIN12 810164146328.14Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64741: GTIN13 5707119058766, GTIN12 810052988177.15Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64899: GTIN13 None, GTIN12 None.16Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64987: GTIN13 5707119072823, GTIN12 810164146380.17Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64742: GTIN13 5707119058780, GTIN12 810052988184.18Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64900: GTIN13 None, GTIN12 None.19Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64984: GTIN13 5707119072762, GTIN12 810164146359.20Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64743: GTIN13 5707119058803, GTIN12 810052988191.21Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64901: GTIN13 None, GTIN12 None.22Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64982: GTIN13 5707119072724, GTIN12 810164146335.23Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64744: GTIN13 5707119058827, GTIN12 810052988207.24Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64902: GTIN13 None, GTIN12 None.25Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64983: GTIN13 5707119072748, GTIN12 810164146342.26Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ja-jp/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64745: GTIN13 5707119058841, GTIN12 810052988214.27Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ja-jp/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64903: GTIN13 None, GTIN12 None.28Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ko-kr/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64894: GTIN13 5707119060424, GTIN12 810052988375.29Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ko-kr/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64904: GTIN13 None, GTIN12 None.30Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64980: GTIN13 5707119072687, GTIN12 810164146311.

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

3 October 20241Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-unveils-k70-core-tkl-series-with-improved-mlx-switches-and-sound-dampeningRead 23 October 2026Maker announcement October 3, 2024 introduces wired and wireless models separately and says available immediately.

24 September 20242Press releasegn.com/newsroom/news/2024/september/steelseries-introduces-the-new-apex-pro-gen-3-seriesRead 30 September 2026

Status

Available2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026Exact US page visibly shows In Stock.

Available1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026In stock on steelseries.com on the access date

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.

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$189.992Press releasegn.com/newsroom/news/2024/september/steelseries-introduces-the-new-apex-pro-gen-3-seriesRead 30 September 2026Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 at US $189.99 and EMEA €219.99. The current US store price is $239.99

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.

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€219.992Press releasegn.com/newsroom/news/2024/september/steelseries-introduces-the-new-apex-pro-gen-3-seriesRead 30 September 2026

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

US2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026

US, EU, GB, JP, KR11Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202612Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202613Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202614Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202615Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202616Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202617Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202618Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202619Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202620Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202621Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202622Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202623Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202624Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202625Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202626Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ja-jp/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202627Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ja-jp/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202628Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ko-kr/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202629Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ko-kr/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202630Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

BLACK2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026

Black, White, Cyber, Steel1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

Segment

Gaming2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026

Gaming1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Maker category "Gaming Keyboards"

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

Complete2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026

Complete1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Sold with OmniPoint switches and double-shot PBT keycaps fitted

Layout

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

TKL2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026

TKL1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

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

ANSI2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026Exact NA product photo has ANSI Enter and left Shift.

ANSI, ISO, JIS11Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202612Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202613Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202614Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202615Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202616Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202617Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202618Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202619Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202620Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202621Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202622Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202623Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202624Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202625Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202626Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ja-jp/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202627Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ja-jp/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202628Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ko-kr/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202629Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ko-kr/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202630Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

Regional layouts

NA (North America)2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026

US, UK, ND, DE, FR, JP, KR11Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202612Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202613Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202614Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202615Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202616Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202617Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202618Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202619Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202620Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202621Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202622Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202623Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202624Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202625Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202626Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ja-jp/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202627Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ja-jp/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202628Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ko-kr/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202629Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ko-kr/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202630Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

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.

843Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.ch/media/productattach/c/o/cor_l1132066.pdfRead 23 October 2026p3 explicitly gives CH-911911E-NA 84 keys. This matches 13 top-row typing/function keys, 61 main typing keys and 10 navigation/arrow keys in product photo. Separate media button and rotary control excluded. Current website 87-key matrix conflicts and loses to datasheet.

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Key legends for

Windows2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026Exact NA photo shows Windows legends. Mac compatibility is separate.

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Numpad

No2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026

No1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

Function row

Yes2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026F1-F12 row visible in the maker product images

Dedicated arrow keys

Yes2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Arrow cluster visible in the maker product images

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

Full2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026

Full8Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026English keyboard overview diagram shows the dedicated Home, End, Page Up/Page Down cluster.

Key stagger

Row-staggered2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026

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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.

Mechanical2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026

Hall effect and mechanical1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026OmniPoint 3.0 Adjustable HyperMagnetic Switches (Analog Hall Effect Magnetic Sensor)31Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/steelseries/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Public comparison text: only alphanumeric keys are adjustable while the rest use standard mechanical switches. The review explicitly applies to TKL. Maker support lists 61 adjustable keys.

Switch feel

Linear2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026

Linear5Retailer pagenewegg.com/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-gen-3-wired-hypermagnetic-gaming-keyboard-with-rapid-tap-rapid-trigger-adjustable-actuation-64740-mechanical-keyboard-omnipoint-adjustable-switch/p/N82E16823239062Read 30 September 2026

Switch maker

CORSAIR2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026

SteelSeries1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026SteelSeries own OmniPoint switch

Switch models

CORSAIR MLX Red v22Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026Overview explicitly names second-generation MLX Red v2. Tech table shortens this to MLX Red.

OmniPoint 3.0 Adjustable HyperMagnetic Switches, OmniPoint 3.0 Speed, OmniPoint 3.0 Control1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Standard switch on the page. Speed and Control are the switches of the Cyber and Steel editions (see press sources)

Switch stem

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

45gf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.ch/media/productattach/c/o/cor_l1132066.pdfRead 23 October 2026p2 45 g actuation force, stored in schema gf.

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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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35 to 50gf1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 20263Press releasesteelseries.com/press/152-steelseries-expands-its-apex-pro-gen-3-series-keyboard-lineupRead 30 September 20264Press articlebasic-tutorials.com/news/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-gen-3-cyber-and-steel-limited-editions-unveiledRead 30 September 20269Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/48979777539213-What-are-Speed-Switches-on-the-Apex-Pro-TKL-Gen-3-CyberRead 30 September 202610Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/48980311572877-What-are-Control-Switches-on-the-Apex-Pro-TKL-Gen-3-SteelRead 30 September 202611Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202612Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202613Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202614Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202615Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202616Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202617Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202618Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202619Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202620Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202621Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202622Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202623Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202624Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202625Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202626Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ja-jp/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202627Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ja-jp/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202628Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ko-kr/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202629Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ko-kr/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202630Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202644Reviewquasarzone.com/bbs/qc_qsz/views/1806958Read 7 October 2026

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.

2mm3Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.ch/media/productattach/c/o/cor_l1132066.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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Total travel

4mm3Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.ch/media/productattach/c/o/cor_l1132066.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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Rated keystrokes

80million3Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.ch/media/productattach/c/o/cor_l1132066.pdfRead 23 October 2026p2 80 million guaranteed keystrokes.

100million1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

Factory-lubed switches

Yes2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026"Per Key Lubrication"2Press releasegn.com/newsroom/news/2024/september/steelseries-introduces-the-new-apex-pro-gen-3-seriesRead 30 September 2026

Adjustable actuation

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Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

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

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Min0.1Max4mm1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

Actuation stepiSmallest documented increment between selectable actuation settings.

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0.1mm2Press releasegn.com/newsroom/news/2024/september/steelseries-introduces-the-new-apex-pro-gen-3-seriesRead 30 September 2026Maker release specifies 40 adjustable levels from 0.1 to 4.0 mm.32Reviewtweaktown.com/reviews/10928/steelseries-apex-pro-gen-3-gaming-keyboard-rapid/index.htmlRead 30 September 2026Software section explicitly states 0.1 mm increments for OmniPoint 3.0/GG on Gen 3. Full-size review, so only the shared switch/software setting is used. Body dimensions and measurements are excluded.

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

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Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026FAQ: GG Quick Set presets include Per Key Actuation33Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/34682221142925-Which-Keys-Can-Be-Adjusted-Apex-Pro-Gen-3-TKL-TKL-WirelessRead 30 September 2026Exact maker FAQ: 61 keys have adjustable actuation. Remaining function/navigation keys are not adjustable.

Rapid trigger

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Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

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

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0.1mm13Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Limited Edition changes answer identifies new spring weights on OmniPoint 3.0 plus colors/keycaps. Shared Gen 3 Rapid Trigger and GG software remain. The independently inspected original software setting is 0.1 mm minimum. No measured input accuracy is implied.38Reviewquasarzone.com/bbs/qc_qsz/views/1806958Read 7 October 2026Wired Black English TKL software inspection, firmware 1.19.3. Rapid Trigger sensitivity 0.1 to 4.0 mm, default 0.2 mm. Smallest selectable reset/reactivation movement, not measured accuracy. Later Cyber/Steel maker FAQ identifies new spring weights and keycap/colors while retaining OmniPoint 3.0 and the shared Rapid Trigger software feature.

Multi-action keys

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Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026"2-in-1 Action Keys": two actions on one key by press depth

SOCD handling

Yes2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026FlashTap supports first, last or neither opposing input. Disabled by default. Firmware update through iCUE is required. Default enabled pair A and D, last priority.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Maker name: Rapid Tap ("Snaps to your latest key press")

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

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No6Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-gen-3-reviewRead 30 September 2026No option to emulate controller joysticks or triggers

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

None4Reviewtweaktown.com/reviews/11054/corsair-k70-core-tkl-rgb-gaming-keyboard-great-value-for-all-gamers/index.htmlRead 23 October 2026Design section explicitly says MLX Red v2 switches are not hot-swappable on this wired keyboard.

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Compatible switches

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Stabilizers

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Factory-lubed stabilizers

Yes2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026Layers of Innovation explicitly names pre-lubed stabilizers.

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Keycaps

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Keycap material

ABS3Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.ch/media/productattach/c/o/cor_l1132066.pdfRead 23 October 2026

PBT1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

Legend method

Doubleshot3Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.ch/media/productattach/c/o/cor_l1132066.pdfRead 23 October 2026p2 NA layout ABS double-shot. Non-NA ABS painted configurations are not included.

Doubleshot1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

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.

Yes2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026ABS Double-Shot Keycaps section explicitly says RGB shine-through.

Yes31Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/steelseries/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Public Programming paragraph identifies per-key RGB and shine-through legends. Review applies to the TKL variant.

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 K70 CORE TKL

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

Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.ch/media/productattach/c/o/cor_l1132066.pdfRead 23 October 2026p2 USB report rate up to 1000 Hz.

BSteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3

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

Source31Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/steelseries/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Public RawPerformance paragraph states maximum 1000 Hz on the wired Gen 3 models. No locked numeric result is used.

Max polling rate

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (wired)

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (2.4 GHz)

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Polling rate (Bluetooth)

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

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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.

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0.7ms1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Technical Specifications: "Response Time 0.7 ms". The Sept 2024 press release says 0.54 ms

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

ACORSAIR K70 CORE TKL

Connection	Rollover
USB (wired)	NKRO

Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.ch/media/productattach/c/o/cor_l1132066.pdfRead 23 October 2026

BSteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3

Connection	Rollover
USB (wired)	NKRO

Source31Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/steelseries/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Public RawPerformance paragraph states N-key rollover out of the box. Differences section explicitly applies the review to the wired TKL variant.

Anti-ghosting

Yes3Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.ch/media/productattach/c/o/cor_l1132066.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Yes35Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboardsRead 7 October 2026Maker explicitly states that all its gaming keyboards have built-in anti-ghosting, and lists this exact TKL Gen 3. Current wired UK Currys table independently says Yes. This is not inferred solely from NKRO.

Adjustable debounce

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Minimum debounce

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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.

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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.

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

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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)2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026

USB (wired)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

Wireless technology

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Bluetooth

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Bluetooth device slots

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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.

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

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Receiver connector

None2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026Wired-only model and complete package list has no wireless receiver.

None36Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-gen-3-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact original review explicitly says fully wired with no 2.4 GHz or Bluetooth connection. Matching complete manual package has no wireless receiver. USB-A cable host plug is not a receiver connector.

Receiver storage in keyboard

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Receiver shared with other devices

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Wireless range

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Detachable cable

Yes5Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k70-core-tklRead 23 October 2026Complete overview labels separate USB Type-C cable and keyboard Type-C port. Maker launch explicitly calls detachable.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 20268Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026Product information guide English overview identifies a removable braided USB-C to USB-A cable.

Port on keyboard

USB-C5Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k70-core-tklRead 23 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 20268Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026Guide product overview identifies the keyboard USB-C jack.

Cable plug

USB-A5Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k70-core-tklRead 23 October 2026

USB-A1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 20268Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026Guide cable and package-contents entry identifies USB-A at the host end.

Cable

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Braided1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 20268Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026Guide package contents specify braided USB-C to USB-A cable.

Cable length

1.8m3Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.ch/media/productattach/c/o/cor_l1132066.pdfRead 23 October 2026p2 1.8 m USB Type-C to Type-A cable. Cable coating omitted because p2 rubber conflicts with p2-p3 package text and maker page braided.

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USB passthrough

No5Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k70-core-tklRead 23 October 2026Complete Getting to Know overview and rear connector view identify one USB-C input and no passthrough ports.

No36Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-gen-3-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact wired TKL Gen 3 original review explicitly says no passthrough. Full-size Gen 3 and wireless sibling connector claims are excluded.

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

Windows, macOS5Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k70-core-tklRead 23 October 2026

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

Consoles

Xbox, PlayStation5Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k70-core-tklRead 23 October 2026Xbox One and Series X/S. PlayStation 4/5 require special shortcut mode. Available functions depend on console and application.

Xbox, PlayStation8Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026English p3 compatibility and p6 setup explicitly list Xbox and PlayStation alongside PC and Mac.

Battery

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Battery type

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

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040Retailer pagetarget.com/p/-/A-1007687613Read 7 October 2026Exact 64740 US Black record with matching UPC 810052988160 explicitly says No Battery Used. This establishes zero required replaceable AA/AAA cells. No capacity, runtime or charging behavior copied from Wireless Gen 3. Other Target dimensions/weight are shipping-package values and not used as body facts.

Battery capacity

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User-replaceable battery

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Charging port

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

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Quick charge

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Use while charging

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Solar charging

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Battery indicator

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Build

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Case material

Aluminum top cover and plastic bottom case3Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.ch/media/productattach/c/o/cor_l1132066.pdfRead 23 October 2026p2 top cover aluminum plate, bottom plastic.

Aluminum top plate1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026"Aluminum Top Plate", "aluminum frame"

Plate material

Aluminium3Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.ch/media/productattach/c/o/cor_l1132066.pdfRead 23 October 2026Maker Layers of Innovation places aluminum top plate beneath switches and above sound dampening layer.

Aluminium13Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected wired TKL Steel page explicitly names Aluminum Top Plate. Original Black page independently agrees. New colors do not replace the plate material.34Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 7 October 2026Exact wired TKL Black maker page explicitly names Aluminum Top Plate. This does not assert the entire case is metal.

Mount style

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Flex cuts in PCB

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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.

Plate foam, Case foam3Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.ch/media/productattach/c/o/cor_l1132066.pdfRead 23 October 2026p2 sound absorbing foam and case foam both EVA. Maker exploded stack and TweakTown describe layers either side of PCB.

Silicone bottom, PCB foam, Plate foam13Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Current maker FAQ names the shared Gen 3 triple-layer dampening foam. Its Limited Edition changes answer identifies spring weights, top-plate colors and translucent keycaps. Exact layer placements come from the original TKL teardown.38Reviewquasarzone.com/bbs/qc_qsz/views/1806958Read 7 October 2026Original wired TKL teardown explicitly identifies silicone in the bottom case, dampening material under the PCB and between plate and PCB, three layers. Maker names the shared Gen 3 architecture triple-layer foam. The later Cyber/Steel maker FAQ identifies changed spring weights, top-plate colors and translucent caps. Their release retains three layers of foam. No tape modification or switch pad inferred.39Press releasegn.com/newsroom/news/2024/september/steelseries-introduces-the-new-apex-pro-gen-3-seriesRead 7 October 2026Maker launch announcement for Gen 3 including TKL explicitly describes three times dampening foam. Specific placements come from exact original TKL teardown, not a full-size teardown.45Press releasesteelseries.com/press/164-steelseries-unveils-limited-edition-cyber-steel-apex-pro-tkl-gen-3-keyboardsRead 7 October 2026Exact September 22, 2026 Cyber/Steel announcement retains three dampening foam layers and OmniPoint 3.0 technology. This corroborates the shared architecture. Layer placements are from original exact wired TKL teardown, not full-size measurements.

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.

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Spill resistant

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IP rating

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Lighting

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Backlight

RGB per key2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026

RGB per key1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

LED position

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Lighting zones

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

55Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k70-core-tklRead 23 October 2026Standard Shortcuts calls 20 percent per trigger, five scales total. Off can be selected with dial press. Five is the published scale count.

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Side or underglow lighting

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Lighting sensors

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Lighting sync

CORSAIR iCUE2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026

SteelSeries Prism1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Sync 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.

Dedicated5Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k70-core-tklRead 23 October 2026Separate button defaults to play/pause. Additional Fn playback shortcuts also exist.

Dedicated8Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026English p8 lists physical multimedia button/roller controls without Fn.

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

15Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k70-core-tklRead 23 October 2026Getting to Know labels one separate media button. Default play/pause. Knob press excluded.

18Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026English p8: OLED Menu Button single press play/pause, double press next, triple press previous. One physical multifunction button counted once. Roller press mute excluded.

Volume control

Knob5Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k70-core-tklRead 23 October 2026

Roller7Reviewtechaeris.com/2025/06/23/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-gen3-reviewRead 30 September 2026"The wheel also controls the volume, by default"

Knobs

15Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k70-core-tklRead 23 October 2026

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Programmable knob

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Knob press

Yes5Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k70-core-tklRead 23 October 2026Dial modes include press to mute, lighting toggle, end of page or reset zoom.

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

05Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k70-core-tklRead 23 October 2026Complete overview and shortcut map show no separate macro buttons.

036Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-gen-3-reviewRead 7 October 2026Review expressly says no dedicated macro buttons. Ordinary remappable keys, Fn macro-recording shortcut and media button are excluded.

Built-in screen

None5Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k70-core-tklRead 23 October 2026Complete overview shows no screen, touchpad or biometric reader.

OLED1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026OLED Smart Display

Touchpad

No5Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k70-core-tklRead 23 October 2026

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Fingerprint reader

No5Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k70-core-tklRead 23 October 2026

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OS mode switch

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Windows key lock

Yes5Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k70-core-tklRead 23 October 2026

Yes38Reviewquasarzone.com/bbs/qc_qsz/views/1806958Read 7 October 2026Original wired TKL review explicitly lists Windows Key Lock among status indicators. This proves the lock feature, without importing an older Apex shortcut or claiming a separate physical Win-lock button.

Software

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Software

CORSAIR iCUE2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026

SteelSeries GG1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026GG Engine and GG Quick Set in SteelSeries GG

Software runs on

Windows, macOS5Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k70-core-tklRead 23 October 2026Software Mode explicitly installs iCUE on Windows PC or Apple Mac.

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026GG Engine: Windows 10+, macOS 11+ (not all features). Quick Set: Windows only

Open firmware

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Onboard memory

Yes2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026Tech Specs explicitly gives 8 MB onboard memory and five profiles.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

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

52Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026

51Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026"On-Board Memory 5 Custom Profiles"

Macros

Yes2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026

Yes8Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026English p7 explains standalone macro recording.

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

Yes3Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.ch/media/productattach/c/o/cor_l1132066.pdfRead 23 October 2026p1 100-word description explicitly saves lighting, settings and macros in up to five onboard profiles.

Yes8Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026English p7 on-the-fly recording binds a sequence to a key without software.

Key remapping

Yes2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026

Yes6Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-gen-3-reviewRead 30 September 2026

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

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User firmware updates

Yes2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026FlashTap section requires latest firmware via iCUE.

Yes37Maker product pagetechblog.steelseries.com/2024/10/30/GG-notes-74.0.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Producer software team release notes explicitly list Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Firmware update in Engine. This is the wired TKL, not the separately named Wireless variant. October 30, 2024 entry proves user updates, without claiming latest firmware.

Ergonomics

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Wrist rest

None2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026Tech Specs Wrist Rest Included is No. Wireless palm rest is excluded.

Detachable5Retailer pagenewegg.com/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-gen-3-wired-hypermagnetic-gaming-keyboard-with-rapid-tap-rapid-trigger-adjustable-actuation-64740-mechanical-keyboard-omnipoint-adjustable-switch/p/N82E16823239062Read 30 September 2026"Palm Rest: Detachable". Magnetic attachment per the Gaming Trend and Techaeris reviews

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.

Width366Depth135Height39.4mm(14.4 × 5.3 × 1.6 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.ch/media/productattach/c/o/cor_l1132066.pdfRead 23 October 2026p2 366 x135 x39.4 mm. Published body dimensions. Feet condition not stated.

Width355Depth129Height42mm(14 × 5.1 × 1.7 in)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

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.

743g(1.6 lb)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.ch/media/productattach/c/o/cor_l1132066.pdfRead 23 October 2026p2 keyboard 0.743 kg. Retail package separately 0.973 kg on p3.

974g(2.1 lb)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

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

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Box dimensions

Width408Height46Depth142mm(16.1 × 1.8 × 5.6 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.ch/media/productattach/c/o/cor_l1132066.pdfRead 23 October 2026p3 single retail package. Four-unit master carton dimensions excluded.

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

973g(2.1 lb)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.ch/media/productattach/c/o/cor_l1132066.pdfRead 23 October 2026p3 single retail package 0.973 kg. Four-unit carton 4.314 kg excluded.

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Certifications

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Platform certifications

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Other certifications

CE, UKCA, RoHS6Regulatory filingassets.corsair.com/image/upload/v1786594965/downloads-prod/CE-000642.pdfRead 23 October 2026CE-000642AA declares RGP0064 conformity to EU EMC and RoHS. UKCA-000364AA declares UK EMC and hazardous-substances compliance. Both documents are linked from exact wired product page.7Regulatory filingassets.corsair.com/image/upload/v1786602345/downloads-prod/UKCA-000364.pdfRead 23 October 2026UK Declaration UKCA-000364AA for model RGP0064.

EU RoHS 2011/65/EU and 2015/863/EU conformity, EU EMC Directive 2014/30/EU conformity, EU Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU conformity, EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation 2025/40 conformity, REACH (EC) 1907/2006 conformity, UKCA conformity, FCC Part 15 Class B, Canadian ICES-003 Class B, KC R-R-SSx-KB24, VCCI-B41Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/article_attachments/46395680301965Read 7 October 2026Producer Portuguese EU declaration page 1 explicitly binds Apex Pro TKL GEN 3 and regulatory model KB24 to RoHS, EMC, LVD, PPWR and REACH. Signed May 13, 2026. UKCA comes from exact KB24 UK declaration signed October 24, 2024. FCC Class B, ICES-003 Class B, KC R-R-SSx-KB24 and VCCI-B are on matching wired KB24 manual pages 30-33. The English link on producer EU support page incorrectly leads to Wireless KB25/KB25TX and is excluded. No radio approval inferred from boilerplate or FCC radio ID invented.42Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/article_attachments/32756160830861Read 7 October 2026Exact signed UKCA declaration: Marketing Name Apex Pro TKL Gen 3, Model KB24. Signed October 24, 2024. Do not confuse full-size KB23 or wireless KB25.43Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Wired regulatory KB24 manual printed pages 30-33 declares FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-003 Class B, KC R-R-SSx-KB24 and VCCI-B. The generic RED/radio boilerplate is not used to infer wired radio capability.

In the box

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In the box

K70 CORE TKL Tenkeyless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, USB Type-C cable, Safety leaflet, Warranty card3Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.ch/media/productattach/c/o/cor_l1132066.pdfRead 23 October 2026p2-p3 package list. Conflicting braided/rubber wording removed from generic included cable item.

Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Gaming Keyboard, Detachable Braided USB-C to USB-A Cable, Keycap Puller, Extension Adapter, Wrist Rest, Product Information Guide1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

Cables included

ACORSAIR K70 CORE TKL

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

Source5Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k70-core-tklRead 23 October 2026

BSteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3

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

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 20268Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026Guide package contents list 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-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-na2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/keyboards/ch-911911e-na/k70-core-tkl-rgb-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-ch-911911e-naRead 23 October 2026

steelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-31Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

Spec sheet

www.littlebit.ch/media/productattach/c/o/cor_l1132066.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.ch/media/productattach/c/o/cor_l1132066.pdfRead 23 October 2026Corsair-authored German Product SKU Information sheet hosted by distributor Littlebit. Technical table p2 and regional SKU/package table p3.

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Manual

www.corsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k70-core-tkl5Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/k70-core-tklRead 23 October 2026

downloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_gen3_pig_web.pdf8Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026Maker Support links this Product Information Guide for the exact wired Gen 3 TKL. English pages 3-9.

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.

2years3Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.ch/media/productattach/c/o/cor_l1132066.pdfRead 23 October 2026Worldwide two-year maker warranty, local country regulations apply.

1year1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026US page, product JSON-LD: 12 months SteelSeries Limited Warranty

Both are also in the API. Back to all keyboards.