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General

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Series

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.

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

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.

WK5-US2-L60-BK1, WK5-US2-L60-SMBK1, WK5-US2-L60-ZBK1, WK5-US2-L60-ZWH2, WK5-ISO-L60-BK1, WK5-ISO-L60-SMBK1, WK5-ISO-L60-ZBK1, WK5-ISO-L60-ZWH2, WK5-JIS-L60-BK1, WK5-JIS-L60-SMBK1, WK5-JIS-L60-ZBK1, WK5-JIS-L60-ZWH2, W08T0011Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 202620Regulatory filingwooting.io/compliance/bsmiRead 7 October 2026Exact maker compliance model table identifies Wooting 80HE as W08T001. This is its hardware regulatory model identifier, separate from retained WK5 package/variant codes. Module suffix is not added to prebuilt product identity.

GTIN / EAN

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.

8721098520004, 8721098520011, 8721098520035, 872109852006611Retailer pagemechanicalkeyboards.com/products/wooting-80he-magnetic-75-hotswap-rgb-keyboardRead 30 September 202612Retailer pagemaxesport.gg/products/wooting-80-he-iso-fr-black-without-keycapsRead 30 September 2026

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

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.

December 20234Maker product pagewooting.io/post/2024-recapRead 30 September 2026Announced during the 2023 end-of-year livestream. Teaser video published 2023-12-15

Status

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.

Available1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026Still orderable (back order) on 2026-09-28. Succeeded by the Wooting 80HE+ (pre-orders from 2026-09-17)

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.

$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.

$199.993Press releasewooting.io/post/80he-founders-campaign-sneak-peakRead 30 September 2026PCR ABS $199.99. Zinc alloy $289.99 (Founders' Campaign from 2024-03-14)

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.

€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.

€219.993Press releasewooting.io/post/80he-founders-campaign-sneak-peakRead 30 September 2026PCR ABS €219.99 incl VAT. Zinc alloy €319.99 incl VAT

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

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.

NL, BE, LU, DE, US, AT, CZ, DK, FR, HU, LI, MC, ES, PL, GB, CA1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026Exact 80HE product offer explicitly states Worldwide Shipping. Separate current shipping policy lists the retained documented destination subset. Stock varies by variant.14Maker product pagewooting.io/policies/shipping-policyRead 7 October 2026Documented destination subset from maker shipping policy, combined with exact 80HE product Worldwide Shipping offer. It is not an exhaustive worldwide market list or a claim that every case/layout remains in immediate stock. No regional layout is inferred from a country.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

PCR ABS Black, PCR ABS Ghost, Zinc Alloy Black, Zinc Alloy White1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026

Segment

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

Gaming1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026Page title: 'Low-latency 80% Keyboard', 'our most competitive keyboard yet'

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

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.

Complete1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026

Layout

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

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.

TKL1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026Published as '80% layout'. The nav cluster is condensed to one column13Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/wooting/80heRead 7 October 2026Size: 'Ten Key Less (80%)'. Measured values on this page are behind a paywall and were not used

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

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.

ANSI, ISO, JIS1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026

Regional layouts

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.

United States, United Kingdom, German, Nordic, French, Spanish, Japanese1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026Keyboard language choices per layout in the variant data

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.

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84 to 881Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 20262Owner's manualwooting.io/quickstart/keyboard/wooting-80he/prebuiltRead 7 October 20263Press releasewooting.io/post/80he-founders-campaign-sneak-peakRead 30 September 202611Retailer pagemechanicalkeyboards.com/products/wooting-80he-magnetic-75-hotswap-rgb-keyboardRead 30 September 202612Retailer pagemaxesport.gg/products/wooting-80-he-iso-fr-black-without-keycapsRead 30 September 202615Retailer pagemaxgaming.com/en/gaming-keyboard/wooting-80he-iso-ghostRead 7 October 202621Owner's manualwooting-website.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/products/keyboards/80HE/quickstart/installing-keycaps/80HE-JIS-JA.webpRead 7 October 2026

Key legends for

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Numpad

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.

No13Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/wooting/80heRead 7 October 2026Tenkeyless classification explicitly excludes the dedicated numeric keypad. Original complete manufacturer layout diagrams independently show no physical numpad. All retained ANSI/ISO/JIS layouts use this compact model form.

Function row

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.

Yes10Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-keyboards/wooting-80he-reviewRead 30 September 2026

Dedicated arrow keys

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.

Yes10Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-keyboards/wooting-80he-reviewRead 30 September 2026

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

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.

Compact10Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-keyboards/wooting-80he-reviewRead 30 September 2026Review describes 84-key 80% layout and dedicated arrows, function row and vertical navigation column.

Key stagger

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.

Row-staggered2Owner's manualwooting.io/quickstart/keyboard/wooting-80he/prebuiltRead 7 October 2026Original maker complete keyboard layout diagrams visibly show horizontally staggered alphanumeric rows. ISO/JIS installation layouts preserve this arrangement. This is a physical layout classification from the original manual, not a typing measurement.

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 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.

Magnetic (Hall effect)1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026

Switch feel

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.

Linear5Maker product pagewooting.io/product/lekker-switch-l60-v2Read 30 September 2026

Switch maker

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

Wooting, Gateron10Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-keyboards/wooting-80he-reviewRead 30 September 2026Review identifies Gateron-made Lekker L60 V2 switches.

Switch models

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

Lekker L60 V21Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026

Switch stem

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.

MX cross11Retailer pagemechanicalkeyboards.com/products/wooting-80he-magnetic-75-hotswap-rgb-keyboardRead 30 September 2026'MX stem'

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

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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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60gf5Maker product pagewooting.io/product/lekker-switch-l60-v2Read 30 September 2026Published as 'End gf 60'

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

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4mm5Maker product pagewooting.io/product/lekker-switch-l60-v2Read 30 September 2026

Rated keystrokes

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

100million11Retailer pagemechanicalkeyboards.com/products/wooting-80he-magnetic-75-hotswap-rgb-keyboardRead 30 September 2026'100 million keypress lifetime' (Lekker L60 V2)

Factory-lubed switches

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.

Yes5Maker product pagewooting.io/product/lekker-switch-l60-v2Read 30 September 2026'Linear, Lubed'

Adjustable actuation

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

Yes1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026

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

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.

Min0.1Max4mm1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026Actuation point can be set to 0.1, 0.5, 1, 2, 3 or 4 mm

Actuation stepiSmallest documented increment between selectable actuation settings.

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.

0.1mm1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026'0.1 mm precision'

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

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.

Yes1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026'Fine-tune each key's actuation point'

Rapid trigger

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.

Yes1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026

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

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.

0.1mm6Maker product pagewooting.io/rapid-triggerRead 30 September 2026'You can customize Rapid trigger to be as sensitive as 0.1 mm' (all Wooting HE keyboards)

Multi-action keys

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.

Yes1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026DKS (Dynamic Keystroke) and Mod Tap

SOCD handling

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.

Yes1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026Rappy Snappy and Snappy Tappy (SOCD)

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

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Yes1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026Controller Input

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

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

Magnetic13Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/wooting/80heRead 7 October 2026Hot-Swappable Switches: Yes (magnetic Lekker sockets)

Compatible switches

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Gateron KS-20, Gateron Magnetic Jade, or Lekker switches11Retailer pagemechanicalkeyboards.com/products/wooting-80he-magnetic-75-hotswap-rgb-keyboardRead 30 September 2026

Stabilizers

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PCB screw-in1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026

Factory-lubed stabilizers

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Yes13Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/wooting/80heRead 7 October 2026Free verdict explicitly describes pre-lubed switches and stabilizers. Quantitative tests remain locked.

Keycaps

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Keycap material

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.

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Legend method

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.

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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.

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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.

ASteelSeries 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.

BWooting 80HE

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

Source1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026True 8k Hz polling with Tachyon mode enabled in Wootility

Max polling rate

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

Polling rate (wired)

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

8,000Hz=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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8,000Hz1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026'scanning every key at that same rate' (8k Hz)

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

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.

0.125ms1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026Published as 'a stable input speed of around 0.125 ms'

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

ASteelSeries 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.

BWooting 80HE

Connection	Rollover
USB (wired)	NKRO

Source8Maker product pagehelp.wooting.io/article/106-how-to-use-your-wooting-keyboard-with-playstation-xbox-or-pc-bios-nkro-offRead 7 October 2026NKRO can be toggled off in Wootility for consoles and BIOS

Anti-ghosting

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.

Yes8Maker product pagehelp.wooting.io/article/106-how-to-use-your-wooting-keyboard-with-playstation-xbox-or-pc-bios-nkro-offRead 7 October 2026Maker default nKRO and compatibility toggle corroborate key anti-ghosting. All retained original 80HE layouts use the supported keyboard platform.15Retailer pagemaxgaming.com/en/gaming-keyboard/wooting-80he-iso-ghostRead 7 October 2026Exact original 80HE ISO Ghost retailer specifications explicitly state anti-ghosting. Maker keyboard NKRO guidance covers the original 80HE platform and documents default nKRO with an off option for consoles/BIOS. Do not confuse later firmware LED anti-ghosting, which addresses faint light glow, with key registration.

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.

ASteelSeries 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.

BWooting 80HE

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

USB (wired)9Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/wooting-80he-reviewRead 30 September 2026Wired only

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

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.

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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

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

Yes10Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-keyboards/wooting-80he-reviewRead 30 September 2026'USB Type-C/USB Type-A, detachable'

Port on keyboard

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.

USB-C10Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-keyboards/wooting-80he-reviewRead 30 September 2026'USB-C for wired operation'

Cable plug

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.

USB-C1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026

Cable

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

Braided1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026

Cable length

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2m1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 20262 meter USB-C to C nylon braided cable, plus a USB-C to USB-A dongle

USB passthrough

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.

No19Reviewpcgamer.com/best-gaming-keyboardRead 7 October 2026Exact original 80HE specification summary in PC Gamer keyboard guide. Maker quickstart has a single keyboard USB-C input and no passthrough/hub connector in its complete connection description. No wireless receiver USB dongle is confused with the supplied USB-C-to-A cable adapter.

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

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.

Windows, macOS, Linux9Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/wooting-80he-reviewRead 30 September 2026OS' supported: Windows, macOS, Linux

Consoles

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.

PlayStation, Xbox8Maker product pagehelp.wooting.io/article/106-how-to-use-your-wooting-keyboard-with-playstation-xbox-or-pc-bios-nkro-offRead 7 October 2026Works with PlayStation and Xbox with NKRO turned off

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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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 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.

PCR ABS or Zinc Alloy1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026

Plate material

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.

Polycarbonate1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026

Mount style

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Gasket1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026Silicone gasket mount

Flex cuts in PCB

Not available

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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.

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.

Case foam, Tape layer, Other11Retailer pagemechanicalkeyboards.com/products/wooting-80he-magnetic-75-hotswap-rgb-keyboardRead 30 September 2026EPDM foam, PET film 'tape mod' and silicone sandwich pad (other)

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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2.8°, 6°, 10°1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 20262.8, 6 and 10 degrees with interchangeable silicone feet

Spill resistant

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Yes16Maker product pagehelp.wooting.io/article/12-basic-troubleshootingRead 7 October 2026Maker keyboard troubleshooting documents anti-spill PCBA coating and its exposed connector/pinhole exceptions. This is limited spill resistance, not whole-keyboard waterproofing or an IP rating. Immediate unplugging, cleaning and drying are required by maker guidance. The 80HE is covered by the general keyboard support guidance and no exclusion is stated.

IP rating

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Lighting

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Backlight

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

RGB per key10Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-keyboards/wooting-80he-reviewRead 30 September 2026

LED position

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North-facing11Retailer pagemechanicalkeyboards.com/products/wooting-80he-magnetic-75-hotswap-rgb-keyboardRead 30 September 2026'North facing per-key RGB with 4 LEDs under the spacebar'

Lighting zones

Not available

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

Not available

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Side or underglow lighting

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Lighting sensors

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Lighting sync

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

SignalRGB17Maker product pagesignalrgb.com/devicesRead 7 October 2026Official lighting-software maker compatibility list contains Wooting 80HE. Host SignalRGB application is required. No Razer Chroma/OpenRGB certification or lighting ecosystem support is inferred from generic SDK availability.

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 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.

Fn layer2Owner's manualwooting.io/quickstart/keyboard/wooting-80he/prebuiltRead 7 October 2026Media keys on the Fn layer

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

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.

013Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/wooting/80heRead 7 October 2026Public exact-model Entertainment/HTPC verdict. Maker guide maps media functions to the Fn layer. Fn shortcuts and optional aftermarket knob presses are excluded by the field definition.

Volume control

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.

Keys2Owner's manualwooting.io/quickstart/keyboard/wooting-80he/prebuiltRead 7 October 2026Actual original maker Media Keys diagram was fetched and visually inspected. Volume is adjusted by Fn-key combinations on ordinary keys. This describes the factory keyboard, not the separately sold Lekker Knob accessory.

Knobs

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.

02Owner's manualwooting.io/quickstart/keyboard/wooting-80he/prebuiltRead 7 October 2026Original 80HE prebuilt complete box and keyboard layout show ordinary navigation keys, not a fitted rotary module. Separately sold Knob Large compatibility is distinct from factory inclusion.18Maker product pagewooting.io/product/lekker-knob-largeRead 7 October 2026Original 80HE stock prebuilt has no included knob. Original maker quickstart shows ordinary keys in the four-key navigation cluster and complete box list has no knob. The maker knob page calls it a standalone accessory and names 80HE+ Zinc, not original 80HE, as the preinstalled configuration. Optional compatible accessory does not become an installed factory control.

Programmable knob

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Knob press

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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.

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.

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Built-in screen

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

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Touchpad

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.

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Fingerprint reader

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

Not available

OS mode switch

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Windows key lock

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Yes2Owner's manualwooting.io/quickstart/keyboard/wooting-80he/prebuiltRead 7 October 2026Disable Windows-key shortcut on the Fn layer

Software

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Software

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

Wootility1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026

Software runs on

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.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Web7Maker product pagewooting.io/wootilityRead 30 September 2026Web version in Chrome-based browsers. Download for Windows 10/11, macOS and Linux

Open firmware

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Onboard memory

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.

Yes1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026

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

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.

41Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026'Up to four onboard profiles'

Macros

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.

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

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.

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Key remapping

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.

Yes10Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-keyboards/wooting-80he-reviewRead 30 September 2026Review describes remapping in Wootility.

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

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32Owner's manualwooting.io/quickstart/keyboard/wooting-80he/prebuiltRead 7 October 2026Base layer plus 2 function layers (Fn 1, Fn 2)

User firmware updates

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.

Yes2Owner's manualwooting.io/quickstart/keyboard/wooting-80he/prebuiltRead 7 October 2026Firmware updates through Wootility

Ergonomics

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Wrist rest

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.

None1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026Not in the box. Sold separately

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.

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.

Width346Depth142mm(13.6 × 5.6 in)1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026Technical specifications: 346×142 mm. Published 19.4 mm front case height excludes keycaps and cannot be stored as assembled front height. 28.4 mm applies only with OEM caps.

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.

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.

790g(1.7 lb)1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026Maker nominal PCR ABS 790 g and Zinc 2160 g claims. Cap-state applicability is not explicitly stated, despite fitted ANSI and capless ISO/JIS. Exact MaxGaming capless ISO Ghost table separately claims 790 g. Existing claims preserved pending main scope decision, not presented as measured masses.

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

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Box dimensions

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

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Certifications

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Platform certifications

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Other certifications

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.

BSMI RoHS compliance declaration20Regulatory filingwooting.io/compliance/bsmiRead 7 October 2026Maker restricted-substance compliance declaration explicitly names Wooting 80HE and 80HE Module as W08T001/W08T001 Module. This is a maker RoHS declaration, not an independently established BSMI approval number. Lead exceptions are explicitly marked for metal parts/electronic components. No exemption-free material claim.

In the box

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In the box

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.

1 x Wooting Switch and Keycap puller, 3x Spare Lekker L60 V2 Switches + 1x Spare Lekker L45 V2 Switch, 1 x USB-C to USB-C 2.0 cable 2 meter (black/yellow), 1 x Dongle USB-C (♀) to USB-A (♂), 2 x 6 degree feet, 2 x 10 degree feet, 4 x Spare PCBA screws (M2 x 5mm), 7x Additional keycaps: Home, End, Scrl Lk, A1, A2, A3, Wooting logo key, 1 x Postcard1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026Existing original prebuilt package claims, excluding keyboard itself under accessories-only field help. The current product page lists 4 spare M2x5 screws and 7 extra caps. The July 2026 guide lists 7 spare M2x4 screws. The revision and scope conflict is preserved rather than merged.

Cables included

ASteelSeries 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.

BWooting 80HE

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-C 2.0, 2 m, braided	1

Source1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026

Spare switches

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41Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 20263 Lekker L60 V2 and 1 Lekker L45 V2

Links

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Product page

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

wooting.io/wooting-80he1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026

Spec sheet

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wooting.io/wooting-80he1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026Maker product page contains an explicit Tech Specs table. This is an HTML technical specification link, not a separately claimed PDF sheet. Exact original 80HE, excluding 80HE+ and TenZ hardware.

Manual

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

wooting.io/quickstart/keyboard/wooting-80he/prebuilt2Owner's manualwooting.io/quickstart/keyboard/wooting-80he/prebuiltRead 7 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.

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

4years1Maker product pagewooting.io/wooting-80heRead 7 October 2026Wooting store: '4 Year warranty excluding LED'. LEDs have 2 years

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