Deciding on whether to buy a product like SteelserieS Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard or perhaps HYPERX Alloy Elite RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Red? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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SteelserieS Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard vs HYPERX Alloy Elite RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Red

SteelserieS Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard specs

SteelserieS Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
 HYPERX Alloy Elite RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Red specs

HYPERX Alloy Elite RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Red
Type: Gaming keyboard

Type: Gaming keyboard

Compatibility: – Windows
– Mac

Compatibility: Windows

Power: USB

Power: USB

Numerical keypad: Yes

Numerical keypad: Yes

FEATURES

Wired connections: USB 2.0 x 1

FEATURES
Mechanical keyboard: Yes

Switch type: OmniPoint switches

Mechanical keyboard: Yes

Anti-ghosting: Yes

Switch type: Cherry MX Red

Backlit keys: RGB LED lighting

Ergonomic design: Yes

Programmable keys: Yes

Anti-ghosting: Yes

Media keys: Yes

Backlit keys: RGB LED lighting

Other features: OLED screen

Programmable keys: All keys

GENERAL

Media keys: Yes

Cable length: 1.8 m

Software included: SteelSeries Engine

Other features: – Game Mode
– N-Key Rollover
– Detachable wrist rest

System requirements: – Windows 7 or later
– Mac OS X 10.11 or later

GENERAL
Colour: Black

Box contents: – SteelSeries Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
– Magnetic wrist rest
– Product information guide

System requirements: Windows 7 or later

Dimensions: 40 x 437 x 139 mm (H x W x D)

Colour: Black

Weight: 973 g

Box contents: – HyperX Alloy Elite RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
– Detachable wrist rests

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Dimensions: 37.4 x 226.8 x 444 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 1.67 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Price: £200

Price: £115

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.1 / 10

Review Score: 8.4 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy SteelserieS Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard or HYPERX Alloy Elite RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Red, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 109 products in the same category as SteelserieS Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, which is the Keyboards category. Of these 109 products the average price was £76.95, the most expensive was £210 and the cheapest was just £5.99. We then looked at the price of the 109 in the same as the HYPERX Alloy Elite RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Red, which of course the average was £76.95, top price was £210 and cheapest £5.99.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from SteelSeries and Hyperx, the average was £71.33 for SteelSeries, £54.34 for Hyperx. The max for each was £250/£170 and minimum was £6.99/£8.99

Price analysis of SteelserieS Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

Price analysis of HYPERX Alloy Elite RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Red

  • SteelserieS Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
  • OmniPoint switches
  • RGB backlit keys
  • Fully programmable keys
  • Anti-ghosting
  • OLED display
  • Adjustable switches for superfast typing Take your gaming to the next level with the SteelSeries Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. The Apex Pro has unique switches that can be adjusted to suit you – so if your typing is lightning fast, the keyboard can keep up. But if you don’t want accidental keypresses to be registered, you can adjust the keys to ignore the lightest touches – so you’ve got less typos. OLED smart display Adjust settings, change your music, and edit your backlighting. All from your keyboard. With the Apex Pro you’ll see everything on the handy OLED screen. The screen works with Discord, Spotify and games like CS:GO too, so you can view messages, check your KDA and more. There’s also a metal roller so you can adjust the volume and switch settings on the fly. Want to turn the RGB brightness up? Easy. Durable design The Apex Pro is made from aircraft-grade aluminium, so it doesn’t just look good, it’s built to last. And it’s not just the frame – the switches are tested for 100,000 keypresses, so you know you won’t need to worry about replacing them. There’s also a wrist rest in the box, which attaches magnetically. Easy to add, or remove, depending on what you prefer.
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  • HYPERX Alloy Elite RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Red
  • Cherry MX Red switches
  • Anti-ghosting
  • Fully programmable keys
  • Ergonomic design
  • Compatible with Windows 10
  • Top features:- Customise your keyboard lighting with the RGB design – Solid steel frame is built to take the pressure – Cherry MX switches provide swift responses – Soft-touch wrist rest lets you stay comfortable Customise your keyboard lightingIf you like a mean-looking red PC setup or a cool blue gaming space, you’ll love the colour options on the HyperX Alloy Elite RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.The RGB design lets you customise the colour of individual keys and the light bar. It will all be saved on the on-board memory, so you won’t need to re-add all of the settings if you change PC or you’re gaming at a friend’s house.You can modify everything on the NGenuity software, including macros, lighting and customising Game Modes. Set up to three profiles to choose between for different games, with lighting options including waves, breathing and trigger.Solid steel frameIn the heat of battle, it’s easy to get a bit heavy-handed as you take out your frustration on your keyboard. The solid steel frame is designed to put up with a pounding, so it stays sturdy while you’re playing.Cherry MX switchesThe Alloy Elite RGB has Cherry MX Red mechanical switches that are perfect when speed is of the essence. They’re quieter to use than some of the other mechanical switches, so you won’t be distracted by annoying clicking.Soft-touch wrist restIf you’re the sort of person who can spend hours raiding, you want to make sure you’re comfortable. A wide soft-touch wrist rest is included with the keyboard, providing the perfect place to lean.It’s detachable too, making it much easier to take the keyboard with you on your travels.
  • Product codes: 740617267471

What’s better SteelserieS Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard or HYPERX Alloy Elite RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Red?

There are obviously a number of differences between SteelserieS Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard and HYPERX Alloy Elite RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Red, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £200 cost of SteelserieS Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is closer to the expectation you had than the £115 pricep point of HYPERX Alloy Elite RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Red.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between SteelserieS Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard and HYPERX Alloy Elite RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Red. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that SteelserieS Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas HYPERX Alloy Elite RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Red scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Keyboards as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



SteelserieS Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard



Rating:
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