Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL vs SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024)
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL (#1, best overall) vs SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024) (#4): in our Gaming Keyboards scoring the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL totals 9.4/10 and the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024) 8.4/10, the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL leading on Switch Quality and Build Quality.
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Side by side
| Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL | SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139 | $173 |
| Layout | TKL (Tenkeyless) | TKL |
| Switches | Razer Analog Optical Gen-2 | OmniPoint 3.0 Magnetic |
| Actuation | 0.1-4mm adjustable | 0.2-3.8mm |
| Polling Rate | 1000Hz (8KHz version available) | — |
| Features | Rapid Trigger, Snap Tap | — |
| Keycaps | Doubleshot PBT | — |
| Connection | USB-C | 2.4GHz/Bluetooth/USB-C |
| Battery | — | 40 hours |
How they differ in real use
Built from our gaming keyboards scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL and the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024) made our Top 5 Gaming Keyboards, at #1 (best overall) and #4. The most-used keyboard among CS2 pros. Analog Optical switches with 0.1-4mm adjustable actuation, Rapid Trigger, and Snap Tap deliver the ultimate competitive advantage. The rapid trigger pioneer now with wireless. OmniPoint 3.0 switches with 0.2-3.8mm adjustable actuation. The first to bring this tech mainstream.
We score gaming keyboards on Switch Quality (30%), Build Quality (25%), Features (20%), Typing Feel (15%) and Value (10%). On that basis the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL totals 9.4 out of 10 and the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024) 8.4. The widest gap is Switch Quality, where the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL scores 10 against 9 for the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024) — feel and durability. Build Quality also separates them: 9 for the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL versus 8 for the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024).
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Layout — TKL (Tenkeyless) on the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL versus TKL on the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024); Switches — Razer Analog Optical Gen-2 on the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL versus OmniPoint 3.0 Magnetic on the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024); Actuation — 0.1-4mm adjustable on the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL versus 0.2-3.8mm on the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024); Connection — USB-C on the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL versus 2.4GHz/Bluetooth/USB-C on the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024).
Pricing as of February 1, 2026: $139 for the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL and $173 for the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024), a $34 difference in the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL's favor. Owners praise the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL for analog Optical switches with 0.1-4mm actuation and rapid Trigger and Snap Tap technology; the most common complaint is expensive at $220. Owners praise the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024) for wireless 2.4GHz option and omniPoint 3.0 switches; the most common complaint is very expensive.
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL
- Analog Optical switches with 0.1-4mm actuation
- Rapid Trigger and Snap Tap technology
- Most popular keyboard among CS2 pros
- Premium aluminum build with magnetic wrist rest
- Expensive at $220
- Wired only — no wireless option
- Focused purely on esports — limited general-use features
SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024)
- Wireless 2.4GHz option
- OmniPoint 3.0 switches
- Adjustable actuation 0.2-3.8mm
- OLED display
- Very expensive
- OLED screen gimmicky
- Magnetic wrist rest sold separately
Which should you buy?
The Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL is the better fit for competitive FPS players and esports professionals — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Switch Quality and Build Quality. The SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024) is the better fit for wireless gaming needs and competitive FPS players. Since the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL is both the higher scorer and $34 cheaper, the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024) only makes sense for wireless gaming needs. The Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL is a poor fit for casual gamers; the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024) is a poor fit for budget shoppers.
Choose the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL if
- Competitive FPS players
- Esports professionals
- CS2 and Valorant players
Skip it if
- Casual gamers
- Budget shoppers
Choose the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024) if
- Wireless gaming needs
- Competitive FPS players
- SteelSeries ecosystem users
Skip it if
- Budget shoppers
- Those not needing rapid trigger
Common questions
Is the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL better than the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024)?
In our Gaming Keyboards ranking the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL scores higher overall, 9.4 to 8.4, with the biggest advantage in Switch Quality. The SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024) does not out-score it on any criterion we weigh.
How much more does the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024) cost than the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL?
$34 more as of February 1, 2026: $173 for the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024) against $139 for the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure.
What is the main difference between the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL and the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024)?
The headline spec difference is Layout: TKL (Tenkeyless) on the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL versus TKL on the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024). In use, the gap that matters most is Switch Quality (10 vs 9 in our scoring): feel and durability.