Razer Huntsman V3 Pro vs SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024)
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro (#2, best premium) vs SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024) (#4): in our Gaming Keyboards scoring the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro totals 9/10 and the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024) 8.4/10, the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro leading on Build Quality and Features. Both list at $173.
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Side by side
| Razer Huntsman V3 Pro | SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $173 | $173 |
| Layout | Full-size | TKL |
| Switches | Razer Analog Optical Gen-2 | OmniPoint 3.0 Magnetic |
| Actuation | 0.1-4mm adjustable | 0.2-3.8mm |
| Features | Rapid Trigger, Smart Actuation | — |
| 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 and the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024) made our Top 5 Gaming Keyboards, at #2 (best premium) and #4. Razer's answer to Wooting with analog optical switches, rapid trigger, and the polished Synapse software ecosystem. Wide retail availability and support. 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 totals 9 out of 10 and the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024) 8.4. The widest gap is Build Quality, where the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro scores 9 against 8 for the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024) — materials and construction. Features also separates them: 10 for the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro versus 9 for the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024).
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Layout — Full-size on the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro versus TKL on the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024); Switches — Razer Analog Optical Gen-2 on the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro versus OmniPoint 3.0 Magnetic on the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024); Actuation — 0.1-4mm adjustable on the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro versus 0.2-3.8mm on the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024); Connection — USB-C on the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro versus 2.4GHz/Bluetooth/USB-C on the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024).
Both list at $173 as of February 1, 2026. Owners praise the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro for analog optical switches and rapid trigger snap/continuous; the most common complaint is expensive. 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
- Analog optical switches
- Rapid trigger snap/continuous
- Excellent Synapse software
- Plush wrist rest included
- Expensive
- Full-size only in Pro model
- Razer ecosystem lock-in
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 is the better fit for razer ecosystem users and those wanting mainstream support — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Build Quality and Features. The SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024) is the better fit for wireless gaming needs and competitive FPS players. The Razer Huntsman V3 Pro is a poor fit for compact keyboard seekers; the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024) is a poor fit for budget shoppers.
Choose the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro if
- Razer ecosystem users
- Those wanting mainstream support
- Full-size keyboard fans
Skip it if
- Compact keyboard seekers
- 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 better than the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024)?
In our Gaming Keyboards ranking the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro scores higher overall, 9 to 8.4, with the biggest advantage in Build Quality. The SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024) does not out-score it on any criterion we weigh.
What is the main difference between the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro and the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024)?
The headline spec difference is Layout: Full-size on the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro versus TKL on the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2024). In use, the gap that matters most is Build Quality (9 vs 8 in our scoring): materials and construction.