Akko - MOD 007B HHKB vs SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023)
Between the MOD 007B HHKB and Apex Pro TKL (2023), the MOD 007B HHKB comes out ahead in hot-swappable, while the Apex Pro TKL (2023) wins on polling rate and size. Overall, the MOD 007B HHKB scores 44.3 and the Apex Pro TKL (2023) scores 95 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Apex Pro TKL (2023) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 50.7 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the MOD 007B HHKB if you care most about hot-swappable. The biggest gaps in its favor are hot-swappable.
Pick the Apex Pro TKL (2023) if you care most about polling rate and size. Its strongest claims are polling rate, size.
Both ship with comparable wireless, rotary knob, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Apex Pro TKL (2023) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Akko - MOD 007B HHKB wins
- ▲Has Hot-swappable.
Why SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) wins
- ▲Polling rate — 700.00% more. 8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz.
- ▲Size: TKL (vs 65%).
Spec comparison
Switches
| Spec | Akko - MOD 007B HHKB | SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Switch type | Akko CS Jelly | OmniPoint 2.0 Hall-effect |
| Hot-swappable | truelead | false |
Layout & Build
| Spec | Akko - MOD 007B HHKB | SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 65% | TKLlead |
| RGB | true | true |
| Rotary knob | false | false |
| Case material | Aluminum + Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Akko - MOD 007B HHKB | SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | false | false |
| 2.4 GHz | false | false |
| Battery | 0 h | 0 h |
| Polling rate | 1000 Hz | 8000 Hzlead |
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