Between the Apex Pro TKL (2023) and 80HE, the Apex Pro TKL (2023) comes out ahead in several specs, while the 80HE wins on several specs. Overall, the Apex Pro TKL (2023) scores 95 and the 80HE scores 95 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
The Apex Pro TKL (2023) doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
The 80HE similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable size, hot-swappable, wireless, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Wooting - 80HE wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Switches
| Spec | SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) | Wooting - 80HE |
|---|---|---|
| Switch type | OmniPoint 2.0 Hall-effect | Lekker Hall-effect |
| Hot-swappable | false | false |
Layout & Build
| Spec | SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) | Wooting - 80HE |
|---|---|---|
| Size | TKL | TKL |
| RGB | true | true |
| Rotary knob | false | false |
| Case material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) | Wooting - 80HE |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | false | false |
| 2.4 GHz | false | false |
| Battery | 0 h | 0 h |
| Polling rate | 8000 Hz | 8000 Hz |
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