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Logitech - MX Keys S vs SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023)

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MX Keys SLOGITECHRENDER
Probe A
Logitech
MX Keys S
44.3/ 100D
Switches—· 40%
Layout & Build—· 30%
Connectivity44· 30%
Apex Pro TKL (2023)STEELSERIESRENDER
Probe B
SteelSeries
Apex Pro TKL (2023)
95.0/ 100S
Switches—· 40%
Layout & Build—· 30%
Connectivity95· 30%
Quick verdict

Between the MX Keys S and Apex Pro TKL (2023), the MX Keys S comes out ahead in size and wireless, while the Apex Pro TKL (2023) wins on polling rate. Overall, the MX Keys S scores 44.3 and the Apex Pro TKL (2023) scores 95 on our Mars Score.

Buying advice

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 MX Keys S if you care most about size and wireless. The biggest gaps in its favor are size, wireless.

Pick the Apex Pro TKL (2023) if you care most about polling rate. Its strongest claims are polling rate.

Both ship with comparable hot-swappable, 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 Logitech - MX Keys S wins

  • ▲Size: Full (vs TKL).
  • ▲Wireless: true (vs false).

Why SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) wins

  • ▲Polling rate — 700.00% more. 8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz.
Full readout

Spec comparison

Switches

SpecLogitech - MX Keys SSteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023)
Switch typeScissorOmniPoint 2.0 Hall-effect
Hot-swappablefalsefalse

Layout & Build

SpecLogitech - MX Keys SSteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023)
SizeFullleadTKL
RGBfalsetruelead
Rotary knobfalsefalse
Case materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

SpecLogitech - MX Keys SSteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023)
Wirelesstrueleadfalse
2.4 GHzfalsefalse
Battery240 hlead0 h
Polling rate1000 Hz8000 Hzlead
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Switch type→Hot-swappable→Size→RGB→Rotary knob→Case material→Wireless→2.4 GHz→Battery→Polling rate→
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