Razer - BlackWidow V4 Pro vs SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023)
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Razer - BlackWidow V4 Pro | SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Rotary knob | true | false |
| Size | Full | TKL |
Between the BlackWidow V4 Pro and Apex Pro TKL (2023), the BlackWidow V4 Pro comes out ahead in rotary knob / size, while the Apex Pro TKL (2023) wins on several specs. Overall, the BlackWidow V4 Pro scores 73.9 and the Apex Pro TKL (2023) scores 56.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The BlackWidow V4 Pro is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 17.3 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 BlackWidow V4 Pro if you care most about rotary knob / size. The biggest gaps in its favor are rotary knob, size. The single most decisive one: Has Rotary knob.
The Apex Pro TKL (2023) similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable hot-swappable, wireless, polling rate, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the BlackWidow V4 Pro is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Razer - BlackWidow V4 Pro or SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023)?
Razer - BlackWidow V4 Pro leads the current Mars Score by 17.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare size against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Razer - BlackWidow V4 Pro if…
Razer - BlackWidow V4 Pro has the measurable edge on has knob, size.
Choose SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) if…
SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Razer - BlackWidow V4 Pro wins
- ▲Has Rotary knob.
- ▲Size: Full (vs TKL).
Why SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Switches
| Spec | Razer - BlackWidow V4 Pro | SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Switch type | Razer Green | OmniPoint 2.0 Hall-effect |
| Hot-swappable | false | false |
Layout & Build
| Spec | Razer - BlackWidow V4 Pro | SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Fulllead | TKL |
| RGB | true | true |
| Rotary knob | truelead | false |
| Case material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Razer - BlackWidow V4 Pro | SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | false | false |
| 2.4 GHz | false | false |
| Battery | 0 h | 0 h |
| Polling rate | 8000 Hz | 8000 Hz |