SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) vs Wooting - 60HE+ (V2)
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) | Wooting - 60HE+ (V2) |
|---|---|---|
| Hot-swappable | false | true |
| Size | TKL | 60% |
Between the Apex Pro TKL (2023) and 60HE+ (V2), the Apex Pro TKL (2023) comes out ahead in size, while the 60HE+ (V2) wins on hot-swappable. Overall, the Apex Pro TKL (2023) scores 56.6 and the 60HE+ (V2) scores 79.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The 60HE+ (V2) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 22.7 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 Apex Pro TKL (2023) if you care most about size. The biggest gaps in its favor are size. The single most decisive one: Size: TKL (vs 60%).
Pick the 60HE+ (V2) if you care most about hot-swappable. Its strongest claims are hot-swappable. The single most decisive one: Has Hot-swappable.
Both ship with comparable wireless, polling rate, rotary knob, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the 60HE+ (V2) 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: SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) or Wooting - 60HE+ (V2)?
Wooting - 60HE+ (V2) leads the current Mars Score by 22.7 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare size, hot-swappable against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) if…
SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) has the measurable edge on size.
Choose Wooting - 60HE+ (V2) if…
Wooting - 60HE+ (V2) has the measurable edge on is hot swap.
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 SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) wins
- ▲Size: TKL (vs 60%).
Why Wooting - 60HE+ (V2) wins
- ▲Has Hot-swappable.
Spec comparison
Switches
| Spec | SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) | Wooting - 60HE+ (V2) |
|---|---|---|
| Switch type | OmniPoint 2.0 Hall-effect | Lekker Hall-effect |
| Hot-swappable | false | truelead |
Layout & Build
| Spec | SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) | Wooting - 60HE+ (V2) |
|---|---|---|
| Size | TKLlead | 60% |
| RGB | true | true |
| Rotary knob | false | false |
| Case material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) | Wooting - 60HE+ (V2) |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | false | false |
| 2.4 GHz | false | false |
| Battery | 0 h | 0 h |
| Polling rate | 8000 Hz | 8000 Hz |