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+ |
|---|---|---|
| Polling rate | 8000 Hz | 1000 Hz |
| Hot-swappable | false | true |
| Size | TKL | 60% |
Between the Apex Pro TKL (2023) and 60HE+, the Apex Pro TKL (2023) comes out ahead in polling rate / size, while the 60HE+ wins on hot-swappable. Overall, the Apex Pro TKL (2023) scores 56.6 and the 60HE+ scores 64.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The 60HE+ edges ahead on the Mars Score (56.6 vs 64.5), but the 7.9-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Apex Pro TKL (2023) if you care most about polling rate / size. The biggest gaps in its favor are polling rate, size. The single most decisive one: Polling rate — 700.00% more. 8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz.
Pick the 60HE+ 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, rotary knob, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the 60HE+ 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+?
Wooting - 60HE+ leads the current Mars Score by 7.9 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 polling rate hz, size.
Choose Wooting - 60HE+ if…
Wooting - 60HE+ 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
- ▲Polling rate — 700.00% more. 8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz.
- ▲Size: TKL (vs 60%).
Why Wooting - 60HE+ wins
- ▲Has Hot-swappable.
Spec comparison
Switches
| Spec | SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) | Wooting - 60HE+ |
|---|---|---|
| Switch type | OmniPoint 2.0 Hall-effect | Lekker Hall-effect |
| Hot-swappable | false | truelead |
Layout & Build
| Spec | SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) | Wooting - 60HE+ |
|---|---|---|
| Size | TKLlead | 60% |
| RGB | true | true |
| Rotary knob | false | false |
| Case material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) | Wooting - 60HE+ |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | false | false |
| 2.4 GHz | false | false |
| Battery | 0 h | 0 h |
| Polling rate | 8000 Hzlead | 1000 Hz |