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 56.6 and the 80HE scores 56.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes; the decision sits on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
The Apex Pro TKL (2023) does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
The 80HE similarly does not 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 do not 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 says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) or Wooting - 80HE?
The two products are effectively tied on the current Mars Score.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare the highlighted specifications against the way you will actually use the product.
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.
Choose Wooting - 80HE if…
Wooting - 80HE 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 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 |