Steelseries Apex Pro vs Kingstar Kb97

Steelseries Apex Pro

Kingstar Kb97

Feature Comparison

Aesthetic features

Aesthetic features
Keyboard Type Based on Dimensions
Keyboard Classification by Application	Gaming	Standard
Split Keys and Ease of Use	No	No
Wrist Rest Design	Yes (detachable)	Yes (attached)
Total Number of Keyboard Keys
Shape and Structure of Keys	Square with concave surface	Flat square
Numeric Keypad Status	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Macro Keys	No	No
Macro Key Features		-
Shortcut Keys
Media Control Keys	Yes	Yes
Media Key Functionality
Power On/Off Button	No	No
Presence of Persian Characters	No	No
Key Material		-
Body Material	Aluminum	-
Other Design Features		-
Size and Dimensions	40.3 * 139.2 * 436.7 millimeter (mm)	25 * 185 * 465 millimeter (mm)
Cable Type and Length	1.8m USB 2.0 cable with Type-A connector	-
Product Weight	971 gram (g)	848.5 gram (g)

Main features

Main features
Connection Type	Wired	Wired

Technical features

Technical features
Switch Type	Mechanical	-
Key Lifespan		-
Backlit Capability	Yes	No
Backlit Type	RGB light with limited customization	-
Touchpad Capability	No	-
Anti-Ghosting Capability	Yes	No
Anti-Ghosting Operation Method		-
Internal Memory and Saveable Profiles	Yes	-

Buttons or control keys

Buttons or control keys
Switch Type and Model	OmniPoint switch with 0.7ms response time and 0.4 to 3.6mm actuation point / Speed switch with 6ms response time and 1.1mm actuation point / Standard mechanical switch with 6ms response time and 0.2mm actuation point	-

Additional features and options

Additional features and options
LED Status Indicator		With 3 LED indicators
Box Contents	User Manual / Magnetic Wrist Rest	-

Capabilities

Capabilities
Additional Features	Cloud storage for settings / Programmable keys / 0.7ms response time / SteelSeries Engine software compatible with Windows 7 and later, Mac OSX 10.11 and later / Supports Xbox and PlayStation consoles	-

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