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Geeky GK65 Gaming Keyboard vs SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023)

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all judged against mechanical keyboards at a similar price

The SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023) scores 6.1/10 overall, ahead of the Geeky GK65 Gaming Keyboard at 5.9/10.

The Geeky GK65 Gaming Keyboard leads on connectivity and layout and ergonomics.

The SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023) leads on build quality and battery and software.

They score the same on typing feel and customisation.

Geeky GK65 Gaming Keyboard

Geeky GK65 Gaming Keyboard

5.9/10verdict: good, not the best

The Geeky GK65 is a wired 65% keyboard for people who want a compact board with a choice of switches and an ISO option. It suits buyers who want hot-swap sockets and are happy to use Geeky's Windows software. It is a wired board for desk use rather than a wireless or open-firmware one.

Typically about £26.11 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023)

SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023)

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023) is for people who want a compact, wired keyboard with adjustable key actuation. It suits gamers and typists who like to set how far a key travels before it registers. It is a poorer fit for anyone who needs wireless connections.

Typically about £159.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightGeeky GK65 Gaming KeyboardSteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023)
Typing feel25%6/106/10
Build quality20%6/108/10
Customisation20%6/106/10
Connectivity15%5/104/10
Layout and ergonomics10%7/106/10
Battery and software10%5/106/10
Overall5.9/106.1/10

Specifications

SpecGeeky GK65 Gaming KeyboardSteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023)
Layout65%, ANSI 68 keys or ISO 69 keysTKL (tenkeyless)
SwitchesBlack, Blue, Brown, Red, Speed Yellow or Speed Silver options; linear per NeweggOmniPoint 2.0 adjustable HyperMagnetic (Hall-effect), 0.1–4.0 mm actuation range
Hot-swappableYes on GK65 Mechanical; GK65 SE listed as No; Optical listed as hot-swap with optical switchesnot listed
ConnectivityWired USB-C, detachable 1.5 m USB Type-C to Type-A cableWired, detachable USB-C cable
KeycapsABS, doubleshot printing, OEM profileDouble-shot PBT

Strengths and weaknesses

Geeky GK65 Gaming Keyboard

  • + ISO 69-key layout available alongside ANSI
  • + Hot-swap on the GK65 Mechanical model
  • + Six switch options and pre-lubricated stabilisers listed
  • − ABS keycaps rather than PBT
  • − No published QMK or VIA firmware
  • − Wired connection only

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need QMK or VIA configuration
  • Anyone wanting Bluetooth or 2.4GHz wireless connections
  • Buyers who specifically want PBT keycaps
Read the full Geeky GK65 Gaming Keyboard review ›

SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023)

  • + Actuation adjustable from 0.1 to 4.0 mm
  • + Aluminium top plate and double-shot PBT keycaps
  • + Three tilt positions: flat, half and full
  • − Wired only, with no wireless connection on this model

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want Bluetooth or 2.4GHz wireless connections
  • People who need a full-size layout with a number pad
  • Anyone who has no use for adjustable key actuation
Read the full SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023) review ›

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