Logitech G413 TKL SE Mechanical 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 Logitech G413 TKL SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard at 5.4/10.

The SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023) leads on customisation and layout and ergonomics.

They score the same on typing feel, build quality, connectivity and battery and software.

The biggest difference is customisation, where the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023) scores 6/10 to the Logitech G413 TKL SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard's 3/10.

Logitech G413 TKL SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

5.4/10verdict: good, not the best

The Logitech G413 TKL SE is for people who want a wired tenkeyless keyboard with a metal top case and PBT keycaps. It suits those who like a firm tactile switch and don't need wireless, remapping software or lighting colours. Buyers who want a light touch or a customisable board will find the owner reports less encouraging.

Typically about £68.02 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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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

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Logitech G413 TKL SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard	SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023)
Typing feel	25%	6/10	6/10
Build quality	20%	8/10	8/10
Customisation	20%	3/10	6/10
Connectivity	15%	4/10	4/10
Layout and ergonomics	10%	5/10	6/10
Battery and software	10%	6/10	6/10
Overall		5.4/10	6.1/10

Specifications

Spec	Logitech G413 TKL SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard	SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023)
Layout	Tenkeyless (TKL), no numeric keypad	TKL (tenkeyless)
Switches	not listed	OmniPoint 2.0 adjustable HyperMagnetic (Hall-effect), 0.1–4.0 mm actuation range
Connectivity	Wired USB only	Wired, detachable USB-C cable
Keycaps	PBT	Double-shot PBT

Strengths and weaknesses

Logitech G413 TKL SE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

+ Brushed aluminium alloy top case
+ PBT keycaps
+ Tactile feedback owners call satisfying
− Switches feel stiff to owners
− No software, remapping or colour lighting
− Wired USB only

Skip it if:

Buyers who want wireless or Bluetooth connectivity
Anyone who wants to remap keys or change lighting colours
Typists who prefer light, low-force switches

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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

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