Keychron Q7 vs HyperX Alloy FPS RGB vs SteelSeries Apex 9

Detailed comparison of Keychron Q7, HyperX Alloy FPS RGB, SteelSeries Apex 9. Compare features, specifications, and performance to find the perfect keyboard for your needs.

Keychron Q7

Keychron Q7

Performance & Build

Specifications

Mechanical Switches
Anti-Ghosting
Media Keys
Programmable Keys
Customizable Macros
Custom Key Mapping
Profile Switching
Onboard Memory
Bluetooth
Rechargeable Battery
Detachable Cable
Usb Passthrough
Backlight
RGB Lighting
Per-Key Lighting
Layer Indicator Lights
OLED Display
Height Adjustment Feet
Wrist Rest
Swappable Keycaps
Volume Wheel
Water Resistant
Numpad

Technical Details

Technical Specs

typeWired
compactnessCompact (70%)
switchesGateron G Pro Brown
keycap materialPBT
switch lifespan50 million actuations
polling rateUnknown
actuation pointUnknown
response timeUnknown

Build Quality

Build Details

Frame MaterialAluminum and Steel
DurabilityN/A
Material DetailsSolid aluminum chassis, steel baseplate, sound-dampening foam

Ergonomics

Ergonomic Features

Noise LevelClicky
Wrist SupportNone
AnglesFixed 6.5 degrees
HyperX Alloy FPS RGB

HyperX Alloy FPS RGB

Performance & Build

Specifications

Mechanical Switches
Anti-Ghosting
Media Keys
Programmable Keys
Customizable Macros
Custom Key Mapping
Profile Switching
Onboard Memory
Bluetooth
Rechargeable Battery
Detachable Cable
Usb Passthrough
Backlight
RGB Lighting
Per-Key Lighting
Layer Indicator Lights
OLED Display
Height Adjustment Feet
Wrist Rest
Swappable Keycaps
Volume Wheel
Water Resistant
Numpad

Technical Details

Technical Specs

typeWired
compactnessFull-sized
switchesCHERRY MX RGB
keycap materialPBT
switch lifespan50 million actuations
polling rate1000 Hz
actuation point2 mm
response time1 ms

Build Quality

Build Details

Frame MaterialMetal
DurabilityIP32
Material DetailsSteel construction with a solid base

Ergonomics

Ergonomic Features

Noise LevelClicky
Wrist SupportNone
AnglesAdjustable height
SteelSeries Apex 9

SteelSeries Apex 9

Performance & Build

Specifications

Mechanical Switches
Anti-Ghosting
Media Keys
Programmable Keys
Customizable Macros
Custom Key Mapping
Profile Switching
Onboard Memory
Bluetooth
Rechargeable Battery
Detachable Cable
Usb Passthrough
Backlight
RGB Lighting
Per-Key Lighting
Layer Indicator Lights
OLED Display
Height Adjustment Feet
Wrist Rest
Swappable Keycaps
Volume Wheel
Water Resistant
Numpad

Technical Details

Technical Specs

typeWired
compactnessFull-sized
switchesSteelSeries QS1
keycap materialPBT
switch lifespan80 million actuations
polling rate1000 Hz
actuation point1.5 mm
response time1 ms

Build Quality

Build Details

Frame MaterialPlastic/Metal
DurabilityIP32
Material DetailsAluminum top plate

Ergonomics

Ergonomic Features

Noise LevelLinear
Wrist SupportNone
AnglesAdjustable height

Tuomas Jokela

Keyboard Enthusiast & Developer