Product Comparison: SteelSeries Apex M800 vs Corsair K70 LUX

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SteelSeries Apex M800 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

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Corsair K70 LUX Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - Backlit Red

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General Specifications

Brand

SteelSeries

Corsair

Model

Apex M800

K70 LUX

Origin

China

About the Product

Designed from the ground up for speed, Apex M800 is the world's fastest and most customizable mechanical gaming keyboard. It gives you the quick response and personal control to master your favorite games.

With virtually unlimited customization directly integrated into Corsair's legendary construction, the LUX line of gaming keyboards is the key to breaking through the competition. Choose between three unique Cherry MX switches to match your play style, express yourself with programmable advanced lighting control and large font keycaps, and transform your gameplay with on-the-fly macro programming. Loaded into a rugged aluminum body, Corsair LUX keyboards provide the ultimate experience for every situation.

Key Specs

Keyboard Type

Gaming

Number of Keys

111

104

Interface

USB

Size & Weight

Height

1.61 in.

1.5 in.

Width

20.08 in.

17.17 in.

Depth

6.85 in.

6.5 in.

Weight

49 oz.

42.32 oz.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

SteelSeries Apex M800 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

I love this keyboard. I have not had any issues with it. It is a little on the weighted side but that just comes with the size.
The build is nicely weighted, feels premium (it is definitely premium), a glossy plastic rim goes around the keys which is probably a fingerprint magnet.
It's simple, clean, great for gaming, great for typing, and a nice size for a full sized keyboard.
Its too BIG. With the marco buttons its big and throws off my hand placement and I type the wrong keys
Keyboard is too big even considering amount of keys. Numeric part of the keyboard is absolutely NOT needed for any gaming keyboard, it only wastes the space.
The frame itself is also very large and will take up a lot of space on your desk without offering enough extra keys to justify the size.

Corsair K70 LUX Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - Backlit Red

The keyboard is very comfortable to use, and the optional handrest is perfect without being "too much". The full-sized keyboard is nice if you're using the numberpad/arrows, or generally like "more room" on a keyboard.
The lux is basically the revision to the standard K70, with an updated lighting controller and new keycaps with a wider, larger font. I have to say though once I got the lux and saw how much more light the new font lets though, I really appreciated it.
I love the metal frame and heaviness of the keyboard. I'm still getting used to the mechanical keys but i love everything about his keyboard and would recommend it to anyone.
Very heavy, nice construction, great cable, USB pass through port carries enough power to operate things like controllers, thumb drives, etc. You won't be charging anything, but it works as a basic cable, allowing you to use much shorter cables for peripheral devices.

Keys

Key Type

Mechanical

Backlighting

RGB Illumination

Red backlit

Rollover

NKRO

104

Multimedia Keys

Yes

Integrated Numeric Keypad

Yes

What customers say about "Keys"

SteelSeries Apex M800 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

Love the customization options. the switches are just enough click.
Another advantage of the Apex M800 is that the lights don't bleed nearly as much underneath the keys. It actually creates a more elegant appearance.
The mechanical keys are a low profile allowing for quick action while playing games. The mechanical sounds are not horribly bad and I do not hear them when wearing over the ear headsets.
The good - it types beautifully and is also great for gaming. It's quieter than MX Browns and I don't miss the actuation bump on browns as much as I thought I would.
No dedicated media keys. You have to hit the SteelSeries button and then use the F keys. For a keyboard this size, I don't really understand why this is the case.

Corsair K70 LUX Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - Backlit Red

Dedicated Media Controls - these are by far the best media controls I could find on the market. The volume is a knob, and not a pair of buttons, which is very rare for keyboards. Additionally, the 5 dedicated controls (Mute - Stop - Back - Pause/Play - Next).
The new keycaps are really good. They feel a bit more premium than the standard K70 caps, and for some reason they actuate much smoother. I think they are great overall.
Great keyboard, I've had it for a week or so now, the keys feel extremely smooth and well made.
The brushed backplate looks very slick and makes for a nice finish to the look. Another thing I love about the keyboard is that it has open faced keys. It's extremely easy to clean with compressed air or even just a quick blow to remove those pesky particles that get under the keys.
After only three weeks of normal use, the plastic on the bottom of my CAPS LOCK key-cap cracked rendering the key-cap unusable. Disappointing for a brand new keyboard, but really no big deal.

Features

Adjustable Tilt Function

Yes

Compatibility

Windows

Windows, Mac OS X

Cable Length

6.5 feet

Spill Resistant

Palm Rest

Yes

Extras

QS1 Switch, 6 quick-access macro keys, Lighting Patterns, Iconic, competitive design, 60 Million Keypress Lifetime, SteelSeries Engine 3 Compatible

USB pass-through, Anti-Ghosting, Full key rollover, Braided cable, Dedicated multimedia controls, AIRCRAFT-GRADE ANODIZED BRUSHED ALUMINUM FRAME, Corsair Utility Engine

What customers say about "Features"

SteelSeries Apex M800 RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

The 2 USB slots on the keyboard help with my cable management and keep me from having cables running from my headset and occasionally second mic.
On a separate note the cable that connects the keyboard is braided, and it's nice to see this type of cable being used by SteelSeries.
The braided cable looks and feels premium, the board takes two USB sockets - one for lighting the other for power presumably.
It has a long BRAIDED cable. I do not buy keyboard without the braided cables, I got cats. The cable needs to withhold them "eating it"
I love the keyboard and the location of the USB ports but the issue just remains despite updating firmware, connecting HOST to computer directly.

Corsair K70 LUX Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - Backlit Red

Overall Look - this thing is beautiful. It does not scream "gaming" with aggressive logos and screen-printed color. Instead, it is just plane black with a black aluminum plate. It has a professional look, and it wouldn't be out of place in an office.
I was also hesitant because my standard K70 with red LED does not require the CUE software to run, it's plug and play.
The media keys are in the right spot, the keyboard layout is nice (I have large hands and fingers and this is very comfortable to type on).
Very good tactile feedback, and the best response key by key basis. I could say it was a beauty to have and work with. I wished I bought the K70 RGB, but in the end I was pretty satisfied with it. The aluminium body is gorgeous and sturdy, but you would need to clean it on a regular basis.
The number keys and others that have a symbol are inverted - the number is at the top of the key, and the symbol at the bottom.
I love the keyboard, but the software that runs it and all other Corsair products (Corsair Utility Engine, 'CUE') is a hot mess.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

2 year(s)

Certifications

CE, FCC, IC, EAC

Other Information

MSRP

119.99 $