Op1 4k v2, huano tbspd switches, with either artisan dots or corepad pros (not decided which i like best yet, love the dots but can feel a bit quick some days, corepads opposite issue. May try some full sized jades) on a type 99 + steel series apex pro tkl gen 3, I LOVE this setup, can’t see a reason I wouldchange. I know the keyboard is no Wooting but meh, does the same job
I’d take a look at the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (Gen 3). It’s really popular for competitive FPS because you can adjust the actuation and it’s very responsive.
Another good option is the DrunkDeer A75 Pro. It’s a lot cheaper but still uses magnetic switches and performs really well for games like Apex.
You could also check out the Keychron K2 HE if you want another Hall-effect keyboard that’s easy to find on Amazon.
The MG75 Pro is actually pretty solid on paper. It’s a Hall-effect board with rapid trigger and adjustable actuation, so performance-wise it’s definitely good enough for competitive FPS like Apex.
That said, it’s a smaller brand so the software and QC can be a bit hit or miss. The SteelSeries Apex is still the safer pick overall since the software is better and it’s more proven.
for cs2 specifically i'd lean toward the refurbished wooting 80he. i've been using one for about six months and the rapid trigger is just better implemented than steelseries' version honestly. the software is way more reliable too. if you're set on saving money the [Irok MG75 Pro](https://featherab.com/shopit?Irok+MG75+Pro) from aliexpress actually holds up pretty well for the price but the wooting is worth the extra cash for the consistency in game.
Currently using a Corsair K100 with OPX switches. Love the board but I'm getting gear acquisition syndrome from all these new analog rapid trigger keyboards.
I've narrowed it down to the Wooting 80HE, SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL(Gen 3) and Razer Hunstman v3 Pro TKL.
The newest version of the Apex Pro is on sale for just £146 atm. I work in a store that has one on display so I know I like the feel of it. The only thing stopping me from pulling the trigger is all the people insisting that the Wooting is SO much better.
The Huntsman is only £30 more. I understand the typing experience on it isn't great. The reason I'm considering it is because it has all the same features as the Wooting for much less and on paper it has the best switches of the three in terms of precision and reliability (I'm sure the difference is probably imperceptible).
The Wooting obviously has great reviews, but £200 for a plastic board with no PBT keycaps and no wrist rest is... bold. If you want a metal one with all that stuff, there goes another £120, for things that are standard on both other boards.
I know the Wooting is the best, but I'm not a keyboard enthusiast. Is it really \*that\* much better than the other high-end boards, or would I be paying for quality differences that my palette is too unrefined to appreciate?
I ordered the Apex Pro and then discovered the software has to be running for any RGB settings to work and the actuation points you get can be \*way\* off what you actually set them to. That was enough for me to cancel my order and buy the Wooting.
Guess the software was the kicker after all.
Haven't put it through its paces yet cos I've been playing Clair Obscur and Veilguard, which are both designed for controller. The new Doom and Borderlands games are next on my list though.
Feels nicer to type on than the Apex, even though I do think the Apex \*sounds\* better. The zinc case has made me feel better about the price tag. Makes the board feel very premium, and it's heavy enough that I can confidently reach for it if I need to bludgeon a burglar to death. You can't put a price on that kind of quality.
It's a fantastic keyboard but I don't think it's £320 worth of fantastic. It's a 10/10 product but when you can get a 9/10 alternative for half the price it becomes a really difficult sell.
The build quality and software support are first class but if you forced me to switch to the Apex Pro or the new Corsair Vanguard 96 I don't think I would miss the Wooting at all.
Other than price, my only issue with the Wooting is that the default L60 switches feel a touch heavy, especially for WASD movement. If you do get one, I would recommend ordering one with the L45s instead.
I will say it depends on the game that you play. If you play games that require strafing such as fortnite or valorant I would say it makes a difference on what kind of switches you buy. Hall effect switches are magnetic and allow the sensor to detect the switch anywhere in the key press. This mean they allow you to set when the switch activates and displays on your screen. So you can set them to really fast .1 actuation so that you can press it as fast as possible and it also allows you to have rapid trigger. Rapid trigger basically allows the switch to release and insantly deactivate this allows quick presses. If you are not playing these sort of games it doesnt matter that much on what you get. I would personally just get somethign that is smooth and has good stabalizers so its not too rattaly. I would say go for a hunstman mini if you want a decent overall option and they also come in different sizes as well. If you want a competetive top line I would get a wooting 60he. Apex pro mini and tkl are also rly good options for competetive gaming.
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