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Dygma Defy vs Steelseries Apex Pro Mini

Get the Dygma Defy for hot-swappable and n-key rollover.

What actually differs

The differences that matter

Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.

Dygma Defy

Steelseries Apex Pro Mini

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

  • Case material

    Aluminum, Plastic

    Metal

  • Keycaps

    ABS, PBT

    PBT

  • N-key rollover

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Dygma Defy
  • Steelseries Apex Pro Mini
Performance
83
58
Build quality
50
55
Productivity
77
58
Customizability
68
45
Portability
57
83
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Full specs

Dygma Defy vs Steelseries Apex Pro Mini specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

8 of 18 specs differ

Dygma Defy

Steelseries Apex Pro Mini

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile
—

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

—
60%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz

Battery

4,740 mAh
—

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum, Plastic
Metal

Plate material

Aluminum
—

Keycaps

ABS, PBT
PBT

Weight

1,000 g
—

Dimensions

35 x 210 x 164 mm
—

Backlight

RGB
RGB

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2024
2022

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

Dygma Defy2 stores
  • DygmaES

    In stock
    $449Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$449Visit
  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $469Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$469Visit

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