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HP Class 1800 Southpaw vs Steelseries Apex Pro Mini

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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.

HP Class 1800 Southpaw

Steelseries Apex Pro Mini

  • Connection

    Wired

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz

  • Ergonomics

    Southpaw

    Standard

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    Metal

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

  • Backlight

    None

    RGB

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • HP Class 1800 Southpaw
  • Steelseries Apex Pro Mini
Performance
48
58
Build quality
66
55
Productivity
49
58
Customizability
59
45
Portability
40
83
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Full specs

HP Class 1800 Southpaw vs Steelseries Apex Pro Mini specs

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

6 of 13 specs differ

HP Class 1800 Southpaw

Steelseries Apex Pro Mini

Typing & switches

Mount style

Top Mount
—

Layout

Layout size

—
60%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Southpaw
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Metal

Keycaps

—
PBT

Weight

4,200 g
—

Typing angle

7°
—

Backlight

None
RGB

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2025
2022

Where to buy

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  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$350Visit
  • MMkeyboardUS

    Out of stock
    $350Visit
  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $469Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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    ~$469Visit

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