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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 23, 2026

HHKB Classic Type S vs Steelseries Apex Pro Mini

Get the HHKB Classic Type S for media keys 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.

HHKB Classic Type S

Steelseries Apex Pro Mini

  • Connection

    Wired

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz

  • Case material

    PBT

    Metal

  • Backlight

    None

    RGB

  • Media keys

    Yes

    No

  • N-key rollover

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • HHKB Classic Type S
  • Steelseries Apex Pro Mini
Performance
56
58
Build quality
44
55
Productivity
57
58
Customizability
46
46
Portability
72
83

What they share

  • Layout size: 60%
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

HHKB Classic Type S vs Steelseries Apex Pro Mini specs

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

8 of 15 specs differ

HHKB Classic Type S

Steelseries Apex Pro Mini

Typing & switches

Switch options

Silent
—

Mount style

Plate Mount
—

Layout

Layout size

60%
60%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

PBT
Metal

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Backlight

None
RGB

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2025
2022

Where to buy

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  • MKUS

    In stock
    $234Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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    $469Visit
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