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Head to head · Prices checked Nov 2, 2026

NOOIR CP01 vs Steelseries Apex Pro Mini

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

NOOIR CP01

Knob

Build quality in the top 40% of 60% boards at any price.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.

Get the

Steelseries Apex Pro Mini

Build quality in the bottom 35% of 60% boards at any price.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.

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.

NOOIR CP01

Steelseries Apex Pro Mini

  • Connection

    Wireless

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Ergonomics

    Split Spacebar

    Standard

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    Metal

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

  • VIA

    Yes

    No

    GUI remapping without compiling firmware

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • NOOIR CP01
  • Steelseries Apex Pro Mini
Performance
63
58
Build quality
67
55
Productivity
85
58
Customizability
83
46
Portability
89
83

What they share

  • Layout size: 60%
See every spec side by side

Full specs

NOOIR CP01 vs Steelseries Apex Pro Mini specs

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

11 of 20 specs differ

NOOIR CP01

Steelseries Apex Pro Mini

Typing & switches

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

60%
60%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Split Spacebar
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wireless
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz

Battery

4,000 mAh
—

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Metal

Plate material

FR4
—

Keycaps

—
PBT

Weight

2,500 g
—

Dimensions

40 x 334 x 140 mm
—

Typing angle

8°
—

Backlight

White
RGB

Firmware & software

VIA

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2024
2022

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