Which is better for competitive gaming?

The Razer BlackWidow V4 Low-Profile Tenkeyless HyperSpeed has the edge with a 1.2mm actuation point and a smaller body that frees mouse space. The Apex 7 is fine for gaming but actuates at 2mm and takes up more desk.

Which is better for office work?

The SteelSeries Apex 7 wins for office work. It has a numpad, a wrist rest and USB pass-through, and it never needs charging.

Is the Razer worth the extra $4?

At $154.99 at Best Buy versus $150.99 at Newegg, the Razer costs about $4 more. You pay that for wireless, hot-swappable switches and a shorter actuation, not for build quality alone.

Which has better switch options?

The Razer is hot-swappable, so you can swap in different switches later. The Apex 7 comes in fixed Red, Brown or Blue variants and cannot be changed.

Can I use the Razer wired?

No. The BlackWidow V4 Low-Profile Tenkeyless HyperSpeed lists Bluetooth wireless only, with no wired connection. The Apex 7 is wired USB only.

Which has more owner feedback?

The Apex 7 has about 1,100 ratings at 4.7 out of 5. The Razer has about 110 ratings at the same 4.7, so its record is much thinner.

SteelSeries Apex 7 vs Razer BlackWidow V4 TKL HyperSpeed

Buy the SteelSeries Apex 7 if you want a wired board with a wrist rest, a numpad, USB pass-through and a proven track record at about $151. Buy the Razer BlackWidow V4 Low-Profile Tenkeyless HyperSpeed if you want wireless Bluetooth, hot-swappable switches and a shorter 1.2mm actuation at about $155. Prices are close, so the choice comes down to wired extras versus wireless freedom.

Today the SteelSeries Apex 7 costs $4.00 less at its best price.

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