Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center vs SteelSeries GG
Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center
support.microsoft.comSteelSeries GG
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| Figure | Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center | SteelSeries GG |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software | 8.2 (#27) | 9.1 (#2) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | The app helps personalize and customize how you work with a Microsoft keyboard and mouse on a PC. | GG bundles SteelSeries gaming services in one app for clipping, tuning, setup, and sharing. |
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Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center
- Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard CenterFree
In their own words
Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center
Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
SteelSeries GG
SteelSeries GG is a free app for Windows and macOS that bundles services for gameplay clipping, audio tuning, device setup, and sharing. Sonar adjusts in-game audio, optimizes chat, reduces microphone noise, and balances game, chat, media, auxiliary, and microphone channels. It can route apps such as Spotify or Discord to separate streams and is described as working with any headset and microphone. Moments records gameplay, shares clips, and offers AI auto-clipping for selected games including Fortnite, Counter-Strike 2, and Valorant. Engine customizes compatible SteelSeries devices with lighting, audio, macros, button assignments, and game profiles. It includes equalizer options, bass boost, virtual surround, microphone presets, and reactive GameSense lighting tied to button presses or in-game events. Sonar and Moments list Windows 10 (RS5+) requirements, while Engine offers a macOS 11+ download. The listed GG plan is a free download for Windows 10+.