SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless HyperMagnetic Gaming Keyboard — Esports Tenkeyless — OLED Screen — Adjustable Actuation — PBT Keycaps — Bluetooth — 2.4GHz — USB-C Video Games

(55 customer reviews)
SKU: AG_393032

Brand SteelSeries
Compatible Devices Gaming Console
Connectivity Technology wired, wireless
Keyboard Description Gaming
Recommended Uses For Product Gaming
Special Feature Adjustable Actuation
Color Pro Gen 2
Number of Keys 104
Keyboard backlighting color support RGB
Style Pro Gen 2 Wireless
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INFINITELY CUSTOMIZABLE, UNTETHERED SPEED with OmniPoint 2.0 Adjustable HyperMagnetic switches

RAPID TRIGGER — Eradicate latency arising from the physical movement of the switch through dynamic activation and deactivation of keys based on travel distance rather than a fixed point in the key travel

ULTIMATE CONTROL — 40 levels of per-key actuation (0.1 – 4.0mm) — set WASD for light, ultra-fast movements and set ability keys to deep presses to avoid accidentally triggering specials

2-IN-1 ACTION KEYS — Program two different actions to the same key, such as walking with a light touch or sprinting with a deep press

20x faster actuation, 11x faster response than traditional mechanical keyboards

Lag-free Quantum 2.0 Dual Wireless with a 2.4GHz connection and Bluetooth 5.0

Esports-ready TKL form factor. Full-size functionality. Premium aluminum top plate. Detachable USB-C.

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55 reviews for SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless HyperMagnetic Gaming Keyboard — Esports Tenkeyless — OLED Screen — Adjustable Actuation — PBT Keycaps — Bluetooth — 2.4GHz — USB-C Video Games

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  1. Chimere L.

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Keyboard

    The design was perfect size for gaming, the speed for was efficient for gaming. The colors was vibrant and great for a gaming room

  2. Jaideon StraughterJaideon Straughter

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

    This keyboard was worth the money works well I love the 0.1 actuation very responsive looks great

  3. K O

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    One of the top 3 mech boards

    If you are like me and looking at this board, you may be getting frustrated at how hard it is to find that nearly perfect board that should exist, when you’re willing to drop over $230.Pros:- Omnipoint switches work as advertised — if you like super fast response time, you can’t beat these. These switches also have excellent bounce and no ping.- PBT keycaps are nice, and switch cross-stems are compatible with a lot of after-market keycaps. Overall a solid thock.- Unlike other small wireless boards (ahem Logitech G915 TKL…), this has no rattle- Very light and quite compact even among TKLs, makes for a good portable board in a TKL case.- The volume wheel is very satisfying.Cons:- Firmware issues, firmware issues all around. There are some updates available, but even with it, the battery indicator is botched. My first piece would refuse to charge (as far as I could tell) until it was nearly drained. The second unit charged, but the battery indicator would be all over the place based on what was going on, ranging from 30% to 80% within a 4 minute span! Which is accurate? Who knows.- Also, the battery life kinda sucks. Typically lost over 50% charge with moderate LED lighting in 5-6 hours of use with an aggressive sleep timer set. Other boards lose barely 15% with this amount of usage.- The keyboard doesn’t wake up very fast, and it doesn’t register the keypress you used to wake it up. Leads to missed keystrokes often, especially if you set a low sleep timeout to conserve battery.- The only Caps lock indicator is the LED color of the key becomes white (which tbh is kinda blue, see below) when active. This is really hard to see quickly, and there is no option to use the superfluous OLED screen for this. Overall the OLED screen would have been better used for lock or battery indicator lights. This is kind of a big QoL issue for me that could be easily resolved with OLED firmware.- LEDs are kinda off. Blues are too strong, reds very weak, and have heard of folks having issues with LEDs dying, with no easy repairability.- Despite how nice the switches are, they don’t feel as good as gasket-mounted/dampened switches. The spacebar is a huge offender, with no stabilizers it is jarringly louder than every other key, but is one pressed quite often so it makes you sound like a really bad drummer. It’s hard to not compare this board to others at this price point that sound way better (see: ROG Azoth).- The USB-C 2.4Ghz transmitter is quite chonky as far as transmitters go these days (again, see ROG Azoth). This makes it project a good bit from your computer, making for a prime cable-snagger. On top of that you likely need a USB-A adapter or extension cable, which is one more component that is a failure point, takes up space and hampers portability. There’s also no dock in the keyboard for them (which they could have easily accommodated) for portability.The cons list outnumbers the pros by just a little bit much for a $200+ keyboard, hence why I returned it. Ultimately the ASUS ROG Azoth was the first and only $200+ board to check the features I wanted while having fewer cons than pros. Still, the Apex Pro TKL is a clear second, with some advantages that might tip the scales in its favor if those are more important to you.

    29 people found this helpful

  4. ML

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Backpack approved

    High quality mini wireless keyboard, very compact, super responsive. Has a very decent weight to it. Uses a USB-C style dongle.

  5. Christian H

    3.0 out of 5 stars

    Hall effect keyboard not capable of analog input

    Don’t get me wrong, it’s a nice keyboard. It’s a little on the loud side, but not a “clicky” loud, more of a “thocky” loud. The major downside of this board is Steelseries’ software.The customization options are stellar, to be sure. You can do pretty things with the lights. However, I can’t for the life of me get those lighting configs to actually work on the hardware profiles, meaning they take minutes after boot for Steelseries’ software to launch and reapply the profile. When I edit hardware configs, even if they’re identical to the software ones, there’s some kind of fight going on between the board and its software that makes them swap between profiles constantly, making the actual keyboard unusable.Additionally, the OLED panel on the top corner is a certain gimmick – I was hoping its Tidal integration would at least stand out for me, but the window will refuse to update unless I have Tidal maximized in active view, entirely defeating the purpose of a secondary display for it. I haven’t tried other apps, here, but the only one I cared about didn’t work.Lastly, I bought this keyboard as it was mentioned in an article (I’ve since forgotten where) showcasing Hall effect linear keyboards and their ability to use analog input in some games. This board is certainly capable of it, there’s just no way to do it because it’s limited, once again, by Steelseries’ software. You can even use dynamic actuation per-key, just can’t map them to an analog axis.This board is priced to be the best of the best outside of custom-built enthusiast keyboards, and yet I still can’t encounter a feature of the keyboard that actually works out of the box. The actual keyboard is great, and it’s a shame that it’s so kneecapped by software that just doesn’t work.

    6 people found this helpful

  6. SkibidiSkibidi

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Its good

    Get the apex pro tkl

  7. Nathan123

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    It’s really only good for really competitive games

    As a keyboard itself, it’s okay. The typing experience isn’t the best either rapid trigger enabled unless you have really good control. The actuation point is noticeable but not that impactful. The only people who this is really good for is like top tier pros in games, but not just the average person trying. Although I will say the keys sound amazing.

  8. Terrorgod

    3.0 out of 5 stars

    Great gaming keyboard, not my style for typing

    The steelseries apex pro mechanical gaming keyboard is a keyboard I really wanted to love. I have been looking forward to being able to have the best of both worlds with fast linear switches when I’m gaming and need every advantage I can get, and going back to a high quality typing experience when I am living the professional life. Maybe this keyboard will be that for some people, as the switches themselves are subject to the users preference. However I can share my experience and preferences to hopefully guide whether or not this keyboard is good for you.For starters, I have been using Razer Green switches for the majority of my typing experience over the last 5+ years. I have also enjoyed using some Outemo blue switches on a redragon keyboard I used for a short while and Cherry Browns are my next alternative that I have tested. Cherry reds are good for gaming but I have found them to be to easy to click making typos more frequent when typing at a fast APM or preparing to press a key.If I had to compare the switches here, the closest I can compare them to are Reds or Razers Omnipoint switches. They were very fast to click, and honestly I just don’t enjoy that experience enough to be able to commit a long portion of time to try and learn how to best deal with it. The keyboard also wasn’t as silent as other options which felt like a weird trade when the other options were pretty good at being silent alternatives.Diving a bit further, this keyboards saving grace was supposed to be the adjustable actuation switches to cover all scenarios. However in my short opinion of the device, I couldn’t tell much of a difference between the different modes. You can set different macros to have the different actuations be quickly accessible if you do find 2 or more you like if that’s your type of thing.Lastly, the build quality did feel quite well made. There’s a simple yet nice magnetic wrest which ended up being something I used as the legs don’t adjust the height very much. On the back there’s an illuminated USB port you can use, tho I found it to be more noticeable then other keyboards which opted me to not route my mouse through it anymore. The RGB is very bright if that’s your thing but after doing a few tests I left it on static red to match my other peripherals.All in all, a well made keyboard, and if I was opting solely for gaming and was using other steelseries peripherals I would probably love it. However steelseries doesn’t have a proper MMO option (please create a proper naga competitor, please), wasn’t the biggest fan of the included keycaps, lack of dedicated macro / media keys, the poor height adjustment kind of made this not good enough to replace my current blackwidow. Not to mention the poor placement of the passthrough usb being in a very awkward spot, and no headphone passthrough port (surprisingly useful for me). Great attempt steelseries, hope you keep innovating on the next one despite this not being for me in the end and bet the Blue or Brown switch options would have been more up my alley.Last note, almost forgot to comment on the OLED panel and it was a little bit of a disappointment that I wiped it from my memory. The tech geek in me was hype to just have a little toy with it however it ended up being way more boring for a multi monitor user. If I had only had a single or dual monitor maybe it could have some value, but I got 3 at the moment so I just couldn’t find anything useful to put on it. I’d rather just toss discord on a side screen than look at my keyboard for the messages. Most gifs I tried to put on it didn’t come out well either, and while tempted to recreate them for the screen there was no value in doing so. I’ll end with I just left a logo I liked on it, and noticed that the backlight made the internal panel way more visible than I imagined through the “top” piece of it, and look way less fancy than it appears in the marketing. Leaving me sorely disappointed and bored with the feature, despite how cool it might feel.

    5 people found this helpful

  9. C. Sinclair

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Apex Pro Mini – highly recommended but make sure you get the right width for your needs

    It’s a nice keyboard. I love the way typing feels and sounds but I’m returning it because it’s very narrow and I don’t like it. I use the keyboard on my lap and this one just doesn’t sit right because it’s so narrow. I like it otherwise those so I ordered the same keyboard but in the wider variant. I got the Apex Pro TKL which has the arrow keys, page up/down, home, end, delete and insert. That makes it just wide enough for me. And I love the feature where you can adjust how far you have to push the keys in. This keyboard along with the other Apex Pro keyboards have awesome features. Highly recommended!!

  10. avid reader

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Unhappy with no outer shipping box on product

    While the product is good and does what it needs to do it was shipped to me with no outer shipping box around it. It wasn’t marked as a gift and not concerned from that standpoint but left on porch this expensive item clearly picturing exactly what it is could have easily been a target for theft. I lucked out but if this is standard shipping practice others may not be as lucky.

    One person found this helpful

  11. Peter M Wright

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Good Keyboard with Small Desktop Foot Print

    I’ll preface this review with my biases for it. I got the keyboard because I’m shifting my computer time into digital art and the keyboard has to play nice with the Wacom tablet I have. So the keyboard needs to be on the same level as the tablet.This keyboard is replacing a huge Logitech G-910 that has takes up a lot more desk area than this one. The lack of dedicated Macro buttons might be a problem for some people, but honestly, I went from a Logitech G11 (with 18 macro keys) to the G910 and didn’t miss the lack of dedicated macro buttons. I doubt I will miss the lack of Macro buttons on this keyboard. Also, the software for the SteelSeries does allow you to map any key to any function or macro. So the Ins->PgDn keys could easily serve as macro keys. Another thing to note is that most online games that I’ve played ban macros as cheating so they really aren’t that necessary.Another feature of this keyboard I really like is that the palm rest is magnetic. It almost seems like this was designed for my use case. When I’m drawing with my Wacom I just remove the palm rest to make the keyboard nice and compact, and when I’m done with drawing for a while I just put it back.While most of the media keys (stop/play, forward, Reverse) are gone the volume wheel is still there. This is probably the one feature on the G-910 that I would absolutely miss if I didn’t have it on this keyboard. It is smaller though, and it’s not a free-running wheel so I think I prefer the one on my old keyboard better.The keys are raised above the bezel so they’re easy to pull out if you’re careful. This will make cleaning the keyboard easier. And with the software being able to map anything to anything you’d be able to switch the keyboard to Dvorak if that’s your thing.Now for the things that drop the keyboard from a 5 to a 4 star.There is no light on the keyboard to tell you that the CAPs Lock, Num Lock or Scroll Lock are turned on. This can be a problem when you’re putting in passwords. I haven’t found it in the software, but there might be a way to set the illumination on those keys to be different depending on the state it’s in.The keys also seem to be fairly loud to me. It might just be that I started typing on a manual typewriter and I’m more used to pounding on keys a bit more than other people are, but I’m nowhere as heavy on the keyboard as some I’ve heard. When I’m typing on this keyboard it seems awfully loud to my ears.I might update this review in the next few months if the keyboard fails for any reason. I just hope it doesn’t have the same illumination issue that plagued my G910.

  12. Melody R.

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Bought as a Christmas gift for my grandson’s

    This product worked well and they enjoyed the keyboard for gaming

    One person found this helpful

  13. Lisa

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great Birthday gift

    My buddy love this new gaming keyboard

  14. Iván RiscoIván Risco

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Is beautiful.Perfect packaging. Your best option witho a doubt

    Is beautiful,Perfect packaging.Your best option without a doubt.

  15. Eowyn

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Fortnite players read this!!!

    I love this it is soooo fast. I love the feel and for all of you fortnite players it is super fast. Editing and doing 90s feel soo nice got so new keycaps on it but I LOVE THIS

  16. Joshua Sheaffer

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Compact and Reliable Gaming Keyboard with Enduring Battery Life

    The SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is a compact powerhouse that offers great convenience and reliable performance for gamers on the go. As someone who frequently travels and attends gaming events, I was specifically looking for a keyboard that could fit easily in my backpack without sacrificing functionality. The Apex Pro Mini checks that box perfectly.The compact architecture of this keyboard is truly impressive. Its smaller size allows for effortless portability, making it a breeze to carry around. Whether I’m heading to a gaming tournament or simply going to a friend’s house for a LAN party, I can rely on this keyboard to accompany me without adding excessive bulk to my bag. It’s a game-changer for those who value mobility and space efficiency.Another standout feature of the Apex Pro Mini is its long battery life. This keyboard has proven to be a reliable companion during extended gaming sessions. I appreciate not having to constantly worry about charging it, as it lasts for an impressively long time on a single charge. The battery life is certainly a great asset, ensuring uninterrupted gaming experiences without the hassle of frequent recharging.While the Apex Pro Mini is marketed as a mechanical gaming keyboard, I must admit that it doesn’t quite deliver the satisfying tactile feedback and auditory experience that true mechanical keyboards are known for. The key switches, although responsive and precise, lack the distinctive clicky sound and the tactile sensation that enthusiasts of mechanical keyboards cherish. This omission can be disappointing for those who prioritize the authentic mechanical keyboard experience.Despite this minor drawback, the SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is still a commendable choice for gamers who value portability and functionality. Its compact design makes it an ideal travel companion, and its long-lasting battery ensures uninterrupted gameplay. If you can overlook the absence of the traditional mechanical keyboard sound, you’ll find a reliable and high-performing keyboard in the Apex Pro Mini.Disclaimer: Please note that this review is based on my personal experience and preferences. The perception of sound and tactile feedback may vary among individuals, and it’s recommended to test the keyboard in person if the mechanical keyboard feel is of utmost importance to you.

    2 people found this helpful

  17. ByronByron

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Apex Pro Full Size Keyboard for the win

    I finally had the opportunity to invest in a high-end keyboard, and after doing a lot of research, I decided to go by SteelSeries Apex Pro Full Size. I play rhythm games, in which I need to press several buttons at the same time. I am glad that this keyboard has Full N-Key Rollover. So far, I have tested 53 keys pressed at the same time, and it registers all keys with no problem.The switches also feel so smooth to the fingers.One comment that I have, is the fact that instead of a normal [Menu] key next to the [Right Ctrl] key, there is the [SteelSeries] Key. In other keyboards, next to the [Right Ctrl] key, there is the [Menu] key, which helps to deploy context menu when you cannot make right-click nor have access to a mouse. When I was playing, I accidentally press this [SteelSeries] key with my palm, and while I do, other keys stop being registered, since the [SteelSeries] key only combines with [Left Windows] [F9] [F10] [F11] and [F12]. I wish this keyboard had a normal [Menu] key instead of this [SteelSeries], but it is my personal preference and maybe bias because of how I am used to normal keyboard layouts. This personal inconvenience can be fixed with the “SteelSeries GG” Software, which allows you to customize the key bindings as you wish. I reprogramed the [SteelSeries] key to behave like a normal [Menu] key, and now I can play flawlessly, even when my palm rests over the [SteelSeries] key.All in all, such a wonderful product, ready to use it at its most!

    6 people found this helpful

  18. Justyn Aleksiewicz

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    In love with this keyboard

    I love this keyboard.Been daily driving this for months now. And I love this keyboard.The customization is amazing but does require steelseries software. But the software is incredible. It comes with steelseries sonar which by itself is one of my favorite computer applications ever.I love the keys. Feels just like a traditional mechanical keyboard but with a more satisfying sound in my opinion.Keyboard is very high quality. I’ve had it for close to 6 months and have had zero issues. Includes a USB pass through which is very handy. The usb cable is super high quality. The included wrist wrest is magnetic for easy removal and ease of use. Just snap it on and it isn’t sliding anywhere.Colors are great. The rgb has endless presets and customization options. Their software isn’t intrusive or bloatware like some companies (razer)I love all of my steelseries products. And I want more!!!

    3 people found this helpful

  19. EUH

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    fire

    good for game 🙂

  20. N

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Its ok

    Build quality is not great, doesn’t sound that good, keys feel pretty wobbly, slight texture to keycaps, crap software but the switches are cool

  21. Marcus HynekMarcus Hynek

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Get keyboard

    This is my first somewhat mechanical keyboard, as well as magnetic switch keyboard board and it’s the best keyboard I’ve ever used. I’ve played around with some of the settings briefly just to set it up for a very responsive typing experience I’m very impressed with the key feel, response and noise on the mag switches and same goes for the cherry Mx reds in the rest of the keyboard. You can set it to as little as a wiggle of the keys triggers a press. I set it for 4mm for standard typing

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  22. Lex

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Would not recommend / Warranty

    EDIT:So I contacted the customer service. They did the basic checks and filed a RMA for me. I was to destroy the keyboard before they can ship me another one. They said to break the USB port and take pictures. Which I did. So they have sent a coupon code for the replacement order. Have to order another keyboard through their website with the coupon code. Shipping is free, but it’s ground so going to take a little while for the keyboard to come through.Overall the customer service experience was good. The things I did not like is the shipping how it’s ground and IF I only had 1 keyboard, I would be out of a keyboard until I get that one. Thankfully I have spare.I changed the rating to 4 stars, because the process was painless, just time consuming. Also because of the shipping.I love their headsets, so I thought let’s try the keyboard! I bought it Nov. 2023. Now in May 2024 I am getting random key press. To a point where I can’t use the keyboard. No software update, tried factory reset, also recalibration. Nothing worked. Even reinstalled the software.There is no warranty claim on their website. Have to contact the seller from what it is written.I have emailed them and will see how the process goes. But as of right now, I just feel like my expensive keyboard is just paper weight.Loved it when it was working.

    3 people found this helpful

  23. Lyrik

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Keyboard

    Nice

  24. Santo Núñez Liberato

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Gracias

    Gracias

  25. lawrence

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    The Cadillac of Prebuilt Gaming Keyboards

    This is the best gaming keyboard on the market. Plain and simple. It has everything you’d want; SOCD, rapid tap, RGB, wrist rest, software integration into steelseries.gg. The upgrades to the Apex Pro TKL from 2023 model to Gen 3 makes it so the keyboard is noticeably more silent, as well has a more tappy custom built sound and feel to it.If you have the money, get this, its the best keyboard possible outside of building your own.

    3 people found this helpful

  26. Alan

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    El mejor teclado

    Great keyboard

  27. Khora

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Better choice than Wooting

    I purchased a Wooting keyboard and this SteelSeries.The SteelSeries arrived in one day, and has been working great.The Wooting I canceled hours after purchasing it (I ordered the 60HE but wanted a larger one), then they continued to send me it anyways days after.Their discord is full of people with unresolved support requests, Wooting is a nightmare.Choose SteelSeries instead.

  28. Victoria D.

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    My new favorite keyboard

    Seriously, it’s my new favorite keyboard. I have tried numerous of the big brands and small brands. This one just does it for me. The sounds of the keys are not overwhelming while still feeling nice to press.The wrist rest is easily removed for cleaning. It’s magnetic, with no clips, so there is no chance of you damaging it trying to remove it and put it back on again. I haven’t had to remove the keys for cleaning, yet. They are raised enough from the board that some compressed air is efficient enough. SteelSeries software is pretty nice and allows you to customize your macros easily. My favorite feature is adding a small GIF to the OLED screen on the keyboard.

  29. Sahand Sabernia

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Apex pro mini

    This is an amazing keyboard! You can make the keycaps whatever color you want by clicking steel series key and f9. It weighs 2.4 pounds and its dimensions are 11.5 x 4 x 1.6 inches.It has rapid triggers, 1000 hz polling rate, and 0.7 ms latency (reported by steel series.) it has Omni point switches which are extremely fast, you can adjust the actuation as low as 0.1 mm or as high as 4.0 mm. Another one of my favorite parts about it is the height-adjustable tilt legs.

  30. Michael Dahmane

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    A great keyboard for those who don’t game.

    Short and sweet: I write for a living. Unlike other keyboards, this one lacks latency issues. The accuracy of my typing has skyrocketed. Moreover, as someone with arthritis in his hands, the wrist rest is amazing. Because it’s magnetized I don’t have to worry about it slipping around. My hand pain has plummeted since I used this for office work. And while there are other keyboards that advertise themselves as ergonomic, this one actually reduces my hand pain. Is this pricy? Yes. Do I think it’s weird that I use a gaming keyboard for office work? Yeah, in a good way. Would I recommend it to my friends who don’t game and have hand issues? I already have. The other features of the keyboard are nice for gaming, but that’s not really my bag anymore. And given that I bang away on this thing for 8-14 hours a day for work, I can attest to the fact that it is durable. You’ll save money on it in the long run if you buy this and don’t run through other keyboards. One of the best purchases I ever made.

  31. Charlotte HagansCharlotte Hagans

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    It’s a great keyboard BUT..

    I’ve had this keyboard since march 2024. I love the keyboard, it sounds amazing , gives me great gameplay.. but at the 8 month mark or so it’s had a key go bad. I’m not sure why it won’t go to the color I have it set as. It only goes green and red (key number 9) I uploaded a picture for proof as I have the key color as pink/ purple and rest red but only shows as a red key.

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  32. JohnpaulJohnpaul

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Apex pro mini

    This is my 2 week update on this keyboard and I can say coming from a razer hunt man’s mini v1 this keyboard is a huge upgrade without breaking the bank and if you like the tkl but don’t want the big keyboard I would highly suggest you pick this one up

  33. Souk

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Greatest keyboard I’ve ever owned and used

    Only criticism I have is the magnets on the wrist/forearm rest loses the adhesive property over time and fall out of the socket when you take off the rest at times not needed. They just need to do a better job of securing the magnets to rest socket. I have used this keyboard since 02MAY2024.

  34. David Elías Cuello Mora

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    De lo mejor en teclados

    El SteelSeries APEX Pro es, sin duda, uno de los teclados mecánicos más impresionantes en el mercado actual. Desde el primer momento, destaca por su construcción robusta y diseño elegante, con un marco de aluminio de calidad aeronáutica que asegura durabilidad y un toque de sofisticación.Una de las características más sobresalientes es su innovativa tecnología de interruptores mecánicos ajustables. Cada tecla puede personalizarse para una actuación más rápida o más lenta según las preferencias del usuario, lo que ofrece una experiencia de escritura y juego totalmente a medida. Esto lo convierte en una opción ideal tanto para jugadores competitivos que necesitan una respuesta ultrarrápida como para quienes buscan comodidad durante largas sesiones de escritura.Además, el APEX Pro cuenta con una pantalla OLED incorporada que no solo añade un toque futurista, sino que también permite personalizar configuraciones y recibir notificaciones en tiempo real, todo directamente desde el teclado. La retroiluminación RGB es otra característica que resalta, con colores vibrantes y efectos de iluminación personalizables que añaden un toque personal y atractivo a cualquier setup.La experiencia de escritura es fluida y cómoda, con teclas que ofrecen un feedback táctil agradable sin ser ruidosas. También incluye reposamuñecas magnético para mayor comodidad, algo que se agradece en sesiones prolongadas.En resumen, el SteelSeries APEX Pro es un teclado que no solo cumple con las expectativas, sino que las supera. Combina tecnología avanzada, personalización sin precedentes y una calidad de construcción superior, haciendo de él una opción excepcional para cualquiera que busque lo mejor en un teclado mecánico.

  35. Dan

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Top tier quality!

    This may be the best keyboard on the market today. I have always bought keyboards in the $100-$200 range and feel this is the best keyboard I’ve ever owned.

  36. Nice it very good for moving ard and sounds great Nice it very good for moving ard and sounds great

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Love it

    Fast key love liners switch and just fella amazing will make you a better player

  37. P-Town Cracker

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Pricey and awesome mechanical keyboard

    When a rogue Win 10 update took out my Gskill KM780 RGB unexpectedly, I had to pull the trigger fast on a new KB instead of having to endure using my spare membrane board. After a solid day of research, I took a chance on the Apex Pro.Coming from Cherry MX Browns, I had some reservations about OmniPoint. The Browns have a tactile point which I liked. I had tried MX Reds, and wasn’t a fan of the linear feel. With these Omni switches being linear, I was unsure but somehow compelled to pass on the Apex 7 with MX Browns and go Pro. TBH, I was half expecting to return it. Needless to say…. I was surprised when I hooked this up!First off… dat switch. Wow. SUPER smooth. The inherent scratchiness of linear MX switches is GONE. It feels like the keycaps are just sort of floating over the brushed aluminum base. The adjustment ability is unique compared to most mechanical boards, bringing a true Hall Effect switch to people. (Look up Hall Effect… gets a little complex for explanation here, but very cool) Actuation can be adjusted from a light brush on the keys (probably overkill) to making the switch bottom out completely. This can also be done on a per key basis. Lot of range to play with!Another key strength… the RGB lighting. Its nothing short of fantastic. The raised caps let the bright and vibrant lighting spill over the board itself, creating a very cool and clean lighting effect. Even for those who don’t much care about RGB lighting, it’s very tastefully done here.Typing is unreal. I spent 15 mins just typing random weirdness on a word doc just for them feels when I first hooked it up. And for some reason, I find myself with a lot less errors compared to old board with the Browns. I’d commonly get keypress duplication (as if I held the key down) with that switch, and with these Omni switches, it doesn’t happen anymore. Of course, these Omni switches are much quieter than the tactile Browns given their linear nature.Not much bad to say here. Some minor gripes would be somewhat “meh” software from Steelseries and the keycaps being ABS instead of something like double-shot PBT caps. The latter feel much sturdier and more premium, and I suppose one could buy some PBT caps if it was a huge issue. Not sure how that would affect the lighting though. The small B&W OLED screen in the upper right doesn’t add much in reality, but its kind of a geeky fun thing that you can customize with whatever you want. It does have some functionality with brightness and other features, which is nice to have versus having to use the software. Also, only the primary keys have Omni switches. All the F keys, num pad, and extra function keys are on a generic linear switch that feels good enough. Would be nice to have all keys on omni switches, but it makes sense from a cost perspective and isn’t a big deal to me.All in all, fantastic keyboard that towers over my old Gskill in every respect. I really wish MS terrible updates hadn’t bricked old board, but I guess things happen for a reason. If you have the cash and want a great analog-based mechanical keyboard with adjustable hall effect switches…. this is the one for you. Very hard to fault this board. Steelseries done good here.

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  38. Bill_Ben

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Very impressive high quality product

    The Steelseries Apex Pro is a superb keyboard. (Apology for the superlative!). It has been my favorite for the 10 days during which I tried seven other brands of keyboards.The typing was my easiest and best with this. I found out how much the keyboard wrist pad is useful.This, and other brands, I tried are for committed gamers. I have never played a single game, so you might wonder why I want it.This keyboard is more rugged, more resistant to passionate keyboard pounding during games. This can, and I believe, it does give it extra durability. Of course, durability and feature come with a price, but I have never regretted the keyboard design and manufacturing on that account.I do not want to paraphrase the features which are more than plenty in the ads. I like them all. The keyboard lighting is exceptional compared to others I have tested.My case has to do with guide and instruction the manufacturer publishes with the product. I must say the worst I had been exposed to was Logitech, even though I owned their products for several decades. In their case, it is a flimsy 2-page paper, where essential Logitech write-up shares its space with 9-10 other languages.My primary use of any keyboard is office type. My primary interest in the high-end gaming keyboards is the ability to create and use macros. Those macros can be used in non-gaming software, such as MS Office, Adobe, Movavi, and just about anything else.That was the place where my problem started. Inadequate documentation is common. Manufacturers count on the internet users to provide instructions for any aspect of the advertised features. If you cannot find what you are looking for you are ready for time consuming guesses.Actually, Steelseries Apex Pro is amongst the better ones. Unfortunately, there are those of us users, who had to be spoon fed the instructions despite decades of computer experience.I give Steelseries five stars, even though my initial bad guesses with the keyboard necessitated a return. But guess, the replacement is none other than Steelseries.

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  39. Steven

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Keyboard

    I would struggle to play games if I had to go back to another keyboard after using this one. Even mechanical keyboards just are not as good. Being able to change my push detected distance AND my release detect distance on every single key independently of each other is amazing. Abilities I need to activate on the slightest twitch can be set that way. Other keys can have much greater push distances to prevent accidentally activating an ability on a partial push. I see why the professional use this keyboard. Do note, unless you create a typing push distance profile, this keyboard is kind of annoying for long typing sessions with my gaming settings. It also lacks the numpad and things like print screen buttons. They can be added to other keys like the f keys, but they are not on here by default. The keys can be removed easily if you have other key caps you like. It is easy to clean. It feels well made and sturdy. Like all previous mechanical keyboards I have had, it is a little loud. The keys are snappy and responsive, and you can set at what push distance they trigger. I cannot say enough good things about the keyboard for improved gaming performance.

  40. SM Family Reviews

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Wonderful Keyboard. I got a Steal

    Damaged Box But understandable since I got a refurbished Option For like 70$ Less. It was “Like new” if you’re asking. It is such an exceptional gaming keyboard! The SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless is a game-changer with its compact 60% form factor. The adjustable actuation feature allows for a personalized typing experience, and the HyperMagnetic switches provide a responsive and tactile feel. Not that heavy and not that light. Battery was on 5% on arrival but all good, I just charged it and upgraded the firmware on the app. The RGB lighting is vibrant and customizable, adding a great aesthetic touch. The PBT keycaps are durable and feel premium. Connectivity options are fantastic with Bluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless, and USB-C. This keyboard is perfect for both gaming and everyday use. Highly recommend for those looking for a high-performance, compact keyboard! Ease of Use Is Good

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  41. Joshua G.

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Not perfect, but great. Plenty of room for improvement.

    Going to keep this to a simple pros and cons list, although it is rather extensive.Pros—–• Typing feel is great. Similar to Cherry red.• Subjectively satisfying typing sound from bottoming out keys.• Adjustable actuation is a fantastic feature and helps working from home without swapping from a gaming keyboard.• Backlight looks fantastic• Software actually isn’t all that bad. It gets the job done. Automatic profile switching has thus far been reliable.• Keyboard profile is small enough to not get in the way, unlike some competitors with extended frames and fluff.• Wrist rest is well made, ,magnetic attachment is convenient.• OLED screen controls double as limited media controls.• Not overly heavy.• Raised / exposed cap design makes it easier to clean.• Subjectively, it’s just a very good looking product.Cons—–• Stock key caps are sub-par for a $200 product. Should have had PBT.• The proprietary switches don’t always behave with third-party caps. I swapped out the caps for HyperX Pudding PBT caps and had to put O rings on my space bar and both shift keys to prevent them from getting stuck in a depressed position.• The OLED screen is next to useless, unless you don’t want to use software profiles. It has some gimmick features, but I would have preferred to ditch it for dedicated lock LEDs or media keys.• No dedicated lock LEDs. Num, scroll, and caps lock are conveyed via the key switch LED, which can throw off your designs and the overall look of the board.• The scroll wheel and button for the OLED screen are very low quality. They feel stiff and are generally unsatisfying to use. The scroll wheel seems to hang up on some parts of the rotation and move more smoothly on others.• The keyboard feet are low quality and cheap, although 90% of people should not be using them, anyway. Using feet on keyboards forces you to bend your wrists, causing further strain, and I can’t for the life of me figure out why so many people do this. Keyboard feet exist to allow you to see the keys better, which is something someone in the market for a $200 keyboard probably shouldn’t have trouble with. Off topic…• The angle of the board is rather extreme while using the feet, so this problem is made worse.• The wrist rest, while well made, is also not very ergonomic. The angle at which it sits is necessitated by the very low profile it offers. A proper wrist rest should be flat and flush to the board and sit higher. It is also not long enough to accommodate my hands, but may be a better fit for someone with small hands. It is being relegated to a drawer and replaced with a soft, large rest.• The wrist rest has a soft texture but is still rather hard. This has pros and cons and is often a preference point, but it’s usually a bad thing when the rest is poorly angled and fit to your hands, as you’re dealing with added pressure and poor ergonomics.

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  42. Matt F.

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Nice mechanical keyboard.

    Bought one to replace an aging Corsair K-70 Mk.2 RGB. Comparing the two, the Steelseries has easier to use software (less buggy or resource heavy) and the color range and intensity of the LEDs is greater than on the Corsair. The Corsair software seems to allow you to do a bit more with regards to effects, but I am still learning the ins and outs of the SS app. The cons to this keyboard is the LCD menu has various options (like brightness) buried several levels deep and I miss having a dedicated brightness key that I could just tap. Also, for some odd reason the Enter, Tab and Caps Lock keys are not labeled but rather just use symbols. A very small nit to pic but I would have preferred these were still labeled as on other keyboards. I really like the wrist guard with its slightly pliable rubber coating. the keys are sufficiently clicky without being too loud. As for the adjustable sensitivity setting, seems a bit overhyped. I just left everything at the default and seems to work ok but then I am not trying any competition gaming so YMMV. One last comment is with the scroll wheel. It can be clicked or scrolled but I have found that if you try and rotate it away from the edge, it can seem to *stick* a bit. You have to scroll it from just the top edge and then it scrolls more or less freely, but never as smoothly as the one on the Corsair keyboards.

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  43. Ann S

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Just perfect… Definitely recommend!

    I bought this keyboard for both working and gaming. For work, I really like the feeling when I am typing. It feels very easy and does not cause too much discomfort/fatigue after several hours since the keys are spaced perfectly for my hands and are sensitive enough that I don’t need to put a lot of pressure. For gaming, I really like the latency and responsiveness. I also appreciate the wheel on the top right-hand corner for volume control/muting. Additionally, the customizable color theme is a big plus for me as well and matches the aesthetic of my office. Definitely recommend!

  44. Jeff

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Among the best keyboards I’ve used, BUT… (updated review)

    UPDATE: I still really like this keyboard, but I was starting to notice that I actually type really inaccurately on it – it does get annoying. I just make a lot of mistakes, and I’ve been typing for 40 years and normally type about 100wpm. I was trying to figure out why this is, and lately I’ve had my old IBM Model M in the room hooked up to another computer and have felt the obvious difference in accuracy. (The Model M is where the modern keyboard layout comes from.) I still just type much better on the Model M. So I directly compared the two keyboards to figure out what the difference is.Obviously the Model M is bigger overall, but my big realization is that the actual key layout on the Model M is slightly wider. It’s not just a difference in the “dead space” in between keyboard sections, either – there is actually slightly less space between each key on the Steelseries keyboard. I’ve compared all the keyboards I’ve owned against the Model M and while some have had minor layout variations and most these days have the function keys much closer to the main keys, this is the first time I’ve seen keys that were actually closer together. I’m sure it’s not the only keyboard like that, but it’s the only one I’ve owned that is and it explains my typing inaccuracy on it. I’ve taken a star off my original review for that reason. It is just not a full size keyboard, even though it looks like it is. It feels cramped, and I’ve never gotten fully adjusted to it.My original review is below:—————————————-For the price, it had better be good. And it is. My score is 5 stars but consider it more like 4 1/2 rounded up. A bit closer to 5 than 4; not perfect but nearly so. I’ll explain.I’m both a typist and a gamer, but these days probably more of the former than the latter. Still, I try to find keyboards good for both purposes, and many are – heck, the old IBM Model M is still a great gaming keyboard if you don’t need n-key rollover (and to be honest, most people really don’t). But my old Motospeed keyboard, which I loved for its feel and its small footprint (as small as it gets for a full size keyboard) seemed to just wear out – it started repeating keypresses constantly, so I decided I’d just go for something new rather than try to fix it. (But I probably will fix it at some point; it’s a great keyboard too.)This is the first linear keyboard I’ve owned in many years. I usually prefer clicky keyboards and have since the days of the original IBM PC and the Model F. But I just wanted something different after owning clicky keyboards for so long, and my Motospeed was *really* clicky to the point that it did become a little grating after a few years. I’d read about the wonders of the OmniPoint keyswitches in the Apex Pro and I watched the excellent Chyrosran22 review of it on YouTube (search for that; he knows keyboards and he loves this one). I did also manage to try one out for a brief few minutes, though not long enough to really form my own opinion. But in the absence of any more obvious choice, I took the plunge and bought one.Bottom line: It is a really well built keyboard (almost zero flex) that feels *almost* as good to type on as any linear keyboard I’ve ever used in about 40 years of computing. It has double-shot keycaps so the legends won’t wear out, it’s got a really useful volume roller, and it’s got a little screen that can be used for various things, most of which are kinda dumb but I do use it for displaying current system stats – there is an app to display CPU, GPU and RAM usage. Its backlighting is pretty bright, fully RGB and has some effects that are actually kinda useful – I’m not sure what the effect I use is called, but it just lights the key you press up in white for a half-second or so before smoothly fading it back to whatever color the rest of the keyboard is backlit in. It’s actually helpful to have a little split-second feedback showing which key you just typed, just in case you make a mistake.The OnmiPoint keyswitches do feel great – very smooth – and they’re user-adjustable in terms of the actuation point. This is unique to this type of keyswitch, which is an uncommon magnetic sensor type of mechanical switch. I will say that I *feel* more accurate on this keyboard than my old Motospeed – I think the design and spacing of the keycaps on this keyboard is maybe a little more standard.So, that’s that – now I’m going to tell you about the *little* things that keep it from being perfect. Keep in mind that absolutely none of these are dealbreakers, or things other people might even necessarily think of as drawbacks. But…The cord is non-detachable and it’s quite stiff. It’s also just rubber insulated, which is fine, but kinda ugly on such an expensive keyboard. The keyboard has two USB plugs, one for the USB port on the keyboard itself (it won’t act as a hub, just a pass-through), and that USB plug is on the left side of the keyboard. That means if you want the keyboard cable on the right, which the cable management on the back of the keyboard lets you do, your mouse cable will still be on the left. I feel like this is an odd design given that most people are right-handed. A choice would be best, but if you’re going to pick a place for one USB port, put it on the right.Only the “main” keys are OmniPoint – that’s everything in the little “typewriter” cluster, that main rectangle of letters and numbers that you type the most on. The others are either Cherry MX Red or some kind of copy of them. To be honest, I’m not sure which switch I prefer! I know which I’m “supposed” to prefer but the regular Reds on the rest of the keyboard seem to have a very slightly lighter weighting. Probably my only semi-serious complaint about the keyboard in general – and this is 100% subjective, so it’s not a top-line item for this review – is that the OmniPoint switches are just a *tiny* bit heavier than I like, and probably as a consequence of that feel very, very slightly “mushy” as you reach full travel. The switches on the rest of the board, while very slightly “grittier”, are also a tiny bit lighter and do not feel mushy. All that said, I will allow that someone else could feel entirely the opposite. This is personal preference, and anyway it’s not a big difference. But there *is* a difference in the switches on different parts of the board, and it does sometimes feel a little odd as a result.After only several *days* of use, the soft-touch finish is already wearing off several of the keys. Now, you can see by this review that I type a *lot*. So it may take longer for you, and anyway the legends themselves will never wear off since they’re doubleshot. But my space bar is already looking a little ugly with one part of it already noticeably shiny. I never understand this – my Model F and Model M that are 30+ years old still look brand new, while a keyboard that’s only days old (and cost a couple hundred bucks) already has a finish that’s wearing off.Overall, though, I think I’ll be happy with this keyboard until I get tired of linear keys and want to go back to clicky. But who knows when or if that’ll happen. At the moment, I’m pleased with my purchase, even for the money. This thing does feel like an expensive keyboard.

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  45. Chuck

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Love the keyboard but not the wrist result nor that all keys are NOT adjustable…

    So far the keyboard has been everything I have wanted… almost. Great feel to typing, adjustable actuation(although NOT on all keys). The keycaps have a great feel to them and the lighting is excellent.However, the included wrist rest is IMO terrible. It is a rock hard piece of plastic with a matte finish. It is not comfortable at all. I came over from a full size Razer Huntsman V2 keyboard(wanted a TKL keyboard) that had a very nice PADDED wrist rest included and felt very good when typing. They NEED to do that here. I ended up ordering a RAZER TKL padded wrist rest and am using that in place of the included wrist rest.Second is the fact that not all keys are adjustable. Only the letters/numbers are. The outer keys like F keys, arrows and such are simply RED switches. This leads to an inconsistent feel between keys. IMO this is a CHEAP way of doing this and for this price, should NOT be the case. On Razer keyboards, every key is adjustable as they are all the same switches.Their software is ok. It does lack a few features in the lighting area that Razer has. One in particular is with Razer, you could set the angle of movement on things like color shift, so instead of being only horizontal/vertical, you could angle it to look like it’s coming from say the upper left to bottom right. Can’t do that here without doing a major individual key lighting set up. Overall the software is ok but could use additional features.The reason I chose this over the Razer was, I really like the sound/feel of typing much more than the Razer and I use this for work and play.ProsGreat feel to typingKey caps feel greatAdjustable actuation(on many keys, not all)Great lightingMehSoftware. It’s ok but need more lighting adjustments.ConsNot all keys are adjustable. This is a fail and a cheap way of doing it.TERRIBLE wrist restI love the typing on this so I am keeping it, but if SteelSeries reads this, STOP being cheap and make ALL keys adjustable. No reason at all to put red switches on the outer keys. Games these days, involve a lot more keys than just the letters/numbers and get a better wrist rest, padded! Also work on your software and offer more lighting adjustments.

  46. ahmed fattahahmed fattah

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I just bought and I really liked

    Cool gaming keyboard and I really happy with it I was searching for the best one I saw this on YouTube with good reviews on it and I just order to see and yes this is what I want it

  47. Isabel Page

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    amazing keyboard 😍

    i’ve owned a few keyboards from Logitech to Razer and this far exceeds any keyboard I have ever used. The switches are so incredibly smooth and fast, I absolutely love it. I got it on sale too for $113 which it is right now so if you are considering it THIS IS UR SIGN BUY IT !!

  48. Carl Peters

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great daily gaming keyboard

    Great overall little keyboard. Little to no latency. Steelseries software not invasive. Connects via a fake USB-C 😉 (USB-A to USB-C essentially throttles all USB-C functionality). Great 60% sized keyboard, especially if you can get it on sale. Switches on keyboard sound great.

  49. Luke Jensen

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Not like other 60% keyboards.

    I have been a longtime user of the apex pro TKL keyboards as they are really really wonderful keyboards. however, with my old 2019 model starting to have issues after a few years, i upgraded to the 2023 version. my only real complaint with the keyboard is that the magnets on the wrist rest arent as strong as the magnets from the 2019 version, causing the wrist rest to pull away slightly while gaming which is super distracting. i wanted to get this keyboard to be a fix to that, because 60% keyboards usually have a slightly different shape compared to their full size or TKL counterparts. however, i found that the apex pro mini is literally the exact same thing as an apex pro TKL if you were to cut off the function row, the screen, and the arrow key area with the insert and delete keys and whatnot. what i like about most 60% boards is that they have a slightly different shape so that you dont have to use a wrist rest while using them, and with the shape and height of the apex pro TKL, i feel the strong need to use the wrist rest, as it gives me byfar the best accuracy when typing and gaming. sadly i will be returning the apex pro mini as its just the same thing as my apex pro TKL with less features and no benefit for me personally. however, if you are aware of what the apex pro TKL feels like to use with no wrist rest, and just absolutely NEED a 60% for some reason, go ahead and pick this up, otherwise id strongly recommend the apex pro TKL as its the best keyboard on the market, and the only thing i dislike about the board is the strength of the magnets.

  50. jake peroncik

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Works very well, fun to use

    Very good keyboard for gamers

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