Best SteelSeries Keyboards
Absolutely amazing! – I got lucky and got this Keyboard from amazon for $115 when it was on sale and omg this probably the best purchase of the year. The keys feel… Read more
amazing, they clicky, precise, sensitive and make you fell in love with typing on it. The Volume knob is a plus and the miniscreen is cool addition but I have not really used it apart from applying a cool gif on it.
SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless
Feels cheap, but is anything but – The SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL stands out in the realm of mechanical keyboards, offering a perfect blend of innovative features, customizable options,… Read more
and impeccable build quality. As a tenkeyless (TKL) keyboard, it strikes the ideal balance between compact design and high-end functionality.
I purchased this primarily for gaming, replacing my old Razer Turret XBOX / PC keyboard.
Build and Design: The keyboard boasts a sleek and minimalist design, with a matte-black plastic feeling frame. The TKL form factor ensures a compact footprint, making it ideal for gaming. Everything about it feels well made, but still, in the price bracket this is in, I was expecting more. Maybe an Aluminium edge rather than the lackluster plastic? Dunno, it just doesn't feel like its worth the $500+ price tag. At least with my old Turret, it was heavy and felt well built.
Switch Customization: What sets the Apex Pro TKL apart from its competitors however, is the revolutionary adjustable mechanical switches. Featuring SteelSeries' switches. Users can customize the actuation point of each key, ranging from 0.4mm to 3.6mm in .1mm increments. This level of customization allows for a tailored typing and gaming experience, catering to individual preferences. The magnetic switches are not only innovative but also provide a satisfying tactile feel.
RGB Lighting and Customization: Equipped with customizable per-key RGB lighting, the Apex Pro TKL, the SteelSeries Engine software provides an intuitive platform for users to personalize lighting effects and dynamic keyboard setup. The illumination is vibrant and evenly distributed, enhancing the overall gaming experience. I like being able to customize key by key colour profiles for specific games.
Performance and Gaming: Designed with gamers in mind, the Apex Pro TKL delivers really good performance. The customizable switches prove to be a game-changer, allowing you to optimize keystrokes for specific games or tasks. The N-Key rollover and anti-ghosting features ensure accurate and responsive input during intense gaming sessions. The detachable magnetic wrist rest adds to the comfort, making extended use a breeze. I have not had any issues with it so far, taking into account I have only been using it for about a month.
Connectivity and Portability: The TKL form factor makes the keyboard highly portable, fitting easily into backpacks for on-the-go gaming or work setups. Wireless connectivity works seamlessly.
Conclusion: It is probably one of the most expensive KBs on the market that I know of, and tbh it is a little hard to understand from looking at it why. But when you take into consideration the customizability of the keys I guess you can forgive it. I was lucky enough not to pay anywhere near RRP. If you get a chance to get your hands on one, my recommendation would be, go for it.
Looks good but poor build quality & reliability let it down – I have been using the Steelseries M800 keyboard along with a Steelseries mouse for about 9 months and will never buy a Steel Series product again.… Read more
The mouse was the first to go after 4 months and now the keyboard is developing faults. It seems a robust build but I have had 2 keys detach from the board that were unable to be fixed. I have asked Steelseries to mail me some replacement keys, but they refused because they do not deliver to Australia!. The backlit keys are nice, but occasionally they will flicker & die and can only be restored by rebooting the keyboard. I have had $10 keyboards easily last more than 5 years whilst this overpriced piece of junk, cannot last a year.
Constantly failing rgb leds on a top priced Steelseries keyboard Apex pro cost new AUD$389 – After a couple of years my Steelseries Apex pro a high priced Keyboard which still lists at USD$210 on Steelseries website the blue component of… Read more
the rgb individual switches started to fail. Steelseries know of the problem with there top end spec keyboard but wont stand behind the product when approached for extra warranty support. I must have replaced at least 5 rgb leds for the lack of the blue led lighting up on certain switches. Stripping the keyboard down to remove and replace with new leds is both time consuming and costly, luckily i can source compatible rgb leds & replace them myself. Have just had to order another qty 25 rgb leds for my steel Series keyboard Apex pro, due to the continually failing blue led component.
When i approached steelseries not only did they not stand by there product but would not provide me with any spare parts even when i offered to pay for them. I also asked for tech specs of the rgb leds steel series built in to the apex pro only to be told they dont know? Without there support i have managed to find suitable replacement RGB leds as i will not pay the vast premium that the Apex pro costs to replace. I have other Steelseries product such as a wireless mouse and wireless headset all being there top tier models but will not purchase this companies products in the future.
The Apex pro has great features and that's the main reason it was purchased but to buy their top tier product and have so many Blue rgb led failures which really lets down the presentation side of the keyboard stops me from recommending their product.