Customer Ratings & Reviews

I’ve been using Apex TKL 7 for 2 years. Loved the feel and quality except for failing 2 LEDs and being wired with a very thick wire that messes up my setup. Emded up buying Gen 2 from Steelseries website while on sale, the keys felt so clicky and cheaper than Apex 7. Ended up returning it and getting Gen 3, which is.. WOW, so high end typing experience (I type a lot and needed adjustable actuation). This is a true upgrade now. Got it on sale too which is not very common with Steelseries. Connection wise it’s perfect no complaints so far.

TLDR - This is probably the smoothest feeling HE keyboard I've ever used BUT it comes with the trade-off of terrible software and zero repairability. Detailed review and other gaming keyboard recommendations are below. I work in the tech industry (mostly in front of a computer screen) so I'm a bit of a geek when it comes to keyboards. I currently own like 5 or 6 different mechanical keyboards and I've previously had Hall Effect keyboards from Wooting, Razr, and Corsair. That said, compared to the other HE gaming keyboards that I've owned I would go as far as to say that the Omnipoint 3.0 switches are probably the best (OOTB) feeling and sounding HE switches I've ever tried. The switches are incredibly smooth and have a nice neutral sound profile to them compared to other HE switches on the market like the popular Gateron Jades or Lekker that tend to be clackier. I would even go as far as to say that I wouldn't mind using the Apex Pro for work/typing, although they're not exactly silent so I'm only using them for gaming. From a strictly typing/feel perspective this keyboard is 5 stars. Where the Apex Pro falls short is that it's still a SteelSeries product so the software is bad. Don't even bother using this with a Mac because the Mac software won't even pair with the keyboard so you're unable to change switch actuation points or customize the RGB. Even with PC I had a ridiculously difficult time pairing this keyboard with the software and the only way I ultimately succeeded in pairing it was because I read some old reddit post recommending to use the Steelseries software from October 2023. Once I did that it magically paired. That said, pairing wasn't the end of my problems. The Engine software is so bad that it took me a while just to figure out how to customize the RGB colors. But wait, theres more... in order to keep your custom RGB profile active you have to keep the SteelSeries software running! So essentially if you run into the same issues I did with pairing this keyboard with the software then you may not be able to change the default rainbow RGB profile at all! The onboard profiles only allow you to save custom actuation points on the switches, not RGB profiles as far as I can tell. And finally, if you're familiar with these big brand keyboards you know that they lock you in to their ecosystem so theres currently no good way to customize this keyboard on your own or even buy the omnipoint 3.0 switches as back-up. All that to me isn't worth the smooth typing feel. For other keyboard recommendations - if you want a smooth typing feel and decent sound on a hall-effect gaming keyboard that actually has good software then I highly recommend looking into Wooting and the Gateron Jade mini switches. The Wooting board I want is currently on back order but as soon as they become available again I'll be selling this Apex and going that route.

This keyboard is amazing! It has a good weight too it so it won't move around a lot when using it in certain situations unless you want to move it around on your desk or table. The keys are sturdy, the backlighting is crisp- it's just a very clean chic, look. Picking it up is a little difficult with one hand, but once you get the hang of where to grab it, it's solid and just feels good. The battery lasts.....as long as you could expect, but it's a week or more until i charge it, obviously the more you use it-- but it has options on how to make it lady longer when you type!! The steelseries program on pc is also very easy to use-- I lready used it for my mouse and mic, so once you know how to use it is a breeze!

This keyboard is the best, the quality that is has is so much better than the others kb because u can change how quick u need to press down, you see the gpu/cpu temp, the keybinds sound amazing too 10/10 would recommend you to buy it.

Recently upgraded after about a year with the apex 7tkl and man does this feel like a whole new product. Every press of a key just feels so amazing, such solid feel and weight to it, along with the pre lubed switches that just sound like heaven.

This is one of the best keyboards I have ever used. They lubed omnipoint switches on this keyboard feel great and are such a joy to type on. Typically in the past I have always used low-profile keyboards, but this board made me switch.

Best SteelSeries keyboard yet. Every time SteelSeries makes a new keyboard it is even better than the previous one. I have owned every single apex pro keyboard and every time I buy the new generation it is 20 times better than the last generation.

I am playing LoL and fifa and etc...it was great experience to play all games with this products. feel so great and very quickly response even it is wireless. and very pretty LED lights on it. I highly recommend to try it.

Personal favorite keyboard of all time. Feels and sounds good, but paying the premium of a cool lcd screen

I absolutely love this keybaord. They never seem to miss when making these. It sounds nice, it feels nice. You cannot go wrong buying this keyboard. 10/10 100%.

Very good product but is missing usb adapter works great

A bit pricey, but if you catch it on sale jump on it. You won't be disappointed

Excellent keyboard great for gaming, it’s smaller than most so takes up less space and the keys are so easy to work with for trigger games!

Love the keyboard since first gen never had a problem with it it’s really responsive to the point where I have to tone it down

My son is very happy, I like it a lot, he says it's perfect.

Love the keyboard fast and reliable quick keys and responsive

Battery could be a li better and there is a slight bow in the build quality

I love the way the keys feel. It was definitely a good purchase

Love the keyboard, has a great battery life. Feels great on the fingers.

Keyboard has been going strong and it feel very responsive with the features it has no issues so far