Name: Apex 3
Brand: SteelSeries
SKU: 439266
Rating: 3.9 (57 reviews)

SteelSeries Apex 3 - Pros & Cons

it s simple
yet designed very well
robust feature set and ergonomic comfort
Steelseries Apex 3 is a joy to game and work on
The key actuation is superb too
nice touch that helps keep everything a bit tidier
it is great for the price
The media controls are easy to use and designed for simplicity
The keys are smooth and effortless
crazy cool
quick
and reliable
presets are also available to play around with as well
performance is spectacular
responsive
comfortable gaming keyboard
The USB cable is of reasonably good quality
SteelSeries Apex 3 feels fine to use
Typing is also excellent
keys are as quiet as advertised and feel fantastic
great durability and a decent amount of features
quick and intuitive to set up and use
durable and water-resistant
refined look of this keyboard
everything has a good feel to it
looks
feels
and performs well above its price point
durability of this keyboard is definitely good
It looks
feels
and performs well above its price point
the build feels quite solid with its almost flexless
Apex delivers something better than most budget mechanical keyboards
in-depth reviews and helpful tips
fair and looks great
elegant and responsive
typing becomes quite comfortable and you can write and play without tiring
aesthetically very clever
key latency is respectable
typing experience is decent
build quality is much better than the Razer
It has a better overall typing experience
SteelSeries feels better built and has better typing quality
clean and tidy workspace in a cinch

s only one way to find out
high-speed performance of mechanical switches
the lack of USB passthrough
softer switches felt slow and chunky
the cord itself is fairly low quality
prone to knotting
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steady is too boring and multi-color breathing is too distracting
RGB lighting leaves a lot to be desired
the lighting itself looks a little anemic
None of the colors are especially vibrant
black plastic chassis feels thin
light and a little cheap
no way to sync the lighting or to create gaming profiles
spongy
slow responding keyboard ruining your game
the keyboard has IP32 water resistance - spilling your drink is not a problem
lack of a full set of dedicated media controls
lack of mechanical key switches
the keys may be a bit high for some hands
silky matte keys the keyboard has feet that sadly only come at one angle
lack of skills in FPS games
have individually lit keys
the keyboard will survive a swim in your local public pool
that massive number pad hanging on the right side
not gonna have a Mac layout keyboard
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Unlike too many gaming keyboards
it is not on a per-key basis
three clicks felt very awkward
Apex 3 lacked a removable cable
Apex 3 or were more expensive
that price in a gaming keyboard
it's a bit lackluster
It sounds silly to have a genuine attachment to any piece of hardware
a failing of the product as a gaming keyboard
NVIDIA Shield TV so Expensive
not possible to add a palm rest (even as an option)
RGB lighting can only be customised within eight distinct zones
RGB lighting customisation can feel a little basic
lack of any wrist support can affect longer gaming sessions
it lacks a trackpad
you can only set macros to certain keys on the ROCCAT
Keys feel a bit mushy and lack distinct tactile feedback
the rubber dome switches a bit mushy
the keyboard slowly becomes inoperable around the keys that were affected
not using standard MX stems
you can get on a mechanical
not mechanical
reconfigure the keyboard to your preferences because

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SteelSeries Apex 3 - Full Specifications

Form factor	Standard
Recommended usage	Gaming

Key switch technology	Whisper Quiet Gaming Switch
Keys operating life (in millions)	20
Rollover	24-key rollover

Colour of product	Black
Keyboard style	Straight
Surface coloration	Monotone
Backlight	yes
Backlight colour	Multi
Protection features	Spill proof
Wrist rest	yes

Power source type	USB

Interface	USB

Width	17.51 in
Depth	5.97 in
Height	1.56 in
Weight	28.8 oz

Anti-ghosting	yes
Mouse included	no
Multimedia keys	yes
Numeric keypad	yes
Windows keys	yes

SteelSeries Apex 3 - Q&A (7)

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hal
about 2 years ago
Is the SteelSeries Apex 3 compatible with PS4?
daron.upton
about 2 years ago
Yes, the SteelSeries Apex 3 is compatible with the PS4.
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margarita
about 2 years ago
What keycaps does the SteelSeries Apex 3 use?
charley.west
about 2 years ago
The Apex 3 uses proprietary keycaps. These can neither be replaced nor removed.
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roselee.wolf
over 2 years ago
Does the SteelSeries Apex 3 work on PS5?
lee
about 2 years ago
Yes, the SteelSeries Apex 3 is compatible with the PS5.
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elisha
over 2 years ago
Is SteelSeries Apex 3 any good?
jalisa
about 2 years ago
The SteelSeries Apex 3 is a good gaming keyboard with rubber dome switches, which is backed by a solid build quality despite its budget price. It also has a convenient magnetic wrist rest.
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von_reynolds
over 2 years ago
Is SteelSeries Apex 3 waterproof?
kerry_schuppe
about 2 years ago
Yes, the SteelSeries Apex 3 is a water-resistant gaming keyboard.
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dane
about 2 years ago
What switches does the SteelSeries Apex 3 use?
nicky
about 2 years ago
The SteelSeries Apex 3 uses rubber dome switches.
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micah_breitenberg
over 2 years ago
Is the SteelSeries Apex 3 a mechanical keyboard?
kendall_padberg
about 2 years ago
No, the SteelSeries Apex 3 is not a mechanical keyboard.
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SteelSeries Apex 3 SteelSeries - Editorial Reviews (11)

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Based on 11 reviews

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SteelSeries Apex 3 SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL Review - Introduction

Vortez

SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL Review - Introduction

The SteelSeries Apex 3 sheds some bulk and arrives in the increasingly popular TKL form, but how does it stack up against the competition?...

TOP NEW Review

STEELSERIES APEX 3 TKL Review « TOP NEW Review

If we had to pick our favourite keyboard on test based on design alone, the SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL would easily take the win. It certainly helps that the

SteelSeries Apex 3 SteelSeries Apex 3 review

Tom's Guide

Published: 06.02.2020

SteelSeries Apex 3 review

3.0

The SteelSeries Apex 3 will get the job done

CGMagazine

The SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL Gaming Keyboard is an awesome starter gaming keyboard that is very affordable and offers a lot more than its downfalls.

SteelSeries Apex 3 SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL Review: Can Do More Than Most for Less

tomshardware.co.uk

Published: 11.11.2021

SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL Review: Can Do More Than Most for Less

Water-resistant, media keys and only $45

SteelSeries Apex 3 SteelSeries Apex 3 review: “No mechanical switches, but still a kick-ass keyboard”

gamesradar

Published: 29.09.2020

SteelSeries Apex 3 review: “No mechanical switches, but still a kick-ass keyboard”

4.0

Durable and affordable, the SteelSeries Apex 3 and its near-silent switches make it great for late-night gaming

TechRadar

Published: 28.02.2020

SteelSeries Apex 3 review

4.0

The Apex of value

RTINGS.com

Published: 17.02.2020

SteelSeries Apex 3 Review

3.9

The SteelSeries Apex 3 is a good gaming keyboard with rubber dome switches. It has a good build quality despite its budget price, and it also comes with a nice m...

SteelSeries Apex 3 Review: SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL gaming keyboard - cheap in price, not quality

KnowTechie

Published: 20.11.2021

Review: SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL gaming keyboard - cheap in price, not quality

4.6

At $44.99, there's a lot to like from this keyboard from SteelSeries.

Impulse Gamer

Published: 10.11.2021

Steelseries Apex 3 TKL Mechanical Keyboard Review - Impulse Gamer

Being a gamer from when the pixel dinosaurs roamed the planet with beeps and bops, I've unintentionally destroyed a handful of keyboards thanks to

Lifewire

Published: 30.04.2021

Steelseries Apex 3 Review

4.8

The Steelseries Apex 3 is a high-end gaming keyboard at a budget price point. I tested it for 20 hours and found that it offers remarkable comfort, performance, and durability.