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Magnetic Switches
Customers have a generally positive opinion about the magnetic switches of the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3, praising their smoothness, responsiveness, and immunity to double presses. Some users also appreciate the adjustable actuation feature and the inclusion of PBT keycaps. However, a few customers have noted that the keyboard is a bit loud and some find it heavy compared to other options in the market.
Customizable Rgb
Customers are generally positive about the customizable RGB feature of the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 keyboard, with many praising its vibrant and adjustable lighting. Some users have noted that the OLED display is also fully customizable, adding an additional aesthetic touch. However, a small group of customers have mentioned that the software could use more features to enhance the RGB customization experience.
Build Quality
Customers generally have positive opinions about the build quality of the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3. They appreciate its robust design, high-quality materials, and innovative adjustable mechanical switches. However, some customers mention the poor placement of the passthrough USB and lack of headphone passthrough port as drawbacks.
Swift Keys
Customers have a generally positive opinion on the swift keys of the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3. They appreciate the ability to set the trigger distance and enjoy the responsive and snappy feel of the keys. Some customers also mentioned that the keyboard is heavy, but overall they are satisfied with their purchase.
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Responsiveness
Customers have mixed opinions regarding the responsiveness of the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 keyboard. While some are impressed with its quick actuation and ability to customize key responsiveness, others find it comparable to other brands and express concerns about software issues and difficulty setting up gifs on the OLED screen.

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Quality
The keyboard feels well built, the nice click of the keys is great, and the rgb in general is fine.
This keyboard is pretty heavy which means it won’t move on your desk as much the size is pretty nice and small as is a 60% keyb... Read More
Blues are too strong, reds very weak, and have heard of folks having issues with leds dying, with no easy repairability.
Cons:- firmware issues, firmware issues all around.
Price
It is also really great for the price you have to pay.
If you can get it for under $160, it might be worth it for you.
Imo this is a cheap way of doing this and for this price, should not be the case.
The cons list outnumbers the pros by just a little bit much for a $200+ keyboard, hence why i returned it.
Packaging/appearance
Damaged box but understandable since i got a refurbished option for like 70$ less.
Competitiveness
Comparing the two, the steelseries has easier to use software (less buggy or resource heavy) and the color range and intensity ... Read More
Actually, steelseries apex pro is amongst the better ones.
It's hard to not compare this board to others at this price point that sound way better (see: rog azoth).
This, and other brands, i tried are for committed gamers.
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
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- Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 72.2% of the reviews are reliable.
- This product had a total of 6,569 reviews as of our last analysis date on Mar 22 2025.
Helpful InsightsBETA
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The keyboard i am switching out from is the k100
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I never really loved the k100 the first one i received had a loud pinging noise so i returned it for another and it was better but the sound and feel just wasnt something i fell in love with
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The logitech g915 gave me finger fatigue due to the heavier actuation force required to push down on a key
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The g915 macro keys can also only save simple macros
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Anything complex and it wont save i confirmed this with their customer service when i thought i got a defect
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It doesnt have the extra macros keys but i dont really need them
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There are two cons to this keyboard
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You can save your macros and key settings to onboard memory but you cannot save prism settings which are the rgb settings
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