SteelSeries Apex 3
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Product Overview
SteelSeries Apex 3 is an entry-level gaming keyboard with membrane switches. It drops much of the premium features found in higher-end SteelSeries keyboards, though the Apex 3 uniquely adds IP32 water resistance.
The Apex 3 comes with 10-zone RGB backlighting and 24-key rollover. Despite its plastic construction, the entry-level keyboard still comes with a magnetically-attached wrist rest. Dedicated media controls can still be found on the Apex 3, though it drops the OLED display.
While marketed as a gaming keyboard, the SteelSeries Apex 3 makes for a good, affordable option for office use.
Ratings
What we found
Pros
- Comfortable keyboard with rubber dome switches and individually-lit keys
- Good build quality
- Comfortable wrist rest
Cons
- Limited customization options
What external reviewers found
External score 55%
Pros
- Good build quality
- Fantastic palmrest
- Comfortable typing experience
- Sleek, lightweight design
- Comfortable wrist rest
Cons
- Expensive for a mechanical keyboard
- Mediocre RGB lighting
- No onboard memory
- No dedicated macro keys
- Cable is fairly low quality
- Limited to Windows and macOS users
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External Reviews
rtings[1]
Reviewer score 38% (normalized by Neofiliac)The SteelSeries Apex 3 is a wired-only keyboard and can't be used with mobile devices. The rubber dome switches offer a decent typing experience, though some may find it a bit mushy. It has backlighting for those who like to watch TV in the dark, but the keys aren't individually-lit.
Pros
- Compatible with all desktop operating systems
- Good build quality
- Comfortable typing experience
Cons
- No dedicated macro keys
- Limited to Windows and macOS users
- No onboard memory
techradar[2]
Reviewer score 72% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Steelseries Apex 3 is a full-size keyboard, sporting a tenkey number pad, a dedicated media button and knob. It boasts 10-zone RGB illumination that's fully customizable via the SteelSeries Engine 3 software. The bottom of the board includes a three-way cable routing channel, which is nice for keeping your workspace tidy.
Pros
- Sleek, lightweight design
- Fantastic palmrest
- High-quality RGB lighting
Cons
- Cable is fairly low quality
tomsguide[3]
Reviewer score 55% (normalized by Neofiliac)For a $50 keyboard, the SteelSeries Apex 3 has fairly robust software. It runs on SteelSeries Engine 3, which has been one of the better gaming-peripheral programs. The keys are workable, sure, but they feel stiff at first, and mushy once depressed.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Comfortable wrist rest
- IP32 water resistance
Cons
- Expensive for a mechanical keyboard
- Mediocre RGB lighting
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