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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)
Reviewers from rtings have found:
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)
Reviewers from techradar have found:
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)
Reviewers from tomsguide have found:
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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References

  1. ^ SteelSeries Apex 3 Keyboard Review. [rtings].
  2. ^ SteelSeries Apex 3 review. [techradar].
  3. ^ SteelSeries Apex 3 review. [tomsguide].

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