SteelSeries Apex Pro HyperMagnetic Gaming Keyboard — Adjustable Actuation — OLED Screen — RGB – USB Passthrough​

When a rogue Win 10 update took out my Gskill KM780 RGB unexpectedly, I had to pull the trigger fast on a new KB instead of having to endure using my spare membrane board. After a solid day of research, I took a chance on the Apex Pro. Coming from Cherry MX Browns, I had some reservations about OmniPoint. The Browns have a tactile point which I liked. I had tried MX Reds, and wasn't a fan of the linear feel. With these Omni switches being linear, I was unsure but somehow compelled to pass on the Apex 7 with MX Browns and go Pro. TBH, I was half expecting to return it. Needless to say.... I was surprised when I hooked this up! First off... dat switch. Wow. SUPER smooth. The inherent scratchiness of linear MX switches is GONE. It feels like the keycaps are just sort of floating over the brushed aluminum base. The adjustment ability is unique compared to most mechanical boards, bringing a true Hall Effect switch to people. (Look up Hall Effect... gets a little complex for explanation here, but very cool) Actuation can be adjusted from a light brush on the keys (probably overkill) to making the switch bottom out completely. This can also be done on a per key basis. Lot of range to play with! Another key strength... the RGB lighting. Its nothing short of fantastic. The raised caps let the bright and vibrant lighting spill over the board itself, creating a very cool and clean lighting effect. Even for those who don't much care about RGB lighting, it's very tastefully done here. Typing is unreal. I spent 15 mins just typing random weirdness on a word doc just for them feels when I first hooked it up. And for some reason, I find myself with a lot less errors compared to old board with the Browns. I'd commonly get keypress duplication (as if I held the key down) with that switch, and with these Omni switches, it doesn't happen anymore. Of course, these Omni switches are much quieter than the tactile Browns given their linear nature. Not much bad to say here. Some minor gripes would be somewhat "meh" software from Steelseries and the keycaps being ABS instead of something like double-shot PBT caps. The latter feel much sturdier and more premium, and I suppose one could buy some PBT caps if it was a huge issue. Not sure how that would affect the lighting though. The small B&W OLED screen in the upper right doesn't add much in reality, but its kind of a geeky fun thing that you can customize with whatever you want. It does have some functionality with brightness and other features, which is nice to have versus having to use the software. Also, only the primary keys have Omni switches. All the F keys, num pad, and extra function keys are on a generic linear switch that feels good enough. Would be nice to have all keys on omni switches, but it makes sense from a cost perspective and isn't a big deal to me. All in all, fantastic keyboard that towers over my old Gskill in every respect. I really wish MS terrible updates hadn't bricked old board, but I guess things happen for a reason. If you have the cash and want a great analog-based mechanical keyboard with adjustable hall effect switches.... this is the one for you. Very hard to fault this board. Steelseries done good here.

This keyboard is great. It's good for typing or gaming. The whole board feels well made and solid, I think it'll last a while. The dual USB (one connector for keyboard and one for USB passthrough) is a bit thick and stiff, but not unmanageable by any means. The programmable keys make a HUGE difference when going between typing and gaming, and with the Steelseries software it's extremely easy to set up. I went into it assuming the programmable keys were more of a marketing gimmick and never actually intended on adjusting them...but that changed when I realized that they're definitely a feature I'll use. The RGB is nice and bright and very customizable with the software. Lots of options for colors. Something to note, they board turns on/off keys white when active (caps lock, num lock, etc stay white when on). This confused me at first, I thought the LEDs in my NumLock key were broken because it stayed white. Definitely not an issue, but not a feature that's pointed out anywhere either. The OLED screen is the one part of the keyboard that I'll admit, while cool, is a bit gimmicky. It does have it's use for sure, like changing saved profiles without the software, but it's not necessary. It's a neat little addition that allows another level of customization, but I feel Steelseries could have left it off and made they keyboard $10 less or something. It gives the "pro" keyboard a premium feel, but seems wholly unnecessary once the "neatness" wears off. Overall it's a great keyboard, definitely a purchase I'm glad I made. If the board holds up, which I think it will, I'll definitely look into other Steelseries products in the future.

The Steelseries Apex Pro is a superb keyboard. (Apology for the superlative!). It has been my favorite for the 10 days during which I tried seven other brands of keyboards. The typing was my easiest and best with this. I found out how much the keyboard wrist pad is useful. This, and other brands, I tried are for committed gamers. I have never played a single game, so you might wonder why I want it. This keyboard is more rugged, more resistant to passionate keyboard pounding during games. This can, and I believe, it does give it extra durability. Of course, durability and feature come with a price, but I have never regretted the keyboard design and manufacturing on that account. I do not want to paraphrase the features which are more than plenty in the ads. I like them all. The keyboard lighting is exceptional compared to others I have tested. My case has to do with guide and instruction the manufacturer publishes with the product. I must say the worst I had been exposed to was Logitech, even though I owned their products for several decades. In their case, it is a flimsy 2-page paper, where essential Logitech write-up shares its space with 9-10 other languages. My primary use of any keyboard is office type. My primary interest in the high-end gaming keyboards is the ability to create and use macros. Those macros can be used in non-gaming software, such as MS Office, Adobe, Movavi, and just about anything else. That was the place where my problem started. Inadequate documentation is common. Manufacturers count on the internet users to provide instructions for any aspect of the advertised features. If you cannot find what you are looking for you are ready for time consuming guesses. Actually, Steelseries Apex Pro is amongst the better ones. Unfortunately, there are those of us users, who had to be spoon fed the instructions despite decades of computer experience. I give Steelseries five stars, even though my initial bad guesses with the keyboard necessitated a return. But guess, the replacement is none other than Steelseries.

This is easily the most impressive keyboard I've ever had on my desk. While it skips the over-the-top, flashy lighting animations in favor of some solid, high-quality standard themes, it more than makes up for it with sheer engineering brilliance. The level of configuration is staggering—it's not just about RGB; it's about how the keys actually behave. For instance, I've set mine up so a full press acts as rapid-fire for gaming, but a slight lift and lower triggers a reload at the half-up position. The dual-actuation and rapid trigger features are game-changers, allowing for a level of control that feels almost like cheating. Your imagination is truly the only limit to what you can do with this hardware. It's a powerhouse for anyone who takes their setup seriously.

I’ve been using this for a few years now and it’s held up really well and I enjoy using this keyboard . I love all of the settings and customization options that you have, including customizable actuation. This keyboard is really fast, I have no input issues and overall has a nice feel. It also has a USB port on the back side of the keyboard which I thought was a nice touch. If you have the chance to get it I recommend it!

Going to keep this to a simple pros and cons list, although it is rather extensive. Pros ----- • Typing feel is great. Similar to Cherry red. • Subjectively satisfying typing sound from bottoming out keys. • Adjustable actuation is a fantastic feature and helps working from home without swapping from a gaming keyboard. • Backlight looks fantastic • Software actually isn't all that bad. It gets the job done. Automatic profile switching has thus far been reliable. • Keyboard profile is small enough to not get in the way, unlike some competitors with extended frames and fluff. • Wrist rest is well made, ,magnetic attachment is convenient. • OLED screen controls double as limited media controls. • Not overly heavy. • Raised / exposed cap design makes it easier to clean. • Subjectively, it's just a very good looking product. Cons ----- • Stock key caps are sub-par for a $200 product. Should have had PBT. • The proprietary switches don't always behave with third-party caps. I swapped out the caps for HyperX Pudding PBT caps and had to put O rings on my space bar and both shift keys to prevent them from getting stuck in a depressed position. • The OLED screen is next to useless, unless you don't want to use software profiles. It has some gimmick features, but I would have preferred to ditch it for dedicated lock LEDs or media keys. • No dedicated lock LEDs. Num, scroll, and caps lock are conveyed via the key switch LED, which can throw off your designs and the overall look of the board. • The scroll wheel and button for the OLED screen are very low quality. They feel stiff and are generally unsatisfying to use. The scroll wheel seems to hang up on some parts of the rotation and move more smoothly on others. • The keyboard feet are low quality and cheap, although 90% of people should not be using them, anyway. Using feet on keyboards forces you to bend your wrists, causing further strain, and I can't for the life of me figure out why so many people do this. Keyboard feet exist to allow you to see the keys better, which is something someone in the market for a $200 keyboard probably shouldn't have trouble with. Off topic... • The angle of the board is rather extreme while using the feet, so this problem is made worse. • The wrist rest, while well made, is also not very ergonomic. The angle at which it sits is necessitated by the very low profile it offers. A proper wrist rest should be flat and flush to the board and sit higher. It is also not long enough to accommodate my hands, but may be a better fit for someone with small hands. It is being relegated to a drawer and replaced with a soft, large rest. • The wrist rest has a soft texture but is still rather hard. This has pros and cons and is often a preference point, but it's usually a bad thing when the rest is poorly angled and fit to your hands, as you're dealing with added pressure and poor ergonomics.

This keyboard has it all. I played around with the sensitivity settings of the keys and it is day and night. If I want the slightest touch to activate it then it works. If I want that mushy feel it does it also, that is just awesome how you can adjust the travel of the keys. The LED colors are also very good and they have fun settings. Like for instance if you press a key I have my keyboard to give the affect of a splash effect so the other keys ripple away from the one I depressed. The small LCD screen is good enough to read and I hope in the future they build off of that. The palm rest is good, but I can see that it attracts everything. So wiping it down from time to time is a good thing. I was asked how to keep the gaps of the keys so clean? A paint brush will get all those food particles, dust and anything else out and it is gentle on the keys. The volume control is great to have and the USB ports are also a good measure to add peripherals. You can change the LED patterns and what they do; lots to choose from. On thing though is that if you are not use to seeing no indicators of CAPS on or Number Lock ON then you will need to get use to this keyboard as this is handled by color. Caps on will have the CAPS button turn white. When it is off it just becomes what color your scheme is. Same with numbers lock. It is not cheap, but if you are gamer and love keyboards like this then it is worth the cost; I am loving it.

Bought one to replace an aging Corsair K-70 Mk.2 RGB. Comparing the two, the Steelseries has easier to use software (less buggy or resource heavy) and the color range and intensity of the LEDs is greater than on the Corsair. The Corsair software seems to allow you to do a bit more with regards to effects, but I am still learning the ins and outs of the SS app. The cons to this keyboard is the LCD menu has various options (like brightness) buried several levels deep and I miss having a dedicated brightness key that I could just tap. Also, for some odd reason the Enter, Tab and Caps Lock keys are not labeled but rather just use symbols. A very small nit to pic but I would have preferred these were still labeled as on other keyboards. I really like the wrist guard with its slightly pliable rubber coating. the keys are sufficiently clicky without being too loud. As for the adjustable sensitivity setting, seems a bit overhyped. I just left everything at the default and seems to work ok but then I am not trying any competition gaming so YMMV. One last comment is with the scroll wheel. It can be clicked or scrolled but I have found that if you try and rotate it away from the edge, it can seem to *stick* a bit. You have to scroll it from just the top edge and then it scrolls more or less freely, but never as smoothly as the one on the Corsair keyboards.

I am writing this after my kid dumped a large mug of chocolate milk on his SteelSeries Apex Pro. He didn't clean it up immediately so it had time to spread. When he tried it, about the only thing that worked was the tilde key. I've been in IT for years so I figured I'd try to clean it up before trashing it. It was already totaled so why not try, eh? Liability statement: If you try to clean a keyboard this way, it is at your own risk. Don't blame me if something doesn't work. So, I decided to take this apart and literally wash it. I was impressed with how sturdy the keyboard is. They have tons of screws that create a strong attachment from the circuit board to the casing. The USB/power cable is anchored really well inside the case. The casing was also very solidly screwed together. There are good protectors keeping the cable from shorting the main board and also good guides for the smaller wires. Some engineers put some time into the design of this and did a good job imho. Taking off all the keycaps was easy. But I found the switches couldn't be removed without dealing with desoldering, etc. which I've never tried before. So they stayed in. After I got the main circuit board removed, I literally washed it - twice. I could see areas where the chocolate milk was dried on the board and it was a bit goopy. I put the board in a large sink with a bit of dishwasher soap and some vinegar and shook it around. There were some areas the milk needed to be scrubbed off with a gentle brush. It was a testament to being a good product since none of the board solders came loose or seemed impacted by the scrubbing. Then I rinsed it well under cold water. I did this twice. I also did this with the top portion of the case which included the led display in the upper right corner. Then I let both dry outside in the heat but not in direct sun for 2 days. I hand scrubbed the bottom part of the case since it had tape that was working as vents or something I didn't want to ruin. I put it back together with very low hopes. Son of a .... if the thing didn't work perfectly. Even the LED screen worked and had retained the memory with my kid's macros and custom mini led screen drawing. So, this review doesn't address all the advertised features. There are many video reviews that can tell you more. My kid thinks it is great and leaves the thing on all night so he can see the leds flashing. His macros work well. The keycaps washed off well. The switches literally were soaked goopy liquid that dried and then in water and worked just fine after proper drying. My kid got pissed off once and banged the space bar hard enough to break it in two but even that didn't hurt the switch or the risers. (Some superglue fixed the space keycap). I'm not an expert in keyboards like this but I can say this thing is a beast, solidly built. For us, this was a great choice. I hope this helps you make a decision on your keyboard. Good luck.

Great and recommend

The Apex Pro.. Right away with the cons.. •price is too high! Unfortunately the Magnetic Switches not across all the switches just the main side which is the Numbers above the letters and the letters and SpaceBar..etc the Functions key are Red Switches. Even the Arrow are red switches. •the Keycaps aren’t Doubleshot and they feel cheap. •I don’t call this a con, but I don’t like the placement of the LED. I prefer the hidden one PCB Mount. The Pro.. •The Magnificent Switches (Magnetic) is Amazing! •The Quality of the keyboard. •the Included Rubber WristRest is Amazing! ••• 3 points for the Key Switches and stabilizers! They feel lubed and the stabilizers I barely can hear Rattling!! I no longer enjoy using my Corsair K70 feels so cheap! I modded the K70 But even with the mods, doesn’t have a chance against the apex Pro. •Plug and play no need for software! I just feel bad i paid this price and it is near perfect! Glad I own a Doubleshot keycaps! feels much better and sounds a lot better!

Ótimo produto, resistente, teclas confortáveis e macias, porém, o ponto fraco é o software que é extremamente bugado e não salva muitas vezes a configuração do teclado, minha recomendação é alterar e fechar o software, não deixa-lo iniciar com o windows e apenas abri-lo quando necessário. O teclado apresenta erros com teclas piscando, é bom dar uma lida na internet de como lidar com eles, tive problemas com o software (teclas piscam azul) e com o hardware (teclas piscam vermelho) e solucionei facilmente, o suporte da Steelseries já é inexistente lá fora, aqui no Brasil então, desiste.

Este teclado mecánico la verdad vale la pena a su precio ya que tendrás una exelente experiencia solo que si es un precio elevado a si que opta por el mismo teclado pero que sea 60% tendrás la misma experiencia. Primero empecemos por sus SWITCHES OMNIPOINT tienen una increíble respuesta casi inmediata de 0.7 ms con una actuación de 0.4 mm de hecho si no te acomodas tiene su software tanto en el teclado como en la computadora solo que el de la computadora tendrás que descargarlo en su página que te permitirá poder cambiar su respuesta ya que este teclado si necesitas escribir y sientes que es muy rápido o muy sensible podrás cambiar su respuesta para hacerlo más cómodo y aparte promete ser más duradero ya que soportará 100 millones de pulsaciones otro punto es que tiene su pantalla oled que te permitirá cambiar su sensibilidad de las teclas podrás ver su respuesta con una barra de sensibilidad, cambiar perfiles predeterminados de su iluminacion que puedes personalizar efectos dobles que se ilumine de un solo color combinar colores incluso si tienes su software en la computadora podrás cambiar tecla por tecla efectos independientes y crear tu propia mezcla También tiene incluído el macros y perfiles preterminafos para sensibilidad y personalización de tus combinaciones de rgb y además cambiar el logo de Steelseries que está en la pantalla oled podrás personalizar con animaciones o imágenes pero debes de ajustar su tamaño si no no se podrá visualizar en la pantalla, solo que al momento de conectar a la computadora su conección son de dos cables en uno pero el teclado tiene una conección extra de USB para poder conectar algo más.