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Your cart is empty.The apex 3 is your first step into next level gaming. Built from the ground up with intuitive gaming-focused features like water resistance, 10-zone RGB, whisper quiet gaming switches, and gaming grade anti-ghosting, the apex 3 has just what you need to outshine, outperform, and outlast the competition.
Eduard T.
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2025
I can't really say if the keys feel nice, since this is my first ever mechanical keyboard, so I can't really compare. Key responses are good. Price is decent, would definitely recommend you get it when it's on sale at $35 instead of the $45. Does require SteelSeries GG program, but account is not needed to customize.Wire length is good. Keyboard is stiff and doesn't twist. Magnetic armrest is easy to take off and feels nice.
Kindle Customer
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 22, 2025
I bought this for my teenage son for his gaming rig. It looks great and the RGB matches his mouse and fans. The keyboard is solid as you would expect from the brand. The keyboard has been used daily for a few months now and it's shown no issues.
Luke
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2024
I have been using the same Logitech wireless keyboard for somewhere around 12 years. My 8 month old has decided that it is very fun to play with that one. So I was in the market for a much needed upgrade and replacement.PROS: The keys have good travel and are, more importantly, not crazy loud. They do have an soft click to them that is satisfying for use typing or playing games but without the click is dampened to the point that, if you wish to type quietly, this is possible by just not pressing so hard. When you are putting alittle more force into the typing, say something intense is happening in your game, they are audible and clear.The keys and wrist rest are made of a very finely textured soft touch plastic, while the body is made of harder plastic. This offers stiffer construction so the board does not flex at all under normal use, while being easy on the hands to use for extended periods of time.RGB is bright and adjustable via the SteelSeries GG application which will sync the lighting to all SteelSeries devices if you so wish to. I use a Rival 3 mouse which has an illuminated scroll wheel RGB. Colors between the two match perfectly.The media controls are very handy. By default the wheel rolls to change volume and clicks in to mute while the button acts as play/pause. Key brightness can be controlled by pressing the SteelSeries key (located to the left of the right CTRL key and then pressing F11 or F12 for down and up respectively. There are 10 levels of brightness.CONS: It does not have a wireless which is ok but is something to note.The play/pause media button is illuminated and does not change from white.To be expected at this price point the RGB is sectioned equally off to 10 vertical zones.When the backlight is not on they keys are very hard to see.Overall this keyboard checks all the boxes for an all around winner. Soft on the hands. Quality construction. Enough RGB to please everyone but the most extreme RGB heads. Media controls are quick and easy to get to.I will be sending one of these to my buddy who is in need of an upgrade also.
Fleur Williamson
Reviewed in Australia on July 16, 2024
I love this keyboard. It is really nice to type on, even with long finger nails. I ove the scroll volume control and I like the colourful lighting. I did find it a bit odd that the keys that the main numbers and symbols that type without the Shift are displayed above the shift characters, instead of above. The attached image of the new keyboard (top) compared to my laptop keyboard (bottom) shows what I mean.But I'm getting used to that.
Steve A Carter
Reviewed in Canada on December 6, 2024
I had an old cheap membrane keyboard that I replaced with a decent mechanical keyboard. I did enjoy the feel of mechanical keyboards, but the noise they make is absolutely annoying. I had to keep my office door closed to not disturb my family when typing, so i was looking for a good quiet keyboard. All the reviews indicated this SteelSeries Apex 3 was the way to go and I have to say its a no brainer looking back.This is a membrane keyboard, but typing feel is great. The best part is its whisper quiet. It's not silent, but it is about as quiet a keyboard as I have ever typed on and my typing accuracy is great. It drives me crazy typing on cheap membrane keyboards normally, but this model has really changed my mind. It includes simple cable management with a good length to connect to your computer.I can live without the RGB. It is kind of nice in a darker room and the SteelSeries universal software is easy enough to set the RGB just how you want it. I have a SteelSeries Rival mouse with matching RGB now, so maybe it is growing on me.Probably my favorite feature are the added media controls. On the top right corner there is a little scroll wheel which can quickly adjust the volume up and down with. Better yet, press the scroll wheel to quickly mute. There is also a lighted button just beneath that will pause and un-pause video. These simple features have become something I use regularly as I don't need to use a mouse to find the options to make these adjustments now.Not only is the keyboard quiet and great to type on, but you get solid easy to adjust RGB, and these very handy media controls, all for about $70 (or less on sale). This keyboard won't sway any mechanical keyboard diehards, but if you want a budget feature rich keyboard which is great to type on and doesn't wake your neighbors, you won't find a better option!
Jemjr
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2024
I love everything about it. I can't get into my BIOS with the delete key, but neither could my other keyboard except once on accident. So clearly the problem lies elsewhere. But thats irrelevant.I love membrane keyboards now. I'd always heard they felt bad. But they feel and sound great too me. Obviously a preference thing. It's much quieter than my mechanical keyboard, and that was the entire point in me getting the keyboard. So that's great. I can press these keys as fast I want without breaking the sound barrier! Keep in mind, any keyboard will be loud during intense gameplay, but this one is still quieter.I love having a full keyboard. Used to have a 60%. The extra keybinds are great. Feels super responsive in my experience. No complaints. The media wheel is pretty fun to play with. Just don't accidentally blow out your eardrums by maxing the volume and forgetting it. The rgb is bright enough without flashbanging you. Nice weight. Feels like a solid keyboard. Material feels great. Magnetic wrist rest is awesome. I love it. I wish it was a little stronger of a connection, but it's perfectly fine. No complaints.Can't speak for software because I'm on Linux.Edit: I made into BIOS a long time ago. Just needed to hold the key instead of pressing it as fast as I could.
Joe 61
Reviewed in France on September 22, 2023
Fidèle à sa description il me convient bien
Fudge
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2023
As someone who spends a lot of time gaming, I tried the SteelSeries Apex 3 RGB Gaming Keyboard, and I must say, I am very impressed with its features and performance.The first thing that caught my attention about this keyboard is its sleek and modern design. The keyboard has a smooth matte finish, and the keys have a soft and comfortable feel when typing or gaming. It's also equipped with 10-zone RGB lighting, which allows you to customize the lighting effects and colors to your liking.One of the standout features of the SteelSeries Apex 3 RGB Gaming Keyboard is its durability. The keyboard is built with a water-resistant design, which means that it can withstand accidental spills and splashes without damaging the keyboard's internal components. This feature provides a sense of security and peace of mind, especially for those who like to enjoy snacks or drinks while gaming.The keyboard is also equipped with silent gaming switches that are rated for up to 20 million keypresses. These switches provide a satisfying tactile response while also remaining quiet, which is ideal for gaming environments where you don't want to disturb others.Another notable feature of the SteelSeries Apex 3 RGB Gaming Keyboard is its dedicated media controls, which allow you to adjust the volume, play/pause, skip tracks, and mute the audio without having to leave your game. This feature is very convenient and allows you to easily manage your media while focusing on your game.Overall, I would highly recommend the SteelSeries Apex 3 RGB Gaming Keyboard to anyone looking for a reliable and durable gaming keyboard that delivers great performance and customization options. With its water-resistant design, silent gaming switches, and dedicated media controls, it's definitely worth considering for your next gaming setup.
Customer
Reviewed in Singapore on December 18, 2022
love it. it is comfortable to type and it is not as noisy as my previous mechanical keyboard. works well with my Macbook. i dont really do gaming on the pc, but appreciate the software to upload games captured direct to youtube.the only thing I cant figure yet out is to link spotify to the keyboard shortcut. it is now linked to the stock music software.overall happy with the purchase. i might get one more for the office!
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