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Rank 49 out of 64 Summarized in this category Rankings based on: • Pros-to-cons ratio • Number of reviews • Category average

SteelSeries

Apex 9 TKL

Name: Apex 9 TKL
Brand: SteelSeries

around $140

All prices are estimates and may vary from actual prices.

294 Pros

71%
21 reviews (3h 25m)

122 Cons

The SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL aims to deliver unparalleled speed and responsiveness in a compact package, and largely succeeds. Its optical OmniPoint 3.0 switches are genuinely lightning-fast, offering adjustable actuation and features like rapid trigger and rapid tap for a noticeable performance boost in games. The adjustable actuation is a standout,...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

73%

90 vs 34

Features

57%

31 vs 23

Build Quality

69%

36 vs 16

Key Switches

67%

16 vs 8

Aesthetics/Design

50%

7 vs 7

Layout and Size

Reviewer verdict

Across 21 YouTube reviews, the SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL earns an Index score of 3.8/5, ranking #49 among Gaming Keyboards. Reviewers most often praise its features, performance, key switches, while the most common criticisms concern features, build quality.

The Apex 9 TKL is widely praised for its feature set, with many reviewers (69 mentions) highlighting the OLED smart display, dedicated volume roller/media controls, per-key RGB, USB pass-through and swappable OmniPoint/Optical switches and adjustable actuation. Performance and responsiveness are repeatedly noted (38 mentions), with reviewers calling it extremely fast, low-latency, and delivering noticeable in-game improvements thanks to Omnipoint 3.0 / Optical switches and rapid trigger/tap features. Build quality, ergonomics and comfort also receive positive attention (26 and 24 mentions), with an aluminum top plate, solid premium feel, and a comfortable magnetic wrist rest or adjustable feet reported by multiple reviewers. Software and customization (20 mentions) and durable double-shot PBT keycaps (11 mentions) round out consensus praise for flexibility and personalization across profiles and lighting options.

Common criticisms focus on removed or limited features and quirky implementation (34 mentions), including a more limited OLED feature set, some proprietary/non-swappable switches on parts of the board, and confusing or fiddly tools for switch/keycap removal. Build and finish concerns appear frequently (23 mentions), with reviewers noting cheaper plastic areas, hollow or noisy stabilizers/spacebar, non-detachable or fragile cables, and occasional shipping damage. Switch sensitivity and accidental presses are a recurring gripe (16 mentions), as very low actuation points can cause mistakes until users adapt. Price and perceived value are questioned by several reviewers (11 mentions), who feel the cost is high given omissions compared with previous models.

Analysis based on 21 YouTube reviews (3h 25m of video) with 294 pros and 122 cons extracted.

Pros (294)

Features (90)

swappable Optical switches ▶ NEW Fastest Keyboard 💜 Apex 9 TKL Unboxing & Fortnite Gamep @ 0:49
omnipoint switches great for every gamer ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review - Cli @ 5:24
omnipoint switches for adjustable key sensitivity ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review - Cli @ 0:45
comes with the right tools and you don't have to buy it separately ▶ Steelseries Apex 9 Gaming Keyboard Review | TKL & Mini | UK @ 2:50
arguably the best Innovation when it comes to Modern gaming keyboards ▶ SteelSeries just copied Wooting. @ 0:43
OLED smart display makes it easy and accessible ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review - Cli @ 5:26
RGB ▶ did SteelSeries make a GOOD gaming keyboard? @ 4:14
the customized types the new swap switches lighting and functions at the drop of a hat creating the ultimate tool for perfecting your gaming technique ▶ Steelseries Apex 9 Gaming Keyboard Review | TKL & Mini | UK @ 0:13
huge feature to be able to remove the keycaps and swap out the switches themselves for your preferred alternative like tactical or clicky ▶ Steelseries Apex 9 Gaming Keyboard Review | TKL & Mini | UK @ 2:36
customize the key bindings ▶ Steelseries Apex 9 Gaming Keyboard Review | TKL & Mini | UK @ 4:03
swappable Optical switches ▶ did SteelSeries make a GOOD gaming keyboard? @ 0:13
customizable OLED smart display ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review - Cli @ 1:31
multimedia port for volume adjustment ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review - Cli @ 0:36
customizable RGB backlighting ▶ Steelseries Apex 9 Gaming Keyboard Review | TKL & Mini | UK @ 1:04
oled display with multitude of functions ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review - Cli @ 0:29
manipulate the RGB lighting ▶ Steelseries Apex 9 Gaming Keyboard Review | TKL & Mini | UK @ 4:01
compatible with both Windows and Mac ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard - Review @ 5:14
keep desktops and laptops neat by storing USB cable in the keyboard for easy access ▶ Best Wireless TKL Keyboards in 2023 - What are the Best TKL @ 4:00
key switches can be replaced ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard - Review @ 2:55
rubber top right here is actually a cover for a keycap puller ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard Review - One of the best? @ 4:05
connects via USBC ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard - Review @ 2:23
swappable OPI Point Optical switches that actuate 33 percent faster than the leading Optical keyboard ▶ Best Wireless TKL Keyboards in 2023 - What are the Best TKL @ 3:02
volume wheel on the top right also doubles as an action key ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard Review - One of the best? @ 2:33
USBC connectivity ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Review: Is This Gaming Keyboa @ 1:24
very long usb port ▶ The Best Keyboard In The World!?!? (SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL @ 1:42
you can customize the illumination and then you can customize keystroke function macros ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard Review - One of the best? @ 10:21
oled smart display ▶ The Best Keyboard In The World!?!? (SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL @ 0:24
rapid trigger, rapid tap, and protection mode, features designed to make your gameplay more responsive and precise ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Review: Is This Gaming Keyboa @ 0:45
sleek OLED smart display, so you can manage your settings without pausing your game ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Review: Is This Gaming Keyboa @ 1:03
useful usb port... if you have a controller or if you just want to charge your phone right next to it ▶ The Best Keyboard In The World!?!? (SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL @ 8:26
act as if you have so if you have a laptop and you don't have too many usb ports on it you can use this as a third usb port ▶ The Best Keyboard In The World!?!? (SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL @ 1:57
nice Cable Management ▶ Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 @ 2:31
per key illumination ▶ Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 @ 0:32
USB pass through ▶ Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 @ 2:52
OmniPoint 3.0 switches ▶ Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers @ 0:51
RGB lighting ▶ Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 @ 0:16
Dual bindings (ability to assign secondary functions) ▶ Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers @ 5:24
Onboard controls for Windows lock, profile switch, etc. ▶ Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers @ 6:01
Dual actuation (different actuation points for a single key) ▶ Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers @ 5:31
Screen for controlling settings and profiles ▶ Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers @ 6:24
Rapid tap (Snappy tap) functionality ▶ Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers @ 4:55
Switches are branded Gateron ▶ Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers @ 1:59
the magic with this one being on a special function with this one being the fact that you can remove the optical switches and put in your own Optical switches if you would want to ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro & 9 TKL Performance Review - Omnipoint @ 2:15
the fact that it is semi-modular is a big plus for me ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro & 9 TKL Performance Review - Omnipoint @ 2:53
Adjustable switches on main layout ▶ Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers @ 0:55
Adjustable actuation points for main keys ▶ Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers @ 3:52
Swappable switches (OmniPoint) ▶ Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers @ 1:28
Protection mode to prevent accidental presses ▶ Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers @ 3:55
you've got the omnipoint switch which you can adjust by 0.2 millimeter in the software you can adjust point four directly on the keyboard you could do macros or directly on the keyboard delete them and add them like there's a lot of functions on Skipper I mean they even put snake in now so you can if you're bored and you're chilling at a land a bit or something waiting for your game start you could even play Snake on your keyboard which is kind of cool to have ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro & 9 TKL Performance Review - Omnipoint @ 6:13
Rapid trigger functionality ▶ Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers @ 4:28
Display timeout, brightness, and icon customization ▶ Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers @ 7:42
Visual feedback on screen and switches for actuation and rapid trigger settings ▶ Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers @ 8:00
the optical thing is kind of cool though because you can't actually see it and I actually did manage to get a close-up and you can actually see through the switch and see that activation actuation point or activation switch area that it then that has a little prong that goes in and out of doesn't it so that's for the update point ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro & 9 TKL Performance Review - Omnipoint @ 2:28
the Omni point is significantly better this I would easily put in my top five keyboards that you can buy that onto modular Etc because you basically have a modulator having an omnipoint you can set your activation point over you want it's got two in one as well so if you press in a little bit it'll be one function you press in more it can be another function omnipoints really cool it is really cool it does work incredibly well and the software is incredibly detailed to take care of that ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro & 9 TKL Performance Review - Omnipoint @ 7:05
the screen on this as well is exactly what I saw with the previous Apex Pro tkl and that's what I was expecting honestly I thought they would have that on the non I'm very surprised they didn't at the price point to be honest ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro & 9 TKL Performance Review - Omnipoint @ 5:57
the thing with this being is it's kind of a mini version of the omnipoint where you can have it on one mole or one and a half mil ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro & 9 TKL Performance Review - Omnipoint @ 2:44
users can modify the actuation for a majority of the keys between 0.2 mm and 3.8 mm adjusting in 1 mm intervals ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL 2023 Review | This is the BEST TKL @ 1:25
mini LED screen showcases each profile assisting and recognizing the active setting ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL 2023 Review | This is the BEST TKL @ 3:30
customizable sensitivity and dual actuation ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL 2023 Review | This is the BEST TKL @ 1:44
It instead of this, instead of a smart display, it's a volume knob and a pause play. ▶ Apex 9 TKL Review very good keyboard 9.5/10 great keyboard @ 0:24
this one is in a pretty unique space as far as having the dual actuation function for these linear switches ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro TKL 2023 - Is It As Good As Before? @ 8:36
on the wireless version not only do you have the 2.4 gigahertz connection but you do also feature Bluetooth wireless connection as well ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro TKL 2023 - Is It As Good As Before? @ 1:17
A USBC dongle if you get the wired version ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro TKL 2023 - Is It As Good As Before? @ 0:31
you can change the actuation point and turn on rapid trigger ▶ i got a new keyboard @ 3:29
it's got a volume freaking scroller thing that that right there alone makes it worth the freaking money ▶ Steelseries APEX Pro Gen 3 Keyboard Hall Effect Buttons & AE @ 10:45
You can like disable the key. You can make it a macro. ▶ Apex 9 TKL Review very good keyboard 9.5/10 great keyboard @ 3:05
conceal keycap puller which proves handy for maintenance ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL 2023 Review | This is the BEST TKL @ 4:36
dual functions and sensitivity adjustments eliminate unnecessary key spans providing a slight advantage in multiplayer confrontations ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL 2023 Review | This is the BEST TKL @ 2:50
Typing mode is a 1.5 actuation. ▶ Apex 9 TKL Review very good keyboard 9.5/10 great keyboard @ 3:11
you could use it for the actuation if you wanted to adjust it this is another good feature to use if you want to set it to the minimum of 0.2 millimeters or the maximum of 3.8 millimeters that's great to be able to adjust on the keyboard ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro TKL 2023 - Is It As Good As Before? @ 3:06
illumination is per key RGB like literally you can change every single freaking key to whatever color you want ▶ Steelseries APEX Pro Gen 3 Keyboard Hall Effect Buttons & AE @ 5:37
you do have the OLED screen again present on this keyboard so you can adjust a few settings volume things like that ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro TKL 2023 - Is It As Good As Before? @ 0:36
it's a very unique product ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro TKL 2023 - Is It As Good As Before? @ 7:45
Gaming mode is 1.0. ▶ Apex 9 TKL Review very good keyboard 9.5/10 great keyboard @ 3:15
screen can display realtime computer metrics ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL 2023 Review | This is the BEST TKL @ 3:43
battery life remains impressive ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL 2023 Review | This is the BEST TKL @ 4:34
these brand new omnipoint switches that have the adjustable actuation with a couple extra distances they perform incredibly well ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro TKL 2023 - Is It As Good As Before? @ 6:36
users can upload virtually any image which the screen adjusts according to its resolution ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL 2023 Review | This is the BEST TKL @ 3:38
There's something uh Steel Series has came up with and it's pretty cool overall. ▶ Apex 9 TKL Review very good keyboard 9.5/10 great keyboard @ 1:50
you also get a wireless keyboard if you really want to have a wireless gaming keyboard ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro TKL 2023 - Is It As Good As Before? @ 6:54
dedicated volume roller ▶ Steelseries APEX Pro Gen 3 Keyboard Hall Effect Buttons & AE @ 5:51
you can use the software to upload your own custom images to the screen ▶ ⌨️ SteelSeries Apex Pro Premium Gaming Keyboard || Worth it @ 3:51
media rocker which is also as a which also doubles as a button ▶ ⌨️ SteelSeries Apex Pro Premium Gaming Keyboard || Worth it @ 1:57
variable actuation points was actually a really interesting feature ▶ ⌨️ SteelSeries Apex Pro Premium Gaming Keyboard || Worth it @ 6:56
oled screen which looked really nice ▶ ⌨️ SteelSeries Apex Pro Premium Gaming Keyboard || Worth it @ 7:32
menu button ▶ ⌨️ SteelSeries Apex Pro Premium Gaming Keyboard || Worth it @ 1:57
so many more features than ▶ ⌨️ SteelSeries Apex Pro Premium Gaming Keyboard || Worth it @ 8:20
oled screen ▶ ⌨️ SteelSeries Apex Pro Premium Gaming Keyboard || Worth it @ 1:55
change the actuation of my keys ▶ ⌨️ SteelSeries Apex Pro Premium Gaming Keyboard || Worth it @ 4:16
two usb ports here one is for the keyboard and the other one is to light up this usb port right here ▶ ⌨️ SteelSeries Apex Pro Premium Gaming Keyboard || Worth it @ 1:50

Performance (44)

no accidental triggering Miss inputs debounce or other anomalies ▶ did SteelSeries make a GOOD gaming keyboard? @ 2:51
0.2 milliseconds response time ▶ NEW Fastest Keyboard 💜 Apex 9 TKL Unboxing & Fortnite Gamep @ 1:41
a much more responsive and intuitive feeling input ▶ SteelSeries just copied Wooting. @ 0:41
movement in other FPS games is just a lot nicer more responsive ▶ SteelSeries just copied Wooting. @ 0:52
I couldn't feel a difference rapid trigger on the steel series Apex Pro Mini legitimately feels as sensitive and responsive as the wooding 60 ▶ SteelSeries just copied Wooting. @ 2:02
rapidly moving between Keys did feel smooth and fluid ▶ Steelseries Apex 9 Gaming Keyboard Review | TKL & Mini | UK @ 4:48
fastest Optical keyboard on the market ▶ did SteelSeries make a GOOD gaming keyboard? @ 0:06
simple, quick, accessible ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review - Cli @ 0:41
super fast ▶ did SteelSeries make a GOOD gaming keyboard? @ 2:57
nice little free performance buff ▶ SteelSeries just copied Wooting. @ 1:30
counter strap a lot snappier in games like valerin and Cs ▶ SteelSeries just copied Wooting. @ 0:48
noticeably alter the speed of movement and switching weapons in game ▶ Steelseries Apex 9 Gaming Keyboard Review | TKL & Mini | UK @ 4:37
you no longer feel like you're overlapping inputs ▶ SteelSeries just copied Wooting. @ 0:55
enable you to move at speed with very little chance of missing the hit ▶ Steelseries Apex 9 Gaming Keyboard Review | TKL & Mini | UK @ 5:04
low latency key response time ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard - Review @ 0:11
low latency ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard - Review @ 5:43
biggest advantages to the Apex 9 over honestly every other Apex series is the response time because this is using optical it has a response time of 0.2 milliseconds which is crazy fast ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard Review - One of the best? @ 6:53
20x faster actuation and a letomax quicker response time ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Review: Is This Gaming Keyboa @ 0:30
very responsive ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard - Review @ 5:45
built for Speed ▶ Best Wireless TKL Keyboards in 2023 - What are the Best TKL @ 3:09
Optical is incredibly accurate and fast because it's using light instead of a mechanical switch ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard Review - One of the best? @ 6:10
world's fastest mechanical keyboard ▶ The Best Keyboard In The World!?!? (SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL @ 0:27
protection mode reduces accidental key presses ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Review: Is This Gaming Keyboa @ 1:58
exceptional speed and responsiveness thanks to its Omnioint 3.0 switches and features like rapid tap and rapid trigger ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Review: Is This Gaming Keyboa @ 2:44
rapid trigger and rapid tap features definitely made a noticeable difference in how quickly inputs were registered ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Review: Is This Gaming Keyboa @ 1:48
eight times faster response time ▶ The Best Keyboard In The World!?!? (SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL @ 1:06
good for school and also gaming ▶ The Best Keyboard In The World!?!? (SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL @ 9:49
shines in gaming scenarios ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL 2023 Review | This is the BEST TKL @ 1:41
overall the latency is fairly good ▶ Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 @ 17:22
very good for gaming ▶ Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 @ 18:39
Snappy performance ▶ Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers @ 9:12
unparallel speed ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL 2023 Review | This is the BEST TKL @ 1:22
keys themselves stand out for their reliability and consistency offering low latency and an Esports focused design ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL 2023 Review | This is the BEST TKL @ 3:09
make it a lot easier to edit. ▶ Apex 9 TKL Review very good keyboard 9.5/10 great keyboard @ 3:54
this keyboard is the fastest keys I ever used it's ridiculous fast it's like a Formula One keyboard ▶ Does the SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini delivers @ 7:16
works perfectly works perfectly ▶ Does the SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini delivers @ 9:36
quad edits ▶ i got a new keyboard @ 5:22
difference is actually insane compared to my own keyboard ▶ i got a new keyboard @ 5:31
I actually improved a lot ▶ i got a new keyboard @ 3:59
actually crazy fast ▶ i got a new keyboard @ 3:34
this keyboard is the fastest I ever used it's so responsive it's ridiculous ▶ Does the SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini delivers @ 9:13
it makes it so much easier for me to uh to actually play this and want to and it just feels a lot smoother I've got much better control over my character and stuff ▶ Steelseries APEX Pro Gen 3 Keyboard Hall Effect Buttons & AE @ 2:06
my mechanics improved as well ▶ i got a new keyboard @ 5:20
the performance and the features are both great ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro TKL 2023 - Is It As Good As Before? @ 6:32

Key Switches (36)

adjustable actuation points ▶ did SteelSeries make a GOOD gaming keyboard? @ 0:13
linear switches are quite quiet ▶ Steelseries Apex 9 Gaming Keyboard Review | TKL & Mini | UK @ 5:19
press down lightly and it still registers the touch ▶ Steelseries Apex 9 Gaming Keyboard Review | TKL & Mini | UK @ 4:54
has that same microscopically sensitive feel as soon as you start lifting off it resets the switch ▶ SteelSeries just copied Wooting. @ 2:09
no debounce either with an optical switch ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard Review - One of the best? @ 6:03
shorter keystroke feel ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard Review - One of the best? @ 4:57
lighter actuation Force ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard Review - One of the best? @ 6:36
Optical switch… has a much shorter actuation point which ranges from 1 to 1.5 ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard Review - One of the best? @ 5:01
really do like the Acoustics of the Apex 9 ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard Review - One of the best? @ 9:50
impressive customization options with adjustable actuation levels ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Review: Is This Gaming Keyboa @ 3:01
omnipoint 2.0 switches feel pretty comfortable and good overall and they have a very fast response time ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard - Review @ 2:50
adjust the actuation point between a fast one millimeter for gaming and 1.5 millimeters for deliberate typing ▶ Best Wireless TKL Keyboards in 2023 - What are the Best TKL @ 3:24
really do like the optical switch ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard Review - One of the best? @ 7:43
40 levels of adjustable actuation, giving you the ability to fine-tune how each key responds to your touch ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Review: Is This Gaming Keyboa @ 0:37
adjustable actuation ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Review: Is This Gaming Keyboa @ 1:36
omnipoint mechanical adjustable switches ▶ The Best Keyboard In The World!?!? (SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL @ 0:57
actuation force is lighter…very very linear and fairly quiet ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard Review - One of the best? @ 7:47
Omnipoint 3.0 switches and its ability to fine-tune key press sensitivity ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Review: Is This Gaming Keyboa @ 4:00
five times faster actuation ▶ The Best Keyboard In The World!?!? (SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL @ 1:04
two times more durable than the average mechanical switch ▶ The Best Keyboard In The World!?!? (SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL @ 1:08
omnipoint switches... not as loud but they are a lot better seeing as they have better response times and a better actuation point ▶ The Best Keyboard In The World!?!? (SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL @ 2:57
best actuations on the market ▶ The Best Keyboard In The World!?!? (SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL @ 7:37
0.4 to 3.6 millimeter adjustable activation points ▶ The Best Keyboard In The World!?!? (SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL @ 0:51
tree mx switches which are very good one of the best on the market and they sound very satisfying ▶ The Best Keyboard In The World!?!? (SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL @ 2:40
not so loud that if you were gaming late at night you would wake your fans up ▶ The Best Keyboard In The World!?!? (SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL @ 3:36
the travel on them feels pretty good ▶ Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 @ 17:22
Improvement in the Acoustics ▶ Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers @ 0:37
this is really the one between the two that I absolutely love the omnipoints which just feel significantly better they they audio even I mean like I said it's just ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro & 9 TKL Performance Review - Omnipoint @ 6:35
light actuation means minimal key pressure for Activation ensuring quick responses and resets ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL 2023 Review | This is the BEST TKL @ 2:07
the switches on this one is a linear switches which makes them super fast ▶ Does the SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini delivers @ 6:43
Overall, this is not a very loud keyboard. ▶ Apex 9 TKL Review very good keyboard 9.5/10 great keyboard @ 2:21
It's very like I'd say like kind of creamyish and like muffled if you kind of hear it. ▶ Apex 9 TKL Review very good keyboard 9.5/10 great keyboard @ 2:28
barely pressing I'm just like I'm just stroking the key and it's already jumping like I'm not even pressing I'm just barely stroking that thing ▶ i got a new keyboard @ 3:36
it also competes directly with wood and wooding has a minimum of 0.1 actuation and steel Series has a minimum of 0.2 millimeters EV actuation ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro TKL 2023 - Is It As Good As Before? @ 6:45
zero issues with the button actuation ▶ Steelseries APEX Pro Gen 3 Keyboard Hall Effect Buttons & AE @ 10:43
these are hall effect little buttons so they're they're magnetic they're not going to go out on you ▶ Steelseries APEX Pro Gen 3 Keyboard Hall Effect Buttons & AE @ 4:22

Build Quality (31)

aluminum top plate ▶ did SteelSeries make a GOOD gaming keyboard? @ 0:16
braided it's also durable enough to last over the years ▶ Steelseries Apex 9 Gaming Keyboard Review | TKL & Mini | UK @ 0:52
huge Improvement they got rid of this like sturdy cable, you can actually put like a USB type-c cable on it ▶ NEW Fastest Keyboard 💜 Apex 9 TKL Unboxing & Fortnite Gamep @ 7:45
solid build quality (doesn't flex, break, bend) ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review - Cli @ 5:03
decently long cable ▶ Steelseries Apex 9 Gaming Keyboard Review | TKL & Mini | UK @ 0:50
aircraft grade aluminum top plate ▶ Steelseries Apex 9 Gaming Keyboard Review | TKL & Mini | UK @ 3:45
incredibly hard wearing ▶ Steelseries Apex 9 Gaming Keyboard Review | TKL & Mini | UK @ 3:27
cable is going to be nice and braided as well it's going to be modular so you can go ahead and unplug this thing ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard - Review @ 2:17
sturdy it feels like a tank ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard - Review @ 1:33
military-grade aluminum top plate so there's very minimal Flex ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard Review - One of the best? @ 1:30
High build quality ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard - Review @ 5:43
USBC cable is detachable ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard Review - One of the best? @ 2:49
solid premium feel ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Review: Is This Gaming Keyboa @ 1:27
stabilizers are freaking awesome ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard Review - One of the best? @ 9:20
solid build quality ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Review: Is This Gaming Keyboa @ 2:55
feels pretty stiff ▶ Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 @ 4:02
aircraft grade aluminum ▶ Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 @ 0:24
feels stiffer ▶ Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 @ 4:14
Chunky foam in spacebar to prevent radiation ▶ Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers @ 2:36
Multiple layers of dampening foam to help with pinging and radiation within the board ▶ Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers @ 0:42
oddly less twisting motion compared to the Apex 9 and the pro ▶ Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 @ 4:14
Switches are pre-lubed ▶ Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers @ 1:11
Lubing the stabilizer improves the sound ▶ Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers @ 3:25
Detachable USB-A to USB-C cable ▶ Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers @ 9:39
Feet all around the bottom for stability ▶ Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers @ 10:25
robust Bill ensures durability ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL 2023 Review | This is the BEST TKL @ 4:38
it lasts forever it's so solid it's so solid and it's so great and the buttons is so nice and yeah the fitting everything is so good with this keyboard ▶ Does the SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini delivers @ 11:46
the build quality of this thing is absolutely incredible man it feels extremely premium this is this is literally the most premium uh freaking keyboard that I've ever even seen in my life ▶ Steelseries APEX Pro Gen 3 Keyboard Hall Effect Buttons & AE @ 7:51
it's a solid little piece it feels like a brick it's so solid and thick and you know it's heavy really stabilized on the table ▶ Does the SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini delivers @ 0:17
this keyboard is solid it's solid stuff ▶ Does the SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini delivers @ 6:07
three different routing channels for the wire that goes to the pc ▶ ⌨️ SteelSeries Apex Pro Premium Gaming Keyboard || Worth it @ 3:23

Ergonomics/Comfort (28)

adjustable legs ▶ did SteelSeries make a GOOD gaming keyboard? @ 2:27
rubber pads for grips ▶ did SteelSeries make a GOOD gaming keyboard? @ 2:25
pretty light ▶ did SteelSeries make a GOOD gaming keyboard? @ 1:54
magnetic wrist rest with comfortable and smooth texture ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review - Cli @ 3:06
a lot lighter ▶ NEW Fastest Keyboard 💜 Apex 9 TKL Unboxing & Fortnite Gamep @ 2:36
two pop-out stand legs with two height variations ▶ Steelseries Apex 9 Gaming Keyboard Review | TKL & Mini | UK @ 2:24
smaller keyboard you can keep your hands more straight which to me feels ergonomic and more comfortable ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard - Review @ 1:08
adjustable legs which lets you adjust on two different angles ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard - Review @ 2:01
three different height or tilt settings ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard Review - One of the best? @ 3:12
ergonomic typing experience ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard - Review @ 2:11
wrist rest is very comfortable ▶ The Best Keyboard In The World!?!? (SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL @ 1:22
very easy to put it on the keyboard and come off ▶ The Best Keyboard In The World!?!? (SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL @ 1:27
wrist rest which is very comfortable ▶ The Best Keyboard In The World!?!? (SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL @ 0:47
comes with a wrist rest ▶ Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 @ 0:19
good magnetic pull on it ▶ Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 @ 3:38
keyboard feels pretty good to type on ▶ Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 @ 18:37
magnet wrist rest ▶ Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 @ 0:32
Magnetic wrist rest ▶ Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers @ 9:25
the wrist rest is really nice to have I really like this soft rubberizing that it's odd that it's got on it ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro & 9 TKL Performance Review - Omnipoint @ 5:25
Two levels of pop-out feet ▶ Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers @ 10:22
really good job on this steel series magnetically attached as well so there's no clips of funny things to break rubberizing on the bottom done a nice job in including that ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro & 9 TKL Performance Review - Omnipoint @ 5:47
this just feels so natural guys this just feels so natural to me like the way that the way that feels ▶ Steelseries APEX Pro Gen 3 Keyboard Hall Effect Buttons & AE @ 1:22
this steel series Apex Pro I love I love this like this board right here like this this magnetic freaking board oh that just that feels so good on my wrist ▶ Steelseries APEX Pro Gen 3 Keyboard Hall Effect Buttons & AE @ 3:37
they will also come with this Magnetic wrist rest ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro TKL 2023 - Is It As Good As Before? @ 0:34
that feels nice that feels comfortable that feels so good ▶ Steelseries APEX Pro Gen 3 Keyboard Hall Effect Buttons & AE @ 2:54
you have these adjustable feet ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro TKL 2023 - Is It As Good As Before? @ 1:06
the composure ▶ i got a new keyboard @ 5:07
two stands to raise and lower the keyboard ▶ ⌨️ SteelSeries Apex Pro Premium Gaming Keyboard || Worth it @ 3:20

Software/Customization (22)

onboard profiles (5 configurations) ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review - Cli @ 3:31
SteelSeries engine for customization ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review - Cli @ 3:17
doesn't disappoint when it comes to tailoring your keyboard to work best with your personal style of play ▶ Steelseries Apex 9 Gaming Keyboard Review | TKL & Mini | UK @ 3:52
software is actually pretty simple and easy to follow ▶ did SteelSeries make a GOOD gaming keyboard? @ 4:45
depth of customization available ▶ Steelseries Apex 9 Gaming Keyboard Review | TKL & Mini | UK @ 4:10
steelseries GG software you're able to have a lot of different customization settings with the color ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard - Review @ 4:40
onboard memory so there's five custom profiles ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard Review - One of the best? @ 6:16
customizable nature is endless ▶ Steelseries Apex 9 Gaming Keyboard Review | TKL & Mini | UK @ 5:40
software you're not only able to adjust the lighting you also have a lot of macro settings and key binding shortcuts that you can customize you can have gaming mode a lot of lot of standard gaming features that you'd expect from a high caliber gaming keyboard ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard - Review @ 5:00
assign Auto launch with application ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard Review - One of the best? @ 10:47
game ready presets that can be adjusted through Steeler GG software, allowing you to optimize settings for your favorite games ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Review: Is This Gaming Keyboa @ 0:54
different profiles so if you have four different gamers gaming on the same computer you can have four different computer settings ▶ The Best Keyboard In The World!?!? (SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL @ 4:47
software is easy to use ▶ Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 @ 17:56
ridiculous good sound in those headsets with that GG ▶ Does the SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini delivers @ 5:13
this software is made for kids it's so easy ▶ Does the SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini delivers @ 6:01
personalizing the keyboard ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL 2023 Review | This is the BEST TKL @ 3:46
effortless profile switching ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL 2023 Review | This is the BEST TKL @ 3:16
awesome software from steelseries...gg is the software still serious use for all the products right now so the whole product line is put in tdg ▶ Does the SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini delivers @ 4:47
save customize settings across five profiles ensuring optimal configurations for different games ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL 2023 Review | This is the BEST TKL @ 2:59
steel series GG app is userfriendly ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL 2023 Review | This is the BEST TKL @ 4:09
it's really good right now ▶ Does the SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini delivers @ 5:03
setting it up was very very easy very I mean like literally Plug and Play ▶ Steelseries APEX Pro Gen 3 Keyboard Hall Effect Buttons & AE @ 11:02

Aesthetics/Design (16)

classic or black design with deep keys ▶ Steelseries Apex 9 Gaming Keyboard Review | TKL & Mini | UK @ 0:59
bezels are actually really thin ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard Review - One of the best? @ 2:27
rgb lighting is effective, everything is has rgb lighting even in the back ▶ The Best Keyboard In The World!?!? (SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL @ 4:03
one of the very best lighting rgb lightings i've seen in any keyboard ▶ The Best Keyboard In The World!?!? (SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL @ 4:20
back lighting they scored really well at a perfect score of 10 ▶ Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 @ 16:45
they just seem to shine through the keys much more effectively brighter ▶ Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 @ 8:55
the backlighting on it is excellent ▶ Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 @ 16:49
lighting illumination on the steel series is far brighter ▶ Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 @ 8:47
it's not a fingerprint Hazard ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro & 9 TKL Performance Review - Omnipoint @ 5:31
Adjustable brightness ▶ Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers @ 6:38
you do have really nice RGB Lighting on the Apex Pro tkl ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro TKL 2023 - Is It As Good As Before? @ 5:46
elegantly designed ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL 2023 Review | This is the BEST TKL @ 4:44
It looks like an Apex Pro TKO, right? And it's got like everything that Apex Pro TKL has except for the smart display. ▶ Apex 9 TKL Review very good keyboard 9.5/10 great keyboard @ 0:14
a beast this keyboard is a beast and it's looking good and it's a perfect form and shape ▶ Does the SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini delivers @ 9:26
nice ▶ i got a new keyboard @ 5:29
featuring The squared off design that has an aluminum top plate ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro TKL 2023 - Is It As Good As Before? @ 0:58

Keycap Quality (11)

smooth keys ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review - Cli @ 4:40
double shot PBT keycaps ▶ Steelseries Apex 9 Gaming Keyboard Review | TKL & Mini | UK @ 1:26
keys with a little more grip ▶ Steelseries Apex 9 Gaming Keyboard Review | TKL & Mini | UK @ 1:31
double shot PBT keycaps ▶ did SteelSeries make a GOOD gaming keyboard? @ 3:04
keycaps are going to be concaved which allows for your finger to go in there comfortably and you're going to have an easier time typing ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard - Review @ 3:05
double shot PBT caps ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard Review - One of the best? @ 1:37
keycaps have a nice texture to them so when you actually touch them you can feel like this nice grainy effect and you really gives you this feeling of really grasping the key firmly when you're doing rapid movement ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard - Review @ 3:13
PBT key caps that offer a nice durable texture ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Review: Is This Gaming Keyboa @ 1:31
PBT because it doesn't wear like ABS does ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard Review - One of the best? @ 1:56
PBT key caps feel premium ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Review: Is This Gaming Keyboa @ 2:58
you also do feature double shot PBT keycaps on this keyboard ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro TKL 2023 - Is It As Good As Before? @ 0:45

Value (9)

affordable version of a steelseries Apex Pro ▶ NEW Fastest Keyboard 💜 Apex 9 TKL Unboxing & Fortnite Gamep @ 0:09
they put all their budget actually into making this fast and affordable ▶ NEW Fastest Keyboard 💜 Apex 9 TKL Unboxing & Fortnite Gamep @ 8:26
reasonable price point without losing quality ▶ Steelseries Apex 9 Gaming Keyboard Review | TKL & Mini | UK @ 3:02
the steel series Apex Pro 10K L leads as the most used keyboard with 21 players using it ▶ What Mouse & Keyboard are the Best Fortnite Pros using in 20 @ 7:11
one of the best keyboards in the market it offers you everything really good switches gmx trigger mx red and also the apex press switches at actuation points of 0.4 to 3.6 millimeter seconds ▶ The Best Keyboard In The World!?!? (SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL @ 9:30
the price is pretty good around 100 bucks ▶ Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 @ 18:41
the pro is a lot more of what I was expecting for this generation and from these keyboards ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro & 9 TKL Performance Review - Omnipoint @ 4:53
Overall, this is a very, very good keyboard. 9.5 out of 10. highly recommend. ▶ Apex 9 TKL Review very good keyboard 9.5/10 great keyboard @ 5:47
the packaging was very was done very well um it felt like a premium unboxing experience ▶ Steelseries APEX Pro Gen 3 Keyboard Hall Effect Buttons & AE @ 10:53

Layout and Size (7)

60% smaller than your average keyboard ▶ Steelseries Apex 9 Gaming Keyboard Review | TKL & Mini | UK @ 1:54
steel series but with their newer mini version of the keyboard that is favored by 14 players ▶ What Mouse & Keyboard are the Best Fortnite Pros using in 20 @ 7:21
compacted all of the speed and precision features needed for devastating accuracy into this perfect minimal package ▶ Steelseries Apex 9 Gaming Keyboard Review | TKL & Mini | UK @ 0:06
perfect for smaller and even minimal disk setups ▶ Steelseries Apex 9 Gaming Keyboard Review | TKL & Mini | UK @ 1:58
compact Sports tankulus keyboard ▶ Best Wireless TKL Keyboards in 2023 - What are the Best TKL @ 3:33
relatively compact ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard Review - One of the best? @ 2:25
TKL 10 keyless form factor, meaning you get full size functionality while saving space on your desk ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Review: Is This Gaming Keyboa @ 1:11

Cons (122)

Features (34)

one of the main ones being that you can't actually change the rapid trigger sensitivity like you can on the woing on the steel series it's just on or off ▶ SteelSeries just copied Wooting. @ 4:55
not all keys have adjustable actuation ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review - Cli @ 3:52
low-intensity OLED display ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review - Cli @ 1:36
requires two USB 3.0 slots ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review - Cli @ 4:25
two 3.0 USB slots could be a problem ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review - Cli @ 5:31
the first one broke when I enabled rapid trigger it started freaking out and spamming keys ▶ SteelSeries just copied Wooting. @ 6:15
tool that comes with it is a little fiddly to use especially when trying to remove the actual switches themselves ▶ Steelseries Apex 9 Gaming Keyboard Review | TKL & Mini | UK @ 2:45
wired keyboard ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard - Review @ 5:37
OLED smart display doesn't necessarily add much functional value outside of showcasing settings ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Review: Is This Gaming Keyboa @ 2:16
this tool is all plastic ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard Review - One of the best? @ 4:18
slight learning curve in adjusting the key actuation ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Review: Is This Gaming Keyboa @ 3:19
OLED smart display is not a feature I found myself using much ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Review: Is This Gaming Keyboa @ 3:14
it is USB a ▶ Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 @ 2:59
Cannot adjust RGB color on the screen ▶ Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers @ 6:48
they're just dialing it up even further but removing features while they do that which is very peculiar to me ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro & 9 TKL Performance Review - Omnipoint @ 1:51
needs two USB plugs just to power the darn thing ▶ Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 @ 2:10
the keycaps are replaceable but the switches are not ▶ Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 @ 18:20
Function row and arrow keys use red switches instead of adjustable OmniPoints ▶ Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers @ 1:00
if I unplug one the USB port goes out so you can use this with just one of the plugs but if you want that USB pass-through you do need both of those plugged in ▶ Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 @ 5:16
unfortunate USB 2 cable that requires two plugs ▶ Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 @ 18:08
Protection mode cannot be re-enabled via the keyboard after activating rapid trigger ▶ Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers @ 8:35
with the Apex 9 tkl there's no more screen in the top right they've taken the LED out you still get the nice scroll and the button programmable button underneath that but that's it otherwise it's just a standard tkl ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro & 9 TKL Performance Review - Omnipoint @ 2:00
Red switches (function row, arrows) are not swappable ▶ Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers @ 2:07
Optical only as you'll see by the bracket over there there's no way that you're going to get a dipole switch into that slot ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro & 9 TKL Performance Review - Omnipoint @ 2:22
this one doesn't I can't find a dongle anywhere there's no bluetooth available on this from what I can tell so I think this is maybe a slightly different model to what will be reselled to you ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro & 9 TKL Performance Review - Omnipoint @ 5:02
Screen is not angled or elevated, making it difficult to see while gaming ▶ Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers @ 10:37
these aren't normal gadaron uh Optical hot swap switches and they aren't so I think the pricing of this one needs to be adjusted as well because they're proprietary gather on switches you can't swap in your own Optical switches ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro TKL 2023 - Is It As Good As Before? @ 8:42
lacks a USB pass through and dedicated macro buttons ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL 2023 Review | This is the BEST TKL @ 3:54
This ain't really a good key cap puller. ▶ Apex 9 TKL Review very good keyboard 9.5/10 great keyboard @ 1:01
the OS screen is limited ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro TKL 2023 - Is It As Good As Before? @ 7:36
the first issue that I have with this keyboard that I thought the steel series was going to update is the fact that they did not add omnipoint switches on the entire keyboard, only have omnipoint switches on the 60 portion of the keyboard and then the rest of these switches you will have a red style MX linear switch of some sort ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro TKL 2023 - Is It As Good As Before? @ 1:24
why don't we go back in time and take away a feature for no reason that was a good feature ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro TKL 2023 - Is It As Good As Before? @ 3:40
the only option for you to choose is the brightness and that's all they you can adjust as far as the color profiles ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro TKL 2023 - Is It As Good As Before? @ 2:54
the OLED screen has much more limited functionality than the previous one did, the previous one you could change your lighting presets and everything without having to go and set up profiles to save to your keyboard ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro TKL 2023 - Is It As Good As Before? @ 2:33

Build Quality (23)

rest of the construction is plastic ▶ did SteelSeries make a GOOD gaming keyboard? @ 1:52
disappointing, they get rid of the metal of this like steel haptic ▶ NEW Fastest Keyboard 💜 Apex 9 TKL Unboxing & Fortnite Gamep @ 3:29
light build quality ▶ did SteelSeries make a GOOD gaming keyboard? @ 5:52
split between the plate and the casing…various gaming related hazards can slip inside ▶ did SteelSeries make a GOOD gaming keyboard? @ 1:30
not a detachable cable ▶ Steelseries Apex 9 Gaming Keyboard Review | TKL & Mini | UK @ 0:40
the score wheel sounds really cheap ▶ NEW Fastest Keyboard 💜 Apex 9 TKL Unboxing & Fortnite Gamep @ 6:08
sounds so cheap ▶ NEW Fastest Keyboard 💜 Apex 9 TKL Unboxing & Fortnite Gamep @ 4:28
made of plastic ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard - Review @ 1:20
when the feet are up uh there's no rubber on the inside ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard Review - One of the best? @ 3:51
fixed on the outside only so you are stuck with it on the left side ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard Review - One of the best? @ 3:07
the sound could leave a little bit to be decided especially in the spacebar it sounds particularly Hollow ▶ Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 @ 15:21
if this cable breaks this keyboard is trash ▶ Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 @ 18:14
if this cable breaks then you're kind of Sol ▶ Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 @ 2:03
Minimal lube on spacebar stabilizer ▶ Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers @ 2:23
it is a bit of a dust Hazard though so it will pick that up ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro & 9 TKL Performance Review - Omnipoint @ 5:40
they could have done a little bit of better job like around shift and uh some the steel series logo key for the function set Etc could be a little bit better backlashing on those especially compared to the previous Apex which absolutely blew me away there's literally nothing on the keyboard I would change ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro & 9 TKL Performance Review - Omnipoint @ 7:40
just about a removable type c cable would have been about the only thing that I would have changed ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro & 9 TKL Performance Review - Omnipoint @ 7:55
there's quite a lot of like jiggle and stuff from it spacebar is like almost nightmarish ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro & 9 TKL Performance Review - Omnipoint @ 3:47
steel series really does need to attend to is lubrication on the stabilizers the tab caps and shift aren't too bad but even just comparing it to the omnipoint switch you can hear it's like a lot less abrasive it's almost like Scratchy on these ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro & 9 TKL Performance Review - Omnipoint @ 3:27
I'm really not a fan of it, the design feels cheap the sound is not good ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro TKL 2023 - Is It As Good As Before? @ 7:20
it doesn't sound as good either ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro TKL 2023 - Is It As Good As Before? @ 4:51
the keyboard space as a whole has been going in such a great place that even manufacturers of these high-end gaming brand keyboards have been noticing the things that people are doing in the custom and more Enthusiast keyboard space and started implementing things to make their keyboards from the factory sound a little better I don't think steel series has gotten the memo because this thing sounds in my opinion worse than the previous one ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro TKL 2023 - Is It As Good As Before? @ 5:13
there's a gash right here so when i got it delivered i ordered this on amazon it was delivered to me with a gash ▶ ⌨️ SteelSeries Apex Pro Premium Gaming Keyboard || Worth it @ 0:30

Key Switches (16)

a little bit loud compared to some others ▶ did SteelSeries make a GOOD gaming keyboard? @ 5:15
little Force required to actually trigger them ▶ did SteelSeries make a GOOD gaming keyboard? @ 4:03
low actuation point will cause some accidental presses at the start ▶ did SteelSeries make a GOOD gaming keyboard? @ 4:00
not exactly going to be the quietest keyboard so if you are working in a public environment where you may be distracting others I would consider getting another keyboard that's more silent ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard - Review @ 3:54
accidental key presses ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard Review - One of the best? @ 5:59
the arrow keys are very loud ▶ The Best Keyboard In The World!?!? (SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL @ 3:46
don't feel particularly tactile to me ▶ Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 @ 4:56
I don't know if I like the switches I don't think I honestly don't like the feel of them very much I also found that if I was just resting my hand on the keyboard it would often press a keybar mistake because of how sensitive they are ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro & 9 TKL Performance Review - Omnipoint @ 4:08
the tactleness of this switch is really not there it feels very linear overall to me ▶ Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 @ 17:13
if you spill your drink onto this keyboard it will likely ruin it ▶ Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 @ 18:31
Switches feel slightly heavier than previous version ▶ Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers @ 1:16
like I said I'm not a big fan ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro & 9 TKL Performance Review - Omnipoint @ 8:11
0.2 mm feels overly responsive for typing potentially leading to mistakes ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL 2023 Review | This is the BEST TKL @ 1:34
getting used to the keys that was so sensitive that it was like you just looked at it I mean you bought a buy some and you don't like to have a bison uh especially not on the Eco round ▶ Does the SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini delivers @ 9:53
so I mean sensitive so at the beginning when I start to game with this one I bought the wrong stuff straight off because I accidentally touched the button like a little touch of it and then I bought like a stun gun I don't need a stun gun or I bought a python I didn't like to have a bison ▶ Does the SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini delivers @ 7:25
it's so easy to buy wrong stuff or get wrong functions when you're not used to this response to keyboards that's what's actually the hardest part for me to get used to the speed of the keys ▶ Does the SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini delivers @ 7:46

Value (11)

pricey ($200) ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review - Cli @ 4:58
going to be going for a hundred and forty dollars as of making this video so it's definitely going to be a little bit more on the mid to high price range ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard - Review @ 0:20
sits in the higher price range for gaming keyboards ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Review: Is This Gaming Keyboa @ 3:26
199 dollars for the apex pro and 179 with tkl ▶ The Best Keyboard In The World!?!? (SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL @ 8:59
really expensive keyboard ▶ The Best Keyboard In The World!?!? (SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL @ 8:54
going to be a pretty significant step down from the other keyboards ▶ Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 @ 1:28
downside is price: 179 or 199 if you're getting the full ▶ The Best Keyboard In The World!?!? (SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL @ 10:00
High price of $220 ▶ Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers @ 11:22
priced at $250 the keyboard doesn't come cheap ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL 2023 Review | This is the BEST TKL @ 4:46
I'm just really disappointed that after three years pretty much why can't we have all omnipoint switches on the the entirety of the keyboard especially with the pricing of the keyboard being as high as it is ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro TKL 2023 - Is It As Good As Before? @ 1:53
the price is also higher especially if you go with the wireless version ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro TKL 2023 - Is It As Good As Before? @ 3:57

Software/Customization (8)

steel series GG or whatever it's called it is literally the worst peripheral software that I've ever used ▶ SteelSeries just copied Wooting. @ 5:54
why it takes up half a gig of RAM ▶ SteelSeries just copied Wooting. @ 6:09
just how densely cluttered steel series software is with pointless features that no one will ever use ▶ SteelSeries just copied Wooting. @ 1:34
it did take me a couple of minutes to work out how to even enable this rapid trigger feature ▶ SteelSeries just copied Wooting. @ 1:40
a weird bug after I did this but after a reset looks like it's working ▶ SteelSeries just copied Wooting. @ 1:53
why this thing has an aim trainer built in and why there are pages with product ads and blog posts ▶ SteelSeries just copied Wooting. @ 6:03
precise tuning May may not cater to the Casual Gamer ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL 2023 Review | This is the BEST TKL @ 1:58
mastering this feature requires practice ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL 2023 Review | This is the BEST TKL @ 2:27

Aesthetics/Design (8)

looks like a normal office keyboard kinda, it's a visual downgrade from the actual like previous Apex Pro ▶ NEW Fastest Keyboard 💜 Apex 9 TKL Unboxing & Fortnite Gamep @ 8:38
the appearance it is kind of mid ▶ NEW Fastest Keyboard 💜 Apex 9 TKL Unboxing & Fortnite Gamep @ 4:49
looks like a budget Amazon keyboard, RGB isn't anything necessarily like cool ▶ NEW Fastest Keyboard 💜 Apex 9 TKL Unboxing & Fortnite Gamep @ 8:02
lighting effect was quite subtle ▶ Steelseries Apex 9 Gaming Keyboard Review | TKL & Mini | UK @ 4:29
for me personally I don't really like the way it looks and feels uh from that perspective ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro & 9 TKL Performance Review - Omnipoint @ 4:20
for whatever reason the RGB experience on this keyboard the brightness the saturation is significantly worse ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro TKL 2023 - Is It As Good As Before? @ 5:54
the design of this keyboard in my opinion seems significantly worse than the previous version of the Apex Pro tkl, this looks generic and it does not look any different than steel series cheaper offerings ▶ Steelseries Apex Pro TKL 2023 - Is It As Good As Before? @ 4:04
It's a pretty basic looking keyboard. ▶ Apex 9 TKL Review very good keyboard 9.5/10 great keyboard @ 1:13

Layout and Size (7)

slimmed down enter key ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review - Cli @ 4:17
you can't do taable arrow keys on the steel series Apex Pro Mini ▶ SteelSeries just copied Wooting. @ 6:47
takes a minute to get used to the slightly different key layout ▶ Steelseries Apex 9 Gaming Keyboard Review | TKL & Mini | UK @ 2:12
lack of a number pad might not appeal to everyone ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Review: Is This Gaming Keyboa @ 3:10
TKL form factor might be a dealbreaker for those who prefer a full-size keyboard ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Review: Is This Gaming Keyboa @ 2:30
Small lip on the back can interfere with some USB cables ▶ Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers @ 9:46
absence of a numpad might be a deal breaker for some ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL 2023 Review | This is the BEST TKL @ 5:14

Ergonomics/Comfort (6)

would benefit from having a wrist rest ▶ Steelseries Apex 9 Gaming Keyboard Review | TKL & Mini | UK @ 2:07
proxy shape heavyweight and compact styling doesn't quite suit my larger hand size ▶ Steelseries Apex 9 Gaming Keyboard Review | TKL & Mini | UK @ 5:25
wrist rest is not as nice as what was on the pro ▶ Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 @ 0:59
plastic wrist rest… not a fan… it lacks the Comfort expected from a high price keyboard ▶ SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL 2023 Review | This is the BEST TKL @ 5:31
jumping from a keyboard from the Stone Age into this future keyboard was a time travel believe me it took me like three or four days to getting used to gaming with this keyboard ▶ Does the SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini delivers @ 8:00
the wrist rest doesn't feel as good as this one ▶ ⌨️ SteelSeries Apex Pro Premium Gaming Keyboard || Worth it @ 8:13

Keycap Quality (5)

disappointing, they went with the same material like hardened plastic, feels so much less premium ▶ NEW Fastest Keyboard 💜 Apex 9 TKL Unboxing & Fortnite Gamep @ 3:53
texture is slightly rougher than expected ▶ Steelseries Apex 9 Gaming Keyboard Review | TKL & Mini | UK @ 1:29
PBT caps they are very…large…sealed off for the light so you do get some glow on the bottom side but most the lights coming from the top ▶ SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard Review - One of the best? @ 12:49
keycaps here are not the best for gaming. I recommend you get some for 50 dollars ▶ The Best Keyboard In The World!?!? (SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL @ 2:26
the keys don't feel as good as this one ▶ ⌨️ SteelSeries Apex Pro Premium Gaming Keyboard || Worth it @ 8:13

Performance (4)

I also couldn't get the multiple key actuations working on the steel series ▶ SteelSeries just copied Wooting. @ 5:20
I'm lagging for some reason. ▶ Apex 9 TKL Review very good keyboard 9.5/10 great keyboard @ 5:42
I'm lagging like what? ▶ Apex 9 TKL Review very good keyboard 9.5/10 great keyboard @ 5:31
I lagged. I actually had a lag. Huge lag right there. ▶ Apex 9 TKL Review very good keyboard 9.5/10 great keyboard @ 5:11

Review sources

Well its a Mechanical Keyboard: Steel Series Apex7 by Computer Tech & More — 21 pros, 13 cons
Why the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is the BEST Keyboard for Gamers by The Techne — 25 pros, 9 cons
Steelseries Apex 9 Gaming Keyboard Review | TKL & Mini | UK Layout by Box.co.uk — 26 pros, 7 cons
Steelseries Apex Pro TKL 2023 - Is It As Good As Before? by Too Much Tech — 15 pros, 13 cons
SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard Review - One of the best? by GadgetryTech — 22 pros, 5 cons
The Best Keyboard In The World!?!? (SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Review) by FireLlama — 22 pros, 5 cons
SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL 2023 Review | This is the BEST TKL I've Used YET! by Mekel Kasanova — 18 pros, 7 cons
Steelseries Apex Pro & 9 TKL Performance Review - Omnipoint and Optipoint put to the Turbo Test!! by Evetech — 12 pros, 12 cons
SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Review: Is This Gaming Keyboard Worth the Hype? by Reviewsinside — 17 pros, 6 cons
SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard - Review by Kova Tech — 17 pros, 4 cons
SteelSeries Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review - Clicking with Precision by TheGamerzTheory — 12 pros, 6 cons
did SteelSeries make a GOOD gaming keyboard? by DiamondLobby Reviews — 12 pros, 6 cons
SteelSeries just copied Wooting. by optimum — 8 pros, 10 cons
Does the SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini delivers by Iam Leon - Tasty Pizza — 12 pros, 4 cons
Apex 9 TKL Review very good keyboard 9.5/10 great keyboard by crx! — 10 pros, 5 cons
⌨️ SteelSeries Apex Pro Premium Gaming Keyboard || Worth it in 2022? || Unboxing + First Impressions by Vlogs Unleashed — 11 pros, 3 cons
NEW Fastest Keyboard 💜 Apex 9 TKL Unboxing & Fortnite Gameplay by leStripeZ — 6 pros, 7 cons
Steelseries APEX Pro Gen 3 Keyboard Hall Effect Buttons & AEROX 9 Wireless MMO/MOBA Mouse Review by FrogboyX1Gaming — 12 pros, 0 cons
i got a new keyboard by Bandz — 9 pros, 0 cons
Best Wireless TKL Keyboards in 2023 - What are the Best TKL Keyboards? by Labubu World — 5 pros, 0 cons
What Mouse & Keyboard are the Best Fortnite Pros using in 2025? by Codelife — 2 pros, 0 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL worth buying?

Based on 21 independent YouTube reviews, the SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL scores 3.8/5 with 294 positive and 122 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #49 in the Gaming Keyboards category.

What do reviewers like most about the SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL?

The most praised aspects are features, performance, key switches — Features (90 mentions), Performance (44 mentions), Key Switches (36 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL?

Reviewers most frequently criticize features, build quality — Features (34 mentions), Build Quality (23 mentions).

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