As part of the Apex series, the Danish manufacturer SteelSeries produces high-end keyboards for experienced gamers and professional e-sportsmen with the obligatory comfortable palm rests, a durable metal base, a convenient volume control, anti-ghosting, optional built-in memory and an unusual approach to backlighting. As an alternative to standard special effects, RGB can be tied to games, Discord chat, or Twitch streams so that it reacts to received messages or signals in-game actions. For example, if a character is injured and his health drops to almost zero.


From 2019 to the present, SteelSeries has released 3 original number pads Apex 3, Apex 5 and Apex 7, as well as an advanced Pro version. Numbered apexes differ in the design of the keys - the younger Apex 3 uses modified membrane switches, the Apex 5 has hybrid mechanical-membrane switches, and the seven has pure mechanical switches (tactile, linear and loud). After the success of the entire line, the Danish manufacturer listened to the requests of gamers, releasing a pack of modified apexes with wireless connectivity, a cropped Num block, a compact key layout and alternative types of switches. The Apex Pro model has the most such modifications.

In the case of the junior Apex 3 keyboard, the company’s engineers tried to make an ideal gaming “membrane”, which may not amaze the imagination with some unusual features, but at the same time it is made so conveniently and thoughtfully that you won’t want to play on anything else after it. Apex 5, Apex 7 and full-size phones have a small OLED display that can display various information, including from games, the player and other applications. On the one hand, the screen can hardly be called a revolution, especially considering the impact on the price; on the other hand, it simplifies working with different types of keyboard settings and introduces some variety. If you don’t want to overpay for a display, look towards TKL modifications.