The water-resistant Apex 3 is a full-fledged gaming keyboard that combines SteelSeries' cutting-edge technology with a range of gaming-focused features. Choose from brilliant rainbow RGB effects, your preferred color schemes, or even to respond to attacks.
Customize the lighting to fit any style. Low-friction switches ensure nearly silent operation and unmatched durability, with a lifespan of over 20 million keystrokes. The perfect keyboard accessory offers a simple magnetic solution for secure attachment, full palm support, and a durable soft-touch surface, allowing you to type and play comfortably for as long as you wish.
A clickable metal roller and media keys let you adjust volume and settings in an instant: rewind, skip, pause, and more, all at the touch of a button. Prevent your cable from stretching, pulling, and getting in the way. The frame features built-in channels that allow you to choose from three possible cable exit points, keeping your desk tidy.
Keyboard type | Ergonomic keyboard, Gaming keyboard |
Set Scope | Keyboard only |
Keyboard form factor | 100% |
Peripheral connection | USB |
Key technology | Mecha membrane |
Keyboard Equipment | Anti-Ghosting, Backlight, Ergonomic shape, Illuminated keys, Numeric keypad, Programmable buttons, RGB lighting, Special keys for media, Wrist support |
Power supply | USB power delivery |
Item number | 12796616 |
Manufacturer | SteelSeries |
Category | Keyboard |
Manufacturer no. | 64797 |
Release date | 15.1.2020 |
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Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
Keyboard type | Ergonomic keyboard, Gaming keyboard |
Set Scope | Keyboard only |
Keyboard form factor | 100% |
Key technology | Mecha membrane |
Keyboard technology | Dome-switch |
Keyboard layout | Germany |
Keyboard layout | QWERTY |
Signal transmission | Cable |
Keyboard Equipment | Anti-Ghosting, Backlight, Ergonomic shape, Illuminated keys, Numeric keypad, Programmable buttons, RGB lighting, Special keys for media, Wrist support |
Peripheral connection | USB |
Number buttons | 105 |
Cable length | 1.80 m |
Signal transmission | Cable |
Power supply | USB power delivery |
Battery life | 20 days |
Operating system compatibility | Mac OS, Windows |
Country of origin | China |
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Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Gaming keyboard, Hand, Magnetic palm rest |
Length | 151.62 mm |
Width | 444.70 mm |
Height | 39.69 mm |
Weight | 816.47 g |
Length | 46 cm |
Width | 18 cm |
Height | 6 cm |
Weight | 1.30 kg |
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Source: GalaxusThe Apex 3 stands out in its price class due to the quality of its appearance and workmanship. It is remarkably robust despite its rather low weight. The best feature is the palm rest. It is solidly attached to the keyboard by a magnet and, with its rubberised surface, is quite comfortable even during long periods of use. ...
Although the Steelseries Apex 3 gaming keyboard is mainly made of plastic, all the materials used are of a high quality. We therefore like the feel very much. We also like the quiet but crisp membrane switches. There are only a few incorrect inputs at the beginning, but after a short familiarisation period, we get along well with them...