SeekerSteelSeries Apex 3 TKL
The SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL is decent for gaming. The rubber dome switches are fairly light to press, but they have a long pre-travel distance. All keys are macro-programmable, and it has RGB backlighting, but the keys aren't individually lit, so you can only customize the lighting to 8 zones. Sadly, the latency is high for competitive gamers, but it should be fine for casual gamers.
-- As reviewed by Rtings
Product details
- The compact tenkeyless design is the most popular form factor used by the pros, allowing you to position the keyboard for comfort and to maximize in-game performance.
- Our whisper quiet gaming switches with anti-ghosting technology for keystroke accuracy are made from durable low friction material for near silent use and guaranteed performance for over 20 million keypresses.
- Designed with IP32 Water & Dust Resistant for extra durability to prevent damage from liquids and dust particles, so you can continue to play no matter what happens to your keyboard.
- PrismSync RGB Illumination allows you to choose from millions of colors and effects from reactive lighting to interactive lightshows that bring RGB to the next level.
- Dedicated Multimedia Controls with a clickable volume roller and media keys allowing you to adjust brightness, rewind, skip or pause all at the touch of a button.
- Compatible with Windows, Mac OS X, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PS4, PS5
PROS
+ All keys are macro-programmable.
+ Rubber dome switches are light to press.
+ RGB backlighting.
CONS
- Latency isn't ideal for competitive gaming.
- Backlight customization is by zones only.
- Lack of wrist rest.
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Rtings on October 28, 2021
The SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL is decent for gaming. The rubber dome switches are fairly light to press, but they have a long pre-travel distance. All keys are macro-programmable, and it has RGB backlighting, but the keys aren't individually lit, so you can only customize the lighting to 8 zones. Sadly, the latency is high for competitive gamers, but it should be fine for casual gamers.
72
By CompsMag on February 16, 2023
The new Apex 3 TKL keyboard from SteelSeries is waterproof, quiet, and different from any other keyboard I’ve used at this low price. It does a lot more than most gaming keyboards that cost $45.
90
By Tom's Hardware on November 11, 2021
SteelSeries’ new Apex 3 TKL is waterproof, quiet and unlike any other keyboard that I have used at this low of a price. It easily does more than most other $45 gaming keyboards.
90