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The Apex Pro Gen 3 Keyboard from SteelSeries is a winner! This spectacular gaming peripheral will blow your mind. I’ve recently reviewed a lot of excellent accessories, but SteelSeries has kicked its peers into touch. Unfortunately, my RT100 from Epomaker is likely to be retired. Yet, this doesn’t make that a bad option. Instead, let’s think of that keyboard as a close runner-up.
This phenomenal gaming tool has it all. Customisable RGB, Hall-Effect switches, new Omnipoint 3.0 switches, durable keycaps, adjustable actuation distance, and incredible build quality. Additionally, it is versatile as it can be used with a PC, Mac, Xbox, or PlayStation. This makes it the perfect gaming companion. Whether you wish to type or play fast-paced FPS, this device will be for you.
What’s in the box of the Apex Pro Gen 3 Keyboard?
- The packaging is up-market, alluring, and hard to resist. Moreover, the contents are well-protected and the box can be recycled.
- The Apex Pro Gen 3 Keyboard has an understated appearance. However, once plugged in, it catches your eye like the Northern Lights.
- A detachable wrist support is provided.
- Connect the keyboard with the braided USB-C cable.
- Pull the keycaps with the pulling tool.
- Learn the basics with the user manual.
Technical aspects.
If you are like me, you are probably a lazy gamer. I love the best setup, but tinkering and jumping between settings bores me to tears. Luckily, the Apex Pro Gen 3 Keyboard does the heavy lifting for you. If you activate the GG QuickSet this intelligent peripheral identifies the game you are playing. With no effort, the keyboard adjusts your settings to create the perfect arrangement for your gaming experience. Now, I understand that some people will hate this, but lazy people will adore the perfect setup without effort.
If this isn’t enough for you, there is a vibrant OLED smart screen to highlight your important settings. Whether it is your system stats or your actuation distance, this screen shows the information. This is great as you can play with the core elements without leaving your game.
The Omnipoint 3.0 switches push things up another 10 gears! You’ll enjoy 11 times faster response and 20 times faster actuation. If I added emojis to my reviews, this line would be filled with shocked faces. This mind-blowing speed gives the user a match-winning edge. However, that is not all as SteelSeries has some more tricks up its sleeves.
Magical inputs.
Rapid Tap, Rapid Trigger, 2-in-1 action keys and Protection Mode are additional game-changing elements included with this device. Let me start with the easiest one to explain. The 2-in-1 action keys allow you to map 2 actions onto one input. Accordingly, you can press the key lightly to walk and press it hard to run. It’s pretty self-explanatory and takes a little getting used to. However, once you have things nailed, you’ll love the multifunctional design.
Rapid Tap is the ultimate tool for strafing, peeking or slide cancelling. It allows you to use multiple paired inputs without lifting both keys. Furthermore, it prioritises the last pressed key to rapidly move from instruction to instruction. This feature pairs up beautifully with the Rapid Trigger element. As you can guess, this reduces latency to give you that match-winning edge. Though it isn’t essential in every gaming genre, FPS fans will adore this beastly hack.
Finally, “fat fingers” are a thing of the past! (disclosure, you may still have fat fingers if you purchase this device.) Protection Mode reduces the sensitivity of redundant keys. Consequently, you lower the risk of misplacing your fingers and pressing the wrong buttons. This SteelSeries exclusive feature will bring great reassurance to clumsy gamers.
Build quality.
I could just put exceptional, or phenomenal and leave it at that. SteelSeries does not disappoint its fans. It doesn’t matter whether it is earbuds, microphones, headphones, gaming mice, or keyboards, you are never let down. This incredible keyboard is built with durability and style in mind. The RGB is vibrant, lively, and a joy to look at. It can be customised or you can use any of the preset arrangements. I stuck with the latter because if you remember, I’m lazy.
The switches have an impressive up to 100 million keystroke rating. Additionally, the keycaps are durable and will not fade or shine through use. However, if you wish to change them, they can be removed with ease. The dynamic RGB delivers almost endless customisation and it can be synced using Prism software.
Pre-key lubrication, sound-dampening layers and improved stabilisation complete the package. You no longer endure that uncomfortable wobbly edge. Instead, the inputs are razor-sharp and the audio profile is classic without being obnoxious. In short, it delivers a near-perfect experience every time.
Is the Apex Pro Gen 3 Keyboard worth it?
Market-leading gaming peripherals and SteelSeries go hand-in-hand. Unsurprisingly, the Apex Pro Gen 3 Keyboard doesn’t buck this trend. Everything about it screams top-end. The new features are remarkable and the display screen is useful and well-considered. Moreover, I love the RGB and the adjustable switches. Though I didn’t use the wrist support, it is a handy tool for marathon sessions. Accordingly, this is an amazing device and I recommend buying it here!
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(Full disclosure! A sample was provided for an unbiased and free review!)
