SteelSeries Apex Pro Mechanical Keyboard Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2019-11-15

The new Apex Pro keyboard from SteelSeries is quite unique in terms of the mechanical switch choice, which permit adjustment in just a couple of seconds. Depending on the usage type such as typing or gaming, you may need to set different actuation distances and you can also do this per key! In our tests, the OmniPoint switches have proven to be quite silent and we really enjoyed the keyboard while writing articles, playing Need for Speed Heat, Diablo III and Project Torque.

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Packaging, A Closer Look Part I

The new Apex Pro mechanical keyboard manufactured by SteelSeries does incorporate quite a few interesting features such as an OLED display with dedicated menus and easy access, a series 5000 aircraft grade aluminum frame, one magnetic detachable soft touch wrist rest but also a novelty: the adjustable switches for customizable per-key sensitivity.

 

With the new adjustable mechanical switches, SteelSeries gives more control to the user so it is no longer needed to try a ton of switch models in order to see which accommodates her/him best: with the OmniPoint switches we can choose at which point a keypress is registered by measuring the exact distance that a key is pressed at all times. Depending on the usage type, you can always choose if you would like very fast actuation response or if the keys would actuate near to bottoming out. These new OmniPoint switches do have a smooth and linear feel of the familiar Red mechanical switches which are great for both gaming and typing activities.

 

 

The product is shipped inside a large cardboard box, that shows on the top layer the keyboard in operation, along with the list of supported platforms; the manufacturer does also highlight here the existence of the OLED smart display:

 

 

 

On one of the sides, we will get to see some of the main product highlights listed:

 

 

 

The technical specifications are also available nearby:

 

 

 

More details can be checked out on the back, along with a photo of the OmniPoint switch:

 

 

 

After removing the top packaging layer, we will get to see that the Apex Pro is kept secure inside a cardboard enclosure, but the keys are also covered by a fabric layer for additional protection during transit:

 

 

 

After removing the keyboard from its place, we will get to see the bottom layer, that includes the bundle (wrist rest), but also some documentation:

 

 

 

The supplied manual does show a short introduction regarding the keyboard main interfaces, but also how to operate it:

 

 

 

 

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