The SteelSeries Apex 3 is a gaming keyboard featuring 10-zone RGB backlighting and customizable lighting effects. It includes a high-quality magnetic wrist rest for ergonomic support during longer gaming sessions. This model has an American QWERTY layout with a black surface. The keyboard offers a splash-resistant design with IP32 protection against water and dust, ensuring durability in case of accidental liquid contact. It features Whisper Quiet gaming switches with a 45 g actuation force and 3.5 mm travel, providing tactile feedback without audible click sounds. The keyboard includes dedicated multimedia controls and a volume knob for convenient audio adjustments. The SteelSeries Engine software allows for customization of RGB lighting effects, key mappings, and macro programming. The magnetic wrist rest securely attaches to the keyboard base and measures approximately 30 cm in width. The keyboard dimensions are about 45.5 cm in width, 15.3 cm in depth, and 3.5 cm in height, with a weight of around 1.1 kg. The connection is made via a 1.8 m long braided USB cable with a standard USB-A connector. This keyboard is designed for gaming and general computer use, offering a balanced combination of functionality and comfort.
Keyboard type | Gaming keyboard |
Set Scope | Keyboard only |
Keyboard Equipment | Backlight, Special keys for media |
Peripheral connection | USB |
Power supply | USB power delivery |
Item number | 58953184 |
Manufacturer | SteelSeries |
Category | Keyboard |
Release date | 27.5.2025 |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Black |
Keyboard type | Gaming keyboard |
Keyboard layout | USA |
Keyboard layout | QWERTY |
Set Scope | Keyboard only |
Keyboard Equipment | Backlight, Special keys for media |
Actuating force | 45 g |
Actuation path | 3.50 mm |
Cable length | 1.80 m |
Signal transmission | Cable |
Peripheral connection | USB |
Power supply | USB power delivery |
Country of origin | China |
CO₂ emissions | 126.23 kg |
Climate contribution | CHF 2.99 |
Scope of delivery | Keyboard, Palm rest |
Length | 153 mm |
Width | 455 mm |
Height | 35 mm |
Weight | 1100 g |
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Source: Digitec 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...