SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL

The SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL has a functional and robust design with a soft-to-the-touch magnetic wrist rest, customizable OLED display, and RGB lighting. The keyboard's appearance is attractive but a little generic-looking. The keyboard's comparatively high weight already indicates the quality of the materials, which makes the keyboard feel robust and durable.

The TKL format is great for those who want something compact without missing out on second-tier keys. The keyboard offers extensively customizable RGB lighting, and the soft-to-the-touch magnetic wrist rest adds to the overall aesthetic appeal of the keyboard. The keyboard can be set to sleep anywhere between one minute and one hour of AFK detection, and it has a handful of settings that can be controlled directly from the keyboard without the need to download or install any software.

The SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL is suitable for gamers and professionals who want a compact and durable keyboard with customizable lighting options and a comfortable wrist rest. However, if portability is a concern, the SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless may be a better option.

The SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL keyboard features SteelSeries' new and improved OmniPoint 2.0 adjustable mechanical switches, which use magnetic force to determine the exact position of the switch. These switches have 11x quicker response and 10x faster actuation, making them ideal for gaming, especially for fast-paced games where quick and precise typing is required.

The actuation force of the switches is adjustable, ranging from 0.4mm to 3.6mm, and the response time is 0.7 milliseconds. The switches are linear, with smooth, uniform keypresses, but they don't have a tactile bump or audible feedback on the press. The keyboard is excellent for gaming due to the light and speedy linear optical switches, and the adjustable actuation and dual actuation are considered game-changers that will improve the way you play those PC games.

The estimated lifespan of the switches is 100 million keypresses, which is about twice the lifespan of a more traditional mechanical switch, making the keyboard durable and long-lasting. Overall, the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL keyboard is an excellent choice for gamers who require quick and precise typing and want to improve their gaming experience with adjustable actuation and dual actuation.

The SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL keyboard offers extensive customization options for both RGB lighting and programmable keys. The RGB lighting can be set to active and reactive effects, and the keys can be programmed with primary and secondary keybinds, dual bindings, and macros. The SteelSeries Engine app allows for fine-tuning of all customization options and profiles can be set up for individual games. The keyboard also has unique features such as adjustable actuation points, dual actuation, and an OLED display for easy profile switching.

The software is user-friendly, although some reviewers have noted slight bugs or limitations with the RGB options. Overall, the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL keyboard is highly customizable and programmable, making it a great choice for gamers and power users who want to optimize their keyboard for their specific needs.

The SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gaming Keyboard offers three connectivity options: 2.4GHz wireless for gaming, Bluetooth 5.0 for convenience, and wired via USB-C. The 2.4GHz wireless connection is solid, stable, and has very low latency, making it ideal for gaming.

The wired connection via USB-C is fast and reliable, while the Bluetooth 5.0 connection is available for convenience. The keyboard comes with a detachable and fabric-covered USB-A to USB-C cable in the box. Overall, the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL offers a range of connectivity options to suit different needs, making it a versatile choice for gamers and non-gamers alike.

The SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL is a gaming keyboard that is compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems, as well as any gaming platform including PC, Mac, Xbox, and PlayStation. To fully customize the keyboard, users will need to download and install the SteelSeries Engine app, which is available for both Windows and Mac.

The keyboard does have some settings that can be controlled directly from the keyboard via the OLED smart display and default secondary keybind, but for advanced customization, the SteelSeries Engine is necessary. Overall, the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL is a versatile gaming keyboard that can be used with a variety of platforms and operating systems, and offers extensive customization options for a personalized gaming experience.