SteelSeries is running its Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale, meaning a bunch of its gaming peripherals have been discounted, some even to their all-time lowest prices. Among the deals are gaming keyboards, and SteelSeries makes some impressive mechanical options that bring not just wireless connectivity, but adjustable actuation and OLED displays, among other features. This would be the best time to get a SteelSeries gaming keyboard if you’re in the market for one.
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SteelSeries Apex Ten-Keyless (TKL) Gaming Keyboards
Starting with the TKL options, the company has keyboards in all price ranges starting as low as just $30 for the Apex 3 TKL and going up to $140 for the top tier Apex Pro TKL.
SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (Gen 2) Wired Gaming Keyboard
SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023)
$140 $190 Save $50
The SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023) is one of the SteelSeries’ higher-end tenkeyless gaming keyboards. This compact keyboard is an excellent travel companion and suits those who want a gaming keyboard that doesn’t take up unnecessary space on the desk. The SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL (2023) comes with adjustable OmniPoint 2.0 switches, which allow customization of the actuation point between 0.1 and 4.0 millimeters for a more personalized feel. The smart OLED display provides information about games, delivers Discord messages, or displays Spotify songs. The build is durable and stable thanks to a frame built from aircraft-grade aluminum alloy.
- Brand
- SteelSeries
- Wireless
- No
- Backlight
- RGB
- Media Controls
- Yes
- Switch Type
- OmniPoint 2.0 HyperMagnetic
- Replaceable Keys
- No
- Wired operation
- Yes
- Material
- Aircraft grade aluminum Alloy top plate
- Keycaps
- Double Shot PBT
- Wrist rest
- Yes, Magnetic
If you are looking for a high-end gaming keyboard that brings the latest tech in the industry, the Apex Pro TKL (Gen 2) is definitively up there with the best. It brings adjustable actuation with OmniPoint 2.0 Adjustable HyperMagnetic switches. These are Hall effect switches with 0.1mm to 4mm of adjustable actuation. You also get an OLED display that lets you change settings on the fly. There is a detachable palm rest that comes with the keyboard for a more comfortable experience when you want.
Typically priced at $190, the Apex Pro TKL (Gen 2) is going for $140 on SteelSeries, Best Buy, and other select retailers.
This is not the latest version of this keyboard. The Gen 3 brings OmniPoint 3.0 and some other improvements, but is not on sale for Black Friday. It costs $220, so if you don’t mind spending the extra $80, get the Gen 3 Apex Pro TKL.
SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL, Apex 7 TKL, and Apex 3 TKL
SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL
$105 $140 Save $35
The SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL is a compact-wired gaming keyboard that doesn’t sacrifice anything with its performance or style. This keyboard features OptiPoint switches which have a minuscule .2 mm response rate. Gamers can select between two different actuation points of 1 mm or 1.5 mm to suit their typing styles. If buyers decide that they want a different typing feel in the future, they can easily swap to alternate OptiPoint switches.
- Brand
- SteelSeries
- Wireless
- No
- Backlight
- Per-key RGB
- Switch Type
- OptiPoint switches
- Wired operation
- Yes
- Layout
- TKL
The Apex 9 TKL is the more premium compact gaming keyboard that brings the company’s OptiPoint switches with two levels of actuation. These are also hot swappable, so you can use one of your favorite (compatible) key switches easily. You also get per-key RGB lighting that can be customized through the desktop app.
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The SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL is available in three switch options: Red (Linear and quiet), Blue (Tactile and Clicky), and Brown (Tactile and Quiet). However, only the Red switch variant is on sale. It is a wired keyboard with an OLED display, per-key RGB backlighting, magnetic wrist rest, and dedicated media controls.
Coming to the cheapest SteelSeries keyboard you can buy, the Apex 3 TKL, it is probably the best deal you can get on a gaming keyboard right now. For just $30, you get SteelSeries Whisper-Quiet switches, anti-ghosting, 8-zone RGB lighting, and IP32 dust and water resistance. None of the fancy features like OLED screens or swappable switches make it here, but what you get for $30 is a well-built and solid performing keyboard.
SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini – Wireless
SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless
$150 $240 Save $90
The Apex Pro Mini Wireless is built to create more space on desks for game-winning swipes while retaining all the capabilities of a full-size keyboard with its side-printed secondary actions. SteelSeries claims the Apex Pro Mini is the world’s fastest and most advanced keyboard, and it performs effortlessly for all undertakings, whether gamers need the quickest keystrokes in gaming to destroy the competition, or deliberate presses for typing accuracy. Gamers can adjust the actuation point to the nearest 0.1mm for absolute customization.
- Brand
- SteelSeries
- Wireless
- Yes
- Backlight
- Per Key RGB
- Battery
- 30 hours (Wireless) / 40 hours (Bluetooth with default lighting)
- Num Pad
- No
- Switch Type
- OmniPoint 2.0 Adjustable HyperMagnetic Switches
- Replaceable Keys
- Yes
- Number of Keys
- 87
- Dimensions
- 11.53 in x 4.02 in x 1.59 in
- Charging
- USB-C
- Polling rate
- 1,000 Hz
If you want the same OmniPoint 2.0 Adjustable HyperMagnetic switches and per-key RGB backlighting, but in a more compact and wireless form factor, the Apex Pro Mini Wireless is for you. It is a premium keyboard with a 60% form factor, and so features only the most essential keys, giving you maximum space for your mouse. It can connect wirelessly via the 2.4GHz dongle or Bluetooth and can last up to 40 hours on a single charge.
The SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini is $90 off and is listed for $150 through SteelSeries’ website.
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