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• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Great product

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  I love this product I like how in the software I can change on how fast u can change the switches it’s also leaves a lot of space for ur mouse because it is a 60 % keyboard so its a good for starters that like to compete in games !

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  Posted 1 month ago by Carlos

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Best keyboard

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  It’s very fast and small and feels really nice I would recommend

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  Posted 1 month ago by CleefP

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  This Compact Keyboard Changes the Game

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  The SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Gen 3 is a 60% wired mechanical gaming keyboard that really packs a lot of tech and features into a compact form factor. This keyboard is perfect for those who are short on desk space or who need plenty of room for their mouse movements. The Apex Pro Mini Gen 3 has OmniPoint 3.0 hypermagnetic Hall Effect switches, which are incredibly fast, boasting actuation speeds up to 20 times faster and response times 11 times quicker than previous models. With an actuation range from 0.1 millimeters to 4 millimeters, it offers gamers a serious advantage. SteelSeries touts this as the world's fastest keyboard and their arguably right about this. I was definitely excited to try it out and see if it lives up to all these promises, especially with all of the features. So, here are my first impressions. * Unboxing, Design & Build * When you open up the SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Gen 3 it's basic, eco-friendly packaging. The box is small, just like the keyboard, and there's very little plastic used, which is a nice touch. Inside, the keyboard is a matte black finish, along with a high-quality braided cable. This cable is detachable, which is a great feature because it means you can easily replace it if needed. It connects via USB-C to USB-A. One of the coolest design touches is the hidden keycap puller, which is tucked under a rubber flap on the underside of the keyboard. It's a really smart addition, ensuring that you never misplace it. The keyboard itself is really small, roughly a foot wide, and it sticks to the essentials. There's no number pad, no dedicated function keys, and no arrow cluster. This tiny layout frees up a lot of desk space, giving you more room for your mouse movements and fitting easily on a small desk. The build quality is top-notch. The keyboard has an aluminum top plate with a hard plastic bottom, giving it a solid feel with no flex or creaking. It's got a nice weight to it, so it stays firmly in place on your desk with the rubber feet and adjustable tilt legs. The keycaps are double-shot PBT with a textured matte finish, which helps with fingerprints, oil and wear over time. The legends on the keys are molded in, so they won't fade. Plus, the bottom row is a standard size, which means you can swap out the keycaps for a custom set if you want. The keyboard also features per-key RGB lighting with tons of customization options, especially if you use the SteelSeries PrismSync software, so you can really make it your own. One of the notable improvements in this Gen 3 model is the sound dampening. There's no rattling, no hollow sounds, and no key wobble. Each key press feels tight and precise, making it a really durable and high-quality build overall. * Specs/Features * As far as the technology in the SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Gen 3, the most impressive is definitely the OmniPoint 3.0 switches. These switches have fully adjustable actuation, allowing you to set the actuation point of each key anywhere between 0.1 to 4.0 mm. You can customize your keypress to your exact preference. For example, you can set your movement keys to actuate at a super light touch while keeping your typing keys at a deeper actuation point to avoid accidental presses. This level of customization is really easy to manage through the software and really changes how the keyboard feels depending on your settings. In terms of performance, according to SteelSeries these switches register key presses up to 20 times faster than traditional mechanical switches, with a response time of less than one millisecond. That means every key press feels instant, which is a huge advantage in fast-paced games. The Rapid Trigger feature is another cool feature, eliminating the standard reset lag on key presses. This means that as soon as you start to lift your finger, the key is ready to actuate again, making rapid, repeated key presses much easier. The keyboard also allows you to store up to five profiles, so you can switch between different setups easily. With the SteelSeries software, you can adjust everything from per-key actuation and Rapid Trigger sensitivity to RGB lighting effects. And thanks to the onboard memory, all your settings travel with the keyboard, so you won’t lose your customization if you switch devices. It also features N-key rollover and anti-ghosting, meaning that every key press is registered accurately, no matter how fast you game. * Software * The SteelSeries software gives a lot of flexibility to the Apex Pro Mini Gen 3. You can adjust the actuation of each key, set up custom key bindings, and even assign dual functions. The Prism section of the software gives you tons of preset effects, from simple colors to reactive lighting. Plus, there's a 3D aim trainer built right in, which is perfect for working on your FPS skills. Overall, the software just makes it really easy to personalize the keyboard to your specific gaming needs or a specific game. * Performance * One of the first things I noticed is just how quickly the keys respond. As someone who types pretty fast, around 70 words per minute, I felt like I could type even faster without any fatigue. The keys feel super responsive, and they kind of snap back quickly, so everything just feels really smooth and effortless. When I jumped into a game of Overwatch, it was immediately clear how much of a difference the fast actuation and responsiveness made. Every key press felt instant, and it kept up with all the rapid movements and quick reactions that a fast-paced game like that demands. Whether I was strafing or rapid-firing, the keyboard just kept up perfectly, and I didn’t notice any lag at all. It was just a really smooth experience. And even though it’s designed with gaming in mind, it’s also performs everyday typing well. The sound dampening is great too, so it’s not loud or clicky, which means I can use it late at night without worrying about making too much noise. Overall, it’s a high quality keyboard with tons of features and customization that help with long gaming sessions. * Pros * * Super compact * Switches are incredibly fast and fully adjustable * Endless customization options * Quiet and comfortable keys * App works well and offers a ton of features * Cons * * There’s a bit of a learning curve because of all the advanced features, so it would be great if there were some tutorials or guides to help casual gamers * 60% means there will be keys missing This is the kind of keyboard you just have to feel to notice the difference. Key performance, actuation and customization is exceptional. This keyboard is FAST! Highly Recommended for Gamers.

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  Posted 4 months ago by NanoEthan