SteelSeries - Apex 3 Full Size Wired Membrane Whisper Quiet Switch Gaming Keyboard with 10 zone RGB Backlighting - Black

I had a Logitech mechanical keyboard with brown switches on it. It was a model # 610. I enjoyed it while I had it but the key caps began to break and popoff every time I typed. I tried to find replacements but there were only one company with one rating that had them and they wanted $40.00. Ouch! Thus, my search for another keyboard. I had Steelcase keyboards on my MSI laptops. I always really love them and felt that they served me really well. I looked through the reviews and decided on this model. Although I spend a lot of time on a keyboard both day and night using it for activities such as programming, writing, composing music, digital art work and gaming; I felt this keyboard would service me well for my needs. I was not disappointed. The feel is very much like a mechanical keyboard but with a much quieter stroke which I really needed since I am sometimes up early or late typing while others are still sleeping. The response on both the down and up stroke are really good, The shape of the keys are done well and I don't find my fingers searching as often as I had to on the Logitech keyboard. My typing accuracy has gone up as a result. It has a definable RGB lighting system on it but believe or not, I didn't buy it for that. In fact, I would be happy if it simply had a light on or off with variable levels of intensity to make it dim or bright. I haven't had it that long yet but I know my SteelSeries keyboards on my MSI laptops never ever broke and continued to perform well for many years. I strongly recommend this keyboard if your simply wanting a quality keyboard with a nice response to it. The wrist pad that comes with it is nice as well and was an unexpected feature with it. The price is very good as well for this level of quality. I am retired and on fixed income so dollars do make a difference for me. Best Buy had this keyboard in stock and delivered it two days early. Amazon was out of stock with a two week or more delivery date on it.

I Love this keyboard. The wristrest is magnetic so you can pull it if wanted. I typically buy razer products for my gaming computer but this keyboard is amazing. I have a razer mini Blackwidow and this keyboard is leagues better. The keys are smooth, quiet, and comfortable. It also doesn’t have the loud clicking that a lot of gaming keyboards have. The colors are vibrant and beautiful and it’s easy to setup as well, just plug and play. 10/10 Definitely recommend for gaming or even people who work from home.

It's a nice keyboard. It has many functions that I still need to learn about, like the special key on the right hand bottom row that has a Steel Series icon on it (between the windows key and the control key). There's an accompanying program called Prism that lets you set the lights to different available light shows. There's also a way to set the individual sectors of the keyboard to different light settings, but this can't be used while Prism is enabled so it's basically 1 or the other. Key bindings and macros are also available, and are bound to the keyboard through the M1-M6 keys. There's a program called "Moments" that, if enabled, auto clips your game sessions randomly. This can be turned off and you can instead start and stop the function on your own. For me though, it's an upgrade from what I had before which was very basic. The wrist rest is magnetic to the main keyboard and very comfy when typing. The keys themselves are fairly quiet but have a muted sound. I bought this because I realized that I liked a full size keyboard after trying a TKL size and returning it because my shoulders felt cramped while typing on it. All in all, a very nice full size gaming keyboard at a reasonable price.

Apex 3 Keyboard: The Symphony of Silent Dominance 5/5 Stars As I pen this review, my fingers dance across the keys of my new gaming command center: the SteelSeries Apex 3 Full-Size Wired Membrane Whisper Quiet Switch Gaming Keyboard. This masterpiece of engineering, procured from the treasure trove of technology that is Best Buy, has elevated my gaming experience from the mundane to the monumental. Embarking on a digital journey through Best Buy's online catalog feels like traversing the cosmos, each product a glowing star, each category a swirling galaxy of innovation. Amidst this universe, one celestial body shone with unmatched brilliance: The Apex 3 Gaming Keyboard. Oh, the Apex 3! It's a divine tapestry of precision and comfort, a stunning confluence of function and form. The Whisper Quiet Switches do not merely type; they glide with the grace of a seasoned ballerina, producing keystrokes so soft they could make a feather's fall sound cacophonous. Yet beneath this serene tranquility lies the unyielding spirit of a warrior, each keystroke a decisive move in the grand strategy of digital combat. The keyboard's 10-zone RGB backlighting is not just a light show; it's a visual symphony playing a rhapsody of colors, each key aglow with the intensity of a nebula. Whether you desire the fiery reds of an inferno or the tranquil blues of a peaceful night, the Apex 3 delivers. The delivery from Best Buy was as swift as a hawk, the packaging sturdy, ensuring my keyboard arrived in immaculate condition. The customer service was akin to finding a sage in a digital desert, always ready to assist, their knowledge as expansive as the gaming universe itself. If you seek to transform your gaming experience, to rise from the ranks of the ordinary and sit upon the throne of the extraordinary, navigate to Best Buy. Let the Apex 3 Gaming Keyboard be your scepter, your tool of dominance in the gaming world. It's not just a keyboard; it's your ally, your partner, your weapon. With it, you're not just playing a game; you're commanding a digital empire.

I've been through the whole mechanical keyboard phase and realize that i just prefer the feel of rubber domes. Now i'm still pretty picky with my rubber dome boards. One of my two biggest things is keycap wiggle and stabilizer rattle. This board has the LEAST amount of wiggle in the keycaps and they are super smooth when typing. Some other rubber domes boards you can feel the friction between plastics sliding against each other on each keystroke, but not this Steelseries board. The plastics they are using actuate very smooth. And the keys do not wiggle much at all. You will understand what im talking about once you type on this board. The stabilizers did have a little rattle out of the box, for the price its forgiven and easily fixed! All you need to do if take the spacebar off and shove a little saranwrap into where the metal stabilizer presses into. This will fill any tolerance there was that allowed the metal to wiggle causing that rattle sound. After this "mod" all the stabilizers feel just as thocky and silent as those higher end boards. Also love the wrist rest and volume knob. Love the whole keyboard in general... so happy with this purchase. Been using it for a few months now and no complaints have come up. If you prefer rubber domes get one of these and try it out for yourself!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This keyboard is ok for gaming. It has nice lights around the keys for gaming at night and a good palmrest. I am not crazy about the keys being elevated so high. Nice features include the hinged feet to elevate the rear, water resistant keyboard, removable keys, quiet switches.