SteelSeries - Apex 9 TKL Wired Optical OptiPoint Adjustable Actuation Switch Gaming Keyboard with Rapid Tap - Black
Customers are saying
Customers are enthusiastic about the product's keyboard quality, RGB lighting, and ease of use. They also appreciate its responsive keys, compact size, and comfortable feel, which enhances gaming speed. However, some customers have noted that the product can be quite loud.
Form Factor
Tenkeyless (TKL)Play at the Speed of Light
Outpace leading optical keyboards with 33% faster actuation using custom OptiPoint switches with zero debounce and a lightning-fast 0.2ms response time.
Rapid Tap
Prioritizes the last key press in a selected pair for faster input and improved aim. Enhance responsiveness for counter-strafing, peeking, crouch jumping or slide canceling. (Latest GG update Required)
2-point Actuation
Adapt to any game by changing the registration depth from a speedy, light 1mm press to a deliberate 1.5mm keystroke
Swappable Switches
Customize, upgrade, and repair your keyboard by changing the switches to your favorite stye of OptiPoint switch.
Streamlined TKL Form Factor
Play like the pros with a compact, ergonomic tenkeyless keyboard that leaves more space for broad mouse swipes.
Durable PBT Keycaps
Long-lasting and fadeproof double shot PBT keycaps provide a high-quality texture for enhanced keystroke feel as well as improved typing accuracy.
- Lighting TypeRGBForm FactorTenkeyless (TKL)Keyboard TechnologyOpticalKey Switch BehaviorLinearConnection TypeWired
Reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 156 reviews
- Keyboard Quality (52)
- RGB Lighting (22)
- Ease of use (9)
- Key Responsiveness (7)
- Size (7)
- Noise Level (4)
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| Pros for SteelSeries - Apex 9 TKL Wired Optical OptiPoint Adjustable Actuation Switch Gaming Keyboard with Rapid Tap - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Keyboard Quality, RGB Lighting, Key Responsiveness, Size, Ease of use | Keyboard Quality, RGB Lighting, Size, Response Time, Key Feel | Size, Response Time, Build Quality, Customization, Noise Level | Response Time, Key Responsiveness, Overall Performance, Comfort, Feel |
| Cons for SteelSeries - Apex 9 TKL Wired Optical OptiPoint Adjustable Actuation Switch Gaming Keyboard with Rapid Tap - Black | |||
| Noise Level | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— |
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