SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL – Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – Optical Switches – 2-Point Actuation – Compact Esports Tenkeyless Form Factor – Hotswappable Switches – English QWERTY Layout
Original price was: £134.99.£84.99Current price is: £84.99.
Price: £134.99 - £84.99
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Powered by the Speed of Light Apex 9 TKL
Harness the power of optical switches with custom-built OptiPoint for a lightning-fast 0.2ms response time and keystrokes with zero debounce.
33% faster actuation
Make the first move before your opponents flinch. The groundbreaking OptiPoint optical switches instantly react to changes in light, in combination with the 1mm actuation point, to earn you the top spot.
2-point Actuation
Adapt to any game by changing the registration depth from a fast 1mm light press to an accuracy-focused 1.5mm keystroke.
Swappable Switches
Customize, upgrade, and repair your keyboard by changing the switches to your favorite style of OptiPoint switch and make it truly your own.
Streamlined TKL Design
Play just like esports pros with a compact, ergonomic keyboard. The tenkeyless form factor is preferred by professional players and it allows more flexibility for mouse movement.
Double Shot PBT Keycaps
Enhance your typing feel and accuracy with high-quality texture double shot PBT keycaps. These keycaps are engineered to be long-lasting and fadeproof.
Aircraft Grade Aluminum Alloy
The Series 5000 metal top plate is identical to the aluminum used in combat jets for a lifetime of enhanced rigidity and structural stability.
SteelSeries Headsets
The most premium headsets in gaming. Every Arctis headset comes with our flagship audio drivers, a Discord-certified ClearCast mic, and extraordinary comfort.
SteelSeries Mice
Our gaming mice feature advanced optical sensors, RGB illumination, and are compatible with PC and Mac.
SteelSeries QcK Mousepads
Designed for performance and durability, SteelSeries’ best-selling mousepads come in a wide variety of styles and sizes, so everyone can find a mousepad perfectly suited to their needs.
SteelSeries has fueled the gaming industry for over 20 years by creating innovative new products, designed specifically for esports and passionate gamers everywhere.
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.
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.
The layout of this keyboard is English QWERTY which may differ from some of the images shown which display the American layout
Customers say
Customers find this keyboard to be a brilliant mechanical gaming keyboard with a strong metal casing and exceptional tactile feedback. They appreciate its vibrant LED colors, nice clicky sound, and gaming capabilities, with one customer noting it provides sound feedback when typing. While some customers consider it worth its price tag, others feel it’s not worth the money.
10 reviews for SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL – Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – Optical Switches – 2-Point Actuation – Compact Esports Tenkeyless Form Factor – Hotswappable Switches – English QWERTY Layout
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Original price was: £134.99.£84.99Current price is: £84.99.
H26 –
very good 9/10
Almost perfect.What I like:-switches: buttery smooth, quiet, with adjustable actuation.-price: very good value, especially on sale.-keycaps: nicely textured and seem durable-media scroll wheel: very useful and can be pressed for extra functionality.-detachable cable: always nice to see, especially on the left side (my preference, more space for the mouse)what could be improved:-software: Found it complicated and had issues setting it up the way I wanted. I was told this is because my device isn’t fully compatible (even though it said it would be). For example I wasn’t able to set multiple RGB profiles and couldn’t set a mic mute button to the extra media switches.-build quality: its good enough, but I would prefer to see a metal base and a more durable cable port.9/10 overall.Would recommend.
H D Inglis –
Fantastic Keyboard
I bought this to replace a very ancient and dying Logitech wireless keyboard which I loved, but which deserved a decent burial after many years’ service. I work for 8-10 hours a day as a transcriptionist, and play games in my spare time, so needed something that was going to stand up to an awful lot of abuse. And even having had it only a couple of days, I think this will be it. The Apex 7 is solid and sturdy, and the feel of the mechanical keys is a revelation after the membrane design of the previous ones. It is simply so much more comfortable. Although there is unavoidably quite a lot more “clatter” from the keys with a mechanical one, the Brown switches themselves are quiet and do not “click” on actuation, so it’s a good compromise. I’m learning to “feel” the actuation point, which is resulting in me gradually adopting a much lighter touch on the keyboard than I had before – which can only be a good thing.Added functions: for me the RGB light effects were less important than function in choosing this one, but now that the board is here and in use I find I quite like them. I work evenings, and it gives me the option to work with a lower ambient light level if I feel like it, which is sometimes quite nice. The OLED display may be useful for some, but for me it really is just a gimmick. It doesn’t work with the main game I play, so I’ve set it to a static image and left it that way. I haven’t had cause to use the USB passthrough as I already have a USB hub on my desk so there’s no need, so I can’t comment on it. The volume roller is excellent for me, as a transcriptionist I am constantly adjusting volume up and down, and this is considerably easier than having to access the volume settings on the PC each time, or even using the push buttons on the old keyboard. This gives immediate, precise fingertip control, which is perfect.Overwhelmingly I’m delighted with this keyboard, and would recommend it wholeheartedly.
Tom –
Excellent choice for enthusiasts. Brilliant accompanying software.
This keyboard is very simply and elegantly designed and paired with Steelseries’ industry leading software, it’s a breath of fresh air.The keyboard works out of the box for those who aren’t interested in configuration. The LCD will display the Steelseries logo and can be used to adjust brightness, macros, profiles and settings without ever installing the software. The USB port on the backside of the board is convenient and designed slickly. The keyboard hand rest attaches magnetically, and the magnets are coupling seems like it will be durable in the long run. This is a clear advantage over other keyboards that attach mechanically, which fail in the long term.The software interfaces with different games, meaning that keys are automatically programmed to show different aspects of games. For MMOs, this means that the 1-9 keys can be selectively illuminated to show cooldown times. For FPSs, you can have a row of keys deplete with your ammo. The LCD display can also be configured to show essential information, such as round number, mission objective etc. Users can also draw their own graphic, or upload an image as they please.LED configuration is generous. Users can create custom formats using the intuitive tool, or make advantage of practical plugins (such as music equalizers which illuminate the keyboard accordingly). Additionally, users can also upload GIFs to the software to have them display across the keyboard.The board is a fantastic choice for the price. Cherry MX blue switches are still king!
Mark Rogers –
Quality Keyboard
One of the best keyboards I have had in a long time. I prefer the full sized keyboards and it feels solid to type on. The RGB is a nice touch on it with the light shining through the keys for making typing in the dark easier if necessary. The onboard usb comes in very handy for plugging in memory sticks if I’m too lazy to go under the desk.
Jules Kaos –
Brilliant keyboard
This Keyboard is perfect for gaming…a great feel and the quality is amazing …you can definitely tell it’s a premium product…I recommend this keyboard 5 stars âï¸
Plax –
Quitando que no tiene la à y que algunas teclas vienen intercambiadas al ser teclado americano, te acostumbras rápidamente, vengo de un Razer Blackwidow con switch verdes que son los mécanicos con mas ruido y la verdad que este es prácticamente igual, me encanta el sonido y el poder tacto de las teclas, se agradece que aún se fabriquen teclados asà por que hoy en dÃa pocas marcas ponen este tipo de switch.
Ik heb een andere keyboard van 320⬠deze keyboard is de snelste keyboard dat ik ooit heb gekocht. –
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hayes truckingllc –
Bought for a 14 year old teenager who is into gaming . It works great and he loves it. How in the hell it is still working amazes me as bad as he beats on it and yells. LOL!! For sure would buy again.
GHOSTMANEA –
Niszczy nadgarstek dodatkowo jest niczym Åódka górne i dolne klawisze sÄ zbyt wysuniÄte do góry
Filippo –
Davvero bella e comoda, il software è fatto bene, lho scelta avendo mouse cuffie e tappetino mouse steelseries, poi amazon werahouse top!