SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3

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SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3 mechanical keyboard
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The SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3 is the full-size version of the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3, adding a numpad and a larger chassis for about $20 more; it runs the same OmniPoint 3.0 adjustable Hall-effect switches (0.1 to 4.0 mm, Rapid Trigger, Rapid Tap) and OLED display, wired-only through SteelSeries GG rather than QMK.

Best for: gaming.

SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3 specs

Layout full
Height Standard
Connectivity Wired
Hot-swap No
Stock switches SteelSeries OmniPoint 3.0
Keycaps PBT double-shot
Case plastic with aluminum alloy top plate
Mount Tray (triple-layer dampened)
Backlight RGB
QMK / VIA No
Battery n/a
Typical price $260
Sound (stock) dampened, muted for a gaming board
Released 2024

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Stock switches in the database

The SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3 is offered with these switches. Open a switch page for force, travel, materials, and similar alternatives.

SteelSeries OmniPoint 3.0 linear · ?g actuation The SteelSeries OmniPoint 3.0 is the third-generation adjustable Hall-effect switch used in the Apex Pro Gen 3 lineup, offering 40 discrete actuation steps from 0.1mm to 4.0mm; it is soldered rather than hot-swappable.

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Alternatives to the SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3

SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 TKL · $240 The SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is a wired esports TKL built on OmniPoint 3.0 adjustable Hall-effect magnetic switches (0.1-4.0mm actuation, Rapid Trigger, Rapid Tap/SOCD) with an OLED display; switches are not hot-swappable and it uses SteelSeries GG software, not QMK.
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro full · $250 The Razer Huntsman V3 Pro is the full-size version of the Huntsman V3 Pro TKL, adding a numpad for about $30 more; it uses the same Gen-2 analog optical switches with 0.1 to 4.0 mm adjustable actuation, Rapid Trigger, and Snap Tap at 1000 Hz, configured through Razer Synapse rather than QMK.
Corsair K70 Pro full · $170 The Corsair K70 Pro is a full-size aluminum-frame gaming keyboard with per-key RGB and Cherry or Corsair OPX switch options, a mainstay of the mainstream gaming peripheral market.

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