SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3
SteelSeries · TKL · standard height
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.
Best for: gaming.
SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 specs
| Layout | TKL |
|---|---|
| Height | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired |
| Hot-swap | No |
| Stock switches | OmniPoint 3.0 adjustable Hall-effect |
| 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 | $240 |
| Sound (stock) | dampened, muted for a gaming board |
| Released | 2024 |
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Where to buy
- SteelSeries , around $240
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Alternatives to the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3
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