The compact tenkeyless shape saves precious desk space for big mouse-swipes, drawing you closer to victory. For gaming it offers up a little more desk space for throwing a mouse around, and I do that in most FPS games I play so there's some benefit to the compact fit. These cookies handle the collection of information about your use of the content, and combination with previously collected information, used to measure, understand, and report on your usage of the service. We've added new tests for Single Key Latency, Multi Key Latency, Data Transmission, and Chord Split.

png', 'values': [{'option_slug': 'language', 'option_value_value': 'korean', 'option_value_label': 'Korean', 'option_value_title': 'Korean'}], 'url': '/gaming-accessories/keyboard-keycap-set? These switches differ from the OmniPoint switches found in the SteelSeries Apex Pro boards since the OptiPoint switches use lasers rather than magnets. In the box, you’ll find the Apex 9 TKL keyboard, a detachable braided USB-C cable, and hidden in a clever compartment on the back, a keycap puller. which adds a new estimated PCB latency test to the Single-Key Latency section and a new Analog test to the Switches section of this review. I’ve been using this at home and at work, and I’ve been able to unplug it, wrap my USB cable up, and stick it right under my arm to take with me.

The Apex 9 is also the first in the lineup to feature hot-swappable switches, which can be switched out for any single-pin optical switch. The Apex 9 TKL sports a tenkeyless layout, with navigation keys and arrow keys but no number pad (the Apex 9 Mini has a 60 percent layout — no number pad, navigation keys, or arrow keys).

The keyboard is sturdily built, with a “Series 5000” aircraft-grade aluminum metal frame and top plate (though the chassis itself is plastic) and double-shot PBT keycaps. The keyboard is wired via detachable USB-C cable (it comes with a 7-foot braided USB-C to USB-A cable) and has a USB-C port in the upper left corner. In writing this review, I’ve made dozens of typos I wouldn’t have on another keyboard: mostly rogue “a”s that were activated while I reached with my index finger.new': False, 'is_limited': False, 'members_only': False, 'early_access': False, 'web_exclusive': False, 'name': 'OptiPoint Switches', 'options': [{'option_slug': 'switch', 'option_value_value': 'linear', 'option_value_label': 'Linear', 'option_value_title': 'Linear'}], 'description': '', 'url': '/gaming-accessories/optipoint-switches? for typing), you can activate any key, which makes for an absolutely primo FPS experience and a rather subpar typing experience. The item may be missing the original packaging or protective wrapping, or may be in the original packaging but not sealed. related_text': '', 'related_items': [], 'tile_available_thumbnails': False, 'image_primary': 'https://media.

While I spent most of my time with the TKL version, the mini feels very deliberately designed, with cleverly designed keycaps that show each key’s secondary function on the outer casing. Even so, I’m going to try to do just that and tell you why you should pick up a Steelseries Apex 9 TKL, which is a phenomenal piece of equipment.You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. In addition to numerous pre-programmed lighting effects, in-game and Discord-sensitive lighting patterns can also be programmed. The Apex 9 TKL has five preconfigured lighting patterns, one paired to each of the five preset included profiles.

It’s a durable compact keyboard that melds elements from two of SteelSeries’ best, and an intuitive gaming keyboard that focuses on what’s important to a gamer.There is something I absolutely adore about the Apex 9's construction, however, and that's the inclusion of PBT keycaps and a neatly hidden PBT keycap puller. I've not had to work, which means I've not had to rely on a full-size keyboard for all the alt-codes I'm pulling off on a regular basis. The SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL and the SteelSeries Apex 9 are both TenKeyLess gaming keyboards with some fundamental differences.