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Tom's Hardware is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Like their name implies, these switches are silent, and that’s partially due to them being membrane, rather than mechanical.

The keys feel a little soft when pressing, so perhaps later down the line I will look into a proper mechanical keyboard. We tested the SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL, which is essentially a smaller version of the SteelSeries Apex 3 and doesn't come with a wrist rest.

In 2020, SteelSeries acquired KontrolFreek, the industry leader in high-performance controller accessories, and Nahimic, the leader in 3D sound solutions for gaming. It also offers better typing quality than other non-mechanical gaming keyboards, but its latency is a bit high. After looking at these keyboards, I realized that the Apex 3 would be a great keyboard to bring to work even if you’re not a gamer because it is extremely silent, dirt cheap and water-resistant. The tenkeyless compact design eliminates the need for a numerical keypad, giving you more room for your mouse.Before you jump ship, let me tell you that I actually really enjoyed these switches, and I do not usually enjoy tactile bumps that much.