SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 review

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The SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 didn't make the best first impression on me. For a retail price of $220, it's a whole lot of cash for a small amount of keyboard, and the lack of a wireless mode or USB passthrough meant having to eternally dedicate a USB cord to this thing to use it long term. Plus, if I were to grab the Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96, I'd get the best wireless gaming keyboard right now, and for a lower price to boot. 

However, from its switches to its feel to its software, SteelSeries has put together an undeniably enthusiast keyboard—and that comes through within just a few hours of use. My first impressions weren't entirely off, mind, but they failed to capture the nuance of a keyboard just this dedicated to the enthusiast cause.

Starting with perhaps the most important element, the typing feel, this keyboard is immaculate. Caps sink without too much pressure but feel sturdy enough to get pressed when I lightly put my fingers on top before typing. Every key has a fairly muted yet pronounced sound, moving away from the pings of a typist keyboard and more of a pleasant 'thock'. This makes it perfect for an office environment or a gaming room like the one I share with my partner. 

The Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 has an aluminium top with a plastic back, and feels super sturdy in its rather small frame. At under a kg, this thing is light enough to bring with you, yet doesn't show that lightness in build quality. It can take a hit, though it's a little too pretty for me to want to do that.

Size: TKL
Connectivity: Wired
Keycaps: Double shot PBT
Switches: OmniPoint 3.0
Hot-swappable: No
Media controls: Two
Lighting: Yes
Software: Corsair GG
Price: $220 | £210 

Those keys are very responsive and comfortable to type on for both hours of writing and gaming. They have a smoothed, slightly curved centre which means that your fingers can make out full keys quite easily in the dark—though it will rarely be so, thanks to the RGB illumination. With only two media keys up