Brand | SteelSeries |
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Product Dimensions | 12.83 x 35.54 x 4.19 cm; 635 g |
Item model number | 64847 |
Manufacturer | SteelSeries |
Series | Apex 9 TKL |
Colour | Optical Switch |
Processor Count | 1 |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Operating System | Windows |
Are Batteries Included | No |
Item Weight | 635 g |
Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
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SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL - Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – Optical Switches – 2-Point Actuation – Compact Esports Tenkeyless Form Factor – Hotswappable Switches - American QWERTY Layout
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Brand | SteelSeries |
Compatible devices | PC |
Connectivity technology | USB |
Keyboard description | Gaming |
Recommended uses for product | Gaming |
Special feature | Backlit |
Colour | Optical Switch |
Number of keys | 104 |
Keyboard backlighting colour support | RGB |
Style | American QWERTY |
About this item
- Play at the Speed of Light — Outpace leading optical keyboards with 33% faster actuation using custom OptiPoint switches with zero debounce and a lightning-fast 0.2ms response time.
- 2-point Actuation — Adapt to any game by changing the registration depth from a speedy, light 1mm press to a deliberate 1.5mm keystroke.
- Swappable Switches — Customize, upgrade, and repair your keyboard by changing the switches to your favorite stye of OptiPoint switch.
- Streamlined TKL Form Factor — Play like the pros with a compact, ergonomic tenkeyless keyboard that leaves more space for broad mouse swipes.
- Durable PBT Keycaps — Long-lasting and fadeproof double shot PBT keycaps provide a high-quality texture for enhanced keystroke feel as well as improved typing accuracy.
- The layout of this keyboard is American QWERTY
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connectivity tech | USB | USB | USB-C | USB | Bluetooth | USB-C |
number of keys | 104 | 87 | 87 | 104 | 104 | 61 |
hardware interface | — | usb | usb | usb | — | — |
compatible devices | PC | Windows11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7; PS4/PS5; Xbox One; Xbox Series X|S | Laptop | PC, Mac | PC, Mac, Chromebook, iPhone/iPad on iOS 10 & later, Andoid Device on Android™ 4.3 or later | PC, Mac |
keyboard description | Gaming | Gaming | Gaming | QWERTY | Gaming | Magnetic Switch Mechanical Keyboard |
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Powered by the Speed of Light
Apex 9 TKL
Harness the power of optical switches with custom-built OptiPoint for a lightning-fast 0.2ms response time and keystrokes with zero debounce.

33% faster actuation
Make the first move before your opponents flinch. The groundbreaking OptiPoint optical switches instantly react to changes in light, in combination with the 1mm actuation point, to earn you the top spot.

2-point Actuation
Adapt to any game by changing the registration depth from a fast 1mm light press to an accuracy-focused 1.5mm keystroke.

Swappable Switches
Customize, upgrade, and repair your keyboard by changing the switches to your favorite style of OptiPoint switch and make it truly your own.

Streamlined TKL Design
Play just like esports pros with a compact, ergonomic keyboard. The tenkeyless form factor is preferred by professional players and it allows more flexibility for mouse movement.

Double Shot PBT Keycaps
Enhance your typing feel and accuracy with high-quality texture double shot PBT keycaps. These keycaps are engineered to be long-lasting and fadeproof.

Aircraft Grade Aluminum Alloy
The Series 5000 metal top plate is identical to the aluminum used in combat jets for a lifetime of enhanced rigidity and structural stability.
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ASIN | B0B9T6S5S4 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | 21,748 in PC & Video Games (See Top 100 in PC & Video Games) 1,202 in PC Gaming Keyboards |
Date First Available | 6 Sept. 2022 |
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Customers find this keyboard to be a brilliant mechanical gaming keyboard with a strong metal casing and exceptional tactile feedback. They appreciate its vibrant LED colors, nice clicky sound, and gaming capabilities, with one customer noting it provides sound feedback when typing. While some customers consider it worth its price tag, others feel it's not worth the money.
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Customers praise the keyboard's quality, describing it as a brilliant mechanical gaming keyboard that provides a satisfying typing experience.
"...-price: very good value, especially on sale. -keycaps: nicely textured and seem durable..." Read more
"This keyboard is very simply and elegantly designed and paired with Steelseries' industry leading software, it's a breath of fresh air...." Read more
"...PROS: -One of the best looking sleek keyboards I have ever had, it’s quite minimalistic and the overall feel to it is quality, there is barely..." Read more
"...Writing / General: The product is also perfect for simply writing or programming, having a easy-to-understand and use standard layout, with an..." Read more
Customers praise the keyboard's build quality, noting its premium feel, strong metal casing, and durability for long-term use.
"...-build quality: its good enough, but I would prefer to see a metal base and a more durable cable port. 9/10 overall. Would recommend." Read more
"...The Apex 7 is solid and sturdy, and the feel of the mechanical keys is a revelation after the membrane design of the previous ones...." Read more
"...and the magnets are coupling seems like it will be durable in the long run...." Read more
"This Keyboard is perfect for gaming...a great feel and the quality is amazing ...you can definitely tell it's a premium product...I recommend this..." Read more
Customers appreciate the keyboard's feel, noting its nice touch and press, supportive wrist rest, and exceptional tactile feedback.
"Almost perfect. What I like: -switches: buttery smooth, quiet, with adjustable actuation...." Read more
"...The Apex 7 is solid and sturdy, and the feel of the mechanical keys is a revelation after the membrane design of the previous ones...." Read more
"This Keyboard is perfect for gaming...a great feel and the quality is amazing ...you can definitely tell it's a premium product...I recommend this..." Read more
"...-Keycaps honestly feel nice and your fingers end up resting into curved middle quite nicely, the keys themselves don’t wiggle that much and it’s..." Read more
Customers find that the keyboard works well, with one mentioning that the OLED screen has good functionality.
"...-build quality: its good enough, but I would prefer to see a metal base and a more durable cable port. 9/10 overall. Would recommend." Read more
"...and precision is key, and it is perfect, providing nice feedback and output, I never feel like the keyboard does something I didn't intend...." Read more
"...the screen is a bit of a gimmick, it was certainly a gimmick for the first few months of owning the keyboard as the software was incompatible with..." Read more
"Great keyboard, OLED Screen has good functionality, could do with improvements/more features but that’s for SteelSeries to update their..." Read more
Customers appreciate the keyboard's noise level, noting its nice clicky sound and quiet operation, with particular praise for the Mx Blue switches.
"...What I like: -switches: buttery smooth, quiet, with adjustable actuation. -price: very good value, especially on sale...." Read more
"...more "clatter" from the keys with a mechanical one, the Brown switches themselves are quiet and do not "click" on actuation, so it's a good..." Read more
"...it’s very nice to hear the switches click and provide sound feedback when your typing and it has a linear switch as well, that means when pressing..." Read more
"...~If you are moving from a membrane keyboard to this it is significantly louder i.e. I have to be conscious about not waking up people who are..." Read more
Customers appreciate the keyboard's lighting features, with good effects and attractive LED colors, and one customer notes that the backlighting is customizable.
"...I work evenings, and it gives me the option to work with a lower ambient light level if I feel like it, which is sometimes quite nice...." Read more
"...I love that I can control the keyboards lighting effects, brightness of the screen, macro settings and even a factory reset if needed all from a..." Read more
"...It's also great for other games, but shines the most where precision is key Writing / General:..." Read more
"...The sleek and minimalist design not only looks fantastic on my desk but also complements my workspace perfectly...." Read more
Customers find the keyboard excellent for gaming, with one mentioning it's a joy to type and play on.
"This Keyboard is perfect for gaming...a great feel and the quality is amazing ...you can definitely tell it's a premium product...I recommend this..." Read more
"...It's also great for other games, but shines the most where precision is key Writing / General:..." Read more
"...Its really comfortable to type with and great to game with also" Read more
"...The Apex 7 with red switches is a joy to use. The keys are much quieter and have a quality feel...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the keyboard's value for money, with some finding it worth the price tag while others consider it expensive.
"...-switches: buttery smooth, quiet, with adjustable actuation. -price: very good value, especially on sale...." Read more
"...but after having it for little over a year I can say it was not worth the money at all...." Read more
"...The board is a fantastic choice for the price. Cherry MX blue switches are still king!" Read more
"...The only negative is that the cable is very chunky, and it's not exactly cheap. My overall thought - I love this this thing" Read more
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- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 May 2025Colour Name: Optical SwitchSize Name: Compact (TKL)Style Name: English QWERTYVerified PurchaseAlmost perfect.
What I like:
-switches: buttery smooth, quiet, with adjustable actuation.
-price: very good value, especially on sale.
-keycaps: nicely textured and seem durable
-media scroll wheel: very useful and can be pressed for extra functionality.
-detachable cable: always nice to see, especially on the left side (my preference, more space for the mouse)
what could be improved:
-software: Found it complicated and had issues setting it up the way I wanted. I was told this is because my device isn't fully compatible (even though it said it would be). For example I wasn't able to set multiple RGB profiles and couldn't set a mic mute button to the extra media switches.
-build quality: its good enough, but I would prefer to see a metal base and a more durable cable port.
9/10 overall.
Would recommend.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 October 2020Colour Name: Brown SwitchSize Name: StandardStyle Name: English QWERTYVerified PurchaseI bought this to replace a very ancient and dying Logitech wireless keyboard which I loved, but which deserved a decent burial after many years' service. I work for 8-10 hours a day as a transcriptionist, and play games in my spare time, so needed something that was going to stand up to an awful lot of abuse. And even having had it only a couple of days, I think this will be it. The Apex 7 is solid and sturdy, and the feel of the mechanical keys is a revelation after the membrane design of the previous ones. It is simply so much more comfortable. Although there is unavoidably quite a lot more "clatter" from the keys with a mechanical one, the Brown switches themselves are quiet and do not "click" on actuation, so it's a good compromise. I'm learning to "feel" the actuation point, which is resulting in me gradually adopting a much lighter touch on the keyboard than I had before - which can only be a good thing.
Added functions: for me the RGB light effects were less important than function in choosing this one, but now that the board is here and in use I find I quite like them. I work evenings, and it gives me the option to work with a lower ambient light level if I feel like it, which is sometimes quite nice. The OLED display may be useful for some, but for me it really is just a gimmick. It doesn't work with the main game I play, so I've set it to a static image and left it that way. I haven't had cause to use the USB passthrough as I already have a USB hub on my desk so there's no need, so I can't comment on it. The volume roller is excellent for me, as a transcriptionist I am constantly adjusting volume up and down, and this is considerably easier than having to access the volume settings on the PC each time, or even using the push buttons on the old keyboard. This gives immediate, precise fingertip control, which is perfect.
Overwhelmingly I'm delighted with this keyboard, and would recommend it wholeheartedly.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 October 2023Colour Name: Blue SwitchSize Name: StandardStyle Name: English QWERTYVerified PurchaseThis keyboard is very simply and elegantly designed and paired with Steelseries' industry leading software, it's a breath of fresh air.
The keyboard works out of the box for those who aren't interested in configuration. The LCD will display the Steelseries logo and can be used to adjust brightness, macros, profiles and settings without ever installing the software. The USB port on the backside of the board is convenient and designed slickly. The keyboard hand rest attaches magnetically, and the magnets are coupling seems like it will be durable in the long run. This is a clear advantage over other keyboards that attach mechanically, which fail in the long term.
The software interfaces with different games, meaning that keys are automatically programmed to show different aspects of games. For MMOs, this means that the 1-9 keys can be selectively illuminated to show cooldown times. For FPSs, you can have a row of keys deplete with your ammo. The LCD display can also be configured to show essential information, such as round number, mission objective etc. Users can also draw their own graphic, or upload an image as they please.
LED configuration is generous. Users can create custom formats using the intuitive tool, or make advantage of practical plugins (such as music equalizers which illuminate the keyboard accordingly). Additionally, users can also upload GIFs to the software to have them display across the keyboard.
The board is a fantastic choice for the price. Cherry MX blue switches are still king!
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 December 2024Colour Name: Optical SwitchSize Name: Compact (TKL)Style Name: English QWERTYVerified PurchaseThis Keyboard is perfect for gaming...a great feel and the quality is amazing ...you can definitely tell it's a premium product...I recommend this keyboard 5 stars ✔️
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PlaxReviewed in Spain on 11 February 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Teclado de calidad
Colour Name: Blue SwitchSize Name: StandardStyle Name: American QWERTYVerified PurchaseQuitando que no tiene la Ñ y que algunas teclas vienen intercambiadas al ser teclado americano, te acostumbras rápidamente, vengo de un Razer Blackwidow con switch verdes que son los mécanicos con mas ruido y la verdad que este es prácticamente igual, me encanta el sonido y el poder tacto de las teclas, se agradece que aún se fabriquen teclados así por que hoy en día pocas marcas ponen este tipo de switch.
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Ik heb een andere keyboard van 320€ deze keyboard is de snelste keyboard dat ik ooit heb gekocht.Reviewed in Belgium on 8 November 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Het is heel snel en perfect
Colour Name: Optical SwitchSize Name: Compact (TKL)Style Name: French AZERTYVerified PurchaseIk heb een andere keyboard van 320€ deze keyboard is de snelste keyboard dat ik ooit heb gekocht.Het is heel snel en perfect
Reviewed in Belgium on 8 November 2024
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- hayes truckingllcReviewed in the United States on 9 March 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great.
Colour Name: Red SwitchSize Name: StandardStyle Name: American QWERTYVerified PurchaseBought for a 14 year old teenager who is into gaming . It works great and he loves it. How in the hell it is still working amazes me as bad as he beats on it and yells. LOL!! For sure would buy again.
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GHOSTMANEAReviewed in Poland on 21 November 2023
1.0 out of 5 stars Niszczy nadgarstek dodatkowo jest niczym łódka górne i dolne klawisze są zbyt wysunięte do góry
Colour Name: Optical SwitchSize Name: Mini (60%)Style Name: American QWERTYVerified PurchaseNiszczy nadgarstek dodatkowo jest niczym łódka górne i dolne klawisze są zbyt wysunięte do góry
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FilippoReviewed in Italy on 29 November 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Stupenda!
Colour Name: Blue SwitchSize Name: Compact (TKL)Style Name: English QWERTYVerified PurchaseDavvero bella e comoda, il software è fatto bene, lho scelta avendo mouse cuffie e tappetino mouse steelseries, poi amazon werahouse top!
FilippoStupenda!
Reviewed in Italy on 29 November 2021
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