Designed to enable users to react quickly & customize its performance for every game.

 

Brilliant White Illumination

 

Featuring 8 levels of intensity to help you easily see your keys and find your macros

 

Fastest Key Combinations

 

Raised macro keys enable you to quickly swipe down for rapid key combos.

 

Massively More Macros

 

34 more ways to win thanks to 17 macro keys that each feature up to 2 layers.

 

Faster Return to WASD

 

Small bumps on the W-key provides a faster return to WASD.

 

Superior Anti-ghosting

 

Up to 20 simultaneous keypresses compared to 3-10 in standard gaming keyboards.

 

Integrated Media Keys

 

Use the SteelSeries key to adjust volume, brightness, control media, and more.

 

Backed by Engine

 

Customize, configure, and tweak for all your games with SteelSeries Engine.

 

Features	Apex	Apex [RAW]
Low profile keys
Backlight color	16.8 mill. at 8 levels	Bright white at 8 levels
SteelSeries ActiveZone	5 zones	-
Anti-ghosting	Up to 20	Up to 20
Macro keys	22	17
Macro layers	4	2
W-key with tactile bump
Media keys	Dedicated	Through modifier key
Adjustable keyboard tilt	Two angles (7 & 10)	Two angles (7 & 10)
SteelSeries Engine support*
Surface material/treatment	Textured/Glossy	Textured/Glossy
Braided, anti-tangle cord		-
Rubber dome keys	5 mill. keystrokes	5 mill. keystrokes
USB hub	2 ports	-
OS compatability	Windows, OS X, & Linux**	Windows, OS X, & Linux**

 

APEX VS. APEX [RAW]

SteelSeries Apex is designed to give you everything you want and more. With sleek lines and style, the Apex leaves nothing to be desired. Enjoy 88 more ways to win with 22 macro keys each capable of up to 4 macro layers. SteelSeries ActiveZone lighting delivers 5 independent color zones, each capable of 16.8 millions colors for style and function. Set unique colors for each of your macro layers enabling you to not only recognize your current layer faster, but also locate groups of keys with ease. The Apex also includes a few extras like integrated USB hub, independent media keys, and a braided nylon cable.

 

SteelSeries Apex [RAW] follows in the footsteps of our other [RAW] products and delivers only the essentials for victory. Featuring brilliant white illumination with 8 levels of intensity, the Apex [RAW} has 17 macro keys that are each capable of up to 2 layers.

 

Both keyboards deliver features like raised macro keys for fast key combinations, tactile bumps on the W key to help you find WASD faster, swappable rubber feet for the most comfortable angle, and anti-ghosting of up to 20 key presses. And of course, both keyboards are supported by our legendary software, SteelSeries Engine.

 

SteelSeries Engine is the software suite that powers both the Apex and Apex [RAW]. Its features are limitless and include: