Product Features
132 keys
Including 20 macro keys in 4 layers help ensure quick access to in-game functions. Internet and multimedia keys enable easy Web and media navigation.
USB connectivity
Provides wide-ranging compatibility.
PC compatible
For use with your existing computer.
Active Zone Lighting
Allows the user to customize 5 zones and multiple macro layers for visual support.
Low-profile key design
Provides a short travel distance and fast response time.
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 6 simultaneous keypresses of 20 frequently used gaming keys. And of course, both keyboards are supported by our legendary software, 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 |
6 simultaneous keypresses of 20 antighosting capable gaming keys |
6 simultaneous keypresses of 20 antighosting capable gaming keys |
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** |
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