SteelSeries Apex 5 Mechanical Hybrid Gaming Keyboard
(EAN: 5707119039123)
Unlock premium gaming features without the premium price. The Apex 5 blends the satisfying feel of clicky mechanical keypresses with membrane-style smoothness and durability, wrapped in a sturdy aluminum frame and backed by rich customization tools and OLED feedback.
🎯 Key Features
Hybrid Mechanical Switches: Clicky Blue-style tactile feedback with membrane actuation—actuates in just 2 mm with 4 mm travel, rated for 20 million keypresses.
Per‑key RGB Illumination & Prism Engine: Fully customizable lighting with reactive gameplay effects and dynamic profiles.
Smart OLED Display: Displays in-game stats, music track info, Discord notifications, GIFs or custom icons per profile.
Aircraft‑grade Aluminum Alloy Frame: Precision-built for rigidity and durability, weighing about 0.92 kg.
Premium Magnetic Wrist Rest: Detachable ergonomic wrist rest offers palm support and easy repositioning.
Volume Scroll Wheel & Media Button: One-click multi-function control to adjust audio or playback.
Anti‑ghosting & 24‑Key Roll‑over: Reliable input even during intense combo presses.
On‑board Memory for Profiles: Save up to 5 full profiles—lighting, macros, and OLED settings—directly on the keyboard.
Three‑way Cable Routing: Flexible USB layout (left, center, or right) for optimized desk positioning.
User Feedback Highlights
Users find it durable and comfortable, praising the wrist rest and build quality. >“Feels so close to a real mechanical that I always forget it’s electrically a membrane.”
While the switches feel great to type on, some reviewers noted occasional key feel degradation after extended use.
Reports of occasional latency or lighting reset bugs tied to software issues have surfaced; software experience may vary.
Why Choose the Apex 5?
Offers the feel of mechanical keyboards with quieter, softer membrane action.
Fully programmable, OLED-customizable, and robust media control suite make it ideal for both gaming and productivity.
Built to last with premium materials and ergonomic design elements.
Delivers high-value features found in higher-end models like per-key RGB, OLED feedback, and macro support at a mid-range price.
Ideal For:
Gamers who want tactile click feedback without full mechanical noise
Users looking for an all‑features keyboard: per-key RGB, macros, media controls, and OLED info display
Designers, writers, or office users using SteelSeries Engine to customize profiles
Anyone seeking a durable, ergonomic, and visually appealing full‑size keyboard
The SteelSeries Apex 5 delivers an exceptional feature-packed experience—tactile typing, smart display, and robust build quality—for gamers and professionals who want more than just a keyboard.
Gaming keyboard SteelSeries Apex 5
Technical specifications
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Switch Type: SteelSeries Hybrid Mechanical (Blue-style tactile)
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Actuation: 2 mm
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Total travel: 4 mm
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Operating force: ~50 cN
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Construction:
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Frame: Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
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Keycaps: ABS
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Keyboard Layout: Full‑size 104-key layout with numpad, media controls, plus volume roller
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Weight & Dimensions: ~927 g; 443 × 139 × 40.5 mm
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Connectivity: Wired USB-A (USB 3.0 compatible); 1.9–2.0 m cable length
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Compatibility: Windows 7+ and macOS 10.11+ (via SteelSeries Engine software)
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Warranty: Standard 1–2 year limited warranty (region-dependent)
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EAN
5707119039123
Manufacturer code
64532