Steelseries Apex Pro TKL 2023 - Is It As Good As Before?

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[xenvector]

The reason for them not including the omnipoint switches everywhere on the keyboard is cost no one will ever use the feature on their function keys and no one wants to pay $20 for useless switches

[placeholdername]

I like Steelseries a lot. I'm also danish, so I grew up with their stuff being pushed heavily on the early Scandinavian pro gaming scene, like the Icemat, Steelpad and Qck literally 20+ years ago before they were even called Steelseries. They've innovated with mousepads, keyboards and affordable gaming headsets and definetly had their ups and downs when it comes to quality. Them cutting corners here does not come as a surprise as their products have been very hit and miss for years. I switched to Logitech a few years ago, but i've been looking at some of their stuff cause it seems to be great value as long as you don't buy the flagship keyboards.

[lornelorne]

Big thank you for showing that the switches are different for different keys. I had no idea and didn't see this mentioned in other reviews. That's a deal breaker for me as the switches are the whole reason I was looking at this keyboard. You saved me from making the wrong purchase. Thanks!

[griffsmotorthings]

I think you should have covered what these keyboards can do within GG. It's absolutely a true deep dive into configuring your own personal keyboard. IMO the old RGB's had a terrible rep for dying out. Love the new RGB.

[Lil_GroceryBag]

btw u can update the firmware of the old one to get 0.2 mm actuation within steelseries gf software

[bwww]

great stuff bruh. liked your video. 2 years apex 7 user; it was so much better; quality, sound, the feel of it, damn, aint the same no more....

[patjcoan]

the original version felt so much better to type with

[Tshuank]

tbh from you i can keep up with like quieter brands and I appreciate your channel a lot. im praying if the Viper Mini wireless comes out I can see your review cause you got no BS.

[stfu]

Thanks for keeping it real and not being a sellout like most reviewers are :-)

[all.day.day-dreamer]

@Too Much Tech. You answered your own question. The reason why those "competitive" oriented switches ( magnetic / rapid trigger ) are not present on the entirety of the keyboard is two-fold. 1 ) they are not needed and 2 ) the cost savings of not having to populate the keyboard with additional keys is passed on to the consumer. I just picked the 2023 TKL wired version up for $125 when it was on sale very briefly not long ago. BTW, more manufactures will be introducing magnetic switch based keyboards in 2024. A few videos were recently shared with me and can you say "gasket magnetic thocky volume knob" 3 x real fast? LOL. Good things coming.

[shokkusan]

Ive always randomly found your videos over the years, thank you for your honesty with your reviews! Its a very rare trait to have🎉

[АнаниГълъбов]

I got that keyboard and i totaly agree with your review. Whatcher 2-3 more reviews, but yours is absoulte honest and accurate. Its realy great keyboard, but that softwere ... the only way to fix softwere is to not instal it, or uninstal it. I was using Razer keyboard before and i have to say, that i willing to pay razer 50 dolars, just to use thayre softwere on steelseries keyboard.

[napoleon-skoc]

i got one and i think its worth the overprice as it looks and feels top drawer. this is my 4th keyboard and i know im going to keep collecting. im an illustrator and photographer and its part of my combination art and computer station. its fun and gorgeous and i dig the little oled screen.

[rcnsrd]

0:34 you mean usb c for wireless version right? Not the wired version

[Noneya]

Been waiting for this review. I recently bought the wired version, but had to return it due to the shift keys feeling as if they were rubbing against something, especially the left one. I exchanged it for another one, but haven't even opened the box, because I wanted to hear your opinion of the board. The board does feel lighter and cheaper than I thought it would. But not being a kb enthusiast, it sounded much better, and the keys feel much smoother, than the Corsair K70 tkl I use.

I'm also considering the Wooting 60he instead, though I'm wary of having to pay full price up front, but having to wait a couple of months (barring unforseen setbacks) to receive the board.

But yeah, this thing's going back to Best Buy tomorrow. 😄

[SlabbyMess]

I have the old apex full keyboard I’ve always used it on ps4 and 5. It works great for my first keyboard I didn’t realize how good it was when I bought it

[sebanab]

You complain about missing omnipoint whatever, but you dont explain what they are and why are they better... think about the fact that not everyone knows the subject in detail

[Oliver-myjc]

i dont understand why you even want omnipoint switches on the rest of your keyboard. I think the reason why we dont get them on funktion keys and arrow keys are that we dont really use them. I dont use them, its just an excuse to hate on the brand and the products they release. And its not only the omnipoints or the branding that makes this keyboard expensive, its also the build quality. The rubust feeling of the keyboard is very nice and if you got it you know that it aint gonna break, and the nice features that come with the keyboard is also a reason why the price is so high. Dont hate on products you cant afford.

[brittanywilliams]

Is the speed better than the other brands? What’s your top keyboard?

[IIIllllIIIIlllll]

This, or Logi G915 TKL, or Logi G715, or Razer Deathstalker V2 Pro TKL?