SteelSeries APEX 3 Gaming Keyboard Review
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- čas přidán 30. 06. 2024
- Reviewing the SteelSeries APEX 3 gaming keyboard. Is got worth your $50?
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I've been watching some of your reviews lately and it's so refreshing to watch these. You aren't like some reviewers who strecht out the video for ad purposes. And you aren't being paid to force an opinion on your viewers. Thanks for being honest, keep up the uploads and you'll grow like crazy!
thank you so much! and that is a promise, I will "NEVER" chase the $ or some company fluff.
I personally love the floating key design, and the way the plastic helps to blend the different RGB zones. But another reason you did not mention for it is water/liquid resistance. The clear plastic on the keyboard helps to channel the liquid to the small holes on the bottom of the keyboard. Having owned this keyboard and seeing the alternatives in this price point (Corsair, Logitech), this keyboard is definitely worth it if all you have is $50.
The exact reason I bought it, I don’t want the most high end keyboard because I’m not a high end person, and won’t be using it all day every day. For the price. It’s great. I love it. No complaints
Hi, are the keys hotswappable
It's water resistance sure but if you spilled coffee, it's gonna stink regardless lol.
@@rish1897 If u're talking about the rubber dome of every membrane keyboard itself, nope. For keycaps, it is possible
The review came across as very honest and informative. It left me feeling that you really wanted to like the keyboard but in the end you went with your head not your heart. Thanks!
I'm a big steelseries fan, it was a tough one
PERFECT!!! You answered my question about the tactile feel and to what you would compare them.. Brown switchs. Thank you!
I like the floating keys design, aesthetically its my fave part of the board when looking at it. Great review though :)
LOL, exactly my thought ;)
"I like membrane keyboards"
PC gamers: *wait, thats illegal*
I was looking through the Book of Gamers Laws to see where it says we can NOT hate on membrane keyboards. Still looking...
@@MonteKristof I think it’s in the chapter of thou shall not breath by the verge
@Kash Onyx bot
@Chaim Kade bot
i know mechanical keyboards are better , but this keyboard isnt bad
Bruh your energy was too good, subscribed!
Just bought one and will update when I get it :)
It is an excellent keyboard. The rgb is nice and bright and looks great. The keys feel great even though it is a rubber dome. The wrist rest is very soft to the touch and is comfortable. I am very impressed.
Very helpful comment, I plan to order one in a few days.
Question is the wrist pad comfortable?
And thanks I'm getting it to
Too*
KovyII it is very comfortable. Not plush like the razer ornata chroma but still very comfortable
I ended up buying this to replace my Apex 5 that I spilled water on and shorted some of the LEDs. This one is water resistant luckily but doesn't let you assign RGB per individual keys like on the Apex 5. Definitely not the more mechanical feel of the Apex 5, but not as mushy as the keyboards that come pre-packaged with home PCs. It's a good middle point. Great review as always.
NO SCRIPT, gotta keep it natural and original! :) lovin the reviews
100% never will script!
The Techne Uhmm
@@TheTechne how much grams of force doess it take to activate a key
@@kaelramirez8160 the normal base for a membrane board
Love your energy boss and no scripting makes it feel like i asked my buddy his opinion subscribed 👍🏾
I like this floating keyboard because it show more light, water resistant, and you can take out each button to clean the underneath.. kinda cool!! Love the soft quiet sound of it too.
A complete and excellent review. Thank you!
I really appreciate your honest review. Thank you so much!
Omg literally every piece of tech I search up I see you review like what don’t you review for real😂
I tried to type on the keyboard in a store, it was amazing!
yeah I also love typing on membrane boards
These are memcanical
It’s membrane and mechanical right?
@@cozzy124 yeah its a mix, but it feels mostly like a membrane
@@cozzy124 in france you call them "meca-mambrane" don't know if it's the same in other countries
Is compatible on ps4
thanks i am planning to create my dream setup you realy helped
Beautiful review you didn’t miss a detail and you found a way to make the video comedic you have a great personality
thank you so much
@@TheTechne
this is what i really needed. thanks for the review!
as of now I'm probably going to be skipping it
I love your energy and review. Thank you sir 👍🏿
thanks man i will get my hands on it because at first i didnt know what stuff it had until you have me thanks.
THANK YOU for giving an honest review. I'm so tired of people having the company give a "review copy" and them giving great reviews.
I wanted to start with keyboard and mouse for a long time and you really are a great youruber for these types of things
I’m used to cherry mx browns, and I got a apex 3 for my birthday, It feels almost identical, I actually prefer the full size board over 60 percent, it’s amazing. This is my favourite keyboard I’ve had, and I’ve had dozens of different mechanical boards that didn’t compare, at least for me.
Love the energy!!! amazing review btw
Realy thinking about getting this one, thanks for the review :)
I just picked it up, and I cant really fault it
This man is the best guy to watch reviews for. He is soo good and before I buy any perifrials I always watch him. Love you
This was an awesome review, and video. Very informative and DETAILED! I really appreciate it. This board is on rollback at my Walmart right now for $39.98.
Your thumbnail are the funniest I love it 🤣
I am typing on this keyboard for 8 hrs a day now - I use it for work and love it ! Gaming keyboards are so much better than your standard office keyboard. I think keyboards like this have opened up a different market without realising it. For gaming I have a separate gaming rig with a mechanical Corsair K95 - so horses for courses. This is a budget gaming keyboard with a great build quality for the price. For gaming there are better options out there if you're willing to spend the cash, but for the office where people tend to skimp on costs, it outshines the competition by a long way !
This is actually the comment I needed to read. Looking to swap out my keyboard at work. I currently use the Apex Pro on my PC at home and I love it. Definitely not going to spend $200 on my desk at the office..... but 50 bucks for a solid keyboard that's also water resistant seems like a pretty good deal.
I personally really like the floating key design. And yes i do own this board so i know how it looks without the board. But for a membrane its not mushy at all! Steelseries really outshined the market with this one.
Brooo you are so entertaining and I love the energy thanks for the review
thank you so much!
Thank you techne I’m going to plan to get it for my birthday
Thanks for your honest review.. I'll be buying one!
To each their own cos I really dig the floating key design. That's what made me wow at this keyboard the lighting gets more enhanced appearance because the keys aren't obstructing it.
Have been looking for a pretty quiet keyboard for gaming at a good price point. Thanks for the review!
Thanks for watching
Love your energy and reviews my good man! Take my sub!
50usd? that thing sells for twice that in my country. wtf
that things sells 500 ₺ in my country
@Tom Sainsbury :(
Ye Boi not really or at least in the US
@1000 subscribers without any vids! :((
it sells for 90 bucks in sweden
Very good review. love how it isnt scripted :)
Great vid keep up the good work!!!!
thank you so much!
I just got this for Christmas and I LOVE this keyboard, I used to have a mechanical but now I love membrane keyboard way more
Same
Hows it going.
Nice Video, thank you. The "tooth test" killed me! :D
Got this keyboard recently. Love how it looks, super quiet and typing feels amazing.
I love the Apex 150 using it right now!
Keep up the videos :)
I found this keyboard before watching this and I wanted to find out from other people’s opinion and I wanna buy it because I was looking for a silent keyboard and this is the one thank you so much your a great helper
I only recently came across your channel, but I can already say I wholeheartedly enjoy it. Great reviews and your style is awesome. You're a very positive and optimistic person, I can't help smiling when I listen to you. Keep it up mate.
ahhh thank you so much for the kind words and support! that is the best, if I can spread smiles, hey video accomplished!! thank you again!
Is compatibile on ps4
ive had mine for almost 3 years now, still works like new
I have an Apex 3. I've had it for about a week or two now and honestly, I absolutely love everything about it! Now, I will say I've never actually had a genuine gaming keyboard before (this being my first one), but I do love it. The RGB is amazing and it just overall feels modern. I think the price is right given the fact that most keyboards are over $100. If you want a cheap keyboard this is definitely the way to go. The only thing that I would say that the wrist rest does get lots of fingerprints on it. :)
Does it work good till this day?
does it work till this day?
@@PovElijah I’ve had mine since like June 2021 and it’s still works pretty fine to this day but have been thinking of upgrading soon.
Amazing review!
thank you so much!!
I love how you click the keys randomly through the vid so we don’t need to wait to see the sound test
Awesome man! I was one step closer to getting one of these but then you pointed out the awful 'floating' design, I guess the search continues.
I prefer membrane over mechanical so there is a market out there for them. Thank you for covering it!
I recently picked up a apex 3, Rivel 3 and arctis 1 and it’s great, people say steel series is expensive but they don’t realise that the budget options are great
i have the apex 3 and rival 3 and i go buyn the arctis 3
xD
Amazing video you could improve the sound quality by getting some acoustic foams because your mic is a little echoey and low sound, anyways, amazing video!
yeah I have been working on my room acoustics trying to dial it in
I quite like the floating key design gonna buy it
Have you thought about reviewing some of Roccat's keyboard line? Like the Vulcan 122, there aren't any solid reviews out there and since you like their mice a lot it would be very cool to see what you think about their keyboard.
I have been really looking at them, but they all seem to be low profile
Honestly i like typing more with a membrane keyboard, i make less typos
same
use Gateron browns
Is compatible on ps4
Same
@@nulled9863 browns and membrane are nothing alike
Great video! You earned a new subscriber!
thank you
thank for your honest review. im from Malaysia. i still searching Steelseries Apex 150 at any shop in malaysia including lazada and shopee, all sold out. feel disappointed. but i will wait they restock that model. 👍👏
Keep it up techne ur awsome
you all are awesome!
Yo I love this dudes energy
Honestly just switched to this keyboard from my Corsair Strafe which I've had for like 3ish years.I don't know how to feel about it, I can understand how it gives off a cheap vibe. However, its honestly a good keyboard, if you don't mind the membrane clicking, its honestly hard to pass up on this keyboard. I personally also love the RGB and the floating key design, and you get the ability to have RGB instead of my Corsair Strafe which I paid $70 more for the red color alone. Overall, I miss my Strafe's feel but this gives me a premium feel as well, and I felt like it was time to put my strafe to rest. :) I'll keep it since its still fully functional, but this is a nice change for $35(prime day deal!).
"This (50$) keyboard feels very very clinky, lemme suggest you this key bored that's 3x the price"
good review, but I don't have the money to spend 150$ dollars on the other keyboard, I'll stick with my 50$ one :)
Thanks for the review or better said preview for me 🙃
Hands down my favourite keyboard I’ve owned paired with the rival 5 mouse (my personal fav setup)
Tooth test!!! awesome bro!
Seems like a really good design for £70. I use my PC for gaming and business so something like this is perfect. The detachable wrist rest means I can have more space when I'm working (I like to write on paper and have to do technical drawings from time to time) and then use the wrist rest when I'm gaming.
I've come to your channel whenever buying new gear!
Enthusiastic and loves tech, this what the world needs rn, easy subscribe
:)
Big Fan of SteelSeries. Have Arctic 7 Headphones and uses for work and Play.
Arctis 7*
Can you like do anything with tr arctis 7 on the software?
Do you have headaches after using them for a while? I never found a review saying that they are daaamn heavy, which sucks. I like them a lot, but they end up tiring me.
I have arctis 7 and rival 110 and love them both and just bought apex 3 and qck mousepad
@@ZerMetKi not for me. been using it for a year now. both for gaming and work.
imagine how many keyboards this dude has mouses and everything god... love you thanks for the review its 90 dollar in my country... >=(
I am about to buy the apex 3 thnx for telling me about it 😎😊
thank you for the review, just decided to purchase one!
thank you for watching!
Is it good for gaming?
@@amasterdaone2316 yes
@@amasterdaone2316 have got it now, and it is a great keyboard! would recommend .thanks again techne
Tnx!
Seems like a great entry level keyboard, great review.
How do you rate a keyboard entry?
The Apex 3 works fine . Had one now for a few months and love it. Not the Greatest but for the price it's Nice. Used it for Warcraft and other Games and have had no issues with it. Took awhile to get used to since I used a Mechanical before mostly the sound of the keys being quieter. Wife was like "oh thank god'' haha guess I used to hammer the keys on the Old Mechanical board lol. Just remember if your Windows key stop functioning... it's not your PC you simply locked it via the Keyboard. Hit the Steelseries Key+Windows key and you'll have it back again lol.
Great video, nice channel. I was just browsing best buy - trying to find a semi-decent backlit keyboard for typing and writing. I had previously brought home a mechanical gaming keyboard and after a couple of hours I unplugged it and gave it to my son, because the noise was just to distracting for me and my household. Did you give this keyboard any amount of use outside of this video that you could recommend it as just a general typing keyboard? If you do not recommend it, what other $50 keyboard would you direct me towards?
yes any/all products I review I use the heck out of it, I actually game a lot. but check this one out it's on sale for only 40$ on amazon right now >>> czcams.com/video/aZKR1gB-rXk/video.html BTW thank you so much for the kind words!!!
Hey, Techne! Sorry for not commenting earlier, I was in school. I have not watched the video yet, but I know for sure it's gonna be a good video! :D
ah man no prob! thank you so much for the support!
@@TheTechne np! keep doing what you're doing! I wish more people watched your videos, because this is good, honest tech content! :D
Im thinking about building a budget pc And I’m thinking about possibly going for the apex 3 and the rival 3 for the most bang for my buck. Thanks for the review.👍🏻
what did you get?
I haven’t gotten the keyboard yet but I just got the rival 3 the other day. I’m def gonna get this keyboard later on during my build since I don’t need it quite yet.
Ok I got them both now and they’re great. I totally recommend them both.
so nice review
I will look more into it sounds good.
great review
thank you so much
I got this keyboard for Christmas it feels so good and the sound is awesome.
I saw you remove the key caps is it fine to remove the key caps?
Noice vid might tell a friend to get this
I love this guy!
i love the apex 3
man it is so good
this guy's energy soothes my soul
I rarely sub to Videos.
But this guy is Awesome
Thx me
Thx me
ty for your opinion of whether it looks pretty or not, useful..
Man I love your reviews so much hype and positivity can I get a AMEN
I like the floating key design
This video is the one video that got me to become a SteelSeries fan
love the tooth test mate XD
Love the keyboard! Worth every penny. Also as not mentioned in the review it repels liquid spills.
I was looking for a silent, illuminated and anti ghosting kb. This one might be the chosen one. I'll have to wait to get in my country retailers shops though.
I have had this keyboard for a few months, I love it. It is clicky but quiet. When I got it for Christmas I didn’t realize it was membrane until I google what type of switches it has.
I got it for Christmas too.
Is it good? I havent opened it yet
@@skygrove8423 yes it is! It is really great. It is for sure on the quiet side but it is still very clicky.
@@mediocredriver3741 Thx! Is the clickiness too Distacting while Gaming?
@@skygrove8423 Not for me, although if you stream or make CZcams videos your mic might pick it up. If you have ever used a silent variant of cherry switches it is kind of like that
@@mediocredriver3741 Oh, Im upgrading from a Macbook air to my new PC. So ive never used any keyboard that isnt butterfly switches. Fingers crossed it goes well!
8:16 The floating key design is the best part that makes the keyboard look the best😍🤣
Thank you :)
DUDE I APPSELUTLY LOVE YOU THE BEST KEYBOARD IVE EVER HAD
nice spelling ;)
Snail
was looking at this keyboard but then i hate to come to the best tech reviewer and see his opinion :)