The NEW SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL + WIRELESS đ„
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 14. 06. 2024
- Reviewing the fresh and new redesigned SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL and Apex Pro TKL Wireless. Is it worth an upgrade? Is it the fastest gaming keyboard out, is it better than the wooting 60he?
I will cover it all in this review of the new SteelSeries Apex pro gaming Keyboard!
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BTW only the main keys are omni point, not the FN row, arrows, or shortcuts.
Thanks for the info Techne! I have a question, have you used the software for the new Apex Pro and the old Apex Pro? If you have, would you say the RGB customization for the new Apex Pro is better, the same, or more limited compared to the old Apex Pro? I noticed that going from the old Apex Pro to the Apex Pro Mini Wireless, the Mini Wireless software was more limited in customization (for RGB) compared to the old Apex Pro
15 whole mins and you don't mention that?
@@mannyman139 Steelseries didnât clarify that either so you canât blame him at all
ok
You got it wrong, not 0.7, its 0.4.
A 75% keyboard from these big name brands would be a game changer. All the functionality of the TKL but with the horizontal space taken up by a 65%, which is only one more column of keys than the 60%. Whoever gets that first to market would probably make big bucks.
My favorite layout, been dying for a high performance, wireless keyboard so Iâll have to keep on waiting
@@obliviondust2719 You and me both man!
@@Grimlo9ic the gaming sphere are too enamored with TKL. Hope the rest of us sees the light soon like you and me đ
Agreed bro hope it happens soon, I never really needed those arrow keys and the nav keys section but the function key row is too important for games like Battlefield and Monster Hunter and that kept me from buying 60% keyboards.
Completely agree
I have been in love with this keyboard since day one. Happy to see a revised version. Thank you for covering it so fast! Wouldn't of known about it so soon if it wasn't for your video being reccomended.
Hey man. I like your videos a lot. I was recently in the market for a new keyboard and have been watching lots of different videos. I am enjoying yours the most. I am typing this right now on my brand new SS Apex pro TKL wireless and it's a dream! I love everything about it, the omnipoint 2.0 switches are a game changer , being able to make custom profiles all with different actuations for doing different tasks. It's amazing, thank you for helping me make my decision.
Thanks a lot for the in-depth review and for comparing it with the previous Apex Pro and the Razer Deathstalker!
How do the battery life and typing experience feel with compare to the Deathstalker? I'm debating between the two and am on the fence over which one to go with
Steelseries - better build quality, Razer - better softwere.
@@user-qs5jm2ds7s Thanks! I ended up getting the Steelseries and completely agree with you
I currently have a customized GMMK Pro, but I just ordered the wireless Apex Pro. Without hesitation. Iâve been waiting for this one! The pro was my favorite, but hated the cable. I need something for my Mac and typing/writing and gaming. The Omni point switches make that possible with just a few clicks. Super hyped for this one!
yeah, the omni point switches are like butter, I love my deathstalker but man this apex wireless is so nice and cant stop using it, lol
How was your experience using this keyboard with Mac? Does the software work effectively?
I wish if they make a WHITE APEX PRO WIRELESS đ€©đ€©đ€©
ohhhh yes pleases!!!!
agreed idk why they havenât
The Original white was âlimited Edâ or at least produced in way less quantity I was in Hong Kong on holiday and hunted for it for such a long time ! But it was so satisfying when I finally found one!
@@gordonho5986
Yes I know that there is a white color but I mean a white color for the wireless đ
@@gordonho5986 that was the apex 7
The keyboard I been waiting for finally!
I was just thinking of getting an Apex Pro tkl for Christmas and boom an updated version comes out.
Iâve been waiting for this for sooo long
This is exactly what I've been waiting for đ„đ„
How big is the input lag when playing with wireless keyboards instead of wired versions?
Like is it noticable?
You have a hallow/greater impact refection key press sound on the wired. With the Wireless you have a dampened/greater impact absorption key press sound. Due to the board density as a result of the additional batter cells.
Thank you one more time to be the very first to review the fresh new tech. Thereâs some misunderstanding about the switches among other reviewers, so is really the omnipoint Hall effect switches but 2.0 is that right? Cause I already saw a reviewer that call them optical switches! đ€š
Great video! Do you think you'll mod this like you did your previous one? If so, I'd love to see a video of that!
It would be awesome to get your take on the TKL w/ Rapid Trigger update.
Hey I just got this board after watching your review. I can't seem to figure out the onboard profile stuff, do you know if you're able to save custom RGB profiles to the board and have them recallable without the software?
hey techne you got any mousepad recommendations? Iâm getting my apex pro tkl soon and I havenât thought about a mouse pad until now.
I like the "Floating key caps" design, but I can't find a lot of keyboards that has it. Any recommendations (TKL to 65%)? If there's hot swappable that would be cool too.
im going to buy my first wireless, which one do you think is better for competitive gaming, the apex pro or the deathstalker v2
Is it still worth getting the 2023 version? Or you think they will release a new one this year?
Detachable cable is huge. Might actually buy one now!
Appreciate your hard work brotha!
thanks man
I've never really got into gaming with mouse and key until recently. From the research I've done I've been pretty drawn to SteelSeries. I'm thinking about going all in and getting the Arctis Nova 3 headset, the Prime mouse, and the Apex 9 TKL. As cool as the Apex Pro is I don't think I need the display or the extra actuation speed. I'm looking for high quality stuff that isn't the most expensive.
i dont recommend going all in with only one brand. the only advantage is that you will have only one software to manage. its not worth it. pick the best for the price from all the brands. all headset from gaming brands are really shitty, only 2 off the top of my head are "good" and they both are very expensive. for mices, logitech (whatever), razer (only pro models) and zowie are 100% recommendable for starting. keyboard is personal preference as long as they are mech, but steelseries kb are overpriced for sure for what you get (no, 1ms less of whatever its not gonna be noticeable. its marketing)
get the apex 7's
go all in on the Steelseries Nova pro headphones....so goooood (although you will be plenty happy with the 7's)
Thanks for this. Been waiting on this board and was getting impatient. Like you, Iâm a TKL guy and have the newer Pro Mini. I just canât get used to it (but I still love it!).
As soon as your video when live, I literally squealed, lol. I immediately went to the website, seen they were up for order and snagged the Wireless one. Lol.
I think youâre the first person on CZcams with a review up on this. Youâre awesome. Keep it up!
*Edit - Wanted to ask two questions.
1) Does the Escape key continue blinking green once itâs fully charged or if you just wanna use it in Wired mode?
2) Have you had any issues with Lethal Cables while using the Wireless dongle, instead of the included cable SteelSeries gives ya?
Have not tried with a lethal cable, as for the green blink charge, always, because the battery drop below 100%. I just had to start charging it at night
Good to see them going wireless or at least being able to swap cables. No one wants to dig behind a computer if you have to use a laptop real quick. Tough call with the Deathstalker, so easy to grab that and go. This against the huntsman v2 might be an easier fight to win but because of the wireless option.
60âs are too small but could be like having a controller or something you use only for gaming. Maybe they could do one of those one handed deals for gaming. Would love to see a low pro as well.
Ever since i used a Corsair K70 back in 2016 or so i cant go back to keyboards without any hand rests. Dont know why but just got used to it. I got myself the apex 9 which is quite a low keyboard but had to send it back after 2 days of useage because my wrist started hurting while gaming.
How is the typing experience compared to Varmilo keyboards? And since you mentioned the Deathstalker in the video, how does that keyboard compare to the Apex Pro TKL and Varmilo keyboards in terms of typing feel (stabilizers, rattle, smoothness etc)?
I wonder what is the actual battery life of this with the RGB always on (with profiles) but is maybe set to the 10% or 20% brightness and the OLED also.
Also been away a while, moving into uni and stuff, love the goatee!
ehhhh man hope the move is going well
I remember hating this ducky keyboard with the speed silver switches because of accidental key presses. If you set it on the lowest actuation, is there a lot of that going on?
I'm looking to see what switching devices using Bluetooth is like? I use my keycrhon k6 to jump between home PC and work laptop very often, I'd love to see how easy it is to go between paired devices with this
Very awesome I am totally gonna get this to replace/upgrade my old razer keyboard. :)
So you upgraded the last one can you upgrade this one?
I just picked up this keyboard yesterday. I love it so far but for some reason it seems my LED screen is not working. when I hold down the button down it does absolutely nothing. do you know how to fix it?
Will you be making a modding video for these new keebs?
What should I get or do you recommend apex pro tkl 2022 or apex pro 2023
WHAT?! I had the Apex Pro and returned it for the Apex Pro mini wireless. I was wishing for a wireless version the other day then I see this video pop up on my feed. I donât know what kind of magic you cast since you post videos on products that are so close to my interest and so soon
I see all
Can anyone please explain how to configure the 2-in-1 action key feature? Specifically, how do you make the GG Engine software recognize both actuations as separate functions in a game? I can set dual actuations for the W key. But how do I get them to register as walk and run in a game (e.g., Destiny 2)?
What would be the purpose of moving the wrist rest off to one side of the keyboard?
Does the 2023 apex pro wired version have the same mushy feeling the older apex pro had
Iâve been waiting for this refresh. Gonna spring for the wireless version because I hate money!!!
What keyboards would people recommend. I am looking for a gaming keyboard that is 65% (maybe tkl) that is quiet enough to be used around others. I live in a dorm room so donât want to piss my roommates off too much. I have been looking mainly at the fnatic streak 65lp, blackwidow v3 mini and glorious gmmk. Any thoughts?
Razer huntsman mini red switches i have it its super quiet and fast
Imagine if the Shurikey Hanzo had reprogrammable keys AND media keys/roller... it'd best many dedicated gaming keyboards
are you going to show bluetooth pair and switching between computers?
guys i just bought this new keyboard, but wired. I just wanted to know something about the illumination. Since you canât change color from the keyboard and you have to use the steelseries software, once you created some configurations of illumination, how do you switch them from the keyboard? Because switching configuration from the keyboard doesnât change color configuration, itâs always the same colorâŠ
hey techne, i was just wondering which keyboard you would prefer between the new apex pro tkl in this video or the apex 9 tkl in terms of typing, gaming and overall experience. kind of stuck between which one to choose for my next board
oh man no question the pro. the omni point switches just feel so good
Thanks man
The magnetic wrist rest will always be my favorite part of buying a steelseries keyboard đ
On my old apex pro tkl there is a green line in the middle even if the rgb if of or on and I don't know how to fix it. It's almost like the flashing green line on the wireless apex pro tkl
Is this apex pro tkl a good upgrade for the apex 5 ?
i would still go for the old steelseries its just that the omni point is out of date they should just use the app to customize that instead of creating a new switches... i also love the keyboard that has extra usb slot for mouse usb or anything... but i dont know as well if theres gonna be an actual difference between the old one and the new one with just .2mm difference.
When will they release the full keyboard version though...
techne i have a apex pro tkl wireless but does it respond faster wireless or connected?
How many dongles is needed to have a keyboard/mouse/headset combo working?
Does this have the rapid trigger function of the Wooting board?
I got a 6gv2 and a 7g as well.. I need to resolder the m key on the 7 though.. and I don't have the wrist rest.. was a thrift store pick up.
Wooting used to have a TKL. The stupidest decision they made was discontinuing that model, the Wooting One. I also don't like 60% boards. Lowest I'd like to go is 65% because they still have arrow keys. I need my arrows.
How is this keyboard compared to something like a keychron series board
Still hesitating between this new Apex vs Deathstalker v2 pro⊠which on e should I pick ? đ€Ż
Apex pro tkl old version or new one, which should i buy ?
***Read this before buying this keyboard!***
I've had this keyboard for 1 day, and I'm already experiencing several problems:
the keyboard double clicks quite often.
The keyboard does not wake up as it should when coming out of sleep.
The RGB bug is due to the software & certainly the keyboard as well.
If you want to charge your keyboard and put it off, the keyboard stays on LOL. It's great when you want to go to sleep.
Ah yes if you load your keyboard, the 'ESC' key remains green.
The different color modes do not work on the steelseries apex pro tkl wireless through the keyboard.
The different bug modes also on the steelseries software which is not normal.
The F key row will flash white each time the keyboard aperates via the 2.4ghz dongel. So, every time you restart or turn on the pc it does it.
The keyboard does not wake up on its own, you have to click on a key otherwise it does not wake up on its own.
See an iceberg, it's only a simple taste of what you will have as problems.
I hate these subjective presentations. Your tests are ridiculous. Warn people about the different issues with each item you test instead of overplaying something about a brand that shouldn't be.
This keyboard is good for playing, but there are so many side issues that in the end it really sucks.
Dies this new version also exist with a number pad? U like those new keys but might miss the number pad for home office
What do you advise me to buy confused between two things -Steelseries Apex Pro Mini -
Apex Pro TKL wireless keyboard.2023
So unless I missed it in the vid, how do you go in and adjust the actuation on this keyboard? Is it handled within the software somehow or do you have to pop every key off and adjust them with something it comes with? Sorry pretty new to the keyboard space, looking to upgrade my old Razer BlackWidow TE v2 TKL. Been having trouble finding a TKL option I like
It's all in the software and super easy to do! Love my Apex Pro TKL!
on the keyboard shown in video, or in the software
@@TheTechne thank you!
Is the battery rechargable? or is with separete batteries?
Thank you for the review, just ordered mine it was a ÂŁ170 from ÂŁ230, thanks to the amazon prime day deals, gonna try to sell my current keyboard (razer huntsman te tkl)
very expensive BUT it's a great board. contactless, wireless, good keycaps, detachable cable. they pretty much fixed every complain I had about the old one. I wish you could indeed control the lighting (and macro) without the software, like the old one.
oh, also the macro support on the old one is GREAT I use that every day:)
No input lag? Wireless worries me. Is there a way to prove thereâs no added delay to input
Bro I completely agree with you, I canât do 60%. I gotta have my arrow keys and del key
Is it me or have they removed the feature of letting you customise the oled screen on these new versions?
Today I found one of these at goodwill for $3.99. I was in need of a new keyboard and remembered the keychron K6 that I found there last year which my wife claimed as hers. Im not really into keyboards so I didn't know what I was looking at. So far I am was really happy with it. It does not have the wrist rest though.
Anyone have freezing lights bugs on the apex pro 2023 wired? Heard that all the wired units are having this problem atm, can anyone confirm? Seen a few videos on youtube of the issue.
7:52
i can't understand why this keyboard not have analog. why i have to use dual actuation for walk/run?
Just picked up this keyboard today. Not a big deal but I cannot seem to get "Snek" working. Updated the firmware of the keyboard. Scroll to Snek and it will only start when I press the Function+F9. Then the game only plays a few frames and stops. Then I have to hit Function+F9 again to get it to play a few more frames.
If anyone has any idea what I am doing wrong, I'd greatly appreciate it.
I fixed it. Using the "System Monitor" App, from the GG Engine, was causing some weird interference. Turning off the app fixed the lag and the game.
Pls help me how to disable the green escape key its so annoying pls
So I bought the wired (don't want wireless), switches are a bit loud for me but everything else seems great. If talking strictly wired versions, would you recommend this or the Huntsman v2 TKL? Huntsman v2 seems super quiet and smooth, cheaper than this, but do you think this has better features and better switches?
yo man are you lights freezing up or buggy?
@@michaelblue4619 No because Iâm like Techne and only ever use static red (matches my case and build theme). Iâm actually sending it back, I didnât really like it and the keys were loud. I bought the Huntsman v2 and love it, so much better for me but I wish the wrist rest was magnetic like the apex
@@KiLLaCaM607 dang been hearing nothing but bad things about it so far :((
Just finished buying the new wireless version, had the original and I'm glad I wont really have to be dealing with the annoying cable as often in the new oneđ
I'm thinking about the same, but isn't having to plug it in every 3 days even more of a faff? Like with my Steelseries Aerox 3 wireless, I hate having to charge it every 3 days, look for the cable mid-game etc.
I drilled a hole in my table to hide the cable of the apex pro and the prism XL mousemat. So I think I'll just stick with the wired version. Even that has an improved cable compared to the original Apex Pro. I would probably use the wireless version wired anyways and I don't want to put up with that blinking green escape button.
@@BeBarnee charge it before you go to school/work. When youâre back home again itâs hot and ready
@@obliviondust2719 I mostly work from home mate đ€·ââïž
@@BeBarnee charge it before you got to bed then !đ
@@obliviondust2719 I try to be environmentally conscious and turn off my pc when I'm not using it / sleeping. I already have to charge my phone, smart watch, ear buds and all of these are a pain in the ass...
does omnipoint switches causes double click issue ?
Anyone Know If They updated the display To be able to Change RGB without software?
I am curious as to if the Keychron Q2 would be a good option for gaming.
Depends what switches you use. I game on a q2 and love it
Is the new one better or the older one?
I have apex pro and pretty happy about them!! Good to see wireless tkl depending on the price I might grab it đ
Image the Nova Pro Batterys would be able to use in that keyboard. With the DAC you always had one fully loaded. JEEZ. WHY they didnt that.
is this compatible with steel series prism keycaps?
I wish they can make a low profile of this one, that would be my perfect keyboard.
oh man, low profile apex pro, dreams would come true!
Does the keyboard always charge when you plug in the cable or you can chose between wired mode and charging mode?
Id like to know as well!
would have loved to see the software in action and also are all the keys using the new switches?
From pulling the keycaps off I noticed only the main switches appear to be the new omnipoint 2.0s. The arrow keys, esc, etc are all a red linear switch where as the main switches have a clear stem which are typical of the omnipoints.
same software as always
Gimme your keyboard with the white key caps itâs fire I want itđ
Can you change the volume on the lcd screen?
Can we change effects and colour in the software
do you think the deathstalket v2 pro is better option than the new apex pro tkl? Do you expenienced any delay on the deathstalker v2?
I love the Deathstalker so much, I'm still debating this same thing myself. But I'm still leaning hard to the deathstalkewr, it just does everything I want
do the abs keycap from the deathstalker start to ware off or becomes fingerprint magnet?đ thanks Techne
So do you keep it on your desk? or the deathstalker
the real question
These are currently on ebay for about $70. It's a steal for that price.
I'm not exactly sure why you say sound tests within keyboards are boring, it's the only reason I watch these kinds of videos before I buy a keyboard. Don't care about the build, the caps or the type of switches - just the sound :P
Keyboard nerds are funny lol
Would it be worth it to get the mini over the tkl to save some space or are the features on the tkl too good to pass up
nah, go tkl
@@TheTechne thanks will do
Hi techne! Should i w8 for this or get Huntsman v2 tkl? Huntsman in my country 150âŹ. Apex 200âŹ++++. Keep the good work!
this
@@TheTechne Thx for your recommend! Will w8 than đBtw Apex 9 tkl better than hunstmans v2 tkl? Same price atm
Hey Techne!
Have you noticed the RGB backlighting acting funny? I just picked up the Apex Pro Wired 2023 and the backlight animation constantly freezes for a moment or two and then will suddenly switch to a different lighting position in the sequence with mine. Updated everything i could think of (drivers, firmware, etc), reinstalled their engine software, checked other apps to make sure they weren't trying to control the keyboard... nadda. Just curious if youve noticed this as well? I contacted Steelseries support, waiting for a reply.
Thanks for your vids, been enjoying your reviews and mod videos!
yo how did you get a 2023 model already?
But I just about always keep my lighting set to solid red, but the little I have used effects, its been solid
@@TheTechne they had 1 at my local best buy so I nabbed it. Yeah Iâll be changing it to solid for the time being. Love the keyboard otherwise, and nothing else seems off with it so
@@TheTechne I posted a short clip of the keyboard doing it on my youtube channel. Took a short video in case steelseries asked for one lol
@@silverfox392 I just watched it, that's crazy. Did you update the board?
@@TheTechne I did, there was a firmware update prompt when I plugged it in. I tried reinstalling the engine software, I updated the windows steel series drivers ApS. Canât figure it out for the life of me
I want to get this but I prefer the full size keyboard since I need it for school
Is this what early feels like?
Yes
I wish they made a newer full pro version
which one is better this or hunstman v2