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Here at Knapsack, we like our mechanical keyboards, particularly those that come with some delicious RGB. One of our favorite brands is SteelSeries (you can see prior articles here), and earlier this week they just introduced new additions to the Apex Pro lineup. Time to see what all the fuss is with the new SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3 keyboards.
SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3: what’s new
Well, obviously, there’s new hardware here. For the launch of the SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3, you’ve got a full-sized version, a ten-key-less (aka TKL) version, and then also a wireless TKL version. On the hardware front, you’ve got OmniPoint 3.0 switches, third-gen sensor technology, and triple the dampening foam and lubrication on things, keeping performance top-notch.
As we’ve seen with other SteelSeries gear, the hardware is just part of the solution. Their software suite (SteelSeries GG) is a large part of the equation of what you can do with their hardware. More than just controlling and synchronizing color schemes across the devices, you’ve got some pretty granular-level stuff you can get into. For the new Gen 3 hardware, they’ve got even more functionality coming at you:
- Protection Mode – Say goodbye to accidental “fat-fingering” with Protection Mode, a SteelSeries-exclusive feature. This mode protects against accidental key presses by reducing the sensitivity of selected surrounding keys—never worry about blowing the most important cooldown again.
- Rapid Tap – Rapid Tap prioritizes the last pressed key in a pair without needing to release the previous key, enabling faster input and improved aim. With up to 5 key pairings, your counter-strafing, peeking, crouch-jumping or slide-cancelling gets more responsive than ever.
- Rapid Trigger – Discard the limitations of regular actuation. With Rapid Trigger, gamers can repeatedly press the same key without waiting for it to return, at the slightest lift of a finger. No more missing multiple key presses if players ever need to spam a button.
- GG Quickset – Optimal settings for a player’s favorite games are just a few clicks away, making the gaming keyboard setup easier than ever. Gain a competitive edge with pro-grade presets that adjust actuation levels, Rapid Trigger, Protection Mode, Rapid Tap, RGB Lighting, and more on a per-game basis. Skip the complicated setup and get playing.
Perhaps not critical for flying through a spreadsheet, but for your after-hours gaming session? Those should be key.
Let’s visualize all of that
Wrapping things up
As we mentioned, there are three versions of the keyboard in the SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3 series:
- SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3: $199.99
- SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3: $189.99
- SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless Gen 3: $249.99
To check out all the specs, as well as the rest of the range, go over to steelseries.com
