Quick Overview
Looking for a tkl keyboards? The SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL (Renewed) comes in at $24.99 and has earned 4.3 stars across 114 Amazon reviews. That's enough data to take its #40 ranking (out of 55) seriously. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 67% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.
Build & Switch Feel
The keyboard's exact switch type isn't specified in the product listing, which is unusual at this price point. If switch feel matters to you, it's worth checking the manufacturer's site before ordering. At $24.99, plastic chassis and basic ABS keycaps are expected - the spend goes into making the switches feel right rather than premium materials.
The Numbers
- Brand: Amazon Renewed
- Price: $24.99 (well below the $76.03 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.3 of 5.0
- Reviews: 114
- Category rank: #40 of 55 in tkl keyboards
- Cheaper in category: 2 products
- Higher-rated in category: 44 products
- More-reviewed in category: 37 products
From the Reviews
A 4.3-star average from 114 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
Cheap vs. Capable
At $24.99, the SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL (Renewed) sits well below the $76.03 category average. 2 options are cheaper and 52 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Redragon K552P Mechanical Keyboard ($40.99, 4.7★, 15,539 reviews). The SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL (Renewed) is $16.00 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.
Higher-rated options in this category:
- Keychron C3 HE TKL Magnetic Keyboard - $89.99, 5.0★ (6 reviews) · Higher rated
- Doci Bluetooth Split Keyboard - $19.99, 5.0★ (2 reviews) · Better on both axes
- AULA F87 Wireless 75% Keyboard - $59.99, 4.8★ (351 reviews) · Higher rated
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the Keychron C3 HE TKL Magnetic Keyboard at 5.0★.
Should You Buy It?
Yes if you're shopping price. It's significantly cheaper than the category average, the rating is acceptable, and you're not missing anything that justifies double the spend for most users.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional tkl keyboards without overspending
Bottom Line
7.5/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.