SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3 Keyboard Review

Looking for a gaming keyboards? The SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3 Keyboard comes in at $234.99 and has earned 4.5 stars across 654 Amazon reviews. That's enough data to take its #67 ranking (out of 141) seriously. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.

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. In this price tier, you should expect aluminum top plates, doubleshot or PBT keycaps, and per-key RGB. If those aren't here, the price is hard to justify.

If there's one phrase that comes up across reviews of the SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3 Keyboard, it's "Game-ready presets".

• Brand: Steelseries
• Price: $234.99 (well above the $63.18 category average)
• Amazon rating: 4.5 of 5.0
• Reviews: 654
• Category rank: #67 of 141 in gaming keyboards
• Cheaper in category: 138 products
• Higher-rated in category: 59 products
• More-reviewed in category: 63 products

654 reviews and a 4.5-star average is a strong signal. At this scale, manufactured reviews would have to be unrealistically pervasive to move the score this much, which means the satisfaction is real for the typical buyer.

Common positives:

• Adjustable actuation
• Game-ready presets
• RGB lighting

Common complaints:

• High price
• Bulky design

At $234.99, the SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3 Keyboard sits well above the $63.18 category average. 138 options are cheaper and 2 are more expensive.

The category leader is the Redragon K552 Gaming Keyboard ($29.99, 4.5★, 39,549 reviews). It's $205.00 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.

Higher-rated options in this category:

• HITIME x XVX M67 Keyboard - $58.89, 4.9★ (79 reviews) · Better on both axes
• HITIME M67 60% Gaming Keyboard - $55.79, 4.9★ (79 reviews) · Better on both axes
• GravaStar Mercury K1 75% - $118.96, 4.8★ (1,081 reviews) · Better on both axes

If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the HITIME x XVX M67 Keyboard at 4.9★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Guiheng 60% Mechanical Keyboard at $13.99.

Only if you specifically want what makes it expensive. The rating is excellent but the price premium is meaningful. There are cheaper highly-rated options in this category - make sure the extra money is buying a feature you'll actually use.

Best fit for:

• Quality-first buyers who prioritize a track record of satisfaction over saving a few dollars
• Users who specifically need portability or compact size
• Buyers who want RGB or aesthetic features

Pros:

• Adjustable actuation
• Game-ready presets
• RGB lighting

Cons:

• High price
• Bulky design

7.3/10

Functional, mid-pack option. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing pushing it above the better-ranked alternatives either.