When a rogue Win 10 update took out my Gskill KM780 RGB unexpectedly, I had to pull the trigger fast on a new KB instead of having to endure using my spare membrane board. After a solid day of research, I took a chance on the Apex Pro.Coming from Cherry MX Browns, I had some reservations about OmniPoint. The Browns have a tactile point which I liked. I had tried MX Reds, and wasn’t a fan of the linear feel. With these Omni switches being linear, I was unsure but somehow compelled to pass on the Apex 7 with MX Browns and go Pro. TBH, I was half expecting to return it. Needless to say…. I was surprised when I hooked this up!First off… dat switch. Wow. SUPER smooth. The inherent scratchiness of linear MX switches is GONE. It feels like the keycaps are just sort of floating over the brushed aluminum base. The adjustment ability is unique compared to most mechanical boards, bringing a true Hall Effect switch to people. (Look up Hall Effect… gets a little complex for explanation here, but very cool) Actuation can be adjusted from a light brush on the keys (probably overkill) to making the switch bottom out completely. This can also be done on a per key basis. Lot of range to play with!Another key strength… the RGB lighting. Its nothing short of fantastic. The raised caps let the bright and vibrant lighting spill over the board itself, creating a very cool and clean lighting effect. Even for those who don’t much care about RGB lighting, it’s very tastefully done here.Typing is unreal. I spent 15 mins just typing random weirdness on a word doc just for them feels when I first hooked it up. And for some reason, I find myself with a lot less errors compared to old board with the Browns. I’d commonly get keypress duplication (as if I held the key down) with that switch, and with these Omni switches, it doesn’t happen anymore. Of course, these Omni switches are much quieter than the tactile Browns given their linear nature.Not much bad to say here. Some minor gripes would be somewhat “meh” software from Steelseries and the keycaps being ABS instead of something like double-shot PBT caps. The latter feel much sturdier and more premium, and I suppose one could buy some PBT caps if it was a huge issue. Not sure how that would affect the lighting though. The small B&W OLED screen in the upper right doesn’t add much in reality, but its kind of a geeky fun thing that you can customize with whatever you want. It does have some functionality with brightness and other features, which is nice to have versus having to use the software. Also, only the primary keys have Omni switches. All the F keys, num pad, and extra function keys are on a generic linear switch that feels good enough. Would be nice to have all keys on omni switches, but it makes sense from a cost perspective and isn’t a big deal to me.All in all, fantastic keyboard that towers over my old Gskill in every respect. I really wish MS terrible updates hadn’t bricked old board, but I guess things happen for a reason. If you have the cash and want a great analog-based mechanical keyboard with adjustable hall effect switches…. this is the one for you. Very hard to fault this board. Steelseries done good here.

I use this for both gaming and typing and it does both with ease. The ability to switch the actuation on the fly is clutch! Highly recommend this product. I came from a Razer Huntsmen and this blows it out of the water.

This keyboard is great. It’s good for typing or gaming. The whole board feels well made and solid, I think it’ll last a while. The dual USB (one connector for keyboard and one for USB passthrough) is a bit thick and stiff, but not unmanageable by any means.The programmable keys make a HUGE difference when going between typing and gaming, and with the Steelseries software it’s extremely easy to set up. I went into it assuming the programmable keys were more of a marketing gimmick and never actually intended on adjusting them…but that changed when I realized that they’re definitely a feature I’ll use.The RGB is nice and bright and very customizable with the software. Lots of options for colors. Something to note, they board turns on/off keys white when active (caps lock, num lock, etc stay white when on). This confused me at first, I thought the LEDs in my NumLock key were broken because it stayed white. Definitely not an issue, but not a feature that’s pointed out anywhere either.The OLED screen is the one part of the keyboard that I’ll admit, while cool, is a bit gimmicky. It does have it’s use for sure, like changing saved profiles without the software, but it’s not necessary. It’s a neat little addition that allows another level of customization, but I feel Steelseries could have left it off and made they keyboard $10 less or something. It gives the “pro” keyboard a premium feel, but seems wholly unnecessary once the “neatness” wears off.Overall it’s a great keyboard, definitely a purchase I’m glad I made. If the board holds up, which I think it will, I’ll definitely look into other Steelseries products in the future.

I got this and a Rival wired mouse for my son’s birthday. He plays a lot of Roblox with his friends and I constantly hear him hammer fisting his desk in anger because his wireless keyboard and mouse would lag and make him vulnerable in shooter games. He was so excited to get the keyboard and mouse. Not only does it look super cool, but you can adjust the actuation of the keys. You can make it so you barely have to touch the key, to fully pressing the key all the way down in order to send the command. The keyboard feels like it’s built to last, nice and sturdy, and has a real nice mechanical feel when typing. I pop in every now and then when he’s playing a Roblox shooter game with his friends and ask if the keyboard and mouse are working alright. He always tells me they work flawlessly, in fact he said his click speed is a lot faster now. I’m not gamer, but I understand your competition will kick your butt if you’re playing with sub par tools. It’s been a week and I have yet to hear any angry hammer fisting of his desk.😁 In fact, I was watching him play the other night when a Roblox YouTuber joined his server. He got all excited and said the person was one of the highest ranked players in the game he was playing. He took out the YouTuber several times, but ultimately came in second to him each round until the YouTuber moved on. My son was totally stoked and said there’s no way he would have been able to compete with the old wireless keyboard and mouse. Awesome, you don’t always hit a home run with presents, but this might be one. If only it would make him excited to do his homework.🙄

Smoothest and Fastest Keyboard You Can Buy.