SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard - Review

[@kova_tech]

SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Keyboard: geni.us/T2jp

[@filplayz1237]

are thos red switches

[@Ice_cold42]

2:42 The switches aren’t Omnipoint, they’re called Optipoint. Omnipoint switches are found only on the Apex Pro keyboards, while Optipoint ones are only on the Apex 9 and they’re optical mechanical switches unlike the Apex Pro keyboards. Btw Apex 9 comes only in a 60% form factor or a TKL, there isn’t a full sized Apex 9 keyboard (yet).

[@mathias409]

And what do the omnipoint switches do that the optipoint switches don't?

[@felixbuchsteiner]

​@@mathias409bit late but omnipoint is magnetic and optipoint is optical

[@zeonvalo]

​@@felixbuchsteinerwhich one is better?

[@felixbuchsteiner]

@@zeonvalo depends on your preferences. Just look at the datasheet of the steel series switches

[@XtraKawaiiKC]

@@zeonvalo it depends on what you want, if you wanna pay more for something closer in ability to the wooting then get an omnipoint keyboard, if you want a cheaper keyboard that still has good actuation and has swappable optical keys if one breaks then get the optipoint

[@mk3doja659]

This board sounds ALOT better in person

[@Lovuki]

good 2 knows thanks

[@wizard1917]

I have this keyboard and it is true

[@GabeTittle]

Same

[@Heardbyhorror]

It does tho

[@ethhics]

It really doesn't it sounds disgusting in a way only optical switches do. Had to sell it

[@Romanu.13]

sounds better in rreal life

[@Mjoyful]

i would love it more if it was a 70 or 75%, but overall it was a great keyboard, i gave it to my brother since he is more able to use those types im more of a custom guy

[@stevesutton772]

Why do perfect 70 75 over tkl? I mean I'm not a huge gamer so I... but I could see forgoing the numpad.

[@Mjoyful]

@@stevesutton772 the tkl takes up more space and my room is quite small, and i also find anything other than the tradisinal keys and F now to be less important nor do i ever use them so i don't want that lugging around on my keyboard and it looks worse

[@memyself3895]

Great review. I am having difficulty finding a keyboard that works for my situation. Vision issues. I need a keyboard with letters that light up but little to no brightness around the outside of the keys. I know, the opposite of what most gamers want. Would that be programmable here? Many thanks.

[@BohmanderTCG]

Dont know which one to get..... I wanted to buy wooting but its 200.... SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL HyperX Alloy Origins 60 Razer Huntsman Mini Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed

[@TheEighthWorld]

I have a razer blackwidow. don’t buy it. it lasted me a long time but over that time began to degrade in the switches. keys would start to actuate multiple times or just not actuate at all. and worst of all, it is not hotswappable so you cannot remove the switches to replace them and increase the longevity. keep this in mind.

[@QuasiMonkey]

@@TheEighthWorld I just ordered the Apex 9 TKL to replace my Razer BlackWidow Elite I bought in May, 2021. Can definitely confirm the switches have degraded since then, especially WASD compared to the rest of the keys. The wrist rest also has worn off where I rest my hands as well where the fake leather has stripped off. Looking forward to a new smaller board that I can replace the switches on when needed & didn't want to spend $300+ Canadian on a wooting or GMMK yet.

[@TheEighthWorld]

@ I also have an apex 9 TKL now and it’s so much better. it’s quiet and easy to clean and small

[@QuasiMonkey]

@@TheEighthWorld I'm still getting used to it after one day of use, but it's not bad! I def have a habit of resting my fingers on the keys and these are much more sensitive than the Razer greens lol Got their Prism pudding keycaps to replace the main letter keys so it looks real nice with the LEDs making the bottom white half glow. Definitely going to get some of the tactile switches to replace the some of the linear switches as I'm a fan of keys that are a bit more clicky/tactile. Probably blue for the function, number & arrow keys. Purple for the rest and maybe keep WASD as yellow linier.

[@TheEighthWorld]

@ yes, much more sensitive. it took a bit to get used to but I really enjoy it now!

[@jespereriksson8070]

Whould you or anyone else recomend a more quiet TKL keyboard within this price range (90 - 130) that is considered a decent TKL keyboard for gamers

[@JustAnotherYou2ber]

I've owned this keyboard once and I found its RGB lighting underwhelming i.e. not bright enough on the max brightness setting. It just doesn't stand out in that regard when being compared to other RGB Gaming Keyboards from the same or other brands.

[@bettercallyass152]

I have a cooler master keyboard with controllable rgb lighting and I think that bright rgb is really bothering and especially in a dark room

[@Ol1.]

What wrist rest can i use on it

[@Siuuuuuuummmmmm]

So, what’s the difference between this and the Apex pro Tkl 2023?

[@bogdan6959]

The Apex Pro has OmniPoint switches, which are magnetic and analog. The Apex 9 has OptiPoint switches, which are only optical and not analog

[@sandro2896]

Sir do you know its polling rate?

[@JustAnotherYou2ber]

According to information on the web: 1000 Hz

[@asan1050]

Kova Tech ! Thanks Much!+

[@anthonychu7608]

Is this keyboard wireless?

[@TheEighthWorld]

he says in the video that it is in fact not wireless.

[@stevesutton772]

Who do you think has the beqst sofrware? Everyone bashes Synapse, Ique and Ghub. If Logitech would move beyond the g915 and move everhthing to Logi+ i think their future would be very bright.

[@kova_tech]

I personally like Logitech the most - Good interface and lots of options