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Honestly, I’m not a fan of mechanical keyboards, I find them too loud, and over time, they end up stressing me out. However, I know that many people enjoy that characteristic sound. After a long search, I wanted to find a keyboard that was compact, quiet, and suitable for gaming. That’s how I discovered the SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL, a membrane keyboard that has really surprised me. If you’re looking for a quiet keyboard whether it’s for gaming or typing, this is definitely an option I would recommend to anyone.
The SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL is considered by many to be one of the best membrane keyboards. Therefore, this time I will introduce you to some of its features that I liked the most.
Quiet design
I know I mentioned it before, but typing with this keyboard is ridiculously satisfying. Membrane switches have been designed to generate fairly low noise compared to a mechanical keyboard. Compared to conventional mechanical keyboards, I’d say that the SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL generates about 25% of the noise. So again, this is a cool feature for those who prefer to type or play quietly. I think mechanical keyboards can definitely bother anyone at night.
Customizable RGB lights
This keyboard can also be easily customized, for example, you can use the default lighting modes or get full customization through the free software “SteelSeries GG”. It’s a bit strange that the box didn’t mention anything about the instructions to download the software, in fact I discovered it after looking it up on the internet. To adjust the intensity of the lights, you can press the “Steelseries” function and F11 or F12 keys.
Water resistant
I hope I never have to test this feature, but it’s great that this keyboard has IP32 water and dust resistance. It’s particularly useful for those who tend to drink while gaming or typing, as the IP32 protection should help prevent any issues if a liquid is accidentally spilled on the keyboard.
Media controls
To adjust the volume from the keyboard, you just need to slide the volume roller, which can also quickly mute what you are listening to by simply pressing it. Additionally, there is a pause button that works to pause or resume any video or audio you are listening to.
This keyboard is almost perfect, but it has a detail that could have been improved: the shift indicator light is too close to a key. This means that, unless I lean over, I can’t easily see if it’s activated or not. However, it’s not a big deal and may not be if you type upright.
Now I will collect the advantages and disadvantages of the SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL gaming keyboard
Advantages:
- Silent
- RGB Customization
- Water and dust resistance
- Media controls
- Compact
Disadvantages:
- Low-Visibility Capitalization Indicator
- Lack of instructions for the software (although it is easy to use)
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My name is Joel! I love to read, I go to university like most people my age.
In my free time I usually train boxing, I love music, I also know how to play the guitar and the harmonica.