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Apex 5 Hybrid mechanical gaming keyboard
- Hybrid blue mechanical gaming switches guaranteed for 20 million keypresses
- OLED Smart Display displays profiles, game info, Discord messages, and more
- Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy built for a lifetime of unbreakable durability
- 16.8 million illumination colors per key for unmatched customization
- Premium magnetic wrist rest provides full palm support and comfortable feel
Best of Both Worlds
The Apex 5 combines the smoothness of a membrane switch with the added durability, performance, and satisfying tactile click of a blue mechanical switch, for a premium gaming experience where you don’t have to choose one over the other.
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OLED Smart Display
Customize the OLED screen with your favorite gifs, view on-the-fly game info, incoming Discord messages, settings, and more.
Press space to pause moving content
VIEW GAME INFO
SAVE PROFILES & MACROS
CONTROL RGB EFFECTS
View hunger, tool durability, and more
View current speaker, messages, and more
View current KDA, money, and more
Specifications
Top Material
Aircraft Grade Aluminum Alloy Frame
N-Key Roll Over
24-Key
Anti-Ghosting
Gaming Grade
Illumination
Dynamic Per Key RGB Illumination
Weight
2.04 lbs
Height
40.5 mm
Width
442.8 mm
Depth
139.2 mm
Type & Name
SteelSeries Hybrid Mechanical RGB Switch
Switch Actuation
2 mm
Total Travel
4 mm
Force
50cN
Lifetime
20 Million Keypresses
OS
Windows and Mac OS X. USB port required
Software
SteelSeries Engine 3.15+ (coming soon) for Windows (7 or newer) and Mac OSX (10.11 or newer)
Apex 5 Gaming Keyboard
Magnetic Wrist Rest
Product Information Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
What aftermarket keycaps will work with Apex 5?
The SteelSeries Hybrid Mechanical Switches feature MX compatible stems, so most aftermarket keycaps will work. Additionally, the Apex 5 features a “standard” bottom row spacing for even greater compatibility. Be sure to check the specifications carefully before you purchase any replacement keycaps.
How does the SteelSeries Hybrid Blue Gaming switches differ from other keyboards?
Some competitors claim to be “hybrid” but are merely dressing up a membrane keyboard. SteelSeries hybrid switches are truly mechanical switches. They keep all the same parts that make a mechanical switch great: MX stems, spring, and high-quality materials. Read more about hybrid switches here.
How easy is it to configure the lighting?
SteelSeries Engine software is universally recognized as being extremely easy to use. Control lighting effects, customize the OLED display, and reprogram any key in seconds.