SteelSeries Apex 5

+ SteelSeries Hybrid Mechanical keys live up to their claims + OLED display + Different but enjoyable RGB lighting + Price

- Considerably lower lifespan predictions than conventional mech keys - OLED display feels very gimmicky, however fun it may be

SteelSeries have become known for their excellent quality hardware, but also the associated pricetag that would come with them. The Apex 5 proves that keyboards don’t need to cost £200 perform well.

Hybrid switch feels more mechanical than membrane. ; Sleek design with OLED screen. ; Strong RGB options. ; Wrist rest included.

Fully mechanical keyboards available in same price range. ; Single button for all media controls. ; Wrist rest isn't very supportive.

The SteelSeries Apex 5 gaming keyboard finds a better way to blend money-saving membrane and snappy but pricey mechanical switches.

Good gaming performance ; Strategic pricing ; OLED display with multimedia controls ; Minimalist design

Non-detachable cable ; Keys are too quiet

The SteelSeries Apex 5 is a solid gaming keyboard that offers great gaming performance and a neat OLED display in a minimalist design.

If RGB lighting isn't a concern, you can get fully mechanical models from companies like Razer, Corsair and Logitech for about $120, and in the long run, they may prove to be more durable — and more comfortable — than the Apex 5. But if you want...

RGB is good with lots of options including individual key illumination that can be set to work with launch of a specific game. Keys are solid and feel like a mechanical keyboard - very clickety clackety if you like that sort of thing.

A usb socket would be good

I love how you can set as many macros as you want. Overall a very good keyboard. Whoever has designed this is a complete genius.

Okay, I think the major improvement the keyboard could have is to add a layer of some sort of a solution that removes fingerprints from such a device. Your team could look into adding a screen guard with no fingerprint sort of solution onto the keys...

Brilliant keyboard, great feel, superb RGA with an amazing control programme developed by Steelcase

Nothing

Stunning feel and design

Yes, I had to give it to my son!

Choices colour co ordination

Looks cool and its confortale to use and game

Its too loud and my first keys started to whistle after 2 days of use.