Testseek.com have collected 48 expert reviews of the SteelSeries Apex 5 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for SteelSeries Apex 5.
March 2020
(79%)
48 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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333 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Reasonable price
Good in-game performance
Smart multimedia key
Hybrid switch feels more mechanical than membrane
Sleek design with OLED screen
Strong RGB options
Wrist rest included
Good gaming performance
Strategic pricing
OLED display with multimedia controls
Minimalist design
Reasonably priced and affordable
Very easy to set up and use
With the software also being versatile and easy to use
Sturdy and well designed
Looking and feeling great
Great
Responsive
Performance for both writing and gaming
The hybrid keys work we
The editors didn't like
Membrane/mechanical hybrid doesn't add much
Somewhat dull lighting
Superfluous OLED screen
Fully mechanical keyboards available in same price range
Single button for all media controls
Wrist rest isn't very supportive
Non-detachable cable
Keys are too quiet
However
The OLED is underused and feels superfluous
The wrist rest isn't exactly comfortable or that supportive
Only one multimedia button which
Due to the potential of accidental repeated presses
Published: 2020-05-17, Author: Chris , review by: wccftech.com
Reasonably priced and affordable, Very easy to set up and use, with the software also being versatile and easy to use, Sturdy and well designed, looking and feeling great, Great, responsive, performance for both writing and gaming, The hybrid keys work we
however, the OLED is underused and feels superfluous, The wrist rest isn't exactly comfortable or that supportive, Only one multimedia button which, due to the potential of accidental repeated presses, is best ignored, No visible display or identifier
The SteelSeries Apex 5 is a very strong outing from SteelSeries, offering an affordable keyboard giving most of the best features from a mechanical keyboard but at a lower price than other similar keyboards would come at. Linking in with a strong piece of...
Published: 2020-03-19, Author: Victor , review by: t3me.com
our experience has been mainly positive, making the SteelSeries Apex 5 gaming keyboard is a decent alternative to more expensive mechanical keyboards.We Love:+ Great mechanical hardware+ OLED screen is a nice bonusWe Hate:- Wrist support could be better...
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Published: 2020-02-10, Author: Mike , review by: pcmag.com
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...
Aside from its somewhat lower price, I can't think of a great reason to combine mechanical key switches with a membrane framework. The device feels like a compromise, both tactilely and metaphorically. But as compromises go, the Apex 5 is a fairly agreeab...
Published: 2020-04-09, Author: Alex , review by: cgmagonline.com
The Apex 5 is a premium feeling keyboard that manages to pack in a satisfying amount of customization and performance at a relatively budget friendly price...
Published: 2020-04-29, Author: Michael , review by: cravingtech.com
Hybrid mechanical switches make the Apex 5 affordable, but still performs as they use real mechanical switches withinProsSolid and durable frameCompact design on the desk, with optional premium wrist restFeels premium even at the priceLoud, audible feedba...
Abstract: Membrane switches use rubber domes to create the key press spring motion, while m echanical switches use a metal spring, which is more responsive and doesn't wear out as fast hence longer keystroke lifespan. This one of the key advantages of...
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.Comfort and usability are up there with any other keyboar...
Published: 2020-05-23, Author: Peter , review by: eteknix.com
It's one of the best looking, best made and best performing keyboards available today. At under £100 it's a very competitive keyboard, albeit, be sure to shop around for the best deals as there is some discrepancy. I love the SteelSeries Apex 7, but hones...
