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Reviews of SteelSeries Apex M500

Testseek.com have collected 103 expert reviews of the SteelSeries Apex M500 and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for SteelSeries Apex M500.
Award: Recommended June 2016
June 2016
 
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The editors liked

  • Solid quality feel
  • Best software experience
  • Tons of customization
  • Excellent packaging for the mouse
  • Great Aesthetics
  • Excellent Build Quality
  • Cherry MX Red Mechanical Switches (50 Million Actuations)
  • Per Key Illumination With 4 Stages And 2 Modes
  • N-Key Rollover
  • Unlimited Available Profiles
  • Unlimited Macro Keys
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  • Affordable
  • Cherry MX Red switches
  • Programmable keys
  • 104-key rollover
  • Authentic Cherry MX keys
  • Streamlined design
  • Straightforward software
  • Inventive cable management
  • Simple design
  • Cable management on the bottom of the keyboard
  • Great performance
  • Nice illumination
  • Price
  • Great for typing and gaming
  • Incredibly solid construction
  • You can customize every button on the keyboard using the SteelSeries Engine software
  • Single color LED may bother some
  • But I like it quite a lot

The editors didn't like

  • None for the mouse
  • Slightly high keyboard price and no wrist rest
  • Minimalistic Design (For Some)
  • Price (For Some)
  • Lacks dedicated macro keys
  • Backlighting is only blue and occasionally uneven
  • No choice of key types
  • Macro recording could be more streamlined
  • Only available with Cherry MX Red switches
  • USB cable not braided
  • Lack of custom LEDs may be a con for some

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  Published: 2016-04-26, review by: 3dGameMan.com

  • Abstract:  At under $100 the SteelSeries Apex M500 Gaming Mechanical Keyboard is impressive. The per-key blue LEDs looks great and there's illumination options, it has cherry MX red gaming switches and there's full anti-ghosting support as well as N-Key roll over. A...

 
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  Published: 2016-04-25, Author: Marshall , review by: tomsguide.com

  • Authentic Cherry MX keys, Streamlined design, Straightforward software, Inventive cable management
  • No choice of key types, Macro recording could be more streamlined
  • The SteelSeries Apex M500 wants to empower eSports players, and that's exactly what it does. Between high-quality key switches, a streamlined design and intuitive software, the peripheral offers what competitive players need, and excises what they don't...

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  Published: 2016-06-24, Author: Jonathan , review by: aphnetworks.com

  • Abstract:  Have you ever preferred the original thing, no matter how hard people tried to push something else, or how many claimed improvements a newer model has? I am not a big consumer of soft drinks, but if you ask me, my favorite will have to be Coca-Cola. As fo...

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  Published: 2016-05-06, Author: Cole , review by: cgmagonline.com

  • While its design and features are undeniably basic, the Apex M500 is a reliable entry-level mechanical keyboard that can take any form of abuse gamers throw at it...

 
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  Published: 2016-10-08, review by: tweaktown.com

  • The SteelSeries APEX M500 is built like a tank. While we were not able to tear it apart as we usually do, the feel is solid, everything works as intended, and with this layout, it looks more professional than those with huge add-ons of a frame, or an ove...

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  Published: 2016-07-21, review by: pcauthority.com.au

  • ". Steelseries has made one of the best bare-bones mechanical keyboards we've seen. "...

 
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  Published: 2016-06-29, Author: Daniel , review by: pcpowerplay.com.au

  • Elegant design, Feels great, Responsive
  • Only Cherry Reds, No USB pass-through
  • A beautifully simple gaming keyboard aimed at eSports but perfect for anyone on a budget.

 
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  Published: 2018-01-05, Author: Michiel , review by: uk.hardware.info

  • Time to present our findings. The 22 keyboards that we tested come down to two price ranges. The “affordable” segment, which are the keyboards with an average price up to £150 and the high-end models, which start from £150. Interestingly, we find 11 keybo...

 
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  Published: 2016-12-12, Author: Mike , review by: trustedreviews.com

  • Excellent typing experience, Smart, solid design, Intuitive software
  • No USB passthrough or wristrest, Only CherryMX Red available
  • The SteelSeries Apex M500 is a great option for competitive gaming or if typing quality is key, but spending a little more will deliver the features that the M500 is lacking...

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  Published: 2016-11-09, Author: Peter , review by: eteknix.com

  • Rock solid build quality, Simple yet effective design, Powerful LED lighting, Easy to use software, Excellent macro engine,
  • None, Neutral, No detachable cable, No dedicate macro/multimedia keys, “If you’re looking for a straightforward, no fuss, gaming keyboard, the SteelSeries, APEX M500 is a great choice. From working in the office, to top-level eSports competitions, it won’
  • PriceThe Steelseries APEX M500 is available on Amazon UK for a very reasonable £97.67, and Amazon US for $88.49. Obviously, those in the US are getting a better deal here, but both prices are pretty accurate for their respective regions vs competitor prod...

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