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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: 2016-11-09, Author: Lewis , review by: techadvisor.co.uk

  • Abstract:  For some PC gamers, having the right keyboard attached to your computer can be almost as important as the hardware inside it. However, for the uninitiated, it can be hard to see what all the fuss is about. Is there really any difference between fancy gami...

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  Published: 2016-10-31, Author: Lewis , review by: techadvisor.co.uk

  • Abstract:  For some PC gamers, having the right keyboard attached to your computer can be almost as important as the hardware inside it. However, for the uninitiated, it can be hard to see what all the fuss is about. Is there really any difference between fancy gami...

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  Published: 2016-07-19, Author: Lewis , review by: techadvisor.co.uk

  • Abstract:  For some PC gamers, having the right keyboard attached to your computer can be almost as important as the hardware inside it. However, for the uninitiated, it can be hard to see what all the fuss is about. Is there really any difference between fancy gami...

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  Published: 2016-07-18, Author: James , review by: pcgameware.co.uk

  • The SteelSeries Apex M500 is a damn good Gaming keyboard, but it is no more than that! But to decry what it's not got would be to miss the point of this keyboard entirely. This keyboard is for Pro Gamers and not so much for enthusiasts like perhaps you a...

 
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  Published: 2016-07-07, Author: Luca , review by: ocaholic.ch.english

  • Our global verdict about this keyboard is generally positive as Steelseries managed to create a solid product We like the fact that this keyboard is heavy, features simple, standard design and therefore also a standard layout Apart from that there is a b...

 
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  Published: 2016-06-13, review by: gadgetexplained.com

  • The SteelSeries Apex M500 mechanical gaming keyboard is a quality piece of engineering that has been made to last. SteelSeries have kept the key layout of the Apex M500 standard but have added better keyboard functionality by adding blue LEDs under every...

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  Published: 2016-06-03, Author: Michael , review by: Digitaltrends.com

  • Understated design, Genuine Cherry MX red keys, Bright backlighting, Excellent software
  • Limited cable routing options, Plastic cover makes it hard to clean, Only available with Cherry MX keys
  • The Apex M500 costs $100, though you might be able to find it cheaper. It's the same price as a full-sized, single-color mechanical board from Corsair (Strafe series), Razer (BlackWidow X Ultimate), or Cougar (Attack X3), and it's $10 cheaper than Coole...

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  Published: 2016-04-26, Author: Ben , review by: enostech.com

  • No frills design, Sturdy base, Cherry RED switches, Blue LED ( Personal Favourite )
  • Font used looks a bit too basic, Blue base layer under keys may not be to everyones liking

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  Published: 2018-02-08, Author: Dark-Gio , review by: pcmrace.com

  • Excelente construcción, Gran diseño, Switches CherryMX Red
  • Retroiluminación solo en azul, Demasiado sobrio, Falta de algunas prestaciones básicas

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  Published: 2019-04-19, review by: mrhightech.fr

  • Flottant à peine au dessus de 100€, ce clavier est un excellent choix pour ceux qui veulent d'un périphérique qui leur durera dans le temps, et qui ne fera pas tâche sur leur bureau au design simpliste.SteelSeries Apex M750 - clavier mécanique de jeu - éc...

 
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