SteelSeries Apex 3 review: Best budget gaming keyboard?

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Video timestamps:
-Intro & price: 00:00
-Build quality & design: 00:32
-Media keys & RGB: 03:17
-Water resistance: 04:25
-Software: 04:58
-Typing demo: 06:56
-Performance: 08:46
-Verdict: 09:30
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  • @TotallydubbedHD
    @TotallydubbedHD3 жыл бұрын

    Buy the SteelSeries Apex 3 from Amazon: locally.link/z9fD Video timestamps: -Intro & price: 00:00 -Build quality & design: 00:32 -Media keys & RGB: 03:17 -Water resistance: 04:25 -Software: 04:58 -Typing demo: 06:56 -Performance: 08:46 -Verdict: 09:30

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    3 жыл бұрын

    @xD don't think it'll happen.

  • @lucutes2936

    @lucutes2936

    Жыл бұрын

    Thx

  • @vastinkelter1393
    @vastinkelter1393 Жыл бұрын

    Big thumb up if not only for the best ever sound test!!! Very important for me. Overall great test on it's own!!! Thank you!

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks buddy!

  • @fuelmc959
    @fuelmc9593 жыл бұрын

    waiting for mine to arrive edit: it arrived am very pleased with the quality and feel of the keyboard

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing :)

  • @nosleep2156
    @nosleep21565 ай бұрын

    Got this a while back and was confused at the key layout but after watching your video I see mine has the UK layout like yours. I changed it from the US layout in settings however I notice that the labels on the keys are wrong specifically the numbers at the top starting at 6 the special characters are all wrong.

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    5 ай бұрын

    Yeah different layout in regions is normal

  • @sethpinnock8138
    @sethpinnock81382 жыл бұрын

    Are the macro key settings saved, uuntll changed even when the keyboard is disconnected and the Apex software c!owed?

  • @PawPawKitteh
    @PawPawKitteh3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this review! I'm really interested in buying this, though where I live the keyboard costst about 80 euros... Would you still recommend it at that pricepoint?

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would recommend an actual mech keyboard at that price, see the Fnatic one in the description! Glad you liked the review :)

  • @PawPawKitteh

    @PawPawKitteh

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TotallydubbedHD Thanks for the quick reply, I'll definitely check it out :)

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@PawPawKitteh np :)

  • @samyarsattaripour7327

    @samyarsattaripour7327

    3 ай бұрын

    I bought mine for 80 euros to buy it’s worth it

  • @rubiselmendez5324
    @rubiselmendez5324 Жыл бұрын

    Could you provide me with the link of your speakers?

  • @samyarsattaripour7327
    @samyarsattaripour73273 ай бұрын

    Just bought the keyboard I got it as a gift from my mom I was so happy but the. I got scared when I heard it’s membrane but it’s been a couple hours and I’ve been loving it it’s good build quality AMAZING SOUND it’s confortable to use LOVE THE keyboard I definitely recommend this keyboard

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @samyarsattaripour7327

    @samyarsattaripour7327

    3 ай бұрын

    WOW AFTER 3 YEARS U RESPONDED ur such a good KZreadr never give up ur amazing

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    3 ай бұрын

    @@samyarsattaripour7327 of course! Thanks buddy!

  • @sjobis233
    @sjobis2333 жыл бұрын

    Looking to replace my razer deathstalker, would this be an upgrade you think?

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not tried that Razer, so can't comment

  • @ErwinLiao
    @ErwinLiao Жыл бұрын

    great video im buying it

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    Жыл бұрын

    Pleasure, glad it was helpful!

  • @DinoFancellu
    @DinoFancellu9 ай бұрын

    I just bought one, yet to arrive, to replace my Razer Cynosa V2, because the keys are have started to smudge/blur. Never had that with any other keyboard. I wanted membrane again, as I don't want something clicky.

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @lukeanderson4593
    @lukeanderson45933 жыл бұрын

    Mine is coming on Wednesday 👌

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    3 жыл бұрын

    Enjoy!

  • @georgepierre3594
    @georgepierre35943 жыл бұрын

    Can you do a review of the xpg k10, I heard its a semi-mem keyboard that feels like red switches its only $30 usd

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    3 жыл бұрын

    Will look into it, but no guarantee as I've not received a single XPG product to review, ever lol

  • @JustFedzz
    @JustFedzz Жыл бұрын

    What would you recommend, Roccat magma or the SteelSeries Apex 3? Also got a Roccat burst pro air

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    Жыл бұрын

    Not tried the other so can't comment

  • @Phosdoq
    @Phosdoq2 жыл бұрын

    I clumsily poured coca cola on that keyboard, and I was like man, we're doomed. but then I was like wait a minute. is it really water proof ? I was so lazy to remove the keys and clean them one by one, so I poured water on the keyboard, and it's pretty neat working.

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha nice one!

  • @jayjackwya
    @jayjackwya Жыл бұрын

    i have the razer huntsman mini but idk. I like the sound of the apex 3 and i might js downgrade for a sound 💀💀

  • @Gadgets-N-Gear
    @Gadgets-N-Gear2 ай бұрын

    Can you set the RGB on individual keys? Or just the 10 zones.

  • @virtual9003

    @virtual9003

    2 ай бұрын

    Only 10 zones

  • @stkfr
    @stkfr2 жыл бұрын

    Is it good for gaming? I have a mechanical logitech pro tkl, way more expensive and noisy. I play starcraft and csgo and need very good keys , i had a cheap membrane and it was fine but sometimes keys would press together

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did you watch the video before commenting?

  • @stkfr

    @stkfr

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TotallydubbedHD yes, you said somehow it wasn't suitable for "high" gaming. Thus i always felt membrane keyboard smoother for multitastking whatever ppl saying mechanical is more reactive. I had this kind of membrane in the past, typing felt smoother only problem is that some keys would interact together when doing severall things in a row. I dont know what to think.

  • @Shinebayar-hv4pg
    @Shinebayar-hv4pg2 жыл бұрын

    well done ty bro

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Pleasure, glad you liked it!

  • @siva9422
    @siva94222 жыл бұрын

    Somebody needs to get an Apex Predator badge in Apex Legends whilst using this keyboard

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol!

  • @JohnParavantis
    @JohnParavantis3 жыл бұрын

    The unit you display on the video suffers from one deadly flaw (in my opinion): has the ill-conceived European keyboard layout, with a small left Shift key. That would be a non starter for me. Fortunately, I have been able to get the US layout version here in Greece. It's an awesome keyboard. BTW that was an excellent review, thank you very much!

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked the review, and to be honest I'm opposing in that view - the UK layout for me works far better than the US (larger shift, smaller enter key); guess that's subjective/what we're used to haha :D

  • @JustaShrimp372

    @JustaShrimp372

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wait, there are keyboards that have half sized left shifts? wtf?

  • @spookybuk

    @spookybuk

    Жыл бұрын

    Calling a different language layout "ill conceived" is just weird, isn't it? I myself prefer ABNT2, as you don't like the small shift and I don't like the small "Enter" key in the US layout.

  • @unused7629
    @unused76292 жыл бұрын

    ordered mine, estimated to be delivered by nov 12

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Enjoy!

  • @gregnold9190
    @gregnold9190Ай бұрын

    Hello, nice video so far, but I'm really confused. At 5:01, I don't understand how to access that screen which leads me to controll the illumination settings. Can anyone help with that? I've watched several videos so far, but they all get to that screen with no problem. I don't see how to get to it. As far as I know, I've successfully downloaded the free download, and the installation seemed to be successful as well. The problem is that I'm just not finding the screen I need to customize my keyboard color. I only need a steady red glow. I'm not a gamer, just a photographer who works on screen edits in a darkened room and I needed an illuminated keyboard because it is so dark in the room in which I edit. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks! :)

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    Ай бұрын

    It's the SS engine software and it should include the RGB controls, if not, via the apps shown just before it, you can toggle it on or install it separately. That's from memory!

  • @gregnold9190

    @gregnold9190

    Ай бұрын

    @@TotallydubbedHD I figured it out. Thanks much!!👍👍😊

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    Ай бұрын

    @@gregnold9190 no worries, glad I could help!

  • @sofusfriisthormod9302
    @sofusfriisthormod93023 жыл бұрын

    nice

  • @lucutes2936
    @lucutes2936 Жыл бұрын

    What are your thoughts on Apex Pro?

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    Жыл бұрын

    Not tried it

  • @CorbinTheMiner
    @CorbinTheMiner2 жыл бұрын

    I'm not sure if you have played it, but how well will this Keyboard work with competitive Fortnite? I live in Germany, so this is a pretty good deal considering my location. And I would be switching from a Bakth Mechanical Keyboard that was $25, should I stick with the Bakth, or give the Apex 3 a shot?

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    2 жыл бұрын

    No idea about the other, but my comments about its performance are in the video - would apply to any game. Did you watch the video?

  • @Lieinfall
    @Lieinfall2 жыл бұрын

    Kinda of a noob question how do I access the software to change the colors and active it?

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Download the software and go to the software segment to change the colours?

  • @Lieinfall

    @Lieinfall

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TotallydubbedHD yeah i did.

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Lieinfall then you're Gucci

  • @terezkaorechovska2601
    @terezkaorechovska26013 жыл бұрын

    how to custumyse the keybinds?

  • @Miki-sv6uy

    @Miki-sv6uy

    3 жыл бұрын

    You need to download the SteelSeries Engine from their Website - if it doesn't install automatically once you plug the keyboard in

  • @terezkaorechovska2601

    @terezkaorechovska2601

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Miki-sv6uy thank you

  • @krisgebruers8471
    @krisgebruers84712 жыл бұрын

    Hi, do i need to install the software if i just want a blue backlight on this keyboard ?

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Don't think so!

  • @ragentanjuan4350
    @ragentanjuan43502 жыл бұрын

    Apex 3 or Cynosa v2?

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Never heard of the other one

  • @windwrightmage
    @windwrightmage8 ай бұрын

    How does this compare to the Corsair k55?

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    8 ай бұрын

    No idea!

  • @catnium
    @catnium2 жыл бұрын

    doesnt mean you can dunk it in water.. you can actually. as long as its not plugged in

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol!

  • @evaldasurbanavicius3754
    @evaldasurbanavicius37543 жыл бұрын

    5:10 omgg

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    3 жыл бұрын

    ?

  • @QuakerRaze
    @QuakerRaze3 жыл бұрын

    Not bad, do you have £60 I can borrow so I can buy this keyboard?

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha, I wish I had enough money to hand out to people!

  • @Henryyy.114

    @Henryyy.114

    3 жыл бұрын

    If ya wanna buy it I found one for 52 at the moment

  • @maskedgaming298
    @maskedgaming2983 жыл бұрын

    is the apex 3 worth it to buy

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    3 жыл бұрын

    Watching the video night help you.

  • @anzebrolll1620

    @anzebrolll1620

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TotallydubbedHD but should u actually buy it

  • @zgzen6368
    @zgzen63683 жыл бұрын

    I’m the 1000 viewer

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    3 жыл бұрын

    Winning!

  • @mannyc7747
    @mannyc77472 жыл бұрын

    Do you know what the M1 - M6 buttons are for and how to use?

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Macro keys that you can set/customise, pretty sure this was covered in the video?

  • @mannyc7747

    @mannyc7747

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TotallydubbedHD must've missed it thanks for replying

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mannyc7747 np

  • @mannyc7747

    @mannyc7747

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TotallydubbedHD I just rewatched the whole thing, you don't mention the M buttons at all. I'm just trying to learn how to program them. Any advice?

  • @scribilini8967
    @scribilini89673 жыл бұрын

    Noisy keyboard!! :-)

  • @bc-pn6fm
    @bc-pn6fm11 ай бұрын

    60€ is budget to you?

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    11 ай бұрын

    Yes, for a keyboard of its type many would describe it as budget.

  • @coffeemug6549
    @coffeemug65492 жыл бұрын

    1:16 that's what she said

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    2 жыл бұрын

    :O

  • @Lacotemale

    @Lacotemale

    9 ай бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣

  • @jclshadow
    @jclshadow3 жыл бұрын

    Is this a mechanical keyboard?

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    3 жыл бұрын

    nope

  • @jaxton.77
    @jaxton.773 жыл бұрын

    I might buy the keyboard

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    3 жыл бұрын

    Let me know if you do :)

  • @Nyx_png_
    @Nyx_png_ Жыл бұрын

    that poor G key..

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha

  • @Ghoulyfv
    @Ghoulyfv Жыл бұрын

    bro said budget when i brough it for 200

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    Жыл бұрын

    Ouf

  • @hamilton9680
    @hamilton9680 Жыл бұрын

    don't buy this keyboard brought it new from a pc store next to my location and 3 keys was faulty right from the start they worked only sometimes. brought back this bullshit to the store and went with another company that didn't sell broken keyboards

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear that!

  • @chrisfuchs1405
    @chrisfuchs14052 жыл бұрын

    This is the worst keyboard! I bought two over the last 1,5 years and both ended up having the same problem. The following keys stopped working after 7-8 months... ( Seriously how can two keyboards puchased at different dealers get the same problem after a short period of time? I tried them on different pc's but same issue. I will never buys a Steelseries keyboard again!

  • @TotallydubbedHD

    @TotallydubbedHD

    2 жыл бұрын

    Damn, sorry to hear that and thanks for sharing!

  • @masouddaryaei9482

    @masouddaryaei9482

    8 ай бұрын

    Tell what i buy 50 dollar

  • @masouddaryaei9482

    @masouddaryaei9482

    8 ай бұрын

    Can you tell me

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