SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini unboxing and sound test (swappable linear optical switches)
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Here's an unboxing and review of the SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini which is a tiny 60% gaming keyboard with a difference because it not only has optical switches but they're also removable which is insane.
The SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini also has two different actuation levels - one for gaming and one for typing. There are different switch options, but this oen is SteelSeries Optipoint Linear optical switches. In this video I'm also showing you what this keyboard looks like with SteelSeries Prism Keycaps.
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Features of the SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini include:
Custom-built OptiPoint optical switches for faster actuation and zero debounce
Toggle the keystroke actuation point from gaming-grade 1mm to more deliberate 1.5mm
Fully swappable switches for customization and longevity
Compact 60% form factor for a streamlined gaming setup and more space on your desktop for mice swipes
Series 5000 aluminum top plate, identical to metal in combat jets, enhances structural stability and durability
Specs of the Apex 9 Mini include:
Key Switches SteelSeries Linear OptiPoint Optical
Switch Rating 100 Million Keypresses
On-Board Memory 5 Custom Profiles
Processor 32 bit ARM
Actuation Points / Force 1.0-1.5 mm / 35g
Connection Detachable USB Type-C
Width 293 mm / 11.53 in
Depth 103 mm / 4.02 in
Height 40 mm / 1.58 in
Weight 676 g, Reinforced w/ Zero Flex Steel
Height Adjustment Rubber Tri Level Feet
Lighting Per Key RGB Illumination
OS Windows, Xbox, PlayStation, and Mac OS X*. USB port required
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This black and white keycap combination looks sick. Might do this with my Huntsman Mini since I own both the black and the white version
@TheProvokedPrawn
Жыл бұрын
Yeah it does doesn't it haha
Thanks for the review!
i like the keyboard, it sounds goodd. maybe i should get it for personal use?
Can you help me I took out the space bar switch and now the space bar doesn’t work and the SteelSeries button acts like the space bar
and no silent switches :(. And Gateron doesn't sell optical switches with white housing which SteelSeries says "could" work.
i got a question why does the german version of it has 900grams?
How long is keystroke total. dont care about actuaction if key falls down to hell and back🙃🙏
are the stabilizers good? do they wobble/rattle? thanks 😊
@mathewhex7045
6 ай бұрын
Sometimes but only a little, lubrication may help and I may do that. Changing the springs in the stock switches can give you all kinds of diff r ent typing experiences. It's actually quite brilliant for these to be swappable. It makes more sense to simply order different spring weights if you want to change the typing experience. Changing optical switches don't make too much sense it really only seems to be spring weights anyways. Gateron optical switches do work. Haven't tried making them tactile not sure if it's possible Space bar rattles a little with stock spring. Lubrication and a higher weight spring with some mods solves all rattle
Where did u get the white caps from just got the keyboard thanks to ur review really love it
@TheProvokedPrawn
9 ай бұрын
They're SteelSeries Prismcaps. Links in the description
k65 rgb mini or this ?
The linear switches (35g) are too sensitive for me.. I need the tactile (55g) or clicky (55g) switches..
I Just bought this to upgrade from a crappy amazon keyboard, Great upgrade! I Recommend!
When I try to hotswap my apex 9 mini the switches won’t come out
can i replace the switches for any generic linear switches? or i need to buy the specific steelseries swtiches?
@TheProvokedPrawn
26 күн бұрын
You could swap with optical switches but not "generic" switches by which I assume you mean mechanical switches.
Does it have per key rgb?
I got this keyboard for 105 after tax. Is there a huge difference between this and the apex mini pro? Wondering if I should spend the extra money to get the pro. I can still return the 9.
@Titannnn399
5 ай бұрын
What games do you play?
@user-vq9mx2dj7k
5 ай бұрын
Yes return it
are these switches proprietary or any gateron optical switch will do?
@TheProvokedPrawn
Жыл бұрын
If you look closely you'll see gateron labelling
is there a two models in this keyboard .. your model with weird shift key
@jeppe2787
11 ай бұрын
There are different versions dependant on region, american models have longer shift buttons while british models have shorter ones
@MOHAMED_IRAQ_98
11 ай бұрын
@@jeppe2787 thanks man for the info
Where did you get the white keycaps?
@TheProvokedPrawn
7 ай бұрын
Links in the description
I have always been confused with the deference between the 9 and pro mini. Do you know
@donyash6369
8 ай бұрын
Yeah
@loudhostage7427
7 ай бұрын
pro mini has omni point switches. u can change the actuation on the switches. you cannot on the 9
@sfmusic1418
7 ай бұрын
@@loudhostage7427so what does that mean I’m trynna get the one that if I push lightly on shift it walks but what I’m hearing is if I push hard it will sprint im lost im just trynna find it but there’s so many out there
@donyash6369
7 ай бұрын
@@sfmusic1418 get apex pro mini
@Simeneri
4 ай бұрын
@@sfmusic1418If you want a keyboard like you’re describing I would highly recommend the Wooting 60HE. It’s a fantastic keyboard, I would buy it myself but the nordic version is almost never in stock and it’s super pricy to order to Norway so the Apex 9 Mini will have to do for me! (For now😅)
Which is the best , linear tactile or clicky?
@XxSeji
4 ай бұрын
Depends wich1 you prefer, loud or not.
very nice
wait shift is so small on yours but on the website it is full sized why?
@TheProvokedPrawn
6 ай бұрын
Because it's the European layout.
@OwlzFN
6 ай бұрын
@@TheProvokedPrawn ohhhhh ok
Why is the shift like that
@lizer5253
9 ай бұрын
because of the layout, the american layout has the long shift key, meanwhile the english/british layout has a small shift key
I have a question before i buy it. Does it work on consoles? I am playing on Xbox. Just sondering because its a huge sale That ends soon!
@TheProvokedPrawn
6 ай бұрын
I don't know I'm afraid
@Rosin2
6 ай бұрын
@@TheProvokedPrawn 🤞
@Rosin2
6 ай бұрын
@@TheProvokedPrawn How is the connection? Is it USB-C both ends?
@Rosin2
6 ай бұрын
@@TheProvokedPrawn Thx for the help, my uncle just watched ur video and he is a Expert about things like this. It works with Xbox! Keep it up!
@Zavex308
4 ай бұрын
@@Rosin2 does it work with series x?
why is the left shift so small
@TheProvokedPrawn
6 ай бұрын
www.corsair.com/uk/en/explorer/gamer/keyboards/ansi-vs-iso-whats-the-best-keyboard-layout/#:~:text=You%20have%20an%20ANSI%20layout,two%20rows%20of%20the%20keyboard.
Optical switches are swapable you can get gateron optical switches witch are hot swap
@TheProvokedPrawn
7 ай бұрын
Right but how many boards can you use those in?
@xNastty
7 ай бұрын
@@TheProvokedPrawn sk61 Sk87
this guy sounds like scar from lion king ngl
i bought mine and it didnt come with the enter key like taht the enter key on mine was straight
@TheProvokedPrawn
Ай бұрын
That's because of the difference between ISO and ANSI
@WidowFNclan
Ай бұрын
@@TheProvokedPrawn Ok thank you for the info
Is it also for xbox
The corsair sounds better to me
This is probably one of the worst sounding keyboards i've ever heard. I would never buy this junk. What a scam. The keyboard is the most important piece to any true gamer's set up. As you touch it thousands of times each day, its the entrance to the virtual world. And like I always say, "when you feel good, you play good", I am sorry but this joke of a plastic piece of junk makes me feel worse than terrible, duno how to describe this ghastly feeling.
@oskxrr8387
3 ай бұрын
Ok
@ad6m.
3 ай бұрын
I think steelseries staff are deaf they also advertise their headsets as the best sounding mics whilst they're considered the worst 😂