BTW only the main keys are omni point, not the FN row, arrows, or shortcuts.

@evanraymond7888

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info Techne! I have a question, have you used the software for the new Apex Pro and the old Apex Pro? If you have, would you say the RGB customization for the new Apex Pro is better, the same, or more limited compared to the old Apex Pro? I noticed that going from the old Apex Pro to the Apex Pro Mini Wireless, the Mini Wireless software was more limited in customization (for RGB) compared to the old Apex Pro

@mannyman139

Жыл бұрын

15 whole mins and you don't mention that?

@evanraymond7888

Жыл бұрын

@@mannyman139 Steelseries didn’t clarify that either so you can’t blame him at all

@thesharky

Жыл бұрын

ok

@strawberrysnowlep5324

Жыл бұрын

You got it wrong, not 0.7, its 0.4.

I have been in love with this keyboard since day one. Happy to see a revised version. Thank you for covering it so fast! Wouldn't of known about it so soon if it wasn't for your video being reccomended.

I was just thinking of getting an Apex Pro tkl for Christmas and boom an updated version comes out.

Hey man. I like your videos a lot. I was recently in the market for a new keyboard and have been watching lots of different videos. I am enjoying yours the most. I am typing this right now on my brand new SS Apex pro TKL wireless and it's a dream! I love everything about it, the omnipoint 2.0 switches are a game changer , being able to make custom profiles all with different actuations for doing different tasks. It's amazing, thank you for helping me make my decision.

The keyboard I been waiting for finally!

Thank you one more time to be the very first to review the fresh new tech. There’s some misunderstanding about the switches among other reviewers, so is really the omnipoint Hall effect switches but 2.0 is that right? Cause I already saw a reviewer that call them optical switches! 🤨

I’ve been waiting for this for sooo long

A 75% keyboard from these big name brands would be a game changer. All the functionality of the TKL but with the horizontal space taken up by a 65%, which is only one more column of keys than the 60%. Whoever gets that first to market would probably make big bucks.

@obliviondust2719

Жыл бұрын

My favorite layout, been dying for a high performance, wireless keyboard so I’ll have to keep on waiting

@Grimlo9ic

Жыл бұрын

@@obliviondust2719 You and me both man!

@obliviondust2719

Жыл бұрын

@@Grimlo9ic the gaming sphere are too enamored with TKL. Hope the rest of us sees the light soon like you and me 😎

@turtlemaster9000

Жыл бұрын

Agreed bro hope it happens soon, I never really needed those arrow keys and the nav keys section but the function key row is too important for games like Battlefield and Monster Hunter and that kept me from buying 60% keyboards.

@kiz__

Ай бұрын

Completely agree

I currently have a customized GMMK Pro, but I just ordered the wireless Apex Pro. Without hesitation. I’ve been waiting for this one! The pro was my favorite, but hated the cable. I need something for my Mac and typing/writing and gaming. The Omni point switches make that possible with just a few clicks. Super hyped for this one!

@TheTechne

Жыл бұрын

yeah, the omni point switches are like butter, I love my deathstalker but man this apex wireless is so nice and cant stop using it, lol

@ashenjoseph4114

5 ай бұрын

How was your experience using this keyboard with Mac? Does the software work effectively?

Very awesome I am totally gonna get this to replace/upgrade my old razer keyboard. :)

This is exactly what I've been waiting for 🔥🔥

Great video! Do you think you'll mod this like you did your previous one? If so, I'd love to see a video of that!

Also been away a while, moving into uni and stuff, love the goatee!

@TheTechne

Жыл бұрын

ehhhh man hope the move is going well

You have a hallow/greater impact refection key press sound on the wired. With the Wireless you have a dampened/greater impact absorption key press sound. Due to the board density as a result of the additional batter cells.

It would be awesome to get your take on the TKL w/ Rapid Trigger update.

Thanks a lot for the in-depth review and for comparing it with the previous Apex Pro and the Razer Deathstalker! How do the battery life and typing experience feel with compare to the Deathstalker? I'm debating between the two and am on the fence over which one to go with

@user-qs5jm2ds7s

Жыл бұрын

Steelseries - better build quality, Razer - better softwere.

@007Babush

Жыл бұрын

@@user-qs5jm2ds7s Thanks! I ended up getting the Steelseries and completely agree with you

WHAT?! I had the Apex Pro and returned it for the Apex Pro mini wireless. I was wishing for a wireless version the other day then I see this video pop up on my feed. I don’t know what kind of magic you cast since you post videos on products that are so close to my interest and so soon

@TheTechne

Жыл бұрын

I see all

Good to see them going wireless or at least being able to swap cables. No one wants to dig behind a computer if you have to use a laptop real quick. Tough call with the Deathstalker, so easy to grab that and go. This against the huntsman v2 might be an easier fight to win but because of the wireless option. 60’s are too small but could be like having a controller or something you use only for gaming. Maybe they could do one of those one handed deals for gaming. Would love to see a low pro as well.

@Annihilation99

Жыл бұрын

Ever since i used a Corsair K70 back in 2016 or so i cant go back to keyboards without any hand rests. Dont know why but just got used to it. I got myself the apex 9 which is quite a low keyboard but had to send it back after 2 days of useage because my wrist started hurting while gaming.

Thank you for the review, just ordered mine it was a £170 from £230, thanks to the amazon prime day deals, gonna try to sell my current keyboard (razer huntsman te tkl)

I’ve been waiting for this refresh. Gonna spring for the wireless version because I hate money!!!

I wish if they make a WHITE APEX PRO WIRELESS 🤩🤩🤩

@TheTechne

Жыл бұрын

ohhhh yes pleases!!!!

@CallMeSequel

Жыл бұрын

agreed idk why they haven’t

@gordonho5986

Жыл бұрын

The Original white was ‘limited Ed’ or at least produced in way less quantity I was in Hong Kong on holiday and hunted for it for such a long time ! But it was so satisfying when I finally found one!

@techspirit7

Жыл бұрын

@@gordonho5986 Yes I know that there is a white color but I mean a white color for the wireless 😉

@angelineang5089

Жыл бұрын

@@gordonho5986 that was the apex 7

Appreciate your hard work brotha!

@TheTechne

Жыл бұрын

thanks man

hey techne you got any mousepad recommendations? I’m getting my apex pro tkl soon and I haven’t thought about a mouse pad until now.

Detachable cable is huge. Might actually buy one now!

I like the "Floating key caps" design, but I can't find a lot of keyboards that has it. Any recommendations (TKL to 65%)? If there's hot swappable that would be cool too.

im going to buy my first wireless, which one do you think is better for competitive gaming, the apex pro or the deathstalker v2

Hey I just got this board after watching your review. I can't seem to figure out the onboard profile stuff, do you know if you're able to save custom RGB profiles to the board and have them recallable without the software?

How big is the input lag when playing with wireless keyboards instead of wired versions? Like is it noticable?

I've never really got into gaming with mouse and key until recently. From the research I've done I've been pretty drawn to SteelSeries. I'm thinking about going all in and getting the Arctis Nova 3 headset, the Prime mouse, and the Apex 9 TKL. As cool as the Apex Pro is I don't think I need the display or the extra actuation speed. I'm looking for high quality stuff that isn't the most expensive.

@effeee

Жыл бұрын

i dont recommend going all in with only one brand. the only advantage is that you will have only one software to manage. its not worth it. pick the best for the price from all the brands. all headset from gaming brands are really shitty, only 2 off the top of my head are "good" and they both are very expensive. for mices, logitech (whatever), razer (only pro models) and zowie are 100% recommendable for starting. keyboard is personal preference as long as they are mech, but steelseries kb are overpriced for sure for what you get (no, 1ms less of whatever its not gonna be noticeable. its marketing)

@TheTechne

Жыл бұрын

get the apex 7's

@goofsaddggkle7351

9 ай бұрын

go all in on the Steelseries Nova pro headphones....so goooood (although you will be plenty happy with the 7's)

i would still go for the old steelseries its just that the omni point is out of date they should just use the app to customize that instead of creating a new switches... i also love the keyboard that has extra usb slot for mouse usb or anything... but i dont know as well if theres gonna be an actual difference between the old one and the new one with just .2mm difference.

Is it still worth getting the 2023 version? Or you think they will release a new one this year?

Bro I completely agree with you, I can’t do 60%. I gotta have my arrow keys and del key

very expensive BUT it's a great board. contactless, wireless, good keycaps, detachable cable. they pretty much fixed every complain I had about the old one. I wish you could indeed control the lighting (and macro) without the software, like the old one. oh, also the macro support on the old one is GREAT I use that every day:)

Today I found one of these at goodwill for $3.99. I was in need of a new keyboard and remembered the keychron K6 that I found there last year which my wife claimed as hers. Im not really into keyboards so I didn't know what I was looking at. So far I am was really happy with it. It does not have the wrist rest though.

Thanks for this. Been waiting on this board and was getting impatient. Like you, I’m a TKL guy and have the newer Pro Mini. I just can’t get used to it (but I still love it!). As soon as your video when live, I literally squealed, lol. I immediately went to the website, seen they were up for order and snagged the Wireless one. Lol. I think you’re the first person on KZread with a review up on this. You’re awesome. Keep it up! *Edit - Wanted to ask two questions. 1) Does the Escape key continue blinking green once it’s fully charged or if you just wanna use it in Wired mode? 2) Have you had any issues with Lethal Cables while using the Wireless dongle, instead of the included cable SteelSeries gives ya?

@TheTechne

Жыл бұрын

Have not tried with a lethal cable, as for the green blink charge, always, because the battery drop below 100%. I just had to start charging it at night

What should I get or do you recommend apex pro tkl 2022 or apex pro 2023

I'm looking to see what switching devices using Bluetooth is like? I use my keycrhon k6 to jump between home PC and work laptop very often, I'd love to see how easy it is to go between paired devices with this

I remember hating this ducky keyboard with the speed silver switches because of accidental key presses. If you set it on the lowest actuation, is there a lot of that going on?

I wonder what is the actual battery life of this with the RGB always on (with profiles) but is maybe set to the 10% or 20% brightness and the OLED also.

Wooting used to have a TKL. The stupidest decision they made was discontinuing that model, the Wooting One. I also don't like 60% boards. Lowest I'd like to go is 65% because they still have arrow keys. I need my arrows.

I have apex pro and pretty happy about them!! Good to see wireless tkl depending on the price I might grab it 😂

How is the typing experience compared to Varmilo keyboards? And since you mentioned the Deathstalker in the video, how does that keyboard compare to the Apex Pro TKL and Varmilo keyboards in terms of typing feel (stabilizers, rattle, smoothness etc)?

Imagine if the Shurikey Hanzo had reprogrammable keys AND media keys/roller... it'd best many dedicated gaming keyboards

So you upgraded the last one can you upgrade this one?

Will you be making a modding video for these new keebs?

Just finished buying the new wireless version, had the original and I'm glad I wont really have to be dealing with the annoying cable as often in the new one🙂

@BeBarnee

Жыл бұрын

I'm thinking about the same, but isn't having to plug it in every 3 days even more of a faff? Like with my Steelseries Aerox 3 wireless, I hate having to charge it every 3 days, look for the cable mid-game etc. I drilled a hole in my table to hide the cable of the apex pro and the prism XL mousemat. So I think I'll just stick with the wired version. Even that has an improved cable compared to the original Apex Pro. I would probably use the wireless version wired anyways and I don't want to put up with that blinking green escape button.

@obliviondust2719

Жыл бұрын

@@BeBarnee charge it before you go to school/work. When you’re back home again it’s hot and ready

@BeBarnee

Жыл бұрын

@@obliviondust2719 I mostly work from home mate 🤷‍♂️

@obliviondust2719

Жыл бұрын

@@BeBarnee charge it before you got to bed then !😂

@BeBarnee

Жыл бұрын

@@obliviondust2719 I try to be environmentally conscious and turn off my pc when I'm not using it / sleeping. I already have to charge my phone, smart watch, ear buds and all of these are a pain in the ass...

What do you advise me to buy confused between two things -Steelseries Apex Pro Mini - Apex Pro TKL wireless keyboard.2023

Still hesitating between this new Apex vs Deathstalker v2 pro… which on e should I pick ? 🤯

What would be the purpose of moving the wrist rest off to one side of the keyboard?

I just picked up this keyboard yesterday. I love it so far but for some reason it seems my LED screen is not working. when I hold down the button down it does absolutely nothing. do you know how to fix it?

I got a 6gv2 and a 7g as well.. I need to resolder the m key on the 7 though.. and I don't have the wrist rest.. was a thrift store pick up.

Does the 2023 apex pro wired version have the same mushy feeling the older apex pro had

hey techne, i was just wondering which keyboard you would prefer between the new apex pro tkl in this video or the apex 9 tkl in terms of typing, gaming and overall experience. kind of stuck between which one to choose for my next board

@TheTechne

Жыл бұрын

oh man no question the pro. the omni point switches just feel so good

@sparkz992

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man

No input lag? Wireless worries me. Is there a way to prove there’s no added delay to input

The magnetic wrist rest will always be my favorite part of buying a steelseries keyboard 😇

What keyboards would people recommend. I am looking for a gaming keyboard that is 65% (maybe tkl) that is quiet enough to be used around others. I live in a dorm room so don’t want to piss my roommates off too much. I have been looking mainly at the fnatic streak 65lp, blackwidow v3 mini and glorious gmmk. Any thoughts?

@trevs4830

Жыл бұрын

Razer huntsman mini red switches i have it its super quiet and fast

Is this apex pro tkl a good upgrade for the apex 5 ?

Apex pro tkl old version or new one, which should i buy ?

Is the battery rechargable? or is with separete batteries?

I'm not exactly sure why you say sound tests within keyboards are boring, it's the only reason I watch these kinds of videos before I buy a keyboard. Don't care about the build, the caps or the type of switches - just the sound :P

@Jugglenaught1980

4 ай бұрын

Keyboard nerds are funny lol

How many dongles is needed to have a keyboard/mouse/headset combo working?

are you going to show bluetooth pair and switching between computers?

Gimme your keyboard with the white key caps it’s fire I want it😍

I tell ya man I’m one of those guys that’s constantly swapping keyboards/mice cause it’s hard for me to pick a “main”. I play Diablo on PC a ton and I’m always switching between my Steelseries 7 TKL and my Razer Deathstalker V2 TKL and Deathadder V3 and Rival 600. Maybe it’s just the nerd in me 🤣. One mouse I absolutely hate though is the Corsair night sword those side buttons are not for me.

Love the video as usual, but in a unrelated note that goatee needs some love techne

@TheTechne

Жыл бұрын

😂 trust me man I wish I could. I have always struggled growing facial hair. So it’s slow and choppy for me

techne i have a apex pro tkl wireless but does it respond faster wireless or connected?

Image the Nova Pro Batterys would be able to use in that keyboard. With the DAC you always had one fully loaded. JEEZ. WHY they didnt that.

Does this have the rapid trigger function of the Wooting board?

Is it me or have they removed the feature of letting you customise the oled screen on these new versions?

i just bought a apex pro tkl 1.0 for 144 tbh worth it for 144 :) good review btw :)

guys i just bought this new keyboard, but wired. I just wanted to know something about the illumination. Since you can’t change color from the keyboard and you have to use the steelseries software, once you created some configurations of illumination, how do you switch them from the keyboard? Because switching configuration from the keyboard doesn’t change color configuration, it’s always the same color…

So unless I missed it in the vid, how do you go in and adjust the actuation on this keyboard? Is it handled within the software somehow or do you have to pop every key off and adjust them with something it comes with? Sorry pretty new to the keyboard space, looking to upgrade my old Razer BlackWidow TE v2 TKL. Been having trouble finding a TKL option I like

@CakeBanditJr

Жыл бұрын

It's all in the software and super easy to do! Love my Apex Pro TKL!

@TheTechne

Жыл бұрын

on the keyboard shown in video, or in the software

@KiLLaCaM607

Жыл бұрын

@@TheTechne thank you!

Dies this new version also exist with a number pad? U like those new keys but might miss the number pad for home office

Is the new one better or the older one?

I want to get this but I prefer the full size keyboard since I need it for school

I wish they can make a low profile of this one, that would be my perfect keyboard.

@TheTechne

Жыл бұрын

oh man, low profile apex pro, dreams would come true!

Can anyone please explain how to configure the 2-in-1 action key feature? Specifically, how do you make the GG Engine software recognize both actuations as separate functions in a game? I can set dual actuations for the W key. But how do I get them to register as walk and run in a game (e.g., Destiny 2)?

How is this keyboard compared to something like a keychron series board

***Read this before buying this keyboard!*** I've had this keyboard for 1 day, and I'm already experiencing several problems: the keyboard double clicks quite often. The keyboard does not wake up as it should when coming out of sleep. The RGB bug is due to the software & certainly the keyboard as well. If you want to charge your keyboard and put it off, the keyboard stays on LOL. It's great when you want to go to sleep. Ah yes if you load your keyboard, the 'ESC' key remains green. The different color modes do not work on the steelseries apex pro tkl wireless through the keyboard. The different bug modes also on the steelseries software which is not normal. The F key row will flash white each time the keyboard aperates via the 2.4ghz dongel. So, every time you restart or turn on the pc it does it. The keyboard does not wake up on its own, you have to click on a key otherwise it does not wake up on its own. See an iceberg, it's only a simple taste of what you will have as problems. I hate these subjective presentations. Your tests are ridiculous. Warn people about the different issues with each item you test instead of overplaying something about a brand that shouldn't be. This keyboard is good for playing, but there are so many side issues that in the end it really sucks.

When will they release the full keyboard version though...

Techne what keyboard are you using these days?

On my old apex pro tkl there is a green line in the middle even if the rgb if of or on and I don't know how to fix it. It's almost like the flashing green line on the wireless apex pro tkl

would have loved to see the software in action and also are all the keys using the new switches?

@silverfox392

Жыл бұрын

From pulling the keycaps off I noticed only the main switches appear to be the new omnipoint 2.0s. The arrow keys, esc, etc are all a red linear switch where as the main switches have a clear stem which are typical of the omnipoints.

@TheTechne

Жыл бұрын

same software as always

These are currently on ebay for about $70. It's a steal for that price.

I bought the old Apex pro TKL an month ago and steel series just released their new apex pro which give me emotional damage and I should of just waited

@TheTechne

Жыл бұрын

Still a great board man

So I bought the wired (don't want wireless), switches are a bit loud for me but everything else seems great. If talking strictly wired versions, would you recommend this or the Huntsman v2 TKL? Huntsman v2 seems super quiet and smooth, cheaper than this, but do you think this has better features and better switches?

@michaelblue4619

Жыл бұрын

yo man are you lights freezing up or buggy?

@KiLLaCaM607

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelblue4619 No because I’m like Techne and only ever use static red (matches my case and build theme). I’m actually sending it back, I didn’t really like it and the keys were loud. I bought the Huntsman v2 and love it, so much better for me but I wish the wrist rest was magnetic like the apex

@michaelblue4619

Жыл бұрын

@@KiLLaCaM607 dang been hearing nothing but bad things about it so far :((

does omnipoint switches causes double click issue ?

Excited to see how this affects the price of the old one on amazon ...

Should do a comparison video of Steel Series Apex Pro v2 vs. Wooting 60he.

I bought the old one about 7 months ago to me its not worth the upgrade for the slightly new design and more sleek and instead of the 0.4 mm instead its the 0.2 but I never go that low in sensitivity anyway. Just by looking at the video the back look plastic like and the old one looks like it is built out of more metal instead of the old one the back is pretty much 100% plastic.

Hi techne! Should i w8 for this or get Huntsman v2 tkl? Huntsman in my country 150€. Apex 200€++++. Keep the good work!

@TheTechne

Жыл бұрын

this

@pedromoura376

Жыл бұрын

@@TheTechne Thx for your recommend! Will w8 than 👍Btw Apex 9 tkl better than hunstmans v2 tkl? Same price atm

is this compatible with steel series prism keycaps?

7:52 i can't understand why this keyboard not have analog. why i have to use dual actuation for walk/run?

It will be perfect if this pro keyboard is hot swappable.. Im still going to pick the apex 9 tkl for longevity and the hot swappable switches and pretty much cannot afford to buy another tkl if one of the switches breaks.

Now if they put their mice in order, that would be great. Looking at you small buttons and skates on Rival 3 and Aerox 3 mice.

@TheTechne

Жыл бұрын

oh man them dang small buttons, I hope SS never uses them again

@Wolf_Spark

Жыл бұрын

@@TheTechne In my opinion they need to fix the side buttons and stop using that weird rubber coating they have on Rival 3 and the primes. Like i want a Rival 3 with PTFE feet, good side buttons, optical switches and a good plastic shell instead of that weird rubber coating they have now.

If it's 250 for wireless and for wired 190 just get the wooting 60he

I am curious as to if the Keychron Q2 would be a good option for gaming.

@TheDhusfelt

Жыл бұрын

Depends what switches you use. I game on a q2 and love it

Does the keyboard always charge when you plug in the cable or you can chose between wired mode and charging mode?

@richardyu5283

Жыл бұрын

Id like to know as well!

do you think the deathstalket v2 pro is better option than the new apex pro tkl? Do you expenienced any delay on the deathstalker v2?

@TheTechne

Жыл бұрын

I love the Deathstalker so much, I'm still debating this same thing myself. But I'm still leaning hard to the deathstalkewr, it just does everything I want

@fuchow4783

Жыл бұрын

do the abs keycap from the deathstalker start to ware off or becomes fingerprint magnet?😂 thanks Techne

which one is better this or hunstman v2