SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL
SteelSeries
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Buy on Amazon$111.17 tracked on 2026-10-01. The retailer listing is the price you pay.
Our take on the SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL
The SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL is a tenkeyless keyboard with swappable optical switches, for competitive streamers who want fast, adjustable keys. At a tracked $111.17 it sits at the low of its $111.17 to $148.49 range from Aug 9 to Oct 1, 2026, a drop of about $37 from the high. The retailer score is 4.6 across 437 ratings.
OptiPoint optical switches list a 0.2ms response and two actuation points, 1mm for fast play and 1.5mm for typing. The switches are swappable, and keycaps are doubleshot PBT. Rapid Tap prioritizes the last key in a pair, and it needs the latest GG software update. The connection is USB-C. The tenkeyless layout leaves room for mouse swipes. The listing does not state a switch noise level, so keyboard sound near a mic is unknown.
- Tracked at the low of its $111.17 to $148.49 range
- Two actuation points at 1mm and 1.5mm
- Swappable switches and doubleshot PBT keycaps
- Rapid Tap needs the latest GG update
- Switch noise level is not stated in the listing
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Specs
| Compatible Devices | PC, Laptop |
| Connectivity Technology | USB-C |
| Switch Type | OptiPoint optical |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Compatible Operating System Family | MacOS, Windows |
| Compatible Tablet Computer Models | AAUB P30 |
| Color | Clear |
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