Testseek.com have collected 60 expert reviews of the SteelSeries Apex [RAW] and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for SteelSeries Apex [RAW].
August 2013
(80%)
60 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Great design and build quality, Great macro options and extra keys, Software works with other Steelseries products, Nice typing action
Maybe a little expensive for some, eTeknix says:
“It's great to see that gaming peripheral companies haven't given up on membrane keyboards and the Steelseries Apex [RAW] is easily one of the best in its class.”Share this:TweetinShare0Share on TumblrEmailPrint...
The SteelSeries Apex was made with gaming enthusiasts in mind, from the flashy customizable colours and macro keys to the addition of diagonal directional keys to minimize key presses. Once you've got your fancy new gaming rig, you'll want a keyboard to m...
Nonetheless, we’re still somewhat in two minds about the Apex Raw. On the one hand it is a sensible lower-price version of the Apex, with a reasonably well balanced selection of features that really do work when it comes to both typing and gaming - it'...
Seventeen Macro keys, Innovative Layer system, Backlight, Solid construction, Good price price for feature set, Excellent SteelSeries Engine software
Only six simultaneous keypresses (eight including SHFT and CTRL), Phantom keypresses can appear in specific situations, Some unintended repeat registering of keystrokes
Sorting through our opinions of the SteelSeries Apex[RAW] has proved to be a little more difficult than we were anticipating following a rather protracted testing period. Chiefly that's been because it’s difficult to assess the SteelSeries in isolatio...
SteelSeries Engine offers unlimited customization potential, Attractive, lowprofile design, Antighosting for 6 simultaneous key presses across 20 frequently used keys works as advertised, Rubber feet are easy to change and offer excellent grip, The bigger spacebar is an excellent idea executed extremely well,
If you are on the market for a low-profile, solid keyboard with unlimited customization potential through SteelSeries’ excellent SteelSeries Engine, the Apex [RAW] is definitely worth your time. ...
We know from past experience that there is an ever growing set of gamers who have tried mechanical keyboards such as the 7G, there is nothing in this board that will make them move back… though that was never its intention. This is a board designed for th...
Abstract: The SteelSeries Apex [Raw] is the Apex's less flashy baby brother, but don't count it out. It's one smooth sun of a gun with lots to offer. It's the more affordable version of the Apex, and yes, yes it does make a huge difference in gameplay.I've been usi...
Abstract: Like a juggernaut on your desk, the SteelSeries Apex will command attention with its large size, multicolored lighted zones, and vast array of macro keys. You'll feel like a starship captain with an advanced console at your fingertips--if you can fit i...
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Published: 2013-08-14, Author: Leo , review by: techporn.ph
Sleek, minimalistic design, Very, very comfy, Good build quality, Macro keys galore, SteelSeries Engine
Lacks a bit of extra features, Cable ain't braided
Testing gaming keyboards involves a lot of time, hence we allotted ourselves with a maximum of 1 week testing whenever we need to test one. That said, it seems that adjusting ourselves for the APEX [RAW] easily took us just a day or two to get used to its...
Its quite obvious the SteelSeries Apex isn't intended to compete with mechanical keyboard for feel and feedback. What it does want to compete with is the top-brass of the highly-programmable keyboard market which belongs to many membrane-type keyboards li...
