SteelSeries APEX PRO 2023 Wired Keyboard - Black

The 2023 edition of the APEX PRO retains the headline OmniPoint 2.0 adjustable magnetic switches, which let you dial actuation points between 0.1mm and 4.0mm per key — a feature still rare at this price tier. SteelSeries refined the per-key RGB and updated the OLED smart display software compatibility, though the core aluminium build and layout remain familiar. If you're upgrading from a pre-2022 APEX PRO, the switch customisation granularity is the most tangible improvement.

It excels in competitive FPS precisely because the adjustable actuation lets you set a hair-trigger response (as low as 0.1mm) for faster inputs on movement and weapon keys. That said, the customisation also makes it genuinely versatile for productivity users who prefer a deeper, more deliberate actuation to reduce misfires during typing. Where it falls short for pure typists is the lack of a traditional tactile bump — the linear magnetic feel won't satisfy those who prefer the feedback of a Topre or standard tactile mechanical switch.

Based on available price history, £127.50 is both the current and the lowest recorded price for this model, so you are already at the floor of what we've tracked. The verdict is WATCH rather than Buy, which reflects limited data points rather than evidence of a better price being imminent. If budget is tight, waiting for a short-term promotional dip around major sale events is a reasonable strategy, but there is no historical lower price to anchor expectations to.

The listed saving is £62.49 against an RRP of £189.99, which works out to 33% off. However, the average tracked price is also £127.50, meaning the price history doesn't show this ever selling higher in our dataset — so the 'was' price reflects the original retail listing rather than a recent higher street price. The discount versus RRP is genuine, but buyers should treat the saving as being against the launch price rather than a recent elevated market price.