The downside is that you can only use OptiPoint switches. The 2-point actuation allows you to adjust the sensitivity of each key to either 1.0mm for competitive gaming or 1.5mm for traditional use. The headlining feature of the Apex 9 TKL are the custom-built OptiPoint optical linear mechanical switches, which are hot-swappable and feature 2-point actuation, the same found within the Apex Pro Mini Wireless. An unbreakable aluminium alloy frame makes it a standout mechanical keyboard.Beisdes being good for gaming, it is also quite fast and responsive for writers. An integrated OLED Smart Display with on-board storage is your command centre for on-the-fly info from your game, Spotify, or Discord, and provides software-free customization for tweaking and saving your settings. Red switches are known for their consistently smooth movement from top to bottom without any bump, allowing for lightning-fast actuation. “The Apex 7 keyboard has mechanical switches guaranteed for 50 million keypresses.

100% anti-ghosting with 104 key rollover.What I also love is that they have it available in 11 languages directly on their own website, most brands make it really hard to nail down a specific model like this. The APEX 7 is available in a choice of SteelSeries Red, Blue and Brown Switch. They’re also rated to last at least 50 million keypresses, so they’re unlikely to ever wear out really. The Apex 7 uses their 2nd generation QX2 switch, which is similar to Cherry in design, features a 2mm actuation, 4mm total travel and a 45cN force. They’re SteelSeries designed and manufactured by Gateron. One of the best examples of this has to be SteelSeries, and I think their red switches are as good or better than anything Cherry is doing. However, in recent years, many keyboard brands have been moving away from Cherry switches and making their own. However, I can tell you now that damn near all of the mechanical ones have red switches, more often than not Cherry MX Red or Kailh, or at least something similar. I have reviewed a lot of keyboards here at eTeknix, I can’t even be bothered to count all the ones I’ve used here, but it’s most certainly well into the triple digits.

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