SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3 review

SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3 has the most onboard control of any keyboard here. SteelSeries lists OmniPoint 3.0 Hall Effect switches adjustable from 0.1 mm to 4.0 mm, with Rapid Trigger, Rapid Tap across 5 customizable key pairings and 2-in-1 Action Keys that map a light and a deep press to different actions. Protection Mode lowers the sensitivity of keys around the ones you choose to prevent accidental presses. The OLED Smart Screen toggles Rapid Trigger, changes actuation and controls media without leaving the game, and GG QuickSet loads ready-made presets per game. The build adds new stabilizers, triple-layer foam, per-key lubrication, double shot PBT keycaps and a detachable braided USB-C cable. The SteelSeries US store showed the full size at $228.99 against a $259.99 MSRP, out of stock but open for backorder, with 30-day risk free returns. We compared documented features and published prices only.

Who it is for

players who want to change settings on the keyboard's own screen

Price

$228.99 for full size on the SteelSeries US store (MSRP $259.99, backorder).

$228.99 12% Off $259.99 MSRP Keyboard Size: Full Size
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 14, 2026.

Key features

• OmniPoint 3.0 Hall Effect switches adjustable from 0.1 mm to 4.0 mm
• Rapid Trigger, Rapid Tap with 5 customizable key pairings and 2-in-1 Action Keys
• Protection Mode reduces the sensitivity of keys around important ones
• OLED Smart Screen to change actuation, Rapid Trigger and media without alt-tabbing
• GG QuickSet game presets, double shot PBT keycaps and triple-layer sound-dampening foam

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: OLED screen controls settings without opening software
• Strength: Protection Mode is a SteelSeries-exclusive feature
• Strength: Sold in full size and TKL, with the Apex Pro Mini for 60%
• Weakness: Highest checked price among the magnetic picks at $228.99
• Weakness: Full size showed as out of stock and on backorder when we checked
• Weakness: SteelSeries notes that not all software features are supported on Mac

Key facts

• Checked price: $228.99 (full size)
• Switches: OmniPoint 3.0 Hall Effect
• Actuation range: 0.1 mm to 4.0 mm
• Screen: OLED Smart Screen
• Returns: 30-day risk free returns

Where it ranks

SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3 is No. 5 in our Best Gaming Keyboards verdict.