Designed to enable users to react quickly & customize its performance for every game.
Brilliant Illumination
Customizable via 5 zones of 16.8 million colors with 8 levels of intensity.
ActiveZone Illumination
Customize 5 zones for each macro layer to easily find your macros & know your profile.
Massively More Macros
88 more ways to win thanks to 22 macro keys that each feature up to 4 layers.
Independent Media Keys
Independent media and volume keys provide instant access to media control.
Faster Return to WASD
Small bumps on the W-key provides a faster return to WASD.
Superior Anti-ghosting
20 frequent gaming keys designed for up to 6 simultaneous keypresses.
Backed by Engine
Customize, configure, and tweak for all your games with SteelSeries Engine.
| Features |
Apex |
Apex [RAW] |
| Low profile keys |
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| Backlight color |
16.8 mill. at 8 levels |
Bright white at 8 levels |
| SteelSeries ActiveZone |
5 zones |
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| Anti-ghosting |
6 simultaneous keypresses of 20 antighosting capable gaming keys |
6 simultaneous keypresses of 20 antighosting capable gaming keys |
| Macro keys |
22 |
17 |
| Macro layers |
4 |
2 |
| W-key with tactile bump |
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| Media keys |
Dedicated |
Through modifier key |
| Adjustable keyboard tilt |
Two angles (7 & 10) |
Two angles (7 & 10) |
| SteelSeries Engine support* |
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| Surface material/treatment |
Textured/Glossy |
Textured/Glossy |
| Braided, anti-tangle cord |
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- |
| Rubber dome keys |
5 mill. keystrokes |
5 mill. keystrokes |
| USB hub |
2 ports |
- |
| OS compatability |
Windows, OS X, & Linux** |
Windows, OS X, & Linux** |
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APEX VS. APEX [RAW]
SteelSeries Apex is designed to give you everything you want and more. With sleek lines and style, the Apex leaves nothing to be desired. Enjoy 88 more ways to win with 22 macro keys each capable of up to 4 macro layers. SteelSeries ActiveZone lighting delivers 5 independent color zones, each capable of 16.8 millions colors for style and function. Set unique colors for each of your macro layers enabling you to not only recognize your current layer faster, but also locate groups of keys with ease. The Apex also includes a few extras like integrated USB hub, independent media keys, and a braided nylon cable.
SteelSeries Apex [RAW] follows in the footsteps of our other [RAW] products and delivers only the essentials for victory. Featuring brilliant white illumination with 8 levels of intensity, the Apex [RAW} has 17 macro keys that are each capable of up to 2 layers.
Both keyboards deliver features like raised macro keys for fast key combinations, tactile bumps on the W key to help you find WASD faster, swappable rubber feet for the most comfortable angle, and anti-ghosting of up to 6 simultaneous keypresses of 20 frequently used gaming keys. And of course, both keyboards are supported by our legendary software, SteelSeries Engine.
SteelSeries Engine is the software suite that powers both the Apex and Apex [RAW]. Its features are limitless and include:
Unlimited number of proles to create and store
Full SteelSeries Engine support on Windows & OSX. Linux support is limited to basic HID Keyboard, Windows Key toggling, and illumination brightness control.
