General info
| Keyboard Type i | Gaming, Mechanical (165 others) |
| Keyboard Layout Size i | Full (100%) (47 others) |
| Profile i | Standard (183 others) |
| Connectivity i | Wired (93 others) |
| Connection type i | USB (92 others) |
| Polling rate i | 1000 Hz (162 others) |
| Designed for mac i | ✖ |
| Has a detachable cable i | ✖ |
Design
| Has rgb lighting i | ✔ (214 others) |
| Has A Backlit Keyboard i | ✔ (209 others) |
| Case Material i | Aluminum, PlasticSteelSeries Apex 7 |
| Case Colors i | BlackSteelSeries Apex 7 |
| Has adjustable feet i | ✔ (228 others) |
| Includes a wrist rest i | ✔ (58 others) |
Switches
| Switch Type i | MechanicalSteelSeries Apex 7 |
| Switch Feel i | LinearSteelSeries Apex 7 |
| Hot swappable switches i | ✖ |
| Switch Name i | SteelSeries QX2 Red |
| Actuation Distance (min) i | 2 mm (54 others) |
| Actuation Distance (max) i | 2 mm (54 others) |
| Actuation Force i | 37 g (4 others) |
Keys & layout
| Keyboard Layout i | ANSI (United States)SteelSeries Apex 7 |
| Keycap Type i | ABSSteelSeries Apex 7 |
| Keycap Profile i | OEMSteelSeries Apex 7 |
| Uses a standard key layout i | ✔ (228 others) |
| Media Keys i | Dedicated media keysSteelSeries Apex 7 |
| Has a rotary dial i | ✔ (98 others) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the actuation distance (min) of the SteelSeries Apex 7?
At 2 mm, the SteelSeries Apex 7 ranks #3 out of 189 — see ranking keyboard products — one of the Highest actuation distance (min) in this category, 74% above the category average.
What is the polling rate of the SteelSeries Apex 7?
At 1000 Hz, the SteelSeries Apex 7 is 67% below the category average for polling rate, ranking #68 out of 231 — see ranking keyboard products.
What is the actuation distance (max) of the SteelSeries Apex 7?
At 2 mm, the SteelSeries Apex 7 is 21% below the category average for actuation distance (max), ranking #75 out of 189 — see ranking keyboard products.
What is the actuation force of the SteelSeries Apex 7?
At 37 g, the SteelSeries Apex 7 is 16% below the category average for actuation force, ranking #191 out of 226 — see ranking keyboard products.
How does it compare?
How does the SteelSeries Apex 7's actuation distance (min) compare to similar keyboardss?
At 2 mm, the SteelSeries Apex 7 leads the Epomaker G84 HE (0.1 mm) by 95%.
How does the SteelSeries Apex 7's polling rate compare to similar keyboardss?
At 1000 Hz, the SteelSeries Apex 7 trails the Epomaker G84 HE (8000 Hz) by 88%.
How does the SteelSeries Apex 7's actuation distance (max) compare to similar keyboardss?
At 2 mm, the SteelSeries Apex 7 trails the NuPhy WH80 (4 mm) by 50%.
How does the SteelSeries Apex 7's actuation force compare to similar keyboardss?
At 37 g, the SteelSeries Apex 7 trails the Asus ROG Azoth 96 HE (49 g) by 24%.