General info
| Keyboard Type i | Gaming, Mechanical (165 others) |
| Keyboard Layout Size i | Tenkeyless (80%) (58 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 | ✔ (87 others) |
Design
| Has rgb lighting i | ✔ (214 others) |
| Has A Backlit Keyboard i | ✔ (209 others) |
| Case Material i | Plastic, AluminumSteelSeries Apex 9 TKL |
| Case Colors i | BlackSteelSeries Apex 9 TKL |
| Has adjustable feet i | ✔ (228 others) |
| Includes a wrist rest i | ✔ (58 others) |
Switches
| Switch Type i | OpticalSteelSeries Apex 9 TKL |
| Switch Feel i | LinearSteelSeries Apex 9 TKL |
| Hot swappable switches i | ✔ (163 others) |
| Switch Name i | SteelSeries Linear OptiPoint Optical (1 other) |
| Actuation Distance (min) i | 1 mm (6 others) |
| Actuation Distance (max) i | 1.5 mm (9 others) |
| Actuation Force i | 35 g (8 others) |
Keys & layout
| Keyboard Layout i | ANSI (United States)SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL |
| Keycap Type i | PBT, Double-shotSteelSeries Apex 9 TKL |
| Keycap Profile i | OEMSteelSeries Apex 9 TKL |
| Uses a standard key layout i | ✔ (228 others) |
| Media Keys i | Via Fn keySteelSeries Apex 9 TKL |
| Has a rotary dial i | ✔ (98 others) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the polling rate of the SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL?
At 1000 Hz, the SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL 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 9 TKL?
At 1.5 mm, the SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL is 41% below the category average for actuation distance (max), ranking #164 out of 189 — see ranking keyboard products.
What is the actuation force of the SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL?
At 35 g, the SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL is 21% below the category average for actuation force, ranking #207 out of 226 — see ranking keyboard products.
What is the actuation distance (min) of the SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL?
At 1 mm, the SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL is 13% below the category average for actuation distance (min), ranking #111 out of 189 — see ranking keyboard products.
How does it compare?
How does the SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL's actuation distance (min) compare to similar keyboardss?
At 1 mm, the SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL leads the Epomaker G84 HE (0.1 mm) by 90%.
How does the SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL's polling rate compare to similar keyboardss?
At 1000 Hz, the SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL trails the Epomaker G84 HE (8000 Hz) by 88%.
How does the SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL's actuation distance (max) compare to similar keyboardss?
At 1.5 mm, the SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL trails the NuPhy WH80 (4 mm) by 63%.
How does the SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL's actuation force compare to similar keyboardss?
At 35 g, the SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL trails the Asus ROG Azoth 96 HE (49 g) by 29%.