The analog switches with their adjustable actuation points work well in practice, thanks to the feedback they provide.
Still, it looks smart and sophisticated, and the build quality is excellent.
Its quite thick yet not as heavy as you might expect.
The double shot PBT keycaps also feel great, with a pleasantly grainy texture.
Overall GG is easy to use and offers plenty of other customizations to sink your teeth into.
There are various keyboard shortcuts to configure, although the system-level functions are lacking somewhat.
There are also default profiles for certain games, includingCounter-Strike 2,DOTA 2,MinecraftandLeague of Legends.
The layout is quite compact, but I still found it manageable.
The switches offer fast yet smooth performance, and hitting certain actuation points is easy thanks to their feel.
Typing with the Apex Pro isnt the best experience either.
I personally prefer shallower keycaps, and I found gliding around on the Apex Pro awkward.
It comes with a wrist pad and replacement keycaps can be purchased from SteelSeries website.
Its wired only, though.
The floating keycaps, though, are a giveaway, as is the opulent RGB lighting.
Theres no denying the Apex Pro has a premium aura, though.
The build quality is impeccable, with every material, join and key feeling smooth and sturdy.
The double-shot PBT keycaps are lightly textured and feel great under your fingers.
Theyre quite thick and sit high above the board, allowing for deep presses.
It connects magnetically to the board itself, and although the connection is quite weak, it suffices.
However, more detailed configs and customizations are available via the Engine tool within the GG software.
All keys can be remapped, and can be set to trigger on press or release.
Theres a good selection of actions, including profile switching, keyboard setting adjustments and app launching.
GG also allows you to set actuation points ranging from 0.1mm to 4mm for all main keys.
The options available for the latter are quite in depth.
Supported games includeCounter-Strike 2,DOTA 2,Minecraft, andLeague of Legends.
Reaching the CTRL key and spacebar is also easy, thanks to the slight incline of the keycaps.
The switches are silky smooth and well lubed, offering plenty of clack without being too loud.
This makes the Apex Pro ideal for rapid trigger functionality or dual binding.
Thankfully, the one included offers enough support and padding to make both typing and gaming more comfortable.
The wrist pad can be more cumbersome when gaming, though.
If this is your preferred playing style anyway, then you shouldnt have a problem.
Steelseries claims a battery life of up 40 hours over Bluetooth, or 37.5 hours via the 2.4GHz dongle.
Performance: 4.5/ 5
Should I buy the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless Gen 3?
You want top-tier performanceGaming with the Apex Pro is sublime, thanks to its smooth and fast performance.
Actuation points are easy to hit and the rapid trigger works well.
Razer claims that the analog inputs can work with any controller-based game, allowing for ultra-smooth inputs.
Uniquely, the keys also feature 360-degree movement, emulating a joystick more closely.
Read ourRazer Huntsman V2 Analog review.
Still, it can have its uses.
Read ourTurtle Beach Vulcan 2 TKL Pro review.
During that time I used it for gaming, productivity and general use.
I also made sure to make use of every feature and function available via the GG software where possible.
I have also reviewed multiple gaming keyboards from a mixture of brands.
