Simple as that.Steelseries newest keyboard, the Apex Pro (See it on Amazon), is attempting to offer just such an experience, with special switches that allow you to change the actuation distance whenever you want on the fly. If you normally like linear key switches, you'll like these too.

Bespoke actuation aside, the palpable bump on the Apex Pro was subtle, more reminiscent of a keyboard donning Cherry MX Reds than MX Blues. Though I've had minimal experience doing it myself, I did get a short amount of hands-on time at SteelSeries' Computex suite in Taipei last week. Typing and playing games using the Omnipoint switches ought to feel satisfying out of the box.

For those hoping to take advantage of its per-key RGB lighting functionality, without ever having to download a third-party app, the SteelSeries Apex Pro has your back. So while it is compatible with SteelSeries Engine 3, installing the software on your PC isn't mandatory, though it does come recommended by the manufacturer. Because it has a fair amount of RAM built-in, you can store up to five profiles on the keyboard itself. Some combination of these buttons will come in handy for changing all of its settings on the fly.Īn ARM processor powers the OLED Smart Display, one that Soelberg said is capable enough to run the original 1996 version of Quake (opens in new tab). Its onboard media controls are instead tied to the onscreen Smart Display interface. It doesn't have conventional media keys, but the SteelSeries Apex Pro is by no means a conventional keyboard. Much like every other premium gaming keyboard on the market, the scroll wheel doubles as a volume knob.

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