The SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 didn't make the best first impression on me. For a retail price of $220, it's a whole lot of cash for a small amount of keyboard, and the lack of a wireless mode or USB passthrough meant having to eternally dedicate a USB cord to this thing to use it long term. Plus, if I were to grab the Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96, I'd get the best wireless gaming keyboard right now, and for a lower price to boot.
However, from its switches to its feel to its software, SteelSeries has put together an undeniably enthusiast keyboard—and that comes through within just a few hours of use. My first impressions weren't entirely off, mind, but they failed to capture the nuance of a keyboard just this dedicated to the enthusiast cause.
