Manufacturer SteelSeries presents the Apex 3, Apex 5, and Rival 3, two keyboards and a mouse for PC. One keyboard, in particular, has a feature that is still quite rare at the moment.
What has SteelSeries presented? The manufacturer SteelSeries has presented the gaming mouse Rival 3 and the gaming keyboards Apex 3 and Apex 5.
In the following, we want to introduce you to the new peripherals.
SteelSeries Rival 3
This is what the SteelSeries Rival 3 offers: The Rival 3 from SteelSeries features mechanical switches that SteelSeries has designed itself. The switches are supposed to withstand 60 million clicks. In addition, the manufacturer uses ABS plastic, which is expected to be particularly durable. This does not prevent pro players from occasionally tearing apart their keyboard.
Weighing in at 77g, the mouse is also significantly lighter than the in-house Rival 710, which weighs in at 120g and which we consider to be one of the best gaming mice of 2020.
The DPI can be set to a maximum of 8,500. With the SteelSeries software, you can also program the 6 buttons and configure the RGB lighting as desired.
What does the Rival 3 cost? The Rival 3 can be ordered worldwide for 39.99 euros starting now.
The SteelSeries Rival 3 at a glance
| Sensor | Optical |
| DPI | 8,500, adjustable in 100 increments |
| Switch | Mechanical SteelSeries switches |
| Lighting | 3 RGB zones |
| Weight | 77g |
| Material | ABS plastic |
| Number of keys | 6 programmable buttons |
| Grip style | Claw or fingertip |
| Price | 39.99 euros |
SteelSeries Apex 3
This is what the SteelSeries Apex 3 offers: SteelSeries uses its own development for the switches, known as SteelSeries Whisper-Quiet Switches. These are expected to withstand up to 20 million clicks and are also supposed to be particularly quiet.
Additionally, the Apex 3 offers configurable 10-zone RGB lighting and multimedia keys that can control the volume, for example. Also included is a magnetic wrist rest.
What is special about the Apex 3? The Apex 3 is IP32 dust and water resistant. SteelSeries emphasizes in its own blog (via SteelSeries.com) that devices rated IP32 are protected against normal “accidents”. For this, the Apex 3 offers a special system through which liquids can drain away.
What does the Apex 3 cost? The Apex 3 can be ordered worldwide for 79.99 euros starting now.
The SteelSeries Apex 3 at a glance
Here we present you with all the information summarized and clearly laid out.
| Material | ABS plastic |
| Switch | SteelSeries Whisper-Quiet Switches, at least 20 million keystrokes |
| Lighting | 10-zone RGB lighting, freely adjustable |
| Price | 79.99 euros |
SteelSeries Apex 5
This is what the SteelSeries Apex 5 offers: SteelSeries uses the same technology for the Apex 5 as it does for its Pro series. The manufacturer relies on SteelSeries Hybrid Mechanical RGB Switches, a combination of membrane switches and mechanical switches, which are expected to withstand up to 20 million clicks. The housing is made of brushed aluminum.
Additionally, the keyboard offers RGB lighting that can be configured as desired via the software. Each individual key is said to be adjustable according to the manufacturer. Furthermore, the Apex 5 features a magnetic wrist rest and an OLED display.
With the OLED display, you can display Discord messages, in-game stats, and custom logos, for example.
What does the Apex 5 cost? The Apex 5 can be ordered starting now for 129.99 euros.
The SteelSeries Apex 5 at a glance
Here we present you with all the information summarized and clearly laid out.
| Material | Brushed aluminum |
| Switch | SteelSeries Hybrid Mechanical RGB Switches, at least 20 million keystrokes |
| Lighting | RGB lighting, freely adjustable |
| Price | 129.99 euros |
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