Review of the SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini (Gen 3): A Compact Contender

Alright, so let’s dive into this whole keyboard thing. Keyboards, they come in all shapes and sizes, right? But sometimes, you just want one that doesn’t hog the desk—like, keep it tidy but without missing out on the cool stuff. Enter the SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini (Gen 3). It’s wired (yeah, wires still exist) and tailored for gamers who love their space, or lack of it.

Got it on Amazon for about two hundred bucks. Pricey? Maybe. Anyway, this thing uses some space-age magnetic switches. Hall Effect technology, whatever that means. The switches make it super customizable, like, you can tweak it to suit your every whim. The Mini version here is like the baby of the lineup.

So, it’s a 60% layout. Sounds fancy, right? Basically, it ditches the numberpad and a few other keys. Not for everyone, but it’s compact. Yet, it still crams in adjustable actuation, shortcut hacks, and some other nerdy features.

Now, for what it does, it’s awesome. But it’s wired and expensive. There are others out there that offer strong competition, and some might even be cheaper. Moving on.

Oh, and the author, Zachary Boddy (yep, that’s a cool name) really put this thing through the wringer. The dude knows their keyboards, needing something that types like a dream but can handle gaming marathons too.

SteelSeries apparently tossed over a review unit, but didn’t peek at the review before it hit the presses. That’s transparency for you.

Quick recap? This keyboard’s a tiny wired gaming marvel, loaded with advanced tricks. It’s for those who crave the best in performance and love to tweak settings. But it’s heavy on the wallet at $219.99 on Amazon, same deal at Best Buy.

So, what rocks about it? The compact size with full-on performance, the smart software suite, and the zippy switches. What’s less thrilling? Typing feels meh outside of gaming, the wired aspect, and the high price.

Other brands are catching up or have even leapt ahead with their typing experiences—Keychron’s one to watch, by the way.

Final thought? For those cool with wires and seeking serious switch-control, the Apex Pro Mini’s a keeper. Just be sure it’s got all you need before you drop the cash.