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APEX 5
Hybrid mechanical gaming keyboard
- Hybrid blue mechanical gaming switches guaranteed for 20 million keypresses
- OLED Smart Display displays profiles, game info, Discord messages, and more
- Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy built for a lifetime of unbreakable durability
- 16.8 million illumination colors per key for unmatched customization
- Premium magnetic wrist rest provides full palm support and comfortable feel

Best of Both Worlds
The Apex 5 combines the smoothness of a membrane switch with the added durability, performance, and satisfying tactile click of a blue mechanical switch, for a premium gaming experience where you don't have to choose one over the other.

OLED Smart Display
Customize the OLED screen with your favorite gifs, view on-the-fly game info, incoming Discord messages, settings, and more.

Aircraft Grade Aluminum Alloy
The Series 5000 metal frame is manufactured for a lifetime of unbreakable durability and sturdiness, making it the perfect centerpiece of any high-end setup.

Premium Magnetic Wrist Rest
The perfect keyboard accessory, with a simple magnetic solution for easy and secure attachment, full palm support, and durable soft touch finish, so you're comfortable typing and gaming for as long as you want.

Dedicated Multimedia Controls
A clickable metal roller and media keys allow you to adjust volume and settings on the fly: change brightness, rewind, skip, pause and more, all at the touch of a button.

Three-Way Cable Routing
Prevent your cable from stretching, pulling, and getting in the way. The frame has built-in channels that allow you to choose from one of three possible places for your cable to exit, keeping your desk tidy.

Glow Up
Best-in-class affordable products with SteelSeries' cutting-edge innovation and premium performance.

Dynamic Per-Key RGB Illumination
Millions of color options and reactive typing effects make you the designer of your ultimate setup. Sync up with your other SteelSeries gear for the most gorgeous setup ever.

SteelSeries Apex 5 USB RGB LED Gaming Keyboard with Hybrid Mechanical switches

£139.00Price

Features
- RGB backlit keys with radiant lighting effects
- Advanced customisation using HyperX NGenuity software
- Compact, ultra-portable design with detachable cable
- Durable solid-steel frame
- Kailh Silver Speed mechanical keyswitches
- Onboard memory for 3 profiles
- Convenient USB charge port
- Game Mode, 100% anti-ghosting and N-key rollover functions

Extra-bright RGB keys with dynamic effects
Featuring an exposed LED on the key switch, customisable lighting effects and five brightness levels.

HyperX NGENUITY software enables advanced customisation
Customise Game Mode, build macros and setup per-key lighting.

Compact, ultra-portable design with detachable cable
Designed to optimise desktop real estate and portability.

Solid steel frame
Built for reliability and for stability when the action heats up.

Kailh Silver Speed keyswitches with ultra-rapid responsiveness
Durable mechanical keyswitches with a low actuation force for top-tier gaming performance.

Model Number
HX-KB1SS2-UK

Keyboard Specifications
Keyswitch: Kailh
Type: Mechanical
Backlight: RGB (16,777,216 colors)
Light effects: Per key RGB lighting and 5 brightness levels.
On board memory: 3 profiles
Connection type: USB 2.0 (2 USB connectors)
USB 2.0 Pass-through: Yes (mobile phone charging only)
Polling rate: 1000Hz
Anti-ghosting: 100% anti-ghosting
Key Rollover: N-key mode
Media control: Yes
Game Mode: Yes
OS compatibility: Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7

Key Switches
Switch: Kailh Silver Speed
Operation style: Linear
Operating force: 40g
Actuation point: 1.1mm
Total travel distance: 3.5mm
Lifespan (keystrokes): Up to 70 million

Cable Specifications<
Type: Detachable, braided
Length: 1.8m

Dimensions
Width: 442.26mm
Depth: 129.81mm
Height: 35.59mm
Weight: 1100g (Keyboard and cable)

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