SteelSeries Apex Pro Minichat_bubble_outlineFrom real comments

The Omnipoint hall-effect switches are the standout feature but come at a steep cost. Multiple commenters call the magnetic Omnipoint switches fast and enjoyable, a reason to buy despite reservations. However, the $240 (or higher regional) price tag is repeatedly criticized as insane, with users pointing out you could build a custom keyboard, buy a Huntsman Mini for under $100, or get the Wooting 60HE with better actuation resolution and build quality for less money.

Reliability and software problems undermine the experience for some owners. Users report critical firmware updates breaking RGB lighting, actuation settings malfunctioning (forcing 1.0 instead of 0.2), a broken foot with no replacement offered, Bluetooth failing while SteelSeries GG is open, fast battery drain, slow charging, and the keyboard sleeping too often. The mandatory GG software running in the background is also called annoying and restrictive.

The 60% layout divides buyers between compact-size fans and those needing more keys. Some appreciate the smaller footprint and would never go back to full-size, while others miss dedicated Delete, Page Up/Down, Escape, and arrow keys, calling the layout inconvenient for anything beyond pure gaming. Several commenters specifically wished SteelSeries offered a 65% or 75% version instead, citing inconsistent secondary-key placement across 60% boards generally.