SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3

If you want a **gaming keyboard** that’s built for fast shooters, ranked grind sessions and all-day desk use, the Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is aimed squarely at you. It’s a tenkeyless board with Hall-effect switches, so you can tune how each key behaves instead of living with one fixed feel. ## What makes it worth it The headline feature is OmniPoint 3.0, which lets you adjust actuation from 0.1 mm to 4.0 mm and use Rapid Trigger for quicker re-presses. That’s the real advantage here if you play Valorant, CS2 or anything that rewards rapid counter-strafing. SteelSeries’ GG QuickSet presets also make the board less fiddly than many analog keyboards, since you can load game-specific settings without building everything from scratch. Reviewers also consistently praise the build: a solid chassis, double-shot PBT keycaps and an OLED control panel make it feel like a proper high-end peripheral rather than a flashy toy. ## Where it falls short It’s expensive, even by enthusiast keyboard standards, and the included wrist rest has been called under-padded and awkward by multiple reviewers. The keyboard itself is wired on this model, so if you wanted a wireless desk setup, this isn’t the version to buy. Buy this if you want one of the best TKL gaming keyboards for competitive play and value switch customisation more than wireless convenience. Skip it if you mostly type, want the best value, or expect a comfortable wrist rest straight out of the box.

£179.99