Steel Series Apex 3 Water Resistant Keyboard

SPECIFICATION

Category	Specification
Model	Apex 3 (Full-size)
Switch Type	Whisper Quiet?(Membrane, silent tactile)
Actuation Force	45g
Travel Distance	3.5mm (1.9mm actuation)
Durability	20 million keystrokes
Polling Rate	1000Hz (1ms)
Keycaps	UV-coated ABS (anti-ghosting, 10-key rollover)
Lighting	8-zone RGB?(16.8 million colors)
Media Controls	Dedicated volume roller & media keys
Onboard Memory	No (requires SteelSeries GG software)
Connectivity	USB 2.0 (braided cable)
Construction	IP32 water-resistant (spill/dust-proof)
Special Features	-?Magnetic wrist rest?(included) -?Game Mode?(disable Windows key) -?SteelSeries GG software integration
Software	SteelSeries GG Engine
Dimensions	440mm ? 138mm ? 40mm
Weight	1.0kg (with wrist rest)
Included	- Keyboard - Magnetic wrist rest - USB cable - Quick start guide

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Key Features

??Whisper Quiet Membrane Switches?? Silent tactile feedback (ideal for office/quiet gaming). ??IP32 Water-Resistant?? Survives spills & dust (not fully waterproof). ??Magnetic Wrist Rest?? Detachable, ergonomic support. ??8-Zone RGB Lighting?? Customizable effects via SteelSeries GG. ??Dedicated Media Controls?? Volume roller & playback buttons.

Comparison

???vs. Apex 5:

• Membrane (Apex 3) vs.?Hybrid Mechanical (Apex 5).
• No OLED display?(unlike Apex 5/7).
• Lower durability?(20M vs. 50M keystrokes on Apex 7).

???vs. Competitors (e.g., Razer Cynosa V2):

• IP32 rating?(spill-proof advantage).
• Magnetic wrist rest included.

• No per-key RGB?(only 8-zone).

Ideal For

• Gamers needing?silent, spill-resistant?keyboard.
• Budget-conscious users wanting?RGB + ergonomic design.
• Office/streaming setups where noise reduction matters.