{"id":14683,"date":"2025-04-07T19:20:48","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T19:20:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=14683"},"modified":"2025-04-07T19:20:48","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T19:20:48","slug":"steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-a-hall-effect-60-keyboard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=14683","title":{"rendered":"SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Gen 3: A Hall Effect 60% Keyboard"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-eVDQiB byBkf asset-embed\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eJxoAx dBHGoQ asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-umhxW kGxnNB responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-cWuUZO dUOtEa AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini 3 on tabletop with no backlight\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eybHBd fptoWY responsive-image__image lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67f07f3c6a1710031731488d\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/SteelSeries-Apex-Pro-Mini-3_side-view-no-light_Photo-SOURCE-Henri-Robbins.jpg\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67f07f3c6a1710031731488d\/master\/w_120,c_limit\/SteelSeries-Apex-Pro-Mini-3_side-view-no-light_Photo-SOURCE-Henri-Robbins.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67f07f3c6a1710031731488d\/master\/w_240,c_limit\/SteelSeries-Apex-Pro-Mini-3_side-view-no-light_Photo-SOURCE-Henri-Robbins.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67f07f3c6a1710031731488d\/master\/w_320,c_limit\/SteelSeries-Apex-Pro-Mini-3_side-view-no-light_Photo-SOURCE-Henri-Robbins.jpg 320w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67f07f3c6a1710031731488d\/master\/w_640,c_limit\/SteelSeries-Apex-Pro-Mini-3_side-view-no-light_Photo-SOURCE-Henri-Robbins.jpg 640w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67f07f3c6a1710031731488d\/master\/w_960,c_limit\/SteelSeries-Apex-Pro-Mini-3_side-view-no-light_Photo-SOURCE-Henri-Robbins.jpg 960w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67f07f3c6a1710031731488d\/master\/w_1280,c_limit\/SteelSeries-Apex-Pro-Mini-3_side-view-no-light_Photo-SOURCE-Henri-Robbins.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67f07f3c6a1710031731488d\/master\/w_1600,c_limit\/SteelSeries-Apex-Pro-Mini-3_side-view-no-light_Photo-SOURCE-Henri-Robbins.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"100vw\"\/><\/noscript><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gjQpdd BaseText-ewhhUZ CaptionCredit-ejegDm iUEiRd isTgyB fNaHcW caption__credit\">Photograph: Henri Robbins<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Like almost <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/gallery\/best-keyboards\/\">every keyboard today<\/a>, the Apex Pro Mini has multiple layers of sound-dampening inside the case. This includes a dense foam layer between the plate and PCB, a secondary foam layer underneath the PCB, and a thick piece of silicone filling the bottom of the case. Peeling back the silicone reveals two internal steel weights, which serve to make the keyboard feel more dense, along with preventing it from sliding around on your desk, which is not typically done on a keyboard with a plastic case. However, these weights and the silicone dampening make up a large part of the keyboard\u2019s heft, leaving it feeling light and insubstantial when they are removed.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of being held together with standard Phillips screws, the Apex Pro Mini uses a T6 torx bolt. This makes disassembly marginally more difficult for the average buyer, but T6 screwdrivers are <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.ifixit.com\/products\/tr6-torx-security-screwdriver\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/meh9fHuiYWLipnB6KA3ZTAM4tL2kCV2nNJBmBKdgep1ggjUg9xNRSd3kyervbynPxCgzh1ajg8rVptVUKQWPzkqWzCoRCmZPhNTPmvcuWXq45ur7of45UtLMRafHLPePWMBUu4kom2KQ9uYrxRZfRmizvUzD58K4hh6cPgwP5&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/meh9fHuiYWLipnB6KA3ZTAM4tL2kCV2nNJBmBKdgep1ggjUg9xNRSd3kyervbynPxCgzh1ajg8rVptVUKQWPzkqWzCoRCmZPhNTPmvcuWXq45ur7of45UtLMRafHLPePWMBUu4kom2KQ9uYrxRZfRmizvUzD58K4hh6cPgwP5\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">cheap and commonplace<\/a>. Once these screws are removed, the PCB itself uses the standard Pok3r\/GH60 mounting points, meaning the majority of tray-mount 60% cases (such as the <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/kbdfans.com\/products\/tofu60-redux-case\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/kbdfans.com\/products\/tofu60-redux-case&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/kbdfans.com\/products\/tofu60-redux-case\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tofu60<\/a>) are compatible with it.<\/p>\n<p>In the end, the Apex Pro Mini Pro is an alright keyboard. It feels good to type on, works well for gaming, and has acceptable build quality with a few strange details. It\u2019s difficult to justify the $220 price. Both <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/wooting.io\/wooting-60he\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/sVB7UeyqUMKYfvtwjKCjdPjiCCnD8KnG8G8pm5EzuV5fgM5TCDpt3xcAFCixUBf3i1asJbZ8etjkNfzHVgnhJewEnssJZZo2HmMwuc64m7rsJa1cwPsG1gRjAFdnV6Hm&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/sVB7UeyqUMKYfvtwjKCjdPjiCCnD8KnG8G8pm5EzuV5fgM5TCDpt3xcAFCixUBf3i1asJbZ8etjkNfzHVgnhJewEnssJZZo2HmMwuc64m7rsJa1cwPsG1gRjAFdnV6Hm\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\">Wooting<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/review\/keychron-k2-he\/\">Keychron<\/a> have Hall effect keyboards with comparable functionality, similar build quality, and better software that can run in-browser.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-eVDQiB byBkf asset-embed\">\n<div class=\"AssetEmbedAssetContainer-eJxoAx dBHGoQ asset-embed__asset-container\"><span class=\"SpanWrapper-umhxW kGxnNB responsive-asset AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__responsive-asset\"><picture class=\"ResponsiveImagePicture-cWuUZO dUOtEa AssetEmbedResponsiveAsset-cXBNxi eCxVQK asset-embed__responsive-asset responsive-image\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini 3 inside view of keyboard\" class=\"ResponsiveImageContainer-eybHBd fptoWY responsive-image__image lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67f07af75cebcdece40e0572\/master\/w_1600%2Cc_limit\/SteelSeries-Apex-Pro-Mini-3_Inside-full-view_Photo-SOURCE-Henri-Robbins.jpg\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67f07af75cebcdece40e0572\/master\/w_120,c_limit\/SteelSeries-Apex-Pro-Mini-3_Inside-full-view_Photo-SOURCE-Henri-Robbins.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67f07af75cebcdece40e0572\/master\/w_240,c_limit\/SteelSeries-Apex-Pro-Mini-3_Inside-full-view_Photo-SOURCE-Henri-Robbins.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67f07af75cebcdece40e0572\/master\/w_320,c_limit\/SteelSeries-Apex-Pro-Mini-3_Inside-full-view_Photo-SOURCE-Henri-Robbins.jpg 320w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67f07af75cebcdece40e0572\/master\/w_640,c_limit\/SteelSeries-Apex-Pro-Mini-3_Inside-full-view_Photo-SOURCE-Henri-Robbins.jpg 640w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67f07af75cebcdece40e0572\/master\/w_960,c_limit\/SteelSeries-Apex-Pro-Mini-3_Inside-full-view_Photo-SOURCE-Henri-Robbins.jpg 960w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67f07af75cebcdece40e0572\/master\/w_1280,c_limit\/SteelSeries-Apex-Pro-Mini-3_Inside-full-view_Photo-SOURCE-Henri-Robbins.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/67f07af75cebcdece40e0572\/master\/w_1600,c_limit\/SteelSeries-Apex-Pro-Mini-3_Inside-full-view_Photo-SOURCE-Henri-Robbins.jpg 1600w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\"\/><\/noscript><\/picture><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gjQpdd BaseText-ewhhUZ CaptionCredit-ejegDm iUEiRd isTgyB fNaHcW caption__credit\">Photograph: Henri Robbins<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>For $80 less, Keychron offers Hall effect keyboards like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/review\/keychron-k2-he\/\">the K2 HE<\/a> that have practically identical performance, the same tray-mounted assembly, and wireless connectivity. Or for $20 more than the Apex Pro Mini, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/review\/keychron-q1-he\/\">Keychron Q1 HE<\/a> has all of these features plus an aluminum build and gasket mounting, which both make the typing experience far more enjoyable.<\/p>\n<p>However, only the Wooting 60HE and SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini have a true 60% layout. While the Apex Pro Mini has smoother switches and features like mis-input protection, the 60HE has a higher 8K polling rate, far better software, and is available for $175 with otherwise comparable specs and performance. I don\u2019t feel that the money is well-spent on the Apex Mini Pro. If you really like how it looks, try to wait for a sale.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photograph: Henri Robbins Like almost every keyboard today, the Apex Pro Mini has multiple layers of sound-dampening inside the case. 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