This last type of switch, in recent years, has gained a large number of followers, especially among users who use the PC to play, because it offers greater versatility when pressing the keys, offering up to two or even three different functions depending on the level of pressure used.
This is especially useful in first or third person shooters, where action and response time are essential and make the difference between life and death. SteelSeries is one of the manufacturers that has bet on magnetic switches in the Apex Pro range, a range of keyboards that has just been renewed to reach the 3rd generation.
New Apex Pro Gen 3 Keyboards
SeelSeries introduced the first keyboard with magnetic switches in 2019 with the launch of the first-generation Apex Pro keyboard, a keyboard that quickly became a favorite among many gaming professionals. e-sports.
In fact, it is the keyboard used by the players who have won the most awards in eSports. Over the years, this technology has evolved and SteelSeries has updated this range with the best new features introduced.
With the launch of the 3rd generation of the Apex Pro keyboard, SteelSeries has improved what already seemed impossible. This new generation has the technology OmniPoint 3.0 and the first sensor Hall Effect Gen 3 of the industry.
Additionally, it features a new set of advanced software features such as Rapid Tap (prioritizes the last key pressed in a pair without needing to release the previous key) and Quick Trigger (press the same key several times without waiting for it to return to its initial position) and allows you to download the profiles of e-sports professionals.
From the OLED screen integrated into the keyboard, you can select the profiles you download, a screen that also allows you to know information about the operation of the hardware such as the temperature of the CPU and GPU, the speed of the fans, the workload of the CPU and GPU among others.
With OmniPonit 3.0 technology, users can customize the pressure level that must be exerted on the keys for them to be activated, from 0.1 mm to 4.0 mm. In addition, it has a response time of just 0.54 ms, a figure well below the 6 ms of mechanical keyboards, being 11 times faster.
Additionally, depending on the pressure level, from the same key, the player can move by walking or running, thus simplifying the number of keys to use.
Pricing and Availability
Like previous generations, the Apex Pro Gen 3 is available in full keyboard versions for 259 dollars. The TKL model is priced at 239.99 dollars while the wireless TKL version goes up to 289.99 dollars. This third generation of SteelSeries keyboards is now available on their website.
