Conclusion and Verdict
In conclusion, the SteelSeries Apex M800 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is a fantastic pice of hardware. The Price may be pretty hefty but break that down in the how long this keyboard will last and the unlimited customization capabilities and the price tag seems a little more reasonable. The keys have nice action and I noticed my typing ability was slightly increased when using this keyboard. The QS1 switches are great and the lighting is phenomenal. Now if the surface can withstand the estimated keystrokes, only time will tell but the finish on the keys surface seem to be capable of with standing the sweaty fingers of hours and hours of intense gaming.
I can no say enough about the LED lighting. The pictures are a close representation of the beauty but seeing the keyboard in person is true beauty. The software is easy to navigate and setup your keyboard. You can basically have every key do what you want and even have a keystroke ghost lighting follow you keystrokes. I was impressed by all the functions and customization of the Apex M800.
The SteelSeries Apex M800 can be found directly from SteelSeries and other various e-tailers for around $199 USD. Buy now at Amazon – http://goo.gl/krvDI1
Pros:
- Mechanical
- QS1 Switches
- Superb lighting capabilities
- Every key programmable
- SteelSeries Software easy to use
- Multimedia keys
- Anti-Ghosting
Cons:
- Price
Final thoughts:
The SteelSeries Apex M800 is a very well built mechanical keyboard. The lighting is by far the best I have seen on a keyboard. The amount of customization is mind boggling. The keyboard lightens the mood of any room and is a joy to use for simple typing tasks. The price is high but think of it of as an investment because this keyboard is built to handle the long haul and the features will stand relevant for some time in the, ever changing, PC world.
