(Image credit: Ben Wilson | Windows Central) SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless: What's not so good It's not something I expected from a gaming-centric keyboard, but the potential for time-saving shortcuts comes to mind for complex MMO games instead of just appealing to fast-paced shooters with the feathered switch actuation.Īfter a few days, the SteelSeries button started to feel like second nature to access the more obviously placed secondary functions like arrow keys underneath WASD, print screen under P, and delete underneath backspace. Creating a macro to type out a common filename suffix and extension at the touch of one key made my working week much more manageable with this space-saving keyboard.ĭropping to a 60% size keyboard isn't as drastic as it might seem, especially when it's one as gorgeous as the Apex Pro Mini. Missing a dedicated numpad and arrow keys affects my regular workflow, with muscle memory having me reach for phantom keys no longer present. The macro functions aren't unique to the Apex Pro Mini, but its tiny dimensions make them extra helpful. Anyone without a spare USB-C port will need to use the included cable and USB-A adapter, which allows the dongle to be placed farther from a PC tower and on a desk instead. The dongle automatically detects the keyboard, and I was able to start typing right away and enjoy the default lighting state, displaying a slow right-to-left rainbow fade. Setting the Apex Mini up was breezy for the most part.

A USB-C port allows for wired use with and updating firmware with an included cable, and a small keycap puller is in the box if you want to make any changes. Towards the rear is a sliding switch for selecting either 2.4GHz wireless via the included dongle or Bluetooth 5.0. The keycaps have a rough finish, preventing finger slips you get with glossy keyboards and most laptops. Weighing around 540g, it's as tiny as it looks with a 293mm width, 103mm depth, and flip-out legs underneath with two height selections for typing at elevated angles.Īnyone without a spare USB-C port will need to use the included cable and USB-A adapter. Gorgeously displayed in a slide-out box, the keyboard feels sturdy and well made. My first impressions of the Apex Pro Mini were pretty fantastic.

SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless close up.

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