SteelSeries Apex M500 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review

The SteelSeries Apex M500 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is a no frills no fuss under 100 dollars mechanical keyboard. So what makes this keyboard so different from the others? Well, this is not just a peripheral that’s been thrown together in order to ramp up sales. It’s been designed to deliver and take a punch even in the most heated battle.

Well if you ask me if this is the best mechanical keyboard out there? Certainly not, still our choice of keyboard is the Corsair RGB K95 but if you are on a budget and thinking of building an intro level gaming setup than Yes this would be a definite choice. So let’s look at what the SteelSeries Apex M500 brings to the table according to its features:

Features of the Steelseries Apex M500 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

SteelSeries Apex M500 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

The SteelSeries Apex M500 creates a new standard with its Cherry MX Red Switches delivering the game-winning performance that pro gamers need and crave. SteelSeries definitely didn’t go overboard according to design specifications. Yet it is notable that this piece of hardware is tailored to accustom any players need. Making sure that each click you deliver through special combinations SteelSeries Apex M500 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard has this covered with its Anti-Ghosting and N-Rollover key technology.

With a guaranteed 50 million keystrokes SteelSeries ensures that the key switches will work and feel the same as when you bought the Apex M500 Gaming Keyboard. Coming from a manufacturer with years of experience in the gaming market that’s truly a bold statement that you can rely on.

Another improvement that’s noticeably is the effort SteelSeries had put into keeping clutter to a minimum by applying a cable management system. They’ve created 3 paths at the back of the keyboard for the cable to run through clipping it safely into place hiding the cable from prying eyes.

Custom Features

The keyboard itself is the standard key layout so there’s no learning curve seeking your most used keys. Customization is gamer’s specialty, therefore, the SteelSeries Apex M500 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard give full fledged fully customizable features such as programmable keys, advanced macro settings, and swap-able key caps.
These settings can be tuned to your liking using the SteelSeries Engine 3 Software. Night owls can even light up the keyboard with the brilliant blue LED’s that’s visible underneath each key.

Durability

SteelSeries Apex M500 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review

Reinforced with a battle-hardened back plate ensure that this under 100 dollar keyboard will withstand any impact that you might throw at him. With all the effort that went into the frame created with the toughest plastic it’s no surprise that it’s one of the toughest keyboards in the Apex range.

Disadvantages

With all the good there should obviously be a bad. The Apex M500 also has its share of disappointments. With no dedicated multimedia controls you’ll have to rely on your mouse to access important functions like music controls etc. No wrist rest which could have help with fatigue in the wrist especially for gamers who tend to play for extensive periods of time.

Final Thoughts

My final verdict about the SteelSeries Apex M500 Gaming Keyboard comes without prejudice and with these advantages and disadvantages listed above this gaming keyboard makes an excellent choice contributing to your arsenal like these Solid State Drives and these Computer Cases from Corsair.