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When it comes to mechanical gaming keyboards, you've definitely got options. If you don't need all of the crazy RGB lightings, but want a keyboard that does exactly what it's supposed to do, the SteelSeries Apex M500 should be on your list. For its...
The SteelSeries Apex M500 is a great option for competitive gaming or if typing quality is key, but spending a little more will deliver the features that the M500 is...
Many people probably don't know about mechanical keyboard since compact laptops and mobile devices get all the attention. However, the keyboards won't disappear anytime soon as they still have their own market, especially for writers and gamers. Gamers...
As the world begins to wake up to the fact that professional eSports are legitimate and here to stay, the gaming keyboard market is becoming ever more saturated. Manufacturers are right to do so, but they oftentimes can't seem to resist the allure of...
All in all, the Apex M500 is a fantastic keyboard, one of the best I've ever used. Smooth and simple key strokes and a simple sleek design come together to create an almost perfect keyboard. Highly recommended for any level of...
Have you ever preferred the original thing, no matter how hard people tried to push something else, or how many claimed improvements a newer model has? I am not a big consumer of soft drinks, but if you ask me, my favorite will have to be Coca-Cola. As...
The Apex M500 costs $100, though you might be able to find it cheaper. It's the same price as a full-sized, single-color mechanical board from Corsair (Strafe series), Razer (BlackWidow X Ultimate), or Cougar (Attack X3), and it's $10 cheaper than...
The best part about testing a gaming product is we get to play games! For the Apex M500 since it is designed for eSports and competitive play I decided to play Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Unreal Tournament, and Star Wars Battlefront. All of these...
Just like SteelSeries has set out to create a more affordable tournament quality keyboard and from early reports from pro gamers and myself definitely confirm that. This board is as sleek as it is tough to ensure that the exterior lives long enough for...
While its design and features are undeniably basic, the Apex M500 is a reliable entry-level mechanical keyboard that can take any form of abuse gamers throw at...
Following on from our review on the SteelSeries Apex M800 Mechanical Keyboard, today we will be taking a look at SteelSeries latest keyboard offering by way of the Apex M500. The Apex M500 is no a frills mechanical keyboard that features Cherry MX Red...
The SteelSeries Apex M500 wants to empower eSports players, and that's exactly what it does. Between high-quality key switches, a streamlined design and intuitive software, the peripheral offers what competitive players need, and excises what they...
SteelSeries is targeting a slightly different market with its Apex M500 than many other gaming keyboard manufacturers are right now. Functionality is the main focus of this keyboard, and it hits that mark spot-on. The chassis, keycaps, switches, and...