Released today at CES
I have been keeping quiet about this for a good while now.
Some real unique selling points in this product that I feel gives the Apex M800 some real differentiation from its competition.
QS1 switches are a 45g linear switch with a 3mm travel and 1.5mm actuation. This should in theory be bliss to type on as well as being brilliant for gaming.
The keycaps are really low profile due to the switch design and the LED lighting is embedded in the middle of the switch so that the backlight is even and uniform across the keycap.
SteelSeries have confirmed that we can get one for trials as soon as it is available so I will do a full review the moment I can get my hands on one.
SteelSeries Apex M800 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard @ £159.95 inc VAT
M800 offers a brand new switch:
We partnered with experts in switch technology to create the perfect switch for the M800. The result is the incredible QS1 switch. With a smooth linear action and 25% faster actuation than the traditional mechanical switch, the QS1 is built for pure speed (see comparison).
QS1 switches have a 3mm throw depth, a 1.5mm actuation and only require a 45cN actuation force. All of the design choices in the QS1 switch specifications were made with two goals in mind: React faster and spend less wasted effort as you destroy your competition!
QS1 Switches are Low Profile:
The keyboard is built at a low angle and with an optimally designed linear key layout that cuts down on finger travel distance. This allows for seamless, quick transitions between keys and across the keyboard for less fatigue on your fingers no matter how furiously they fly.
Dual Processors Guarantees Performance:
Your 600 APM would go to waste if the brains of the keyboard couldn't keep up. That's why we added an additional CPU inside the M800 that is dedicated only to processing key presses. No lag, no excuses. And when the gaming gets hectic, N-key rollover allows up to 256 key presses at once with zero issues.
Lighting Patterns
We built in some incredible pre-configured lighting options, like Breathe, Wave and Trigger that highlight the keyboard's vibrant and crisp illumination. Further personalize Apex M800 by creating, programing and sharing your own illumination designs.
Features:
- QS1 Switches with 3mm linear throw depth at 45g of actuation force
- Full macro customisation via SteelSeries Engine with on the fly capability
- Custom profiles for lighting and functionality programming.
- SteelSeries Engine software provides cloud sync profile storage and sync capabilities across your peripherals
- Individual key illumination with full key illumination control via a centred LED for 16.8 million vibrant colour displays over 8 brightness levels.
Specification:
- Weight: g ( lbs)
- Width: mm ( in)
- Height: mm ( in)
- Depth: mm ( in)
- USB Cable Length: 2 m (6.6 ft)
- Anti-Ghosting: Zero Ghosting, 256 Keys at Once
- Extra Quick Access Keys : 6
- All Keys are Programmable
- Multimedia Controls: One-Touch via F-Keys
- QS1 Switch: 3mm Throw, 1.5mm, Activation/Reset, 45cN Force. 60M Clicks
- Intuitive and Simple Macro Editor
- Text-based Macros (Direct to Console)
- Set Custom Profiles Per Application
- Switch Profiles Across All Your SteelSeries Engine Devices
- Number of Illumination Colors: 16.8 million
- Unlimited Lighting Layers,
- Pre-set Effects, Create Your Own
- Illuminated Custom Cool down Timers
- Individually Illuminated Keys: centred LED, Clear Housing, Minimized Bleed
Only £159.95 inc VAT.
ORDER NOW
I have been keeping quiet about this for a good while now.
Some real unique selling points in this product that I feel gives the Apex M800 some real differentiation from its competition.
QS1 switches are a 45g linear switch with a 3mm travel and 1.5mm actuation. This should in theory be bliss to type on as well as being brilliant for gaming.
The keycaps are really low profile due to the switch design and the LED lighting is embedded in the middle of the switch so that the backlight is even and uniform across the keycap.
SteelSeries have confirmed that we can get one for trials as soon as it is available so I will do a full review the moment I can get my hands on one.
SteelSeries Apex M800 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard @ £159.95 inc VAT
M800 offers a brand new switch:
We partnered with experts in switch technology to create the perfect switch for the M800. The result is the incredible QS1 switch. With a smooth linear action and 25% faster actuation than the traditional mechanical switch, the QS1 is built for pure speed (see comparison).
QS1 switches have a 3mm throw depth, a 1.5mm actuation and only require a 45cN actuation force. All of the design choices in the QS1 switch specifications were made with two goals in mind: React faster and spend less wasted effort as you destroy your competition!
QS1 Switches are Low Profile:
The keyboard is built at a low angle and with an optimally designed linear key layout that cuts down on finger travel distance. This allows for seamless, quick transitions between keys and across the keyboard for less fatigue on your fingers no matter how furiously they fly.
Dual Processors Guarantees Performance:
Your 600 APM would go to waste if the brains of the keyboard couldn't keep up. That's why we added an additional CPU inside the M800 that is dedicated only to processing key presses. No lag, no excuses. And when the gaming gets hectic, N-key rollover allows up to 256 key presses at once with zero issues.
Lighting Patterns
We built in some incredible pre-configured lighting options, like Breathe, Wave and Trigger that highlight the keyboard's vibrant and crisp illumination. Further personalize Apex M800 by creating, programing and sharing your own illumination designs.
Features:
- QS1 Switches with 3mm linear throw depth at 45g of actuation force
- Full macro customisation via SteelSeries Engine with on the fly capability
- Custom profiles for lighting and functionality programming.
- SteelSeries Engine software provides cloud sync profile storage and sync capabilities across your peripherals
- Individual key illumination with full key illumination control via a centred LED for 16.8 million vibrant colour displays over 8 brightness levels.
Specification:
- Weight: g ( lbs)
- Width: mm ( in)
- Height: mm ( in)
- Depth: mm ( in)
- USB Cable Length: 2 m (6.6 ft)
- Anti-Ghosting: Zero Ghosting, 256 Keys at Once
- Extra Quick Access Keys : 6
- All Keys are Programmable
- Multimedia Controls: One-Touch via F-Keys
- QS1 Switch: 3mm Throw, 1.5mm, Activation/Reset, 45cN Force. 60M Clicks
- Intuitive and Simple Macro Editor
- Text-based Macros (Direct to Console)
- Set Custom Profiles Per Application
- Switch Profiles Across All Your SteelSeries Engine Devices
- Number of Illumination Colors: 16.8 million
- Unlimited Lighting Layers,
- Pre-set Effects, Create Your Own
- Illuminated Custom Cool down Timers
- Individually Illuminated Keys: centred LED, Clear Housing, Minimized Bleed
Only £159.95 inc VAT.
ORDER NOW
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