Most enthusiast boards have a specific profile they sit at, with specific row heights. However, is there really no such thing as a gaming keyboard? The Apex 7 proves that there is such a thing. Most people asking for a 'gaming keyboard' are asking for a tool to improve their win rates. You hear it all the time: there are no gaming keyboards. The screen is also an added benefit, though to be fair I didn't really care much about it when I bought this keyboard. Purchasing an external volume nob runs about $25. Media keys are also non-existent on TKL boards at the $125 price point, which the Apex 7 has. To some that will be worth the price difference all on its own. I think we can all relate to getting something simply due to design. Most of the other brands have very similar designs only tweaking certain key cluster distances or spacing. The design is also one of a kind, which makes it tough to quantify. A good wrist rest runs about $15 to $20, where as the Apex 7 has it included. The lack of an included wrist rest for the other brands is going to close the gap a bit. That's definitely something to consider.ĭiscounts withheld, we need to determine if the Apex 7 has any features that justify the price and material difference. While Amazon carries some enthusiast boards of varying types, Best Buy doesn't. If you want to upgrade the Apex 7 you will need to spend roughly $165.īeing mainstream has a benefit though! You may be able to apply some discounts specific to certain retailers.

In addition, enthusiast boards are typically equipped with PBT material keycaps which are roughly a $25 value. Value: When comparing prices, the Apex 7 is $140 while a similar enthusiast brand runs about $125. What it lacks in pure typing performance it gains in reference features and media controls. The Apex 7 is a mainstream tenkeyless that isn't over designed nor under-featured. The Apex 7 Keyboard is a solid choice for gamers, and my personal new favorite keyboard.

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