With a sleek, modern look thanks to its aluminium frame, the SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL will become the centrepiece of your gaming setup. Optimised for gaming, it features SteelSeries QX2 switches that can withstand up to 50 million pressures. It also features an OLED screen that displays useful information while you play so you don't have to switch between windows and waste valuable time.
And the magnetic hand rest gives you full palm support and a soft, durable finish so you can write or play in comfort for as long as you want.
SteelSeries QX2 Switches
The SteelSeries Apex 7 features SteelSeries QX2 brown switches designed by gaming experts. The result? A smooth, quiet linear action for ultra-fast, consistent gameplay. They're ultra-resistant and can withstand up to 50 million presses.
The QX2 switches have a 4mm travel, 2mm actuation and require only 45cN of force to activate. All design choices for the QX2 switch were made with two main objectives in mind: to react faster and to minimise your efforts to destroy your enemies!
Intelligent OLED display
The SteelSeries Apex 7 has a built-in command centre that displays useful information such as the name of your music, your profile in use, updates to install, who's talking on Discord, and a whole lot of data when you're in game.
That's not all, the Apex 7 also hasa metal click wheel anda media button that allow you to adjust the volume and settings at any time. So you can change the brightness, rewind, pause and more, all at the touch of a button.
Full backlighting
The SteelSeries Engine software is the hub of operations, with new features including an application developed in partnership with Discord so you can receive real-time notifications from the chat. With unrivalled customisation possibilities, you can create lighting from a GIF, synchronise lighting effects with your music or even make your keyboard light up according to events happening in your game!
Finally, with a choice of backlighting from 16.8 million colours, give your equipment a unique style.
Main features :
TKL format
Brown QX2 switches for increased speed
Extreme key durability (up to 50 million clicks)
Intelligent OLED display that gives you information directly from your games and applications
Advancedanti-ghosting system allows you tooperate multiple keys at the sametime
5000 Series aircraft gradealuminum construction
Detachable magnetic hand rest with soft surface
Dedicated multimedia controls: metal scroll wheel and multimedia button
Customisable backlighting (up to 16.8 million colours)
I bought this keyboard 2 years ago.
I've been happy with it so far, the QX2 Brown switches are nice. Unfortunately, it's starting to have backlighting problems. The keyboard switches itself off and only one key remains lit up in red, hence the 2 star rating.
Model: SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL - QX2 Brown Switches
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by Linda A
Posted on 8 Aug 2025
Bought on 4 Aug 2025 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 5Average rating: 8
Superb keyboard
It's as good as described. Pleasant look.....perfect rendering of the keys.....Delighted with my purchase.
Model: SteelSeries Apex 7 - QX2 Red Switches
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by Sire Dagobert
Posted on 19 Oct 2024
Bought on 15 Oct 2024 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 10Average rating: 9
Big changes
Inevitably, replacing a 6-year-old keyboard with this one is a real change.
The texture of the keys and their sensitivity make it an excellent keyboard. I feel a real difference during my games and it suits me perfectly in the professional arena.
As far as the RGB is concerned, the choice panel with the software is a pleasant gadget (the RGB is more for me to see the keys in the dark^^).
I'd recommend this keyboard, the quality of the optimisation and materials is there, so it's a very good buy.
The only downside I would say is the price, which for me is 15 to 20 € too expensive, but hey, we work to please ourselves, right?^^)
Model: SteelSeries Apex 7 - QX2 Red Switches
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by JeanBastienB
Posted on 15 Jun 2023
Bought on 8 Jun 2023 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 4Average rating: 10
Very good
This keyboard is just as I imagined it: pretty, high-quality and very pleasant to use, both to the touch and to the ear.
Model: SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL - QX2 Red Switches
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by PascalB
Posted on 17 Jan 2022
Bought on 20 Dec 2021 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 2Average rating: 10
Clear except for the screen
Nothing to say, perfect. We are very satisfied and received the device well. It works very well.
Model: SteelSeries Apex 7 - QX2 Red Switches
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by RémiL
Posted on 15 Mar 2021
Bought on 11 Mar 2021 from LDLC
Number of reviews: 2Average rating: 9
Very close to perfection
I've tested countless keyboards: membrane, hybrid, mechanical, ultra-slim, etc. This keyboard has the recognisable mechanical feel and switches that don't make it too noisy, a far cry from the 90's keyboards that I've known despite everything.The position is more than comfortable with the wrist rest (a bit short, be careful if you have big hands) and the keyboard is raised. The OLED screen and the RGB push the customization quite far. The screen is clearly a gadget, I still haven't found any use for it in gaming, however it is very useful for discord notifications or tracking PC activity.The Steelseries software is very well done, whether it's for customising the screen, macros or lighting.The only drawbacks, in my opinion, are the poorly placed macro keys and the coating of the wrist rest which catches dust in an extreme way.The price is a bit high, but if it lasts over time it will clearly be a very good investment.