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product_id: 205245093
title: "SteelSeries USB Apex 5 Hybrid Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – Per-Key RGB Illumination – Aircraft Grade Aluminum Alloy Frame – OLED Smart Display (Hybrid Blue Switch)"
brand: "steelseries"
price: "R4889"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "Steel Series"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/205245093-steelseries-usb-apex-5-hybrid-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-per-key
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Per-Key RGB Illumination Hybrid Mechanical Switches Aircraft-Grade Aluminum Frame SteelSeries USB Apex 5 Hybrid Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – Per-Key RGB Illumination – Aircraft Grade Aluminum Alloy Frame – OLED Smart Display (Hybrid Blue Switch)

**Brand:** steelseries
**Price:** R4889
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎮 Elevate your game with the Apex 5 – where pro-grade tech meets sleek style.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SteelSeries USB Apex 5 Hybrid Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – Per-Key RGB Illumination – Aircraft Grade Aluminum Alloy Frame – OLED Smart Display (Hybrid Blue Switch) by steelseries
- **How much does it cost?** R4889 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/205245093-steelseries-usb-apex-5-hybrid-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-per-key)

## Best For

- steelseries enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted steelseries brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Unbreakable Durability:** Crafted from aircraft-grade aluminum alloy, this keyboard is built to withstand intense gaming marathons and daily hustle.
- • **Hybrid Mechanical Precision:** Experience the tactile click of blue mechanical switches combined with smooth membrane comfort for unmatched typing and gaming control.
- • **Dynamic Per-Key RGB Lighting:** Customize every key with vibrant, reactive RGB effects that sync seamlessly with your entire setup for immersive gameplay.
- • **Ergonomic Magnetic Wrist Rest:** Enjoy premium palm support with a detachable magnetic wrist rest designed for all-day comfort and reduced fatigue.
- • **OLED Smart Display Integration:** Stay ahead with a customizable OLED screen showing gifs, game stats, Discord messages, and more—right at your fingertips.

## Overview

The SteelSeries USB Apex 5 is a hybrid mechanical gaming keyboard featuring tactile blue switches combined with membrane technology for a unique typing feel. It boasts per-key RGB illumination customizable through advanced software, an OLED smart display for real-time info and personalization, and a robust aircraft-grade aluminum frame ensuring durability. Designed for gamers and professionals alike, it includes a premium magnetic wrist rest for ergonomic comfort and offers water resistance for added reliability.

## Description

The apex 5 combines the high performance and click tactile feel of a mechanical keyboard with the extreme durability and convenience of ip32 water resistance. Built from the ground up for gaming, it also includes a premium magnetic wrist rest, OLED smart display, and per-key rgb. The apex 5 is the perfect hybrid between gaming and real life.

Review: Everything is good about this - The keyboard is amazing. It has per key illumination which the software is very cool with. It gets recognised by signal rgb software so it syncs everything together. The feel is good it has mechanical clicks with membrane so doesn't feel like your bottoming out the keys.
Review: Looks good as in picture - Bought as present for my son for christmas he hasnt said anything bad about this so i take it its a thumbs up as he does lots of gaming one happy son

## Features

- Hybrid mechanical gaming switches – The tactile click of a blue mechanical switch plus a smooth membrane
- OLED smart display – Customize with gifs, game info, discord messages, and more.
- Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy frame – Manufactured for unbreakable durability and sturdiness
- Dynamic per-key RGB illumination – Gorgeous color schemes and reactive effects for every key
- Premium magnetic wrist rest – Provides full palm support and comfort.900 x 300 x 4 millimeter; 35.43 inches x 11.81 inches

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07ZGDD6B1 |
| Antenna Location | Gaming |
| Best Sellers Rank | 9,675 in PC & Video Games ( See Top 100 in PC & Video Games ) 391 in PC Gaming Keyboards |
| Box Contents | USB Cable |
| Brand Name | SteelSeries |
| Button Quantity | 64 |
| Colour | Hybrid Blue – Tactile & Clicky |
| Compatible Devices | Gaming Console |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (4,038) |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminium |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 14L x 44.5W x 4H centimetres |
| Item Type Name | SteelSeries Apex 5 Hybrid Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – Per-Key RGB Illumination – Aircraft Grade Aluminum Alloy Frame – OLED Smart Display (Hybrid Blue Switch) |
| Item Weight | 925 g |
| Keyboard Backlighting Color Support | RGB |
| Keyboard Description | Gaming |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Manufacturer | SteelSeries |
| Model Name | SteelSeries Apex 5 Hybrid Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – Per-Key RGB Illumina |
| Model Number | 64539 |
| Number of Keys | 104 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Product Features | Lighting |
| Series Number | 81368202 |
| Style Name | Hybrid Blue – Tactile & Clicky |
| Switch Type | Hybrid Blue – Tactile & Clicky |
| Theme | Gaming Lighting |
| UPC | 813682028442 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** SteelSeries
- **Colour:** Hybrid Blue – Tactile & Clicky
- **Compatible devices:** Gaming Console
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Keyboard backlighting colour support:** RGB
- **Keyboard description:** Gaming
- **Product dimensions:** 14L x 44.5W x 4H centimetres
- **Recommended uses for product:** Gaming
- **Special feature:** Lighting
- **Style:** Hybrid Blue – Tactile & Clicky

## Images

![SteelSeries USB Apex 5 Hybrid Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – Per-Key RGB Illumination – Aircraft Grade Aluminum Alloy Frame – OLED Smart Display (Hybrid Blue Switch) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81yd9W+0doL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: The roller on the right top corner just stopped working all of a sudden? Any ideas?**
A: Press down on it like a button. If that doesn't work, then it's probably out of order or defective.

**Q: How noisy are keys on apex 5 blue?**
A: Very noisy.

**Q: How many USB ports does it use?**
A: It takes up 2

**Q: Can you set the color to one color? for example, blue?**
A: You certainly can! In the SteelSeries Engine that's installed automatically when you set it up, you can change single keys or all keys to the color of your choice

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Everything is good about this
*by E***G on 3 December 2023*

The keyboard is amazing. It has per key illumination which the software is very cool with. It gets recognised by signal rgb software so it syncs everything together. The feel is good it has mechanical clicks with membrane so doesn't feel like your bottoming out the keys.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Looks good as in picture
*by C***. on 8 January 2022*

Bought as present for my son for christmas he hasnt said anything bad about this so i take it its a thumbs up as he does lots of gaming one happy son

### ⭐ NOT A UK KEYBOARD LAYOUT
*by D***D on 23 April 2024*

Not sure why this hasn't been addressed by anyone else, but this product is 100% not a UK layout, hell even the box itself says it's the US version. Completely unsuitable for my purposes.

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-04-23*