---
product_id: 401954520
title: "SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL Gaming Keyboard - Silent Keyboard, Tenkeyless PC Keyboard - 8-Zone RGB Illumination - IP32 Water & Dust Resistant - English QWERTY Layout, Black"
brand: "steelseries"
price: "R108"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Steel Series"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/401954520-steelseries-apex-3-tkl-gaming-keyboard-silent-keyboard-tenkeyless-pc
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# 8-zone PrismSync RGB illumination Compact tenkeyless esports design IP32 water & dust resistant SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL Gaming Keyboard - Silent Keyboard, Tenkeyless PC Keyboard - 8-Zone RGB Illumination - IP32 Water & Dust Resistant - English QWERTY Layout, Black

**Brand:** steelseries
**Price:** R108
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎯 Elevate your game and workspace with stealthy style and unstoppable durability!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL Gaming Keyboard - Silent Keyboard, Tenkeyless PC Keyboard - 8-Zone RGB Illumination - IP32 Water & Dust Resistant - English QWERTY Layout, Black by steelseries
- **How much does it cost?** R108 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/401954520-steelseries-apex-3-tkl-gaming-keyboard-silent-keyboard-tenkeyless-pc)

## 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

- • **Built to Endure:** IP32-rated water and dust resistance means your keyboard keeps up, no matter the spills or dust storms.
- • **Effortless Control Hub:** Dedicated multimedia keys and volume roller put brightness and sound adjustments at your fingertips.
- • **Pro-Level Compact Design:** Tenkeyless layout maximizes desk space and ergonomic comfort for marathon gaming sessions.
- • **Dynamic RGB Customization:** 8-zone PrismSync lighting with millions of colors reacts to game events for immersive vibes.
- • **Silent Precision Switches:** Whisper-quiet, anti-ghosting keys ensure ultra-responsive, noise-free gameplay and work.

## Overview

The SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL is a tenkeyless gaming keyboard featuring whisper-quiet, anti-ghosting switches rated for 20 million keypresses. It offers fully customizable 8-zone PrismSync RGB lighting, IP32 water and dust resistance, and dedicated multimedia controls, all in a compact, ergonomic form factor designed for pro esports performance and everyday productivity.

## Description

Buy

Review: Fantastic budget keyboard - I love this keyboard. It's a great keyboard for switching between work and gaming. It's quite tactile, which I like - the keys are high and it's much nicer than my old Apple Keyboard with the really flat keys. The keys aren't clicky though, which is great for work because it keeps the noise down (this isn't a very noisy keyboard) and even better for gaming. I play a lot of FPS like COD and this keyboard is more than responsive enough, as well as pretty comfortable and easy to use. The lack of number pad is great so it doesn't take up too much room on my desk. Despite being a TKL keyboard it still has all the keys you need like a full set of function keys, home and end etc. I also wanted one with a full sized "enter" key which this has. The lighting is pretty cool, and I've set it so it lights up differently on my work laptop and my gaming PC so I know which one it's connected to. It is so good I even bought my brother one for his gaming pc! I'm sure you can get more value from keyboards that are higher in price, but as someone price conscious I have nothing bad to say about this keyboard.
Review: Extremely happy. - Extremely happy with this product. The buttons are a delight to press/use, it's fully customisable in terms of the backlit colours. It's a good enough weight to where it won't be pushed around or easily moved when gaming. I bought this mostly for the ability of being able to rebind keys/create macros for the game I play. Before this keyboard I was using the same one for 11 years and was finding it very hard to move on from it, despite some of the keys not working. I'm extremely happy with this keyboard and honestly if I was to need a new keyboard I think I'd go with this one again, and for an absolute steal of a price too! TLDR; Perfect for gaming, fully customizable in terms of colour and macros/rebinding keys, looks great, feels great. Buy it!

## Features

- CUSTOMIZABLE RGB & MACROS — Use SteelSeries software to configure brilliant lighting effects for in-game events, or use the macro editor to run advanced key combinations with one button press for your keyboard gaming setup.
- COMPACT TENKEYLESS DESIGN — The compact TKL esports form factor gives you more desk space to position your gaming keyboard comfortably and maximize in-game performance
- SILENT GAMING KEYBOARD — Whisper-quiet gaming switches with anti-ghosting technology deliver accurate keystrokes, near-silent use, and durable low-friction performance for over 20 million keypresses
- IP32 WATER & DUST RESISTANT — Designed for extra durability, this PC keyboard helps protect against accidental liquid spills and dust particles, so you can keep playing no matter what happens
- 8-ZONE PRISMSYNC RGB ILLUMINATION — Choose from millions of colors and effects, from reactive lighting to interactive lightshows that bring RGB to the next level
- DEDICATED MULTIMEDIA CONTROLS — Use the clickable volume roller and media keys to adjust brightness, rewind, skip, pause, and control audio without leaving your game
- ENGLISH QWERTY LAYOUT — This keyboard uses an English QWERTY layout, which may differ from certain product images that display the American QWERTY layout

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09FQB51PZ |
| Antenna Location | Gaming |
| Best Sellers Rank | 357 in PC & Video Games ( See Top 100 in PC & Video Games ) 22 in PC Gaming Keyboards |
| Box Contents | USB Cable |
| Brand | SteelSeries |
| Brand Name | SteelSeries |
| Button Quantity | 86 |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Game console, Computer |
| Compatible Operating System Family | MacOS, Windows |
| Compatible Tablet Computer Models | AAUB P30 |
| Compatible devices | Game console, Computer |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Connectivity technology | USB |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,298 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00810052981192 |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 36.4L x 15W x 4H centimetres |
| Item Weight | 640 g |
| Keyboard Backlighting Color Support | RGB |
| Keyboard Description | Gaming |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Keyboard description | Gaming |
| Language | None |
| Manufacturer | SteelSeries |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 64836 |
| Minimum Required Operating System Version | Windows 10 |
| Model Name | Apex 3 TKL |
| Model Number | 64836 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Keys | 87 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Number of Sections | 1 |
| Power Source | Usb |
| Product Features | Backlit, Dustproof, Water Resistant |
| Product Warranty | 2 Years |
| Recommended uses for product | Gaming |
| Series Number | 64836 |
| Special feature | Backlit, Dustproof, Water Resistant |
| Style Name | UK English QWERTY |
| Switch Type | Gaming-specific, quiet, anti-ghosting switch |
| Theme | Rainbow |
| UPC | 810052981192 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** SteelSeries
- **Colour:** Black
- **Compatible devices:** Game console, Computer
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Keyboard backlighting colour support:** RGB
- **Keyboard description:** Gaming
- **Product dimensions:** 36.4L x 15W x 4H centimetres
- **Recommended uses for product:** Gaming
- **Special feature:** Backlit, Dustproof, Water Resistant
- **Style:** UK English QWERTY

## Images

![SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL Gaming Keyboard - Silent Keyboard, Tenkeyless PC Keyboard - 8-Zone RGB Illumination - IP32 Water & Dust Resistant - English QWERTY Layout, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Z2M2lw7pL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is it mechanical**
A: It's not mechanical.
It's a membrane keyboard.
Feels nice tough.

**Q: Hi, how do i set the rgb via onboard storage ? i don't really want to install the software but the instructions have no details.**
A: The RGB works out of the box but if you want to change the effect or make a custom profile then you need the software. The software is good tbh.

**Q: Is it compatable with steelseries engine software?**
A: Yes of course, it's a Steelseries keyboard so utilises the Steelseries engine

**Q: What are the rgb settings and can you make it one colour?**
A: Yes - too many settings to list in the software

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic budget keyboard
*by T***S on 17 March 2025*

I love this keyboard. It's a great keyboard for switching between work and gaming. It's quite tactile, which I like - the keys are high and it's much nicer than my old Apple Keyboard with the really flat keys. The keys aren't clicky though, which is great for work because it keeps the noise down (this isn't a very noisy keyboard) and even better for gaming. I play a lot of FPS like COD and this keyboard is more than responsive enough, as well as pretty comfortable and easy to use. The lack of number pad is great so it doesn't take up too much room on my desk. Despite being a TKL keyboard it still has all the keys you need like a full set of function keys, home and end etc. I also wanted one with a full sized "enter" key which this has. The lighting is pretty cool, and I've set it so it lights up differently on my work laptop and my gaming PC so I know which one it's connected to. It is so good I even bought my brother one for his gaming pc! I'm sure you can get more value from keyboards that are higher in price, but as someone price conscious I have nothing bad to say about this keyboard.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Extremely happy.
*by J***K on 6 July 2025*

Extremely happy with this product. The buttons are a delight to press/use, it's fully customisable in terms of the backlit colours. It's a good enough weight to where it won't be pushed around or easily moved when gaming. I bought this mostly for the ability of being able to rebind keys/create macros for the game I play. Before this keyboard I was using the same one for 11 years and was finding it very hard to move on from it, despite some of the keys not working. I'm extremely happy with this keyboard and honestly if I was to need a new keyboard I think I'd go with this one again, and for an absolute steal of a price too! TLDR; Perfect for gaming, fully customizable in terms of colour and macros/rebinding keys, looks great, feels great. Buy it!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good key action and sturdy, with a couple of flaws.
*by A***6 on 19 August 2026*

Good quality and robust. Great key action. Two flaws: 1) The rubber feet on the bottom of the keyboard fall off easily - I had to glue them. 2) Some of the "shift key" features are inverted from what is printed on the keys, which means it's easily to accidentally shift the wrong thing.

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-09-02*