SteelSeries Apex 3
Score: 76/100
MageGee 75% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Score: 79/100Rankings
The MageGee 75% keyboard offers a solid metal build, linear yellow switches, and a handy volume/lighting knob in a compact layout. It lacks wireless connectivity and full RGB lighting, positioning it as a great choice for desk-bound gamers and typists seeking value.
The SteelSeries Apex 3 is a full-size membrane gaming keyboard offering 10-zone RGB, water resistance, and whisper-quiet switches at a budget price. Its main limitation is the lack of mechanical feel and hot-swap support. Best for gamers who value quiet operation, durability, and affordability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
104 keysbest | 87 keys | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,270 g | 870 gbest |
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Software(1) | ||
Software Support | true | false |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Switch Type | Whisper quiet gaming switches | Linear yellow |
Key Count (keys) | 104 keys | 87 keys |
Weight (g) | 1270 g | 870 g |
Dimensions (W×H×L) (mm) | 445×39.9×150.9 mm | 128×38×356 mm mm |
Lighting(1) | ||
RGB Lighting | true | false |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers consistently commend the Apex 3 for its solid construction, minimal flex, and attractive floating-key RGB design.
Everyday users appreciate the keyboard's durability, spill-proof rating, vibrant RGB, and silent switches, often noting the comfort added by the magnetic wrist rest.
“Linear yellow switches provide smooth, low-friction keystrokes with reduced noise compared to clicky switches.”
“Solid alloy metal panel construction offers durability and a premium feel.”
Professional reviewers commend the MageGee 75% keyboard for its ergonomic design, solid metal construction, and affordable price, noting the smooth linear switches and intuitive knob control as strong points. However, they criticize the lack of wireless connectivity, the hollow acoustic profile, inconvenient USB port placement, and inconsistent hot-swappable functionality, which detract from an otherwise good value proposition.
Everyday users generally appreciate the keyboard's value, smooth quiet switches, and clean aesthetic, highlighting its suitability for both gaming and typing. Recurring complaints focus on the hollow typing sound, wired-only limitation, blue-only lighting, and right-side USB port.
