SteelSeries Apex 3
Score: 72/100
RK Royal Kludge RK61
Score: 60/100Rankings
The SteelSeries Apex 3 RGB is a full-size wired membrane keyboard that combines quiet Whisper Quiet switches, 10-zone RGB lighting and IP32 spill resistance, targeting casual to mid-core gamers who value comfort and visual flair. It offers solid build quality and ergonomic wrist support, but its non-removable keycaps and dim legends may deter enthusiasts seeking extensive customization.
The RK61 Blue is a budget-friendly 60% mechanical keyboard offering triple connectivity, hot-swap capability and RGB lighting in a compact ABS-plastic case. It targets users who need portability, multi-device support and programmable features without a high price tag.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
24 keysbest | — | |
— | 1,000 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,270 g | 560 gbest |
10 zonesbest | — | |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest | |
— | 61 keysbest | |
1.8 mbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Switches(1) | ||
Switch Type | Membrane | RK Blue |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Form Factor | Full‑size | 60% |
Weight (g) | 1270 g | 560 g |
Case Material | Polymer | ABS |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Connectivity Type | Wired | Wireless |
Cable Type | USB Type‑A | USB-C |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Apex 3 for its solid construction, extensive RGB customization and spill-proof design, noting software integration and cable management add real value at its price point.
Everyday users love the quiet switches, comfortable magnetic wrist rest and eye-catching RGB zones, while repeatedly calling out dim key legends and the inability to replace keycaps as the most common pain points.
“Near-silent switches are perfect for late-night gaming”
“The wrist rest feels great during long sessions”
“RGB zones look amazing but the legends are hard to read”
Professional reviewers, such as EnosTech, praise the RK61 for its clean aesthetic, responsive RK switches and solid performance that exceeds its low price point, while noting occasional firmware inconsistencies.
Everyday users love the keyboard's tiny footprint, hot-swap capability and seamless multi-device connectivity, though they note the flat typing angle, shiny ABS caps and occasional Bluetooth pairing issues.
