SteelSeries New Apex 9 Mini – HotSwap Optical Mini Keyboard – 60% Compact Design – Optical Switches – RGB Customization – Aluminum Alloy Frame – Double Shot PBT Keycap
Original price was: €130.€98Current price is: €98.
Price: $129.99 - $98.03
(as of Oct 03, 2025 22:39:58 UTC – Details)
Make the first move with the incredibly fast Apex 9 Mini gaming keyboard. Boasting swappable OptiPoint optical switches that actuate 33% faster than the leading optical keyboard, adjust the actuation point between a fast 1mm for gaming and 1.5mm for deliberate typing on this compact 60% keyboard.
Play at the Speed of Light – Outpace leading optical keyboards with 33% faster actuation using custom OptiPoint switches with zero debounce and a lightning-fast 0.2ms response time.
2-point Actuation – Adapt to any game by changing the registration depth from a speedy, light 1mm press to a deliberate 1.5mm keystroke.
Swappable Switches – Customize, upgrade, and repair your keyboard by changing the switches to your favorite stye of OptiPoint switch.
Compact 60% Form Factor – Streamlined design saves desk space and leaves more room for mouse movement, retaining full-size keyboard capabilities with side-printed functions.
Durable PBT Keycaps – Long-lasting and fadeproof double shot PBT keycaps provide a high-quality texture for enhanced keystroke feel as well as improved typing accuracy.
Customers say
Customers find this keyboard to be one of the best mechanical options, praising its solid build quality, aluminum top plate, and responsiveness. They appreciate its customization capabilities, noting it’s easier to customize than Razer keyboards, and consider it surprisingly nice for the money. The keyboard receives positive feedback for its speed, with one customer mentioning its 0.7ms input lag on rtings, while another notes its quick smooth reaction. Customers disagree on the keyboard’s functionality.
13 reviews for SteelSeries New Apex 9 Mini – HotSwap Optical Mini Keyboard – 60% Compact Design – Optical Switches – RGB Customization – Aluminum Alloy Frame – Double Shot PBT Keycap
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Best all around gaming keyboard for the price with no weaknesses
This keyboard has everything you want for gaming. Only 0.7ms input lag on rtings which is really good. The new optical switches are really consistent and I love how I can switch the actuation point depending on if I’m gaming or typing. The choice between 3 levels of elevation is also nice.For gaming, this is one of the best keyboards you can possibly get. I’m a high-mmr CSGO player and I can tell you this delivers. Your counter-strafing and ability to stop on a dime is amazing. This keyboard can take as many inputs at once as you can press and doesn’t have cord splitting or other artifacts. It’s true 1000hz polling too.You also have a good USB-C cord that’s braided and detachable. You can also keep the tool under the keyboard if you travel to LANs or in general. It’s perfect. You also have onboard memory and it’s very easy to use the SteelSeries software to configure. It’s easy to update firmware as well.The build quality is very good too. They used aluminum in the body and the higher quality PBT keycaps. Also, if anything breaks, you can easily replace the keycaps OR the switches themselves and SteelSeries actively sells replacement parts unlike Logitech for example who only sells switches and not keycaps.There’s really nothing I can complain about. The only thing maybe is that some keyboards like the wooting have release triggered as soon as your key starts going back up. However the wooting has slightly more input lag on direct press and CSGO, Valorant, and most games honestly favor new inputs over releasing inputs anyway. Also some keyboards like the Corsair K65 have 8000hz polling rate which is insane.However with that being said, the 8000hz polling and early release triggering from those competitors really aren’t a big deal and have their own downsides – especially the 8000hz polling because it can actually take up some more cpu usage so I don’t think it’s necessarily efficient at the sub 1ms level.Overall, I looked at all of the popular keyboards for gaming in this price range and this one was the best for the price for my setup. I didn’t talk much about typing btw but I am a megaracer on typeracer.com and it feels very good to type on in the 1.5mm mode + 7deg incline. If you’re looking for a gaming keyboard, look no further, this has literally everything with no downsides.
Eric Miller –
Great quality keyboard
Purchased for son who likes to play Fort Nite and needs keys to function fast and properly. No problems with connection and good ergonomic feel. Son is very happy with the new keyboard and would purchase again if ever needed.
Nathan horowitz –
One year review – Holds up perfectly
I have had this keyboard for about a year now, it’s holding up like it’s brand new, the keys still sound the same, the LEDs are all working and as bright as they were when I got it, I think if your looking for a keyboard at this price range, I think this is a solid option for its performance, quality, and reliability.
kmc –
SteelSeries New Apex 9 TKL â HotSwap Optical Mini Keyboard
Fast delivery. Nice keyboard as per description. Good looking & typing experience
Gladys Ramos –
Its a good optical keyboard
Nice and quick, the sounds arent the best but the build quality feels great. Cant go wrong with it
vvv –
Decent Keyboard
The Apex 9 TKL is seriously fast, almost too fast at times. The optical switches are super responsive, so your key presses register almost instantly. Itâs great for quick reactions in gaming, but sometimes itâs a bit too sensitive. You might find yourself accidentally pressing keys you didnât mean to hit, which can throw you off doing certain stuff. Itâs awesome for shooters and games where speed matters, but doing daily stuff may not be the best for this keyboard personally I’m using it right now to type this and as it is fast and everything you also make a lot of typos.This is still a very good choice if you are into competitive gaming or gaming in general.
K –
I really like this
great keyboard light feeling keys and its looks cool. it does make sound when typing. it is somewhat quite. it is small. I do not like the steel series software so i do not use it. i really like how fast and light this keyboard is. it is made of almost all plastic. been using this board for over 3 months.
Andrew –
Favorite keyboard
This keyboard is one of the best mechanical keyboards I have ever owned, and I have owned quite a few. The keys are tactile, sound nice, and are high quality. I can easily use with this with my Mac and PC. It’s easy to change the colors and features with the steelseries software for the keyboard. I use this every day and the only thing I regret is not getting the one with the 10 keys on the right side since I also use this keyboard for work in addition to gaming. If you dont need it for work and dont really care about the 10 keys, this is the best keyboard you can get at this price point.
Bdub –
There is nothing to dislike about this item
lichquna –
Great product at an awesome price!!! It costs more than $200+ dollars here and I got it at only $170+!!! An absolute steal!!! The build is premium and feels good! The RGB also looks really good with combination with the build compared to my old Cosair keyboard.
Demian –
Es mi primer teclado óptico, pero mi tercer teclado mecánico, el sonido es aceptable, aunque recomiendo que se use sobre un mousepad para atenuar un poco el sonido.Para jugar excelente, el modo juego es bastante bueno, las teclas son sensibles, es un gran salto si ya has probado otros teclados mecánicos.La calidad es perfecta, la iluminación es regular no considero que sea tan fuerte, si vas por una onda RGB te recomiendo el gamakay k61En resumen es un buen teclado bueno para juegos, un tanto para escritura, en su modo, es cómodo, rápido en respuesta en el modo de juego.
Amazon Customer –
I just got my hands on the SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini, and let me tell you, itâs like a party for my fingers! This compact 60% keyboard is the perfect blend of style and function, freeing up desk space for all my important gaming snacks (because we all know those are essential).The first thing I noticed is the sound of the keysâtheyâre so satisfying that I almost caught myself clicking away to a rhythm. Seriously, if there were a musical genre for keyboard clicks, this would be the headliner! Every press feels like a mini celebration, and I find myself typing just to hear that delightful sound.The response time? Itâs practically instant! With a 0.2ms response time, I feel like Iâm operating at superhuman speeds. The option to switch between a light 1mm press and a 1.5mm keystroke means I can tailor my experience for whatever game Iâm diving into. Itâs like having a keyboard that knows exactly what I need!The double shot PBT keycaps are not only durable but also feel great to type on. Iâve put them through some intense gaming sessions (and by intense, I mean yelling at my screen), and theyâve held up beautifully. Plus, the RGB lighting adds a touch of flair to my setupâmy keyboard looks so good it could be in a tech fashion show!Overall, the SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini has completely transformed my gaming experience. If youâre looking for a keyboard that sounds amazing, responds faster than you can think, and looks fantastic on your desk, this is the one to get. Your fingers will thank you, and so will your gaming scores!
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