Testseek.co.uk have collected 103 expert reviews of the SteelSeries Apex M500 and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for SteelSeries Apex M500.
June 2016
(81%)
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The editors liked
Rock solid build quality
Simple yet effective design
Powerful LED lighting
Easy to use software
Excellent macro engine
Understated design
Genuine Cherry MX red keys
Bright backlighting
Excellent software
Excellent typing experience
Smart
Solid design
Intuitive software
No frills design
Sturdy base
Cherry RED switches
Blue LED ( Personal Favourite )
The editors didn't like
None
Neutral
No detachable cable
No dedicate macro/multimedia keys
“If you’re looking for a straightforward
No fuss
Gaming keyboard
The SteelSeries
APEX M500 is a great choice. From working in the office
To top-level eSports competitions
It won’
Limited cable routing options
Plastic cover makes it hard to clean
Only available with Cherry MX keys
No USB passthrough or wristrest
Only CherryMX Red available
Font used looks a bit too basic
Blue base layer under keys may not be to everyones liking
Time to present our findings. The 22 keyboards that we tested come down to two price ranges. The “affordable” segment, which are the keyboards with an average price up to £150 and the high-end models, which start from £150. Interestingly, we find 11 keybo...
No USB passthrough or wristrest, Only CherryMX Red available
The SteelSeries Apex M500 is a great option for competitive gaming or if typing quality is key, but spending a little more will deliver the features that the M500 is lacking...
Published: 2016-11-09, Author: Peter , review by: eteknix.com
Rock solid build quality, Simple yet effective design, Powerful LED lighting, Easy to use software, Excellent macro engine,
None, Neutral, No detachable cable, No dedicate macro/multimedia keys, “If you’re looking for a straightforward, no fuss, gaming keyboard, the SteelSeries, APEX M500 is a great choice. From working in the office, to top-level eSports competitions, it won’
PriceThe Steelseries APEX M500 is available on Amazon UK for a very reasonable £97.67, and Amazon US for $88.49. Obviously, those in the US are getting a better deal here, but both prices are pretty accurate for their respective regions vs competitor prod...
Abstract: For some PC gamers, having the right keyboard attached to your computer can be almost as important as the hardware inside it. However, for the uninitiated, it can be hard to see what all the fuss is about. Is there really any difference between fancy gami...
Abstract: For some PC gamers, having the right keyboard attached to your computer can be almost as important as the hardware inside it. However, for the uninitiated, it can be hard to see what all the fuss is about. Is there really any difference between fancy gami...
Abstract: For some PC gamers, having the right keyboard attached to your computer can be almost as important as the hardware inside it. However, for the uninitiated, it can be hard to see what all the fuss is about. Is there really any difference between fancy gami...
Published: 2016-07-18, Author: James , review by: pcgameware.co.uk
The SteelSeries Apex M500 is a damn good Gaming keyboard, but it is no more than that! But to decry what it's not got would be to miss the point of this keyboard entirely. This keyboard is for Pro Gamers and not so much for enthusiasts like perhaps you a...
Our global verdict about this keyboard is generally positive as Steelseries managed to create a solid product We like the fact that this keyboard is heavy, features simple, standard design and therefore also a standard layout Apart from that there is a b...
The SteelSeries Apex M500 mechanical gaming keyboard is a quality piece of engineering that has been made to last. SteelSeries have kept the key layout of the Apex M500 standard but have added better keyboard functionality by adding blue LEDs under every...
Limited cable routing options, Plastic cover makes it hard to clean, Only available with Cherry MX keys
The Apex M500 costs $100, though you might be able to find it cheaper. It's the same price as a full-sized, single-color mechanical board from Corsair (Strafe series), Razer (BlackWidow X Ultimate), or Cougar (Attack X3), and it's $10 cheaper than Coole...
