SteelSeries Apex M500

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Test reportsVery good based on 2 tests
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Product details

The Steelseries Apex M500 is a backlit gaming keyboard featuring Cherry MX Red switches, which have a very short actuation distance and fast response time. The keyboard offers anti-ghosting with 104 N-Key rollover, customizable macro programming, and versatile lighting options. The function and macro keys are designed for quick and precise access. The Apex M500 provides all the features expected from a modern gaming keyboard, essential for successful gaming.

Key specifications

Keyboard type
Gaming keyboard, Mechanical keyboard
Set Scope
Keyboard only
Keyboard form factor
100%
Peripheral connection
USB
Key technology
Cherry MX Red
Keyboard Equipment
Anti-Ghosting, Illuminated keys, Numeric keypad, Programmable buttons
Power supply
USB power delivery
Item number
5908385

General information

Manufacturer
SteelSeries
Category
Keyboard
Manufacturer no.
64492
Release date
26.9.2016

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Keyboard properties

Keyboard type
Gaming keyboard, Mechanical keyboard
Set Scope
Keyboard only
Keyboard form factor
100%
Key technology
Cherry MX Red
Keyboard technology
Mechanical-switch
Keyboard layout
Germany
Keyboard layout
QWERTZ
Signal transmission
Cable
Keyboard Equipment
Anti-Ghosting, Illuminated keys, Numeric keypad, Programmable buttons
Peripheral connection
USB
Number buttons
104
Cable length
2 m

Power supply

Power supply
USB power delivery

Operating system

Operating system compatibility
Mac OS, Windows

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Product dimensions

Length
136.43 mm
Width
440.56 mm
Height
39.52 mm
Weight
1241 g

Package dimensions

Length
49 cm
Width
8.70 cm
Height
6.50 cm
Weight
1.68 kg

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Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Keyboard» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 38.Razer
    1.8 %
  • 38.Redragon
    1.8 %
  • 38.SteelSeries
    1.8 %
  • 41.CHERRY xtrfy
    2 %
  • 42.ASUS
    2.1 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 27.Razer
    7 days
  • 29.CHERRY xtrfy
    8 days
  • 29.HyperX
    8 days
  • 31.SteelSeries
    9 days
  • 32.Microsoft
    10 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Keyboard» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 36.Hama
    4.9 %
  • 38.MSI
    5.1 %
  • 39.SteelSeries
    5.2 %
  • 40.Keychron
    5.3 %
  • 40.KeySonic
    5.3 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Overall ratingVery good82/100
Without ratingNo rating
Computerbase.de Logo
Computerbase.deSingle testReleaseSeptember 2016
  • PositiveSolide Verarbeitung
  • Positivedurchdachtes Layout
  • Positivehochwertige Tastentechnik
  • Positiveschmutzresistente Oberfläche
  • NegativeLEDs nicht einzeln konfigurierbar
  • NegativeHochstellfüße schlecht greifbar
Very good82/100
SFT Logo
Rank 5 out of 5SFTSchnell geschaltetReleaseAugust 2016
  • PositiveExzellente Verarbeitung
  • PositiveGute Zusatzsoftware
  • NegativeEinfarbige Beleuchtung
  • NegativeKeine Handballenauflage

Nach der Apex M800 bringt Steelseries eine etwas abgespeckte Version namens Apex M500. Diese setzt auf die bei Gamern sehr beliebten Cherry-MX-Red-Switches anstelle der hauseigenen QS1-Variante ? dank des geringen Aktivierungsdrucks von gerade einmal 45 Gramm und des linearen Auslöseverlaufs sind sie besonders bei Gamern sehr beliebt...