SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Black
A tenkeyless wired gaming keyboard with linear OptiPoint optical switches, selectable 1.0 or 1.5 mm actuation, hot-swappable OptiPoint switches, PBT keycaps and per-key RGB.
Overview
STEELSERIES APEX 9 TKL WIRED MECHANICAL GAMING KEYBOARD, BLACK

SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL
SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL: Keep your function keys and navigation controls while freeing up desk space with a tenkeyless optical gaming keyboard. Apex 9 TKL combines light-based OptiPoint switches with two actuation settings and a detachable USB-C connection. Available from AX Store in Kuwait.
Keyboard Format
Linear Optical Switches
Actuation Options
Custom Onboard Profiles

Choose how early a key registers
Switch between the 1.0 mm gaming setting and the 1.5 mm typing setting. OptiPoint optical detection delivers a manufacturer-rated 0.2 ms response time without mechanical contact debounce.
OptiPoint switch flexibility
The switches can be removed and replaced with compatible SteelSeries OptiPoint optical switches. This is a dedicated optical system; conventional mechanical switches and other optical switch families are not interchangeable.
Compact without losing the essentials
The TKL layout retains a dedicated function row and navigation cluster. A Series 5000 aluminum alloy top plate and double-shot PBT keycaps provide a solid surface for everyday play.
Set up and pack away
Save up to five profiles, adjust the keyboard with three-level feet and personalize per-key RGB lighting. The detachable USB-C cable makes transport and cable routing simpler.
Construction and Typing Setup
Keycaps: Double-shot PBT. Keep these physical construction details with the exact keyboard version when comparing typing feel and desk setup. Compare them alongside the installed switches and the keycaps provided for this configuration.
Lighting and Everyday Controls
Lighting: Per Key RGB Illumination. Use the available controls and supported settings for the way you work and play. Keep any listed profile, key-programming or lighting limits attached to this model when setting it up.
Choose Your Keyboard and Mouse Arrangement
Choose the layout, switch type, key language and connection that suit your work and games. Measure the space left for mouse movement; a different keyboard format changes the desk arrangement as well as the keys available. Compare related options such as SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Wireless Keyboard, Black or SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Wired Keyboard, Black, keeping the exact model and configuration in the decision. For the wider setup, explore Pulsar Pro Series Susanto-X Wireless Gaming Mouse Size 2, 50g and check the connection, size or mounting requirements before pairing accessories. Browse the SteelSeries range at AX for more choices.
SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL Setup Choices
Choose the layout, switch type, key language and connection that suit your work and games. Measure the space left for mouse movement; a different keyboard format changes the desk arrangement as well as the keys available. Explore ARTISAN NINJA FX ZERO Gaming Mousepad – SOFT/XSOFT, XL/XXL, ARTISAN NINJA FX TYPE-99 SOFT XL Mousepad – Matcha, Pulsar Superglide V3 Glass Mousepad - Type S.
Frequently Asked Questions
What keyboard arrangement or key layout is listed?
TKL.
How does it connect?
Detachable USB Type-C.
Which switches and swap support are listed?
SteelSeries Linear OptiPoint Optical.
Which software or operating systems are listed?
Configuration: SteelSeries Engine through SteelSeries GG. Current Windows GG release requires Windows 10 or later; available features vary by operating system.. System support: Windows, Xbox, PlayStation, and Mac OS X*. USB port required *Not all software features supported on Mac OS.
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THE DETAILS
Technical specifications
Box contents
SteelSeries Apex 9 TKL
Included
Included
Included
Technical
5 Custom Profiles
32 bit ARM
SteelSeries Linear OptiPoint Optical
100 Million Keypresses
1.0-1.5 mm / 35g
Detachable USB Type-C
SteelSeries OptiPoint optical switches only
Design
355 mm / 14 in
128 mm / 5.04 in
42 mm / 1.65 in
635 g
Per Key RGB Illumination
Rubber Tri Level Feet
Compatibility
Windows, Xbox, PlayStation, and Mac OS X*. USB port required *Not all software features supported on Mac OS
SteelSeries Engine through SteelSeries GG. Current Windows GG release requires Windows 10 or later; available features vary by operating system.
Keyboard layout
TKL
Double-shot PBT
Linear optical
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