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General

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Series

G915 X1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g915-x-mechanical-gaming-keyboard.920-012937Read 7 October 2026

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

920-012937, 920-0129501Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g915-x-mechanical-gaming-keyboard.920-012937Read 7 October 2026Public exact-US shop payload matches each listed part number to color, English US layout and switch style. Wireless full-size G915 X LIGHTSPEED is a separate existing product.

64795, 64796, 64806, 648031Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026SKUs 64795, 64796 and 64806 from the maker. 64803 from the Multitronic listing.4Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/2437848/steelseries-apex-3-gaming-keyboard--whisper-quiet--blackRead 15 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

097855197030, 0978551970619Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/685343/logitech-g-g915-x-usb-wired-gaming-keyboard-blackRead 7 October 2026Exact US Black GL Tactile. Product Information explicitly Mfr Part 920-012937, UPC 097855197030. Public web page opened, raw curl 403. Check digit valid.10Retailer pageadorama.com/logitech-g915-x-wired-mechanical-gaming-keyboard/p/lo920012937Read 7 October 2026Public indexed product table Other / UPC Codes explicitly GL Brown Tactile 097855197030 and GL Red Linear 097855197061. Exact Linear 920-012950 independently paired in HEC Distribution public indexed MFR/UPC table. Direct fetch 403 and normal open internal error, no bypass.11Retailer pagehecdistribution.com/shop/consumer-electronics/g915-x-linear-920-012950-2Read 7 October 2026Public indexed exact table explicitly MFR Part Number 920-012950 and UPC 097855197061. Direct public page 403. No hidden data or alternate identity used.

5707119038805, 813682026561, 5707119038829, 813682026578, 5707119039024, 813682026677, 57071190389661Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026EAN and UPC of each regional SKU from the maker's product data.4Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/2437848/steelseries-apex-3-gaming-keyboard--whisper-quiet--blackRead 15 October 2026

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

17 September 20242Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2024/Logitech-G-Introduces-the-G915-X-Series---The-Most-Advanced-Low-Profile-Gaming-Keyboard-Ever-Built/default.aspxRead 7 October 202612Press releases24.q4cdn.com/131595232/files/doc_news/2024/09/G915-X-PRESS-RELEASE-FINAL-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker press PDF dateline September 17, 2024.

21 January 20203Press releasesteelseries.com/press/67-steelseries-launches-rival-3-gaming-mouse-apex-3-and-apex-5-gaming-keyboardsRead 15 October 2026Press release dated January 21, 2020 announces the Apex 3 and says it is available now globally. The Spanish spec database geektopia gives the same presentation date.

Status

Available1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g915-x-mechanical-gaming-keyboard.920-012937Read 7 October 2026Exact current public product payload has both US SKUs orderable, with stock counts. Current list/sale prices are not substituted for launch MSRP.

Available1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$179.992Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2024/Logitech-G-Introduces-the-G915-X-Series---The-Most-Advanced-Low-Profile-Gaming-Keyboard-Ever-Built/default.aspxRead 7 October 2026Exact launch US MSRP for this distinct model. Later shop and review-time prices are not substituted.12Press releases24.q4cdn.com/131595232/files/doc_news/2024/09/G915-X-PRESS-RELEASE-FINAL-1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Pricing table explicitly G915 X Wired Gaming Keyboard Linear and Tactile US MSRP 179.99. Current 199.99 list price and sale 149.99 are later and not stored as launch.

$49.993Press releasesteelseries.com/press/67-steelseries-launches-rival-3-gaming-mouse-apex-3-and-apex-5-gaming-keyboardsRead 15 October 2026'The Apex 3 is available now globally for $49.99.' US dollar price at launch. Sales tax is not included.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€199.993Maker spec sheet (PDF)pressoffice.cz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/final-g915-x-fact-sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Logitech fact sheet, announcement date 17 September 2024: G915 X Low-Profile Wired Gaming Keyboard 4 999 CZK / 199.99 EUR. One price covers the linear and tactile models. EU prices include VAT.

€79.998Reviewgameswelt.de/steelseries/test/neue-maus-und-tastaturen-im-test-301137Read 15 October 2026German review dated 5 February 2020 of the Rival 3, Apex 3 and Apex 5: SteelSeries Apex 3 at 79,99 Euro. Germany, VAT included as published. The US maker price is $49.99.9Spec databasegeektopia.es/es/product/steelseries/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Spanish spec database: launch price 79.99 EUR and presentation date 21 January 2020. Matches the German review.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g915-x-mechanical-gaming-keyboard.920-012937Read 7 October 2026

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g915-x-mechanical-gaming-keyboard.920-012937Read 7 October 2026

Black1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g915-x-mechanical-gaming-keyboard.920-012937Read 7 October 2026

Gaming1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Listed in the maker's Gaming Keyboards category.

Sold asiParts fitted when sold. A complete keyboard includes switches and keycaps. Barebones includes neither.

Complete1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g915-x-mechanical-gaming-keyboard.920-012937Read 7 October 2026

Complete1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Sold fully assembled. The box holds the keyboard and the wrist rest.

Layout

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Form factoriLayout size or shape. A percentage describes the layout, not the number of keys.

Full size4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70229/g915_x_wired_web_qsg.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Full size1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Maker page calls Apex 3 a full-fledged gaming keyboard. The product images and reviews show a full-size layout with numpad.

Layout standardiPhysical key layout standards sold for this model. Regional language names are listed separately.

ANSI4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70229/g915_x_wired_web_qsg.pdfRead 10 October 2026

ANSI, ISO1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026US is ANSI. The Nordic layout is ISO with 105 keys per the retailer. BR and SP standards are not stated.4Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/2437848/steelseries-apex-3-gaming-keyboard--whisper-quiet--blackRead 15 October 2026

Regional layouts

English US (QWERTY)1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g915-x-mechanical-gaming-keyboard.920-012937Read 7 October 2026

US English, Brazilian, Spanish, Nordic1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Maker store variants Apex 3 US, Apex 3 BR and Apex 3 SP. Nordic from a Finnish retailer.4Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/2437848/steelseries-apex-3-gaming-keyboard--whisper-quiet--blackRead 15 October 2026

Keys in regional layoutiPhysical typing and function keys in the stated regional layout. Separate media buttons, macro buttons and rotary controls are excluded. A Touch ID or Lock key in a key row counts, as on Apple keyboards.

1044Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70229/g915_x_wired_web_qsg.pdfRead 10 October 2026English US ANSI typing/function key count from complete original layout. Separate round media, connectivity, lighting, game-mode and G buttons excluded. TKL has 87 and full-size has 104.

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Key legends for

Windows4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70229/g915_x_wired_web_qsg.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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Numpad

Yes4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70229/g915_x_wired_web_qsg.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Product images show a numpad.

Function row

Yes4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70229/g915_x_wired_web_qsg.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Product images show F1 to F12 above the number row.

Dedicated arrow keys

Yes4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70229/g915_x_wired_web_qsg.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Product images show a separate arrow cluster.

Navigation keysiAvailability of Home, End, Page Up and Page Down as dedicated keys or through an Fn layer.

Full4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70229/g915_x_wired_web_qsg.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Full1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Product images show Ins, Home, Pg Up, Del, End and Pg Dn as separate keys. Game Revolution lists the same six keys.6Reviewgamerevolution.comRead 15 October 2026Review: six keys from Ins to Pg Dn above the arrows.

Key stagger

Row-staggered4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70229/g915_x_wired_web_qsg.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Row-staggered1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Product images show a standard row-staggered layout.

Bottom row

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Low profile

Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g915-x-mechanical-gaming-keyboard.920-012937Read 7 October 2026

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Switches

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Switch sensing technologyiKey sensing technology. Hall effect and TMR are different sensor types. A mixed board is identified explicitly. Magnetic switch housing alone does not identify the sensor.

Low-profile mechanical1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g915-x-mechanical-gaming-keyboard.920-012937Read 7 October 2026

Membrane1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Product data field switch type is 'membrane'. Maker name for the switch is Whisper-Quiet Switches.5Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/steelseries-apex-3Read 15 October 2026Review calls the switches Whisper-Quiet membrane switches.

Switch feel

Linear, Tactile1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g915-x-mechanical-gaming-keyboard.920-012937Read 7 October 2026

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Switch maker

Logitech1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g915-x-mechanical-gaming-keyboard.920-012937Read 7 October 2026

SteelSeries1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026

Switch models

GL Linear, GL Tactile1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g915-x-mechanical-gaming-keyboard.920-012937Read 7 October 2026

SteelSeries Whisper-Quiet Switches1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026

Switch stem

MX cross2Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2024/Logitech-G-Introduces-the-G915-X-Series---The-Most-Advanced-Low-Profile-Gaming-Keyboard-Ever-Built/default.aspxRead 7 October 2026G915 X line replaces old hook stems with POM cross-style stems. No original G915 hook-stem claim is inherited.

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Actuation forceiForce at the point where a key registers. Initial spring force is not actuation force. Adjustable switches require a stated actuation setting.

45gf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)pressoffice.cz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/final-g915-x-fact-sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Reference base is exact black US GL Tactile configuration. Page 3 names Linear 43 g, Tactile 45 g and Clicky 48 g. Every represented switch variant has its own explicit force.

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Bottom-out forceiForce at the end of the switch travel. It is not the initial spring force or the tactile peak.

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Tactile bump forceiPeak force of the tactile bump. It is not the force at initial movement or at bottom-out.

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Actuation pointiDistance before a key registers. For adjustable boards, the default profile or setting is stated in the source note.

1.3mm3Maker spec sheet (PDF)pressoffice.cz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/final-g915-x-fact-sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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Total travel

3.2mm3Maker spec sheet (PDF)pressoffice.cz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/final-g915-x-fact-sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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Rated keystrokes

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20million1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Specification: 'Switch Lifetime: 20 Million Keypresses'.

Factory-lubed switches

Yes3Maker spec sheet (PDF)pressoffice.cz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/final-g915-x-fact-sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Original maker fact sheet page 1 explicitly describes factory-lubed switches across the G915 X line.

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Adjustable actuation

No7Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/tools/compare/logitech-g915-lightspeed-vs-logitech-g915-x/1686/75656Read 7 October 2026Public Products summary for wired G915 X explicitly Output Type Non-Adjustable. This is the public summary above the locked full comparison.

No12Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/steelseries/apex-3Read 21 October 2026Public summary box: Output Type Non-Adjustable, Switch Type Rubber Dome. The measured results behind the membership wall were not used.

Actuation rangeiSelectable actuation distances. These are settings, not a measured usable travel range.

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Actuation stepiSmallest documented increment between selectable actuation settings.

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Per-key actuationiActuation can be configured individually for supported keys. The source note identifies any excluded keys.

No5Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/logitech/g915-xRead 10 October 2026Public summary: Output Type Non-Adjustable. The maker also gives one fixed 1.3 mm actuation point.

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Rapid trigger

No5Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/logitech/g915-xRead 10 October 2026Public Popular Comparisons paragraph explicitly says this exact wired keyboard lacks support for Rapid Trigger. Protected body tables are not accessed.

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Minimum rapid trigger movementiSmallest selectable movement used to reset or reactivate a key. This is a setting, not measured accuracy.

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Multi-action keys

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SOCD handling

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Analog inputiCan send variable gamepad or joystick input. Magnetic sensing or adjustable actuation alone does not establish analog output.

No5Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/logitech/g915-xRead 10 October 2026Public summary: Output Type Non-Adjustable, which means a plain digital key output with no analog range. The numeric latency and travel results are locked and are not used.

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Hot-swap socketsiSwitches can be replaced without soldering. Magnetic compatibility must be checked separately.

None7Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/tools/compare/logitech-g915-lightspeed-vs-logitech-g915-x/1686/75656Read 7 October 2026Public Products summary for wired G915 X explicitly Hot-Swappable Switches No. Exact wired Tactile independent Hardware Upgrade review corroborates. No protected comparison measurement extracted.8Reviewhwupgrade.it/articoli/periferiche/6898/recensione-logitech-g915-x-una-tastiera-gaming-low-profile-che-migliora-in-tutto_index.htmlRead 7 October 2026Article explicitly says G915 X switches are not hot-swappable. Test sample explicitly cheapest full-size wired model with Tactile switches. Public RTINGS wired comparison summary corroborates model-wide design across wired switch choices.

None10Spec databasekeybumps.com/keyboard/steelseries-apex-3.htmlRead 15 October 2026Spec list: Hot-Swap No. A Riga retailer spec table says the same. The maker does not state it. The board has membrane switches.11Retailer page4games.pro/en/shop/pcperepherias/keyboards/steelseries-apex-3-usRead 15 October 2026Retailer specification table for SKU 64795: Hot-Swap No.

Compatible switches

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Stabilizers

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Factory-lubed stabilizers

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Keycaps

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Keycap material

PBT2Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2024/Logitech-G-Introduces-the-G915-X-Series---The-Most-Advanced-Low-Profile-Gaming-Keyboard-Ever-Built/default.aspxRead 7 October 2026

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Legend method

Doubleshot2Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2024/Logitech-G-Introduces-the-G915-X-Series---The-Most-Advanced-Low-Profile-Gaming-Keyboard-Ever-Built/default.aspxRead 7 October 2026

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Keycap profile

Low profile13Reviewhowtogeek.com/logitech-g915-x-lightspeed-keyboard-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review of the wireless G915 X: textured double-shot PBT keycaps with low-profile height, the same keycaps as on the wired model according to the maker fact sheet. Stored as the low_profile profile. The review noise figure 68.8 dB is for the wireless clicky model and is not used.

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Keycap thickness

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Shine-through legendsiLight passes through the legends. Translucent keycap sides alone do not count.

Yes2Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2024/Logitech-G-Introduces-the-G915-X-Series---The-Most-Advanced-Low-Profile-Gaming-Keyboard-Ever-Built/default.aspxRead 7 October 2026

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Performance

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Polling rate per connectioniDocumented report rates for each connection. Required receivers or optional adapters are identified in the row and source note.

ALogitech G915 X

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	1,000

Source5Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/logitech/g915-xRead 10 October 2026Public exact wired model Raw Performance verdict explicitly states 1000 Hz. Numeric latency and member-only body tests are not accessed or copied.

BSteelSeries Apex 3

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	1,000

Source4Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/2437848/steelseries-apex-3-gaming-keyboard--whisper-quiet--blackRead 15 October 2026Retailer specification: 'Polling rate 1000 Hz'. The maker does not publish it. Reviews say the rate is set in SteelSeries Engine.5Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/steelseries-apex-3Read 15 October 2026Review: the polling rate can be edited in SteelSeries Engine. The 1000 Hz value comes from the retailer specification.

Max polling rate

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

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Polling rate (wired)

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

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Polling rate (2.4 GHz)

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Polling rate (Bluetooth)

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Scan rateiHow often the keyboard reads its switches. A USB report rate does not establish a scan rate.

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Input latency (claimed)iMaker-published input or response latency with conditions in the source note. Do not calculate this from polling rate.

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Key rollover per connectioniKeys registered simultaneously over the stated connection. Connection is omitted if the source does not specify it.

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BSteelSeries Apex 3

Connection	Rollover
USB (wired)	NKRO

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Specification: 'N-Key Roll Over: 24 Keys'. Wired connection only. Stored as nkro because the maker uses the N-key name.4Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/2437848/steelseries-apex-3-gaming-keyboard--whisper-quiet--blackRead 15 October 2026

Anti-ghosting

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Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Specification: 'Anti-ghosting: Gaming Grade'.

Adjustable debounce

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Minimum debounce

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Measured

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Latency per connection (measured)iReviewer measurements for one tested setup per row. Settings and test method are stated in the source note. Missing conditions are not inferred.

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Actuation point (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Total travel (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Operating force (measured)iReviewer-measured force at actuation. The switch and actuation setting are stated in the source note.

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Typing noise (measured)iReviewer-measured A-weighted typing sound level. Measurement distance and conditions are stated in the source note.

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Battery life (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iReviewer-measured keyboard weight without cable or wrist rest. The tested configuration is stated in the source note.

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Connectivity

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Connections

USB (wired)4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70229/g915_x_wired_web_qsg.pdfRead 10 October 2026

USB (wired)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Product data field connectivity is 'Wired'.

Wireless technology

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Bluetooth

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Bluetooth device slots

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Devices it can switch betweeniDistinct device connections available for switching. Do not infer this by adding wireless modes or paired Bluetooth slots.

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Device switchingiControl used to switch between paired device hosts. Connection-mode and OS switches are described separately.

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Receiver connector

None1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g915-x-mechanical-gaming-keyboard.920-012937Read 7 October 2026Exact wired model description and box list have USB wired connection only and no receiver. Wireless LIGHTSPEED is a different product.

None2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_3_pig_web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Wired USB plug only. Package contents list the keyboard and the wrist rest, with no receiver.

Receiver storage in keyboard

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Receiver shared with other devices

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Wireless range

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Detachable cable

Yes4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70229/g915_x_wired_web_qsg.pdfRead 10 October 2026

No4Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/2437848/steelseries-apex-3-gaming-keyboard--whisper-quiet--blackRead 15 October 20266Reviewgamerevolution.comRead 15 October 2026Review: no detachable cable. The cable routes left, middle or right under the board.

Port on keyboard

USB-C4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70229/g915_x_wired_web_qsg.pdfRead 10 October 2026Wired manual page 4 labels its sole upstream power/data USB-C port USB Pass-through. That label does not prove a downstream USB connection. USB passthrough field is therefore omitted. Diagram visually checked on page 4. No unsupported downstream-port field is added.

None6Reviewgamerevolution.comRead 15 October 2026Attached cable, so the keyboard has no port.

Cable plug

USB-A4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70229/g915_x_wired_web_qsg.pdfRead 10 October 2026

USB-A4Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/2437848/steelseries-apex-3-gaming-keyboard--whisper-quiet--blackRead 15 October 2026Retailer specification: 'Device interface USB Type-A'.

Cable

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Cable length

1.8m1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g915-x-mechanical-gaming-keyboard.920-012937Read 7 October 2026

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USB passthrough

Yes4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70229/g915_x_wired_web_qsg.pdfRead 10 October 2026Setup guide for the G915 X Low-Profile Wired Gaming Keyboard, page 4 Keyboard features: 4 USB Pass-through, marked on the back connector area beside the cable on the keyboard drawing. The guide does not give the port type, USB version or power. The maker product page and press release do not mention it.

No5Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/steelseries-apex-3Read 15 October 2026Review cons list: no USB passthrough.

Works withiSystems on which the keyboard works. Configuration software may have narrower system support.

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g915-x-mechanical-gaming-keyboard.920-012937Read 7 October 2026Exact current model USB compatibility Windows 10 or later and macOS 12 or later.

Windows, macOS, ChromeOS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Specification: 'Windows, Mac OS X, Chromebook (ChromeOS), Xbox, and PlayStation. USB port required'.2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_3_pig_web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Platform compatibility: PC, Mac, Xbox One, PS4. Maker page adds ChromeOS.

Consoles

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PlayStation, Xbox1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Same specification line: Xbox and PlayStation.2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_3_pig_web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Platform compatibility: Xbox One and PS4.

Battery

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Battery type

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Number of batteriesiNumber of replaceable AA or AAA cells required. Internal rechargeable battery packs are not counted here.

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Battery capacity

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User-replaceable battery

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Battery life per mode (claimed)iMaker estimates. Store one published native duration unit per row: hours, days or months. Days and months describe calendar use including idle time, not continuous runtime. Do not convert calendar estimates into hours. Connection, lighting and polling rate are included only when published. Brightness, workload, screen status, sleep settings and up-to qualifiers go in the source note.

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Longest battery life (claimed)iLongest maker estimate published in hours across the listed modes. Rows published in days or months do not contribute. Conditions can differ between products.

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Battery life, lighting offiLongest maker estimate published in hours with lighting off. Calendar-day and calendar-month estimates are not converted and do not contribute.

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Battery life, lighting oniLongest maker estimate published in hours with lighting enabled. Calendar-day and calendar-month estimates are not converted and do not contribute. Brightness and display conditions are stated in the source note.

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Battery life, backlight on (claimed)iLongest maker up-to estimate published in calendar days with backlighting enabled. Includes idle time and the source-defined usage pattern, not continuous runtime. Brightness, workload, connection and sleep conditions remain in the table and source note. Hours and months are not converted.

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Battery life, backlight off (claimed)iLongest maker up-to estimate published in calendar months with backlighting off. Includes idle time and the source-defined usage pattern, not continuous runtime. Workload, connection and sleep conditions remain in the table and source note. Hours and days are not converted.

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Charging port

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Full charge timeiPublished time for a full charge. Approximate times remain qualified in the source note.

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Quick charge

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Use while charging

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Solar charging

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Battery indicator

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Build

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Case material

Sand-blasted aluminum alloy top plate1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g915-x-mechanical-gaming-keyboard.920-012937Read 7 October 2026Exact Key Features paragraph names brushed aluminum alloy wireless top plate or sand-blasted aluminum alloy wired top plate. Whole housing is not assumed to be metal.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)pressoffice.cz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/final-g915-x-fact-sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Original fact sheet explicitly distinguishes brushed aluminum wireless top plate from sand-blasted alloy wired top plate. Other housing materials are not inferred from this statement.

High Quality Polymer Frame1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Specification: 'Top Material: High Quality Polymer Frame'.

Plate material

Aluminium1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g915-x-mechanical-gaming-keyboard.920-012937Read 7 October 2026Exact current maker feature NEXT-GEN TYPING EXPERIENCE explicitly names sand-blasted aluminum alloy top plate. This is the keyboard top plate, not a claim that every housing component is metal.

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Mount style

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Flex cuts in PCB

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Sound dampeningiDampening layers the maker or a review names. Foam whose position in the stack is not stated is foam. Films, pads and silicone parts that fit no other option are other.

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Typing anglesiKeyboard slope for each supported foot position, starting with the lowest. An adjustable-foot count does not establish angles. When the maker publishes only the angle with the feet out, that angle is stored alone.

4°, 8°8Reviewhwupgrade.it/articoli/periferiche/6898/recensione-logitech-g915-x-una-tastiera-gaming-low-profile-che-migliora-in-tutto_index.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact full-size wired Tactile sample. Paragraph says plastic feet offer 4 or 8 degrees. Main approved these two documented raised positions only. Folded baseline angle is unknown and omitted. This list does not claim to include every foot position.

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Spill resistant

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Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Maker page: rated water and dust resistant. The 2020 press release says IP32 water resistant to prevent damage from accidental spills.3Press releasesteelseries.com/press/67-steelseries-launches-rival-3-gaming-mouse-apex-3-and-apex-5-gaming-keyboardsRead 15 October 2026'IP32 water resistant to prevent damage from accidental spills.'

IP rating

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IP321Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026IP32 stated on the maker page and in the press release.

Lighting

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Backlight

RGB per key5Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/logitech/g915-xRead 10 October 2026Public Gaming and Entertainment verdicts explicitly name per-key addressable RGB and shine-through legends.

RGB zones1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Specification: '10-Zone RGB Illumination'.

LED position

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Lighting zones

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101Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Specification: '10-Zone RGB Illumination'.

Brightness levelsiSelectable onboard brightness steps. The source note states whether the off position is included.

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Side or underglow lighting

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Lighting sensors

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Lighting sync

LIGHTSYNC RGB3Maker spec sheet (PDF)pressoffice.cz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/final-g915-x-fact-sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Pages 1-2 explicitly name LIGHTSYNC RGB and G HUB gear synchronization.

SteelSeries Prism14Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/4995636454285-Apex-3-RGB-configurationRead 21 October 2026Maker support article: in GG open the Engine tab, then PRISM, then choose Apex 3 to set zone colours, effects and brightness.

Controls

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Media keysiPlayback controlled by separate buttons, an Fn layer or a multifunction knob/rocker. Volume controls are listed separately, and knob presses are excluded from the separate media-button count.

Dedicated4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70229/g915_x_wired_web_qsg.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Dedicated1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Page copy: a clickable metal roller and media keys for rewind, skip and pause.2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_3_pig_web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview items 01 and 02: volume roller and multimedia button.

Separate media buttonsiSeparate physical buttons for playback or mute, counted once each. Fn shortcuts, macro buttons, knob presses and roller presses are excluded.

44Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70229/g915_x_wired_web_qsg.pdfRead 10 October 2026Four media buttons: previous, play/pause, next and mute. Volume roller is separate.

11Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026One Multimedia Button per the product information guide. The roller is counted as volume control.2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_3_pig_web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview item 02: Multimedia Button. Play and pause with one press, skip with two, previous with three.

Volume control

Roller4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70229/g915_x_wired_web_qsg.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Roller1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Clickable metal roller.2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_3_pig_web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview item 01: Multimedia Volume Roller. Scroll for volume, press to mute.

Knobs

04Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70229/g915_x_wired_web_qsg.pdfRead 10 October 2026Page 4 drawing shows G-keys, game mode and brightness buttons, the pass-through and the media block with a roller. No knob.

02Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_3_pig_web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview item 01 is the multimedia volume roller. The overview lists no knob.

Programmable knob

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Knob press

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Separate macro keysiSeparate physical keys or buttons intended for macros. Excludes ordinary remappable keys, media buttons and a dedicated software-launch button.

94Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70229/g915_x_wired_web_qsg.pdfRead 10 October 2026English page 4 explicitly labels five left G1-G5 keys and four top G6-G9 buttons. Nine total, separate from media controls.

012Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/steelseries/apex-3Read 21 October 2026Verdict: any key can take a macro, but there are no dedicated macro keys.

Built-in screen

None4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70229/g915_x_wired_web_qsg.pdfRead 10 October 2026Page 4 drawing shows no screen.

None12Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/steelseries/apex-3Read 21 October 2026Public Apex 5 comparison text: the Apex 5 has an OLED screen, a feature the Apex 3 lacks. GamesRadar also says there is no OLED display on the Apex 3.13Reviewgamesradar.com/steelseries-apex-3-reviewRead 21 October 2026Review of the full-size Apex 3: there is no tiny OLED display like the Apex 5 has.

Touchpad

No4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70229/g915_x_wired_web_qsg.pdfRead 10 October 2026Page 4 drawing shows no touchpad.

No2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_3_pig_web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Product overview page lists eight controls: volume roller, multimedia button, SteelSeries function key, USB plug, profile switching key, macro recording key and two brightness keys. No touchpad.

Fingerprint reader

No4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70229/g915_x_wired_web_qsg.pdfRead 10 October 2026Page 4 drawing shows no fingerprint sensor.

No2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_3_pig_web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Same overview of eight controls. No fingerprint reader.

OS mode switch

None4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70229/g915_x_wired_web_qsg.pdfRead 10 October 2026Page 4 and 6 show a Game Mode button and a Windows-key lock, with no OS selector.

None2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_3_pig_web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overview lists no OS switch. The only combination key is the SteelSeries function key.

Windows key lock

Yes4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70229/g915_x_wired_web_qsg.pdfRead 10 October 2026Game Mode section explicitly disables Windows and Menu keys.

No7Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/steelseries-apex-3Read 15 October 2026Review: the Apex 3 does not offer a game mode that disables the Windows key and similar commands.

Software

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Software

Logitech G HUB4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70229/g915_x_wired_web_qsg.pdfRead 10 October 2026

SteelSeries Engine1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Specification: 'SteelSeries Engine 3.15+ for Windows (7 or newer) and Mac OS X (10.11 or newer)'. The same page shows this line marked 'coming soon'.

Software runs on

Windows, macOS6Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/software/ghubRead 7 October 2026Official G HUB software page offers separate Windows and macOS downloads. Device Bluetooth OS compatibility is broader than software availability.

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Windows and Mac OS X per the same specification line.

Open firmware

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Onboard memory

Yes4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70229/g915_x_wired_web_qsg.pdfRead 10 October 2026

No12Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/steelseries/apex-3Read 21 October 2026Public Apex 5 comparison text: onboard memory is a feature the Apex 3 lacks.

Onboard profilesiProfiles stored on the keyboard, including fixed defaults when the maker counts them. Software-only profiles are excluded.

34Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70229/g915_x_wired_web_qsg.pdfRead 10 October 2026English page 7 TKL or page 6 wired explicitly stores three profiles accessed with Fn+F2/F3/F4. Profiles persist without G HUB running.

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Macros

Yes3Maker spec sheet (PDF)pressoffice.cz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/final-g915-x-fact-sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Pages 1-2 KEYCONTROL explicitly creates macros, command sequences and up to 15 functions per key. This is software remapping, not analog depth sensing.

Yes2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_3_pig_web.pdfRead 15 October 2026On-the-fly macro recording with the SteelSeries Function Key and the macro recording key. Needs SteelSeries Engine.7Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/steelseries-apex-3Read 15 October 2026

Macros stored onboardiRecorded command sequences run from keyboard storage without the configuration app. Onboard lighting or remapping alone does not establish this.

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No2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_3_pig_web.pdfRead 15 October 2026SteelSeries Engine is required for on-the-fly macro recording. RTINGS says the Apex 3 has no onboard memory.12Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/steelseries/apex-3Read 21 October 2026Public comparison text says the Apex 3 has no onboard memory, so macros are not stored on the keyboard.

Key remapping

Yes4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70229/g915_x_wired_web_qsg.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Yes7Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/steelseries-apex-3Read 15 October 2026Review: SteelSeries Engine 3 can adjust lighting, program macros and remap almost every key.

LayersiTotal key mapping layers including the base layer. Lighting effect layers and profile slots are excluded.

33Maker spec sheet (PDF)pressoffice.cz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/final-g915-x-fact-sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Page 2 explicitly lists Base, FN and G SHIFT mapping layers. Three includes the base layer. Fifteen functions per key and lighting layers are distinct.

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User firmware updates

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Yes7Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/steelseries-apex-3Read 15 October 2026Review says the multimedia button did not respond even after updating the keyboard firmware, so a user firmware update exists.

Ergonomics

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Wrist rest

None1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g915-x-mechanical-gaming-keyboard.920-012937Read 7 October 2026Exact US maker box list contains keyboard, USB-A to USB-C cable and documentation, with no wrist rest. Same listed bundle for both US switches. Exact retailers explicitly say Palm Rest No.9Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/685343/logitech-g-g915-x-usb-wired-gaming-keyboard-blackRead 7 October 2026Exact wired US Tactile General Specifications Palm Rest No. Maker box and other retailer no-wrist-rest statements corroborate.10Retailer pageadorama.com/logitech-g915-x-wired-mechanical-gaming-keyboard/p/lo920012937Read 7 October 2026Exact wired specification explicitly Wrist Rest No. Reject its Maximum Key Rollover No cell against Micro Center NKRO because maker is silent.

Detachable1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Premium magnetic wrist rest in the box.

Wrist rest material

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Soft touch finish1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Page copy: 'durable soft touch finish'.

Tenting

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Tenting angles

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiKeyboard body dimensions with fitted keycaps, without wrist rest and with feet folded. Any different measurement condition is stated in the source note. Width is the longest side, depth runs front to back and height is the thickness. Map by size when the maker's labels differ.

Width475Depth150Height22.6mm(18.7 × 5.9 × 0.9 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)pressoffice.cz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/final-g915-x-fact-sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Original Logitech fact sheet page 3 explicitly gives length 368 or 475 mm, width 150 mm, height 22.6 mm. Keyboard long span maps to site width, front-back footprint to depth. The wired live shop instead mislabels 475 mm as Depth. No wrist rest is included in these body dimensions.

Width444.7Depth151.62Height39.69mm(17.5 × 6 × 1.6 in)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Specification: Width 444.7 mm, Depth 151.62 mm, Height 39.69 mm. Feet state and wrist rest are not stated. The depth fits the keyboard alone, without the wrist rest.

Dimensions with wrist rest

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Keyboard weightiKeyboard without cable or wrist rest. Weights that include accessories cannot be stored here. A cable that cannot be removed is included. Replaceable batteries are included, as built-in batteries are.

1,040g(2.3 lb)1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g915-x-mechanical-gaming-keyboard.920-012937Read 7 October 2026Exact current product specification and original fact sheet give weight without cable. No review-quoted specification is stored as a measurement.

816.4g(1.8 lb)4Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/2437848/steelseries-apex-3-gaming-keyboard--whisper-quiet--blackRead 15 October 2026Retailer specification: 'Keyboard weight 816.4 g'. The maker publishes 1.8 lbs. The two agree. The maker does not say if the wrist rest is included.

Weight including wrist restiKeyboard plus supplied wrist rest, excluding packaging. The source note identifies any included cable.

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Box dimensions

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Box weightiOne retail package including its contents. A multi-unit shipping carton weight is excluded.

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Certifications

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Platform certifications

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Other certifications

FSC-certified paper packaging3Maker spec sheet (PDF)pressoffice.cz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/final-g915-x-fact-sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026Final Sustainability paragraph states paper packaging for the G915 X line comes from FSC-certified forests. Certification is scoped to paper packaging, not keyboard electronics or a whole-device environmental certification.

FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-003 Class B, EU Declaration of Conformity, UK Declaration of Conformity, KC R-R-SS4-KB-00014, VCCI Class B, Customs Union compliance, ACMA compliance2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_3_pig_web.pdfRead 15 October 2026Regulatory pages: EU and UK declarations of conformity, FCC Part 15 Class B, Canadian ICES-003 Class B, Korea KC certificate R-R-SS4-KB-00014, VCCI Class B for Japan, Custom Union and ACMA compliance marks. Regulatory model KB-00014, rated 5 V and 400 mA.

In the box

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In the box

G915 X gaming keyboard, USB-A to USB-C power and data cable, User documentation1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g915-x-mechanical-gaming-keyboard.920-012937Read 7 October 2026

Apex 3 Gaming Keyboard, Magnetic Wrist Rest, Product Information Guide1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026

Cables included

ALogitech G915 X

Type	Count
USB-A to USB-C power and data cable	1

Source4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70229/g915_x_wired_web_qsg.pdfRead 10 October 2026Original connection/charging diagram shows USB-A host and detachable USB-C keyboard connector. Current exact maker box list includes one power/data cable. Length 1.8 m comes from same maker specification.

BSteelSeries Apex 3

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Spare switches

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Links

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Product page

www.logitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g915-x-mechanical-gaming-keyboard.920-0129371Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g915-x-mechanical-gaming-keyboard.920-012937Read 7 October 2026

steelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-31Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.pressoffice.cz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/final-g915-x-fact-sheet.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)pressoffice.cz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/final-g915-x-fact-sheet.pdfRead 10 October 2026

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Manual

www.logitech.com/assets/70229/g915_x_wired_web_qsg.pdf4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/70229/g915_x_wired_web_qsg.pdfRead 10 October 2026

downloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_3_pig_web.pdf2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_3_pig_web.pdfRead 15 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g915-x-mechanical-gaming-keyboard.920-012937Read 7 October 2026Exact US consumer shop Specs and Requirements gives two-year limited hardware warranty.

1year1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-3Read 15 October 2026Product data: SteelSeries Limited Warranty, 12 months. US store.

Both are also in the API. Back to all keyboards.