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Series

Apex Pro Gen 32Press releasegn.com/newsroom/news/2024/september/steelseries-introduces-the-new-apex-pro-gen-3-seriesRead 30 September 2026

Command Series1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Listing title and copy use the Command Series name.

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

64740, 64741, 64742, 64743, 64744, 64745, 64894, 64898, 64899, 64900, 64901, 64902, 64903, 64904, 64980, 64981, 64987, 64984, 64982, 64983, KB2411Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64740, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 - US.12Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64898, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 White - US.13Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64981, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Steel - US.14Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64741, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 - UK.15Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64899, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 White - UK.16Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64987, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Steel - UK.17Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64742, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 - ND.18Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64900, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 White - ND.19Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64984, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Steel - ND.20Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64743, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 - DE.21Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64901, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 White - DE.22Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64982, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Steel - DE.23Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64744, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 - FR.24Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64902, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 White - FR.25Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64983, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Steel - FR.26Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ja-jp/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64745, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 - JP.27Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ja-jp/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64903, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 White - JP.28Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ko-kr/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64894, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 - KR.29Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ko-kr/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64904, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 White - KR.30Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD: 64980, Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Cyber - US.43Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed pages 33-35 identify regulatory model KB24 for wired TKL. Added alongside existing regional retail item numbers, not substituted for them.

TBK-2004-01-US1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Item details: Model Number and Mfr Part Number TBK-2004-01-US. A French AZERTY model, TBK-2004-02-FR, is sold in Europe and is not covered.

GTIN / EAN

5707119058742, 810052988160, 5707119058766, 810052988177, 5707119058780, 810052988184, 5707119058803, 810052988191, 5707119058827, 810052988207, 5707119058841, 810052988214, 5707119060424, 810052988375, 5707119072687, 810164146311, 5707119072700, 810164146328, 5707119072823, 810164146380, 5707119072762, 810164146359, 5707119072724, 810164146335, 5707119072748, 81016414634211Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64740: GTIN13 5707119058742, GTIN12 810052988160.12Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64898: GTIN13 None, GTIN12 None.13Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64981: GTIN13 5707119072700, GTIN12 810164146328.14Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64741: GTIN13 5707119058766, GTIN12 810052988177.15Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64899: GTIN13 None, GTIN12 None.16Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64987: GTIN13 5707119072823, GTIN12 810164146380.17Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64742: GTIN13 5707119058780, GTIN12 810052988184.18Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64900: GTIN13 None, GTIN12 None.19Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64984: GTIN13 5707119072762, GTIN12 810164146359.20Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64743: GTIN13 5707119058803, GTIN12 810052988191.21Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64901: GTIN13 None, GTIN12 None.22Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64982: GTIN13 5707119072724, GTIN12 810164146335.23Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64744: GTIN13 5707119058827, GTIN12 810052988207.24Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64902: GTIN13 None, GTIN12 None.25Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64983: GTIN13 5707119072748, GTIN12 810164146342.26Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ja-jp/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64745: GTIN13 5707119058841, GTIN12 810052988214.27Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ja-jp/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64903: GTIN13 None, GTIN12 None.28Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ko-kr/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64894: GTIN13 5707119060424, GTIN12 810052988375.29Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ko-kr/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64904: GTIN13 None, GTIN12 None.30Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected manufacturer JSON-LD for 64980: GTIN13 5707119072687, GTIN12 810164146311.

8404544017381Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Item details: UPC 840454401738.

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

24 September 20242Press releasegn.com/newsroom/news/2024/september/steelseries-introduces-the-new-apex-pro-gen-3-seriesRead 30 September 2026

April 20265Press articleguru3d.com/story/turtle-beach-launches-command-series-with-touchscreen-keyboards-and-gaming-miceRead 14 October 2026Article dated 2026-04-23: Turtle Beach announced the Command Series with pre-orders open.

Status

Available1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026In stock on steelseries.com on the access date

Available5Press articleguru3d.com/story/turtle-beach-launches-command-series-with-touchscreen-keyboards-and-gaming-miceRead 14 October 2026Tom's Hardware, Tom's Guide and Amazon list it as available on the access date.

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.

$189.992Press releasegn.com/newsroom/news/2024/september/steelseries-introduces-the-new-apex-pro-gen-3-seriesRead 30 September 2026Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 at US $189.99 and EMEA €219.99. The current US store price is $239.99

$199.995Press articleguru3d.com/story/turtle-beach-launches-command-series-with-touchscreen-keyboards-and-gaming-miceRead 14 October 2026Article: pricing tops out at $199.99 for the KB7. Tom's Hardware lists MSRP $199.99. US dollars, tax 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.

€219.992Press releasegn.com/newsroom/news/2024/september/steelseries-introduces-the-new-apex-pro-gen-3-seriesRead 30 September 2026

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

US, EU, GB, JP, KR11Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202612Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202613Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202614Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202615Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202616Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202617Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202618Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202619Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202620Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202621Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202622Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202623Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202624Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202625Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202626Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ja-jp/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202627Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ja-jp/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202628Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ko-kr/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202629Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ko-kr/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202630Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

US5Press articleguru3d.com/story/turtle-beach-launches-command-series-with-touchscreen-keyboards-and-gaming-miceRead 14 October 2026US dollar prices from US coverage and the US model number TBK-2004-01-US.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White, Cyber, Steel1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

Black1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Style listing: Black.

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Maker category "Gaming Keyboards"

Gaming1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Listing: Keyboard Description Gaming, Recommended Uses Gaming. Maker copy: wired TKL gaming keyboard for competitive gamers and creators.

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

Complete1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Sold with OmniPoint switches and double-shot PBT keycaps fitted

Complete1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Sold as a complete keyboard with switches and keycaps fitted.

Layout

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

TKL1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

TKL1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Form Factor TKL. Tom's Guide calls the layout 75 percent. The touchscreen sits where the navigation cluster normally is.

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

ANSI, ISO, JIS11Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202612Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202613Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202614Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202615Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202616Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202617Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202618Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202619Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202620Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202621Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202622Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202623Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202624Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202625Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202626Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ja-jp/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202627Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ja-jp/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202628Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ko-kr/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202629Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ko-kr/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202630Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

ANSI4Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-kp7Read 14 October 2026Review: ANSI.

Regional layouts

US, UK, ND, DE, FR, JP, KR11Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202612Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202613Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202614Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202615Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202616Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202617Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202618Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202619Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202620Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202621Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202622Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202623Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202624Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202625Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202626Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ja-jp/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202627Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ja-jp/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202628Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ko-kr/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202629Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ko-kr/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202630Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

US ANSI4Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-kp7Read 14 October 2026Review: standard North American QWERTY ANSI layout in a tenkeyless format without the usual 87 keys. The box says US ANSI layout.

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.

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783Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Number of keys 78. A Harvey Norman page says 87 mechanical keys, which counts a full TKL and does not fit the touchscreen layout. The maker photo counts 13 + 14 + 14 + 13 + 13 + 11 = 78 keys, without the Action Bar buttons, volume dial and touchscreen.

Key legends for

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Windows4Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-kp7Read 14 October 2026Review photos show CTRL, Win and ALT legends.

Numpad

No1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

No3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: modified TKL layout with no numpad. The KP7 numpad is a separate accessory.

Function row

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026F1-F12 row visible in the maker product images

Yes3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: full function row.

Dedicated arrow keys

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Arrow cluster visible in the maker product images

Yes3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: full function row and arrow keys.

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

Full8Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026English keyboard overview diagram shows the dedicated Home, End, Page Up/Page Down cluster.

Fn layer4Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-kp7Read 14 October 2026Review: most secondary functions sit on the function row, printed under the keys and reached with Fn. They replace the keys normally above the arrows. The touchscreen also carries the navigation keys.

Key stagger

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Row-staggered4Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-kp7Read 14 October 2026Review: standard layout and photos show row-staggered keys.

Bottom row

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Typical spacing with 1.25U keys on both sides of the space bar4Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-kp7Read 14 October 2026Review: typical bottom row spacing with 1.25U keys on both sides of the space bar.

Low profile

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Yes1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Maker copy: fully low-profile build across chassis, switches and keycaps.

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.

Hall effect and mechanical1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026OmniPoint 3.0 Adjustable HyperMagnetic Switches (Analog Hall Effect Magnetic Sensor)31Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/steelseries/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Public comparison text: only alphanumeric keys are adjustable while the rest use standard mechanical switches. The review explicitly applies to TKL. Maker support lists 61 adjustable keys.

Magnetic (Hall effect)1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Maker copy: Titan low-profile Hall Effect switches, Hall Effect Magnetic Switches.

Switch feel

Linear5Retailer pagenewegg.com/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-gen-3-wired-hypermagnetic-gaming-keyboard-with-rapid-tap-rapid-trigger-adjustable-actuation-64740-mechanical-keyboard-omnipoint-adjustable-switch/p/N82E16823239062Read 30 September 2026

Linear3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: Titan low-profile linear magnetic Hall Effect switches.

Switch maker

SteelSeries1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026SteelSeries own OmniPoint switch

Turtle Beach1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026

Switch models

OmniPoint 3.0 Adjustable HyperMagnetic Switches, OmniPoint 3.0 Speed, OmniPoint 3.0 Control1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Standard switch on the page. Speed and Control are the switches of the Cyber and Steel editions (see press sources)

Titan Low-Profile Hall Effect1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Maker copy: Titan low-profile Hall Effect switches.

Switch stem

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MX cross4Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-kp7Read 14 October 2026Review: keycaps use standard MX stems.

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

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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.

35 to 50gf1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 20263Press releasesteelseries.com/press/152-steelseries-expands-its-apex-pro-gen-3-series-keyboard-lineupRead 30 September 20264Press articlebasic-tutorials.com/news/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-gen-3-cyber-and-steel-limited-editions-unveiledRead 30 September 20269Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/48979777539213-What-are-Speed-Switches-on-the-Apex-Pro-TKL-Gen-3-CyberRead 30 September 202610Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/48980311572877-What-are-Control-Switches-on-the-Apex-Pro-TKL-Gen-3-SteelRead 30 September 202611Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202612Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202613Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202614Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202615Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202616Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202617Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202618Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202619Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202620Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202621Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202622Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202623Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202624Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202625Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202626Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ja-jp/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202627Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ja-jp/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202628Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ko-kr/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202629Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ko-kr/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202630Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 202644Reviewquasarzone.com/bbs/qc_qsz/views/1806958Read 7 October 2026

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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.

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1.9mm7Revieweftm.com/2026/05/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-gaming-keyboard-kp7-keypad-review-the-game-changing-power-of-the-touchscreen-276280Read 14 October 2026Review: the key actuation point is set at 1.9 mm by default and can be changed in Swarm II.

Total travel

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3.2mm1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Maker copy: actuation down to 0.1 mm within a shorter 3.2 mm total travel distance.

Rated keystrokes

100million1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

100million1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026

Factory-lubed switches

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026"Per Key Lubrication"2Press releasegn.com/newsroom/news/2024/september/steelseries-introduces-the-new-apex-pro-gen-3-seriesRead 30 September 2026

Yes1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Maker copy: pre-lubed switches and stabilizers. APH Networks also found the switches factory lubricated.

Adjustable actuation

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

Yes1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026

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

Min0.1Max4mm1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

Min0.1Max3.2mm1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Actuation Point Adjustable 0.1 - 3.2 mm.

Actuation stepiSmallest documented increment between selectable actuation settings.

0.1mm2Press releasegn.com/newsroom/news/2024/september/steelseries-introduces-the-new-apex-pro-gen-3-seriesRead 30 September 2026Maker release specifies 40 adjustable levels from 0.1 to 4.0 mm.32Reviewtweaktown.com/reviews/10928/steelseries-apex-pro-gen-3-gaming-keyboard-rapid/index.htmlRead 30 September 2026Software section explicitly states 0.1 mm increments for OmniPoint 3.0/GG on Gen 3. Full-size review, so only the shared switch/software setting is used. Body dimensions and measurements are excluded.

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

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026FAQ: GG Quick Set presets include Per Key Actuation33Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/34682221142925-Which-Keys-Can-Be-Adjusted-Apex-Pro-Gen-3-TKL-TKL-WirelessRead 30 September 2026Exact maker FAQ: 61 keys have adjustable actuation. Remaining function/navigation keys are not adjustable.

Yes3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: the actuation point of every single key can be set individually.

Rapid trigger

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

Yes1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026

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

0.1mm13Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Limited Edition changes answer identifies new spring weights on OmniPoint 3.0 plus colors/keycaps. Shared Gen 3 Rapid Trigger and GG software remain. The independently inspected original software setting is 0.1 mm minimum. No measured input accuracy is implied.38Reviewquasarzone.com/bbs/qc_qsz/views/1806958Read 7 October 2026Wired Black English TKL software inspection, firmware 1.19.3. Rapid Trigger sensitivity 0.1 to 4.0 mm, default 0.2 mm. Smallest selectable reset/reactivation movement, not measured accuracy. Later Cyber/Steel maker FAQ identifies new spring weights and keycap/colors while retaining OmniPoint 3.0 and the shared Rapid Trigger software feature.

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Multi-action keys

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026"2-in-1 Action Keys": two actions on one key by press depth

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SOCD handling

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Maker name: Rapid Tap ("Snaps to your latest key press")

Yes6Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-tkl-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: ReacTap is Turtle Beach's term for Last Key Prioritization, a kind of SOCD resolution.

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

No6Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-gen-3-reviewRead 30 September 2026No option to emulate controller joysticks or triggers

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

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None3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: not hot-swappable. Tom's Guide says the same. APH Networks found hot swap sockets but could not confirm whether other switches fit, so the value is none.

Compatible switches

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Stabilizers

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Factory-lubed stabilizers

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Yes1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026

Keycaps

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Keycap material

PBT1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

PBT1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Maker copy: double shot PBT keycaps with extra textured WASD keys.

Legend method

Doubleshot1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

Doubleshot1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026

Keycap profile

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Low profile4Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-kp7Read 14 October 2026Review: low profile height with an OEM-like top and angle.

Keycap thickness

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

Yes31Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/steelseries/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Public Programming paragraph identifies per-key RGB and shine-through legends. Review applies to the TKL variant.

Yes3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: flat shine-through keycaps. APH Networks: legends are a translucent second shot inside the black cap, lit by the north-facing LEDs.

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.

ASteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3

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

Source31Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/steelseries/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Public RawPerformance paragraph states maximum 1000 Hz on the wired Gen 3 models. No locked numeric result is used.

BTurtle Beach Command Series KB7

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	8,000

Source1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Polling Rate 8000 Hz. Maker copy: true 8K polling. The keyboard is wired only.

Max polling rate

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Polling rate (wired)

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

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.

0.7ms1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Technical Specifications: "Response Time 0.7 ms". The Sept 2024 press release says 0.54 ms

0.125ms1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Maker copy: 8K polling rate and 0.125 ms latency, up to 8 times faster than standard keyboards. Connection is USB, the only one. Test method is not stated.

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

ASteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3

Connection	Rollover
USB (wired)	NKRO

Source31Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/steelseries/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Public RawPerformance paragraph states N-key rollover out of the box. Differences section explicitly applies the review to the wired TKL variant.

BTurtle Beach Command Series KB7

Connection	Rollover
USB (wired)	NKRO

Source1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Keyboard Rollover Full Key, Anti-Ghosting. Stored as nkro. APH Networks confirms full NKRO over USB.

Anti-ghosting

Yes35Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboardsRead 7 October 2026Maker explicitly states that all its gaming keyboards have built-in anti-ghosting, and lists this exact TKL Gen 3. Current wired UK Currys table independently says Yes. This is not inferred solely from NKRO.

Yes1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026

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)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

USB (wired)1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026

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

None36Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-gen-3-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact original review explicitly says fully wired with no 2.4 GHz or Bluetooth connection. Matching complete manual package has no wireless receiver. USB-A cable host plug is not a receiver connector.

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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

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 20268Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026Product information guide English overview identifies a removable braided USB-C to USB-A cable.

Yes1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: detachable cable.

Port on keyboard

USB-C1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 20268Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026Guide product overview identifies the keyboard USB-C jack.

USB-C3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: a USB-C port and a USB-A passthrough port sit along the top edge in the upper left corner. APH Networks places them at the back.

Cable plug

USB-A1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 20268Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026Guide cable and package-contents entry identifies USB-A at the host end.

USB-C3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026In the box: USB-C to USB-C cable, plus a USB-C to dual USB-A adapter for hosts without enough power on one USB-C port.

Cable

Braided1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 20268Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026Guide package contents specify braided USB-C to USB-A cable.

Braided3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026In the box: a 6 ft (1.8 m) braided USB-C to USB-C cable.

Cable length

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1.8m1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: 1.8 m / 5.9 ft. The listing text says Detachable USB-A, while the box list and reviews describe a USB-C to USB-C cable plus a USB-C to 2x USB-A adapter.

USB passthrough

No36Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-gen-3-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact wired TKL Gen 3 original review explicitly says no passthrough. Full-size Gen 3 and wireless sibling connector claims are excluded.

Yes3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: a USB-A passthrough port. APH Networks: limited to USB 2.0 speed.

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

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

Windows, macOS1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026System requirements: Windows 10 and above for the software. Tom's Guide lists macOS and Windows. The keyboard works as a plain keyboard without Swarm II on other systems.

Consoles

Xbox, PlayStation8Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026English p3 compatibility and p6 setup explicitly list Xbox and PlayStation alongside PC and Mac.

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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.

040Retailer pagetarget.com/p/-/A-1007687613Read 7 October 2026Exact 64740 US Black record with matching UPC 810052988160 explicitly says No Battery Used. This establishes zero required replaceable AA/AAA cells. No capacity, runtime or charging behavior copied from Wireless Gen 3. Other Target dimensions/weight are shipping-package values and not used as body facts.

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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

Aluminum top plate1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026"Aluminum Top Plate", "aluminum frame"

Plastic chassis with anodized aluminum top plate3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: plastic chassis, anodized aluminum top plate.

Plate material

Aluminium13Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Selected wired TKL Steel page explicitly names Aluminum Top Plate. Original Black page independently agrees. New colors do not replace the plate material.34Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 7 October 2026Exact wired TKL Black maker page explicitly names Aluminum Top Plate. This does not assert the entire case is metal.

Aluminium1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Maker copy: slim chassis with aluminum plate and aluminum top plate. APH Networks: the backplate is aluminum and does not flex.

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.

Silicone bottom, PCB foam, Plate foam13Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Current maker FAQ names the shared Gen 3 triple-layer dampening foam. Its Limited Edition changes answer identifies spring weights, top-plate colors and translucent keycaps. Exact layer placements come from the original TKL teardown.38Reviewquasarzone.com/bbs/qc_qsz/views/1806958Read 7 October 2026Original wired TKL teardown explicitly identifies silicone in the bottom case, dampening material under the PCB and between plate and PCB, three layers. Maker names the shared Gen 3 architecture triple-layer foam. The later Cyber/Steel maker FAQ identifies changed spring weights, top-plate colors and translucent caps. Their release retains three layers of foam. No tape modification or switch pad inferred.39Press releasegn.com/newsroom/news/2024/september/steelseries-introduces-the-new-apex-pro-gen-3-seriesRead 7 October 2026Maker launch announcement for Gen 3 including TKL explicitly describes three times dampening foam. Specific placements come from exact original TKL teardown, not a full-size teardown.45Press releasesteelseries.com/press/164-steelseries-unveils-limited-edition-cyber-steel-apex-pro-tkl-gen-3-keyboardsRead 7 October 2026Exact September 22, 2026 Cyber/Steel announcement retains three dampening foam layers and OmniPoint 3.0 technology. This corroborates the shared architecture. Layer placements are from original exact wired TKL teardown, not full-size measurements.

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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.

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5°, 7°3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: two sets of flip-out feet raise the typing angle from basically flat to 5 and 7 degrees. APH Networks measures a 40 mm height with the feet extended.

Spill resistant

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IP rating

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Lighting

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Backlight

RGB per key1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

RGB per key1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Lighting RGB Per-Key Illumination.

LED position

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North-facing4Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-kp7Read 14 October 2026Review: all lights are north facing, above the switch. Switch bodies are clear.

Lighting zones

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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

SteelSeries Prism1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026Sync with other SteelSeries devices "using Prism"

AIMO4Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-kp7Read 14 October 2026Review: Turtle Beach AIMO lighting.

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.

Dedicated8Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026English p8 lists physical multimedia button/roller controls without Fn.

Dedicated1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Maker copy: Action Bar with a clickable volume dial, media buttons and four mappable quick-press keys.

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

18Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026English p8: OLED Menu Button single press play/pause, double press next, triple press previous. One physical multifunction button counted once. Roller press mute excluded.

23Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table lists a volume knob, fast-forward and rewind. The knob is excluded, which leaves the previous and next buttons.

Volume control

Roller7Reviewtechaeris.com/2025/06/23/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-gen3-reviewRead 30 September 2026"The wheel also controls the volume, by default"

Knob1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Maker copy: clickable volume dial.

Knobs

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11Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Maker copy: one volume dial on the Action Bar.

Programmable knob

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Yes3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: the clickable volume wheel and the two media keys can be remapped in Swarm II.

Knob press

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Yes1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Maker copy: clickable volume dial. APH Networks: a click gives Play/Pause.

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

036Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-gen-3-reviewRead 7 October 2026Review expressly says no dedicated macro buttons. Ordinary remappable keys, Fn macro-recording shortcut and media button are excluded.

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Built-in screen

OLED1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026OLED Smart Display

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Fingerprint reader

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OS mode switch

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Windows key lock

Yes38Reviewquasarzone.com/bbs/qc_qsz/views/1806958Read 7 October 2026Original wired TKL review explicitly lists Windows Key Lock among status indicators. This proves the lock feature, without importing an older Apex shortcut or claiming a separate physical Win-lock button.

Yes4Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-kp7Read 14 October 2026Review: the touchscreen shows a Game Mode indicator that disables the Windows key. A triangular button toggles Game Mode.

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Software

SteelSeries GG1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026GG Engine and GG Quick Set in SteelSeries GG

Swarm II1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: Swarm II.

Software runs on

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026GG Engine: Windows 10+, macOS 11+ (not all features). Quick Set: Windows only

Windows8Retailer pageharveynorman.co.nz/computers/computer-accessories-en/keyboards-and-mice/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-wired-keyboard-with-wrist-rest-black-tbk-2004-01-us.htmlRead 14 October 2026Listing: Swarm II app, compatible operating system Windows 10/11. APH Networks: Swarm II is an 82.2 MB Windows executable.

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Onboard memory

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

Yes1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: On-Board Memory 32MB.

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

51Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026"On-Board Memory 5 Custom Profiles"

53Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Onboard Storage yes, 5 profiles / 32MB. APH Networks: five user profiles.

Macros

Yes8Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026English p7 explains standalone macro recording.

Yes3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: Swarm II records macros and the touchscreen runs them.

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

Yes8Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026English p7 on-the-fly recording binds a sequence to a key without software.

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Key remapping

Yes6Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-gen-3-reviewRead 30 September 2026

Yes3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: every key can be remapped except the Windows key and the Fn key. Alphanumeric keys can only be swapped among themselves on the primary layer.

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

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User firmware updates

Yes37Maker product pagetechblog.steelseries.com/2024/10/30/GG-notes-74.0.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Producer software team release notes explicitly list Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Firmware update in Engine. This is the wired TKL, not the separately named Wireless variant. October 30, 2024 entry proves user updates, without claiming latest firmware.

Yes3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: Swarm II prompts firmware updates.

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Wrist rest

Detachable5Retailer pagenewegg.com/steelseries-apex-pro-tkl-gen-3-wired-hypermagnetic-gaming-keyboard-with-rapid-tap-rapid-trigger-adjustable-actuation-64740-mechanical-keyboard-omnipoint-adjustable-switch/p/N82E16823239062Read 30 September 2026"Palm Rest: Detachable". Magnetic attachment per the Gaming Trend and Techaeris reviews

Detachable1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Package contents: illuminated wrist rest. Maker copy: detachable soft-touch wrist rest.

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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.

Width355Depth129Height42mm(14 × 5.1 × 1.7 in)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

Width399Depth174Height31mm(15.7 × 6.9 × 1.2 in)3Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/turtle-beach-command-series-kb7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: 399 mm wide by 174 mm deep, 31 mm thick at the thickest point including keycaps and knobs, without the wrist rest. APH Networks gives the same three numbers.

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Width399Depth256Height31mm(15.7 × 10.1 × 1.2 in)1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: 399 x 256 x 31 mm (with palm rest).

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.

974g(2.1 lb)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

858g(1.9 lb)1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: 858 g, and 1120 g with the palm rest. Tom's Hardware gives the wrist rest as 262 g.

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

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1,120g(2.5 lb)1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Technical specifications: 1120 g with the palm rest.

Box dimensions

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Certifications

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Platform certifications

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Other certifications

EU RoHS 2011/65/EU and 2015/863/EU conformity, EU EMC Directive 2014/30/EU conformity, EU Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU conformity, EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation 2025/40 conformity, REACH (EC) 1907/2006 conformity, UKCA conformity, FCC Part 15 Class B, Canadian ICES-003 Class B, KC R-R-SSx-KB24, VCCI-B41Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/article_attachments/46395680301965Read 7 October 2026Producer Portuguese EU declaration page 1 explicitly binds Apex Pro TKL GEN 3 and regulatory model KB24 to RoHS, EMC, LVD, PPWR and REACH. Signed May 13, 2026. UKCA comes from exact KB24 UK declaration signed October 24, 2024. FCC Class B, ICES-003 Class B, KC R-R-SSx-KB24 and VCCI-B are on matching wired KB24 manual pages 30-33. The English link on producer EU support page incorrectly leads to Wireless KB25/KB25TX and is excluded. No radio approval inferred from boilerplate or FCC radio ID invented.42Maker spec sheet (PDF)support.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/article_attachments/32756160830861Read 7 October 2026Exact signed UKCA declaration: Marketing Name Apex Pro TKL Gen 3, Model KB24. Signed October 24, 2024. Do not confuse full-size KB23 or wireless KB25.43Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Wired regulatory KB24 manual printed pages 30-33 declares FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-003 Class B, KC R-R-SSx-KB24 and VCCI-B. The generic RED/radio boilerplate is not used to infer wired radio capability.

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In the box

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In the box

Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Gaming Keyboard, Detachable Braided USB-C to USB-A Cable, Keycap Puller, Extension Adapter, Wrist Rest, Product Information Guide1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

Turtle Beach Command Series KB7 keyboard, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to 2x USB-A adapter, Illuminated wrist rest, Quick start insert, Extra grippy WASD textured keycaps, Keycap puller1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Package contents list. The Amazon page also lists a keycap puller and user manual in its short list.

Cables included

ASteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3

Type	Count
Detachable Braided USB-C to USB-A Cable	1

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 20268Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026Guide package contents list one detachable braided USB-C to USB-A cable.

BTurtle Beach Command Series KB7

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-C cable	1
USB-C to 2x USB-A adapter cable	1

Source1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GWD2D7S3Read 14 October 2026Package contents: USB-C to USB-C cable plus USB-C to 2x USB-A adapter. APH Networks: 1.8 m braided cable and a 7.9 inch splitter.

Spare switches

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Links

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Product page

steelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-31Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026

www.turtlebeach.com/products/command-series-kb7-keyboard2Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/command-series-kb7-keyboardRead 14 October 2026The maker site returned a bot check on the access date, so the page was not read. The link comes from the product brief. Maker figures in this file come from the Amazon listing copy, retailer pages and the maker spec list that APH Networks reproduces.

Spec sheet

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Manual

downloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_gen3_pig_web.pdf8Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_tkl_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026Maker Support links this Product Information Guide for the exact wired Gen 3 TKL. English pages 3-9.

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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.

1year1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 30 September 2026US page, product JSON-LD: 12 months SteelSeries Limited Warranty

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