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Apex Pro Mini Gen 3

Released April 2025.1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Page data for the US store: country launch date 14 April 2025 for Apex Pro Mini Gen 3 - US (64913). The launch press release is dated 25 March 2025. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Form factor
60 %
Switch sensing technology
Magnetic (Hall effect)
Connections
USB (wired)
Max polling rate
1,000Hz

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General

Series
Apex Pro Gen 31Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Sold on the Apex Pro Gen 3 product page as the Mini size, next to Full Size and TKL.
Model numbers
64913, 64914, 64915, 64916, 64917, 64918, KB-000173Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Regulatory pages 31-32: model KB-00017 (Taiwan type designation, Korean KC certificate R-R-SS4-KB-00017, rating 5V 500 mA). Added next to the retail item numbers.4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Page data for the UK store: 64913 US, 64914 UK, 64915 ND, 64916 DE, 64917 FR. All are Black and wired.5Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ja-jp/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Page data for the Japan store: 64918 is Apex Pro Mini Gen 3 - JP, priced in JPY. 64913 US English is also listed.6Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-60-wired-mechanical-omnipoint-adjustable-gaming-keyboard-with-rapid-tap-black/J3GWPZXVPQ/sku/10783255Read 23 October 2026Model: 64913.7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F11HCGSTRead 23 October 2026Amazon listing: Model Number and Mfr Part Number 64913.
GTIN / EAN
5707119062947, 810164140265, 57071190629856Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-60-wired-mechanical-omnipoint-adjustable-gaming-keyboard-with-rapid-tap-black/J3GWPZXVPQ/sku/10783255Read 23 October 2026Other: UPC 810164140265 for model 64913.7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F11HCGSTRead 23 October 2026Amazon US listing, brand SteelSeries: UPC 810164140265, Mfr Part Number 64913.8Retailer pageeuronics.ee/en/it/devices/keyboards/64913/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-black-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Retailer page for 64913 shows EAN 5707119062947.9Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/4433029/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-tradlost-mekaniskt-speltangentbord--omnipoint-3-0--svartRead 23 October 2026Retailer page for item 64915 (Nordic layout): EAN 5707119062985. The same page has errors elsewhere, such as a Bluetooth claim and wrong dimensions, so only the EAN and the wired items are used.
Announced
25 March 20252Press releasesteelseries.com/press/152-steelseries-expands-its-apex-pro-gen-3-series-keyboard-lineupRead 23 October 2026Press release dated Chicago, 25 March 2025: SteelSeries unveiled the black Apex Pro Mini Gen 3.
Status
Available1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026US page product data: schema.org InStock, orderable, Add to Cart. Best Buy no longer lists new units.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$199.992Press releasesteelseries.com/press/152-steelseries-expands-its-apex-pro-gen-3-series-keyboard-lineupRead 23 October 2026US $199.99 for the Apex Pro Mini Gen 3. SteelSeries.com later showed $219.99. Excludes tax.
Launch price (EU)
€219.992Press releasesteelseries.com/press/152-steelseries-expands-its-apex-pro-gen-3-series-keyboard-lineupRead 23 October 2026EMEA 219.99 euro. The release names no country. Tax treatment is not stated.
Markets
US, EU, GB, JP4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Sold on the UK and EU store pages. GBP pricing on the UK page.5Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ja-jp/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Sold on the Japan store page.
Colours
Black1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Only Black is offered for the Mini size.
Segment
Gaming1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Page category: Gaming Keyboards.
Sold as
Complete1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Sold as a finished keyboard with keycaps. Box content lists keyboard, cable, keycap puller and guide.

Layout

Form factor
60 %1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Size selector: Mini (60%).2Press releasesteelseries.com/press/152-steelseries-expands-its-apex-pro-gen-3-series-keyboard-lineupRead 23 October 2026Release: compact 60% form factor.
Layout standard
ANSI, ISO, JIS4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026US is ANSI. UK, ND, DE and FR are ISO layouts.5Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ja-jp/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Japanese layout is JIS.
Regional layouts
US, UK, ND, DE, FR, JP4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Maker names: US, UK, ND, DE, FR. JP comes from the Japan store page.5Maker product pagesteelseries.com/ja-jp/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Maker name: JP.
Keys in regional layout
Not available
Key legends for
Not available
Numpad
No1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 202660% layout. Maker FAQ: no immediate access to keys such as the arrow keys on the mini form factor.12Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Same sentence.
Function row
No1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 202660% layout without a function row. Secondary functions are side-printed on the keycaps and used with the SteelSeries key. Windows Central and G Style confirm there are no function keys.12Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review: the 60% layout sacrifices the numpad, dedicated function, page navigation and arrow keys.
Dedicated arrow keys
No1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Maker FAQ: on the mini form factor there is no immediate access to keys such as the arrow keys. They are reached with the SteelSeries key.
Navigation keys
Fn layer1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Maker FAQ says keys such as the arrow keys are reached through the SteelSeries key. The keycaps carry side-printed Home, End, Page Up and Page Down. Windows Central lists page navigation on the SteelSeries layer.12Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review: the SteelSeries button gives page navigation and function keys on a layer.
Key stagger
Row-staggered3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Product overview drawing on page 4 shows the standard row-staggered 60% layout.
Bottom row
Not available
Low profile
Not available

Switches

Switch sensing technology
Magnetic (Hall effect)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Technical Specifications: OmniPoint 3.0 Adjustable HyperMagnetic Switches (Analog Hall Effect Magnetic Sensor). The Mini has no function row, arrow keys, navigation keys or numpad, so the regular Red switches that the larger Gen 3 boards use for those keys do not apply. Igor's Lab counts more than 60 keys that can be set individually.
Switch feel
Linear11Retailer pagejib.co.th/web/product/readProduct/75910/384/KEYBOARD--%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A2%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%8C%E0%B8%94--STEELSERIES-APEX-PRO-MINI-GEN-3-OMNIPOINT-3-0-SWITCH-RGB-EN---BLACKRead 23 October 2026Thai retailer headline spec: OmniPoint 3.0 Switch (Magnetic, Hall Effect, Linear). Coolblue also lists a linear switch for 64913.
Switch maker
SteelSeries1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026
Switch models
OmniPoint 3.0 Adjustable HyperMagnetic Switches1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026
Switch stem
MX cross14Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Review: the MX-style keycaps make the keyboard compatible with every other MX-style key. The review title wrongly says Wireless. The keyboard is wired.
Actuation force
Not available
Bottom-out force
Not available
Tactile bump force
Not available
Actuation point
Not available
Total travel
Not available
Rated keystrokes
100million1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Technical Specifications: Switch Rating Up to 100 million keystrokes.
Factory-lubed switches
Yes2Press releasesteelseries.com/press/152-steelseries-expands-its-apex-pro-gen-3-series-keyboard-lineupRead 23 October 2026Release: factory-lubed switches for a smoother feel.
Adjustable actuation
Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026
Actuation range
Min0.1Max4mm1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Page text: full adjustability range from 0.1 mm to 4.0 mm. Technical Specifications: Adjustable Actuation Points 0.1 mm - 4.0 mm.2Press releasesteelseries.com/press/152-steelseries-expands-its-apex-pro-gen-3-series-keyboard-lineupRead 23 October 2026Release: 40 adjustable actuation levels from 0.1 mm to 4.0 mm.
Actuation step
0.1mm2Press releasesteelseries.com/press/152-steelseries-expands-its-apex-pro-gen-3-series-keyboard-lineupRead 23 October 202640 levels across 0.1 mm to 4.0 mm give an even 0.1 mm step. The step is derived from the stated count and range.
Per-key actuation
Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026The page says Rapid Trigger can be set individually for every key. The manual says actuation is set per key in Engine.3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 8: use Engine inside SteelSeries GG to configure the adjustable actuation on a per-key basis.
Rapid trigger
Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Page: Rapid Trigger, adjustable per key.2Press releasesteelseries.com/press/152-steelseries-expands-its-apex-pro-gen-3-series-keyboard-lineupRead 23 October 2026Release: Rapid Trigger lets gamers press the same key again at the slightest lift of a finger.
Minimum rapid trigger movement
0.1mm13Reviewtechradar.com/computing/keyboards/i-tested-the-steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-and-think-its-one-of-the-best-analog-keyboards-around-but-itd-make-a-serious-dent-in-my-walletRead 23 October 2026Review of the Engine app: the rapid trigger toggle has its own slider to adjust sensitivity within the same 0.1 to 4 mm range. This is a setting range, not a measured accuracy.
Multi-action keys
Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Page: 2-in-1 Action Keys, two different actions on the same key, for example a light touch to walk and a deep press to sprint.
SOCD handling
Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Maker name: Rapid Tap. It prioritizes the last pressed key in a pair, with 5 customizable pairings.2Press releasesteelseries.com/press/152-steelseries-expands-its-apex-pro-gen-3-series-keyboard-lineupRead 23 October 2026Release: Rapid Tap prioritizes the last pressed key in a pair, up to five key pairings.3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 8 Rapid Tap (SOCD): prioritizes the last key press in a selected pair. The default pair is A + D.
Analog input
Not available
Hot-swap sockets
None12Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review: no hot swappable switches.
Compatible switches
Not available
Stabilizers
Not available
Factory-lubed stabilizers
Not available

Keycaps

Keycap material
PBT1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Page: Upgraded Double Shot PBT Keycaps.6Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-60-wired-mechanical-omnipoint-adjustable-gaming-keyboard-with-rapid-tap-black/J3GWPZXVPQ/sku/10783255Read 23 October 2026Features: Keycap Material PBT.
Legend method
Doubleshot1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Page: Double Shot PBT Keycaps. Double shot is stored as the legend method.
Keycap profile
Not available
Keycap thickness
Not available
Shine-through legends
Not available

Performance

Polling rate per connection
ConnectionPolling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)1,000
Source9Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/4433029/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-tradlost-mekaniskt-speltangentbord--omnipoint-3-0--svartRead 23 October 2026Polling rate 1000 Hz via wired connection.10Retailer pagecoolblue.nl/en/productreviews/961708Read 23 October 2026Spec table for manufacturer code 64913: Polling rate 1000 Hz, wired. Other rows on the page are not used.
Max polling rate
1,000Hz
Polling rate (wired)
1,000Hz
Polling rate (2.4 GHz)
Not available
Polling rate (Bluetooth)
Not available
Scan rate
Not available
Input latency (claimed)
0.7ms1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Technical Specifications: Response Time 0.7 ms. Test conditions are not stated.
Key rollover per connection
ConnectionRollover
USB (wired)NKRO
Source9Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/4433029/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-tradlost-mekaniskt-speltangentbord--omnipoint-3-0--svartRead 23 October 2026Key features: N-key rollover and anti-ghosting.12Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review: zero ghosting, reliable debouncing and N-Key Rollover.
Anti-ghosting
Yes9Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/4433029/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-tradlost-mekaniskt-speltangentbord--omnipoint-3-0--svartRead 23 October 2026Key features: N-key rollover and anti-ghosting.12Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review: zero ghosting.
Adjustable debounce
Not available
Minimum debounce
Not available

Measured

Latency per connection (measured)
ConnectionSettingSingle key (ms)
USB (wired)NVIDIA LDAT end-to-end, average of 25 measurements. Min 10.9 ms, max 18.5 ms, standard deviation 1.9 ms15.3
Source18Measurementigorslab.de/en/steelseries-apex-pro-gen-3-mini-a-compact-gaming-keyboard-with-customizable-omnipoint-switches-and-high-end-features-coming-soon/4Read 23 October 2026Igor's Lab used NVIDIA's LDAT tool. 25 measurements, average about 15.3 ms, lowest about 10.9 ms, highest about 18.5 ms, standard deviation about 1.9 ms. The test is end-to-end latency, so it includes the screen and PC. Firmware, polling rate and actuation settings are not stated. Stored as single key latency. Published 20 March 2026.
Actuation point (measured)
Not available
Total travel (measured)
Not available
Operating force (measured)
Not available
Typing noise (measured)
Not available
Battery life (measured)
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available

Connectivity

Connections
USB (wired)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Technical Specifications: Connection Wired.
Wireless technology
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
Bluetooth device slots
Not available
Devices it can switch between
Not available
Device switching
Not available
Receiver connector
None3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Wired only. Package Contents and the product overview list no receiver or dongle.
Receiver storage in keyboard
Not available
Receiver shared with other devices
Not available
Wireless range
Not available
Detachable cable
Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Page: Detachable USB Type-C Braided Cable.
Port on keyboard
USB-C1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Page: detachable USB-C braided cable. The manual lists one USB-C jack.3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 4: 1 USB-C Jack.
Cable plug
USB-A1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Box content: Detachable Braided USB-C to USB-A Cable. The plug at the computer end is USB-A.
Cable
Braided1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Page: Detachable USB Type-C Braided Cable.
Cable length
Not available
USB passthrough
No3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Product overview page 4 lists one USB-C jack and no other port.
Works with
Windows, macOS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Compatibility: Windows, Xbox, PlayStation and Mac OS X. Not all software features are supported on Mac OS. Xbox and PlayStation are stored under console compatibility.3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 3: PC and Mac, with Mac features limited.
Consoles
Xbox, PlayStation3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 3 System Compatibility: PC, Mac, Xbox and PlayStation. Not all software features are supported on macOS.

Battery

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Battery type
Not available
Number of batteries
Not available
Battery capacity
Not available
User-replaceable battery
Not available
Battery life per mode (claimed)
Not available
Longest battery life (claimed)
Not available
Battery life, lighting off
Not available
Battery life, lighting on
Not available
Battery life, backlight on (claimed)
Not available
Battery life, backlight off (claimed)
Not available
Charging port
Not available
Full charge time
Not available
Quick charge
Not available
Use while charging
Not available
Solar charging
Not available
Battery indicator
Not available

Build

Case material
Aluminum top plate, plastic bottom case12Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review: the majority of the frame is matte plastic and the top frame is high-grade aluminum.16Reviewigorslab.de/en/steelseries-apex-pro-gen-3-mini-a-compact-gaming-keyboard-with-customizable-omnipoint-switches-and-high-end-features-coming-soonRead 23 October 2026Review: aluminum top plate, housing made of matte black plastic.
Plate material
Aluminium1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Page bullet: Premium aluminum top plate. This does not state that the whole case is metal.16Reviewigorslab.de/en/steelseries-apex-pro-gen-3-mini-a-compact-gaming-keyboard-with-customizable-omnipoint-switches-and-high-end-features-coming-soonRead 23 October 2026Review: aluminum top plate. Page 2 also calls it a sturdy aluminum top plate.
Mount style
Not available
Flex cuts in PCB
Not available
Sound dampening
Foam, position not stated2Press releasesteelseries.com/press/152-steelseries-expands-its-apex-pro-gen-3-series-keyboard-lineupRead 23 October 2026Release: dampening foam for more satisfying keypresses. Windows Central counts three sound-dampening layers. The positions are not stated, so the generic foam option is stored.
Typing angles
Not available
Spill resistant
Not available
IP rating
Not available

Lighting

Backlight
RGB per key1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Design: Per Key RGB Illumination, 16.8 million colors.
LED position
Not available
Lighting zones
Not available
Brightness levels
Not available
Side or underglow lighting
Not available
Lighting sensors
Not available
Lighting sync
SteelSeries Prism1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Page: theme it with other SteelSeries devices using Prism.

Controls

Media keys
Fn layer3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 7 Multimedia Controls: volume, mute, play and pause and track skip are SteelSeries Function Key combinations (N, B, M, /, period, comma). The product overview lists a Multimedia Keys item that is the printed secondary legends on the keycaps.
Separate media buttons
03Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Product overview page 4 lists no separate playback buttons. Playback is on Function Key combinations.6Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-60-wired-mechanical-omnipoint-adjustable-gaming-keyboard-with-rapid-tap-black/J3GWPZXVPQ/sku/10783255Read 23 October 2026Functions: Multimedia Keys No.
Volume control
Keys3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 7: Function Key + N is volume up and Function Key + B is volume down.
Knobs
03Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Product overview page 4 lists no knob or roller.
Programmable knob
Not available
Knob press
Not available
Separate macro keys
03Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Product overview page 4 lists no separate macro keys. Macro recording is Function Key + X on a regular key.
Built-in screen
None3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Product overview page 4 lists no screen.
Touchpad
No3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Product overview page 4 lists no touchpad.6Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-60-wired-mechanical-omnipoint-adjustable-gaming-keyboard-with-rapid-tap-black/J3GWPZXVPQ/sku/10783255Read 23 October 2026Features: Touchpad No.
Fingerprint reader
No3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Product overview page 4 lists no fingerprint reader.
OS mode switch
Not available
Windows key lock
Not available

Software

Software
SteelSeries GG1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Page and manual: SteelSeries GG, with the Engine app inside it.
Software runs on
Windows, macOS3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 3: GG downloads from steelseries.com/gg. The manual names SteelSeries Engine for Windows and Mac. The maker page names Windows and Mac OS X.
Open firmware
Not available
Onboard memory
Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Technical Specifications: On-Board Memory 5 Custom Profiles.3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 6: Function Key + Z cycles through the profiles stored on the keyboard.
Onboard profiles
51Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Technical Specifications: On-Board Memory 5 Custom Profiles.6Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-60-wired-mechanical-omnipoint-adjustable-gaming-keyboard-with-rapid-tap-black/J3GWPZXVPQ/sku/10783255Read 23 October 2026Features: Maximum Number of Memory Profiles 5.
Macros
Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Manual: Engine inside SteelSeries GG customizes lighting, macros and more, and on-the-fly macro recording is built in.
Macros stored onboard
Yes3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 6 On-the-fly macro recording: hold Function Key + X for 2 seconds, type the combination, then assign the macro to a key, all on the keyboard.
Key remapping
Yes15Reviewgstylemag.com/2025/04/14/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Same sentence.17Reviewigorslab.de/en/steelseries-apex-pro-gen-3-mini-a-compact-gaming-keyboard-with-customizable-omnipoint-switches-and-high-end-features-coming-soon/3Read 23 October 2026Review of the GG software: individual keys can be fully remapped.
Layers
Not available
User firmware updates
Yes15Reviewgstylemag.com/2025/04/14/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review: the GG app is used for firmware updates and key customization.

Ergonomics

Wrist rest
None3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Package Contents list no wrist rest. Windows Central also notes the Mini has none.12Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Review: no wrist rest on the Mini. The full-size and TKL include one.
Wrist rest material
Not available
Tenting
Not available
Tenting angles
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Dimensions
Width293Depth103Height40.3mm(11.5 × 4.1 × 1.6 in)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Design: Width 293 mm, Depth 103 mm, Height 40.3 mm. The page does not say whether the feet are folded.12Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Spec table: 293 x 103 x 40.3 mm, same as the maker.
Dimensions with wrist rest
Not available
Keyboard weight
543g(1.2 lb)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Design: Weight 543 g. The cable is detachable and not counted.12Reviewwindowscentral.com/accessories/keyboards/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-gen-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Spec table: 543 g, same as the maker.
Weight including wrist rest
Not available
Box dimensions
Not available
Box weight
Not available

Certifications

Platform certifications
Not available
Other certifications
EU RoHS 2015/863/EU conformity, EU RED 2014/53/EU conformity, EU EMC Directive 2014/30/EU conformity, EU Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU conformity, REACH (EC) 1907/2006 conformity, UK declaration of conformity, FCC Part 15 Class B, Canadian ICES-003 Class B, VCCI-B, KC R-R-SS4-KB-000173Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Regulatory pages 28-33: EU declaration (RoHS 2015/863/EU, RED 2014/53/EU, EMC 2014/30/EU, LVD 2014/35/EU), REACH, UK declaration of conformity, FCC Part 15 Class B, Canadian ICES-003 Class B, VCCI-B and Korean KC R-R-SS4-KB-00017.

In the box

In the box
Apex Pro Mini Keyboard, Detachable Braided USB-C to USB-A Cable, Keycap Puller, Product Information Guide1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Box Content: Apex Pro Gen 3 Gaming Keyboard (generic name), Detachable Braided USB-C to USB-A Cable, Keycap Puller, Product Information Guide. The Mini name is taken from the manual.3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_gen3_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 3 Package Contents: Apex Pro Mini Keyboard, Detachable Braided USB-C to USB-A Cable, Keycap Puller. The Product Information Guide comes from the maker page.
Cables included
TypeCount
Detachable Braided USB-C to USB-A Cable1
Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Box Content: one Detachable Braided USB-C to USB-A Cable.
Spare switches
Not available

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro-gen-3Read 23 October 2026Product JSON-LD on the US page: 12 months, SteelSeries Limited Warranty.

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Variants

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Model numberGTINMarketsLayout standardRegional layoutsKeys in regional layout
649135707119062947USANSIUS61
64914Not availableGBISOUKNot available
649155707119062985EUISONDNot available
64916Not availableEUISODENot available
64917Not availableEUISOFRNot available
64918Not availableJPJISJPNot available

Sources

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