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Just like almost the same Every keyboard todaythe Apex Pro Mini has multi-layered sound suppression inside the shell. This includes a dense foam layer between the board and the PCB, a secondary foam layer under the PCB, and a thick piece of silicone that fills the bottom of the shell. Stripping silicone backwards reveals the weight of the two internal steel, which makes the keyboard feel more dense and prevents it from sliding on the table, which is usually done on keyboards with plastic boxes. However, these weights and silicone inhibition make up most of the keyboard’s weight and feel light and insignificant when removed.
The Apex Pro Mini uses T6 TORX bolts instead of being secured with standard Phillips screws. This makes disassembly more difficult for ordinary buyers, but the T6 screwdriver is Cheap and common. Once these screws are removed, the PCB itself uses the standard POK3R/GH60 mounting points, which means most tray-mounted 60% of the cases (e.g. tofu60) compatible with it.
Finally, the Apex Pro Mini Pro is the right keyboard. The typing feels great, works well for the game, and has acceptable build quality as well as some weird details. It’s hard to justify the price of $220. Both Stirring and Between the keys With comparable features, similar build quality, and better software that can run in the browser.
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For less than $80, KeyChron offers Hall effect keyboards, e.g. K2He It has actually the same performance, the same pallet installer and wireless connectivity. Or $20 more than the Apex Pro Mini KeyChron Q1 He With all these features along with aluminum plate and washers mounting, this makes the typing experience even more enjoyable.
However, only the 60he and Steelseries Apex Pro Mini have a true 60% layout. While the Apex Pro Mini has smoother switches and features such as misinput protection, the 60-person turnout is higher, the software is better, and at $175, it has comparable specifications and performance. I don’t think there is a lot of money on the Apex Mini Pro. If you really like the look of it, try waiting for sale.
