---
product_id: 205245093
title: "USB Apex 5 Hybrid Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – Per-Key RGB Illumination – Aircraft Grade Aluminum Alloy Frame – OLED Smart Display (Hybrid Blue Switch)"
brand: "steelseries"
price: "A$312"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
category: "Steel Series"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/205245093-usb-apex-5-hybrid-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-per-key-rgb
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
---

# Per-Key RGB Illumination Hybrid Mechanical Switches Aircraft-Grade Aluminum Frame USB Apex 5 Hybrid Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – Per-Key RGB Illumination – Aircraft Grade Aluminum Alloy Frame – OLED Smart Display (Hybrid Blue Switch)

**Brand:** steelseries
**Price:** A$312
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎮 Elevate your game with the Apex 5 – where pro-level precision meets next-gen style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** USB Apex 5 Hybrid Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – Per-Key RGB Illumination – Aircraft Grade Aluminum Alloy Frame – OLED Smart Display (Hybrid Blue Switch) by steelseries
- **How much does it cost?** A$312 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/205245093-usb-apex-5-hybrid-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-per-key-rgb)

## Best For

- steelseries enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted steelseries brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
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## Key Features

- • **OLED Smart Display:** Stay ahead with real-time game stats, Discord messages, and personalized GIFs right on your keyboard’s crisp OLED screen.
- • **Unbreakable Durability:** Crafted from aircraft-grade aluminum alloy, this keyboard is built to withstand intense gaming marathons and daily use.
- • **Hybrid Mechanical Precision:** Experience the tactile click of blue mechanical switches combined with smooth membrane comfort for unmatched gaming control.
- • **Dynamic Per-Key RGB Lighting:** Customize every key with vibrant, reactive lighting effects that sync seamlessly with your setup for immersive gameplay.
- • **Ergonomic Magnetic Wrist Rest:** Enjoy premium palm support with a detachable magnetic wrist rest designed for all-day comfort and reduced fatigue.

## Overview

The SteelSeries USB Apex 5 is a hybrid mechanical gaming keyboard featuring tactile blue switches combined with membrane technology for a unique typing feel. It boasts per-key RGB illumination customizable via advanced software, an OLED smart display for live updates, and a robust aircraft-grade aluminum frame for durability. Designed for gamers seeking performance and style, it includes a magnetic wrist rest for ergonomic comfort and supports seamless integration with popular gaming platforms.

## Description

The apex 5 combines the high performance and click tactile feel of a mechanical keyboard with the extreme durability and convenience of ip32 water resistance. Built from the ground up for gaming, it also includes a premium magnetic wrist rest, OLED smart display, and per-key rgb. The apex 5 is the perfect hybrid between gaming and real life.

Review: Everything is good about this - The keyboard is amazing. It has per key illumination which the software is very cool with. It gets recognised by signal rgb software so it syncs everything together. The feel is good it has mechanical clicks with membrane so doesn't feel like your bottoming out the keys.
Review: Looks good as in picture - Bought as present for my son for christmas he hasnt said anything bad about this so i take it its a thumbs up as he does lots of gaming one happy son

## Features

- Hybrid mechanical gaming switches – The tactile click of a blue mechanical switch plus a smooth membrane
- OLED smart display – Customize with gifs, game info, discord messages, and more.
- Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy frame – Manufactured for unbreakable durability and sturdiness
- Dynamic per-key RGB illumination – Gorgeous color schemes and reactive effects for every key
- Premium magnetic wrist rest – Provides full palm support and comfort.900 x 300 x 4 millimeter; 35.43 inches x 11.81 inches

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07ZGDD6B1 |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 15,072 in PC & Video Games ( See Top 100 in PC & Video Games ) 586 in PC Gaming Keyboards |
| Brand | SteelSeries |
| Colour | Hybrid Blue – Tactile & Clicky |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (3,963) |
| Date First Available | 29 Oct. 2019 |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Hardware Platform | Laptop, Windows |
| Item Weight | 925 g |
| Item model number | 64539 |
| Manufacturer | SteelSeries |
| Operating System | xbox_one |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 14 x 44.5 x 4.04 cm; 925.33 g |
| Series | SteelSeries Apex 5 Hybrid Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – Per-Key RGB Illumina |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** SteelSeries
- **Colour:** Hybrid Blue – Tactile & Clicky
- **Compatible devices:** Gaming Console
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Keyboard backlighting colour support:** RGB
- **Keyboard description:** Gaming
- **Product dimensions:** 14L x 44.5W x 4H centimetres
- **Recommended uses for product:** Gaming
- **Special feature:** Lighting
- **Style:** Hybrid Blue – Tactile & Clicky

## Images

![USB Apex 5 Hybrid Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – Per-Key RGB Illumination – Aircraft Grade Aluminum Alloy Frame – OLED Smart Display (Hybrid Blue Switch) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81yd9W+0doL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: The roller on the right top corner just stopped working all of a sudden? Any ideas?**
A: Press down on it like a button. If that doesn't work, then it's probably out of order or defective.

**Q: How noisy are keys on apex 5 blue?**
A: Very noisy.

**Q: How many USB ports does it use?**
A: It takes up 2

**Q: Can you set the color to one color? for example, blue?**
A: You certainly can! In the SteelSeries Engine that's installed automatically when you set it up, you can change single keys or all keys to the color of your choice

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Everything is good about this
*by E***G on 3 December 2023*

The keyboard is amazing. It has per key illumination which the software is very cool with. It gets recognised by signal rgb software so it syncs everything together. The feel is good it has mechanical clicks with membrane so doesn't feel like your bottoming out the keys.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Looks good as in picture
*by C***. on 8 January 2022*

Bought as present for my son for christmas he hasnt said anything bad about this so i take it its a thumbs up as he does lots of gaming one happy son

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Buyer Opinion.
*by C***S on 6 November 2025*

great keyboard.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-17*