Photo: Henri Robbins
Like almost every keyboard nowThe Apex Pro Mini has several layers of sound-dammening within the case. It includes a dense layer of foam between the plate and PCB, a second layer of foam under the PCB, and a thick piece of silicone filling the bottom of the case. Peeling back Silicone shows two internal iron weights, which serves to make the keyboard more dense, along with preventing sliding around your desk, which is not usually done on a keyboard with a plastic case. However, these weights and silicone dampening form a large portion of the keyboard avoidance, leaving them lightweight and meaningless when they are removed.
Instead of being held along with standard Phillips screws, Apex Pro Mini uses a T6 Torx bolt. This makes disassembly more difficult for average buyer, but T6 screwdrivers cheap and common. When these screws are removed, the PCB itself uses the usual POK3R/GH60 points mounted, which means the majority of tray-mounted 60% case (such as Tofu60) is compatible with it.
Ultimately, Apex Pro Mini Pro is a neat keyboard. It feels good to type, work well for playing, and with a acceptable -acceptable quality of developing with some unique details. It is difficult to justify the $ 220 price. Both Wooting and Keychron Have hall effect keyboards with comparable functionality, similar build quality, and better software that can operate in-browse.
Photo: Henri Robbins
For $ 80 less, the keychron offers impact keyboards He is K2 That is almost identical performance, the same tray-mounted assembly, and wireless connectivity. Or for $ 20 more than Apex Pro Mini, the Keychron Q1 he is all these features including an aluminum build and gasket mounting, which both make the typing experience more enjoyable.
However, wooting 60HE and SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini has a truly 60% layout. While Apex Pro Mini has a better switches and features such as mis-input protection, 60HE has a higher 8k polling rate, better software, and available for $ 175 otherwise comparable specs and performance. I didn't feel that the money was well held at Apex Mini Pro. If you really want how it looks, try to wait for a sale.
