---
product_id: 177634398
title: "SteelSeries 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: "VT50330"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Steel Series"
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/177634398-steelseries-usb-apex-5-hybrid-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-per-key
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
---

# Per-Key RGB Illumination - fully customizable Hybrid Blue Switches - 20M keypresses Aircraft-grade Aluminum Frame - ultra durable SteelSeries 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:** VT50330
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎮 Elevate your game with hybrid power and vibrant style — don’t just play, dominate!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SteelSeries 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?** VT50330 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/177634398-steelseries-usb-apex-5-hybrid-mechanical-gaming-keyboard-per-key)

## Best For

- steelseries enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted steelseries brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Unbreakable Build:** Crafted from aircraft-grade aluminum alloy, this keyboard is built to withstand intense gaming marathons and daily use.
- • **Smart OLED Display:** Stay connected with real-time game stats, Discord messages, and custom GIFs right on your keyboard.
- • **Vibrant Per-Key RGB:** Customize your setup with dynamic, reactive lighting effects that put your gaming style front and center.
- • **Hybrid Mechanical Precision:** Experience the tactile click of blue mechanical switches combined with smooth membrane reliability for 20 million guaranteed keypresses.
- • **Ergonomic Magnetic Wrist Rest:** Enjoy premium palm support that stays firmly in place, reducing fatigue during long sessions.

## Overview

The SteelSeries USB Apex 5 is a hybrid mechanical gaming keyboard featuring tactile blue switches with 20 million keypress durability, dynamic per-key RGB lighting, and an aircraft-grade aluminum frame for unmatched sturdiness. It includes a customizable OLED smart display and a magnetic wrist rest for enhanced comfort, making it the perfect fusion of performance and style for gamers and professionals alike.

## 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: Great entry mechanical keyboard with solid feel and comfort - I bought this for my 14-year-old, and it’s been a great keyboard for both gaming and schoolwork. The hybrid switches feel clicky and responsive without being overly loud, and the RGB is bright and customizable enough for their setup. The included wrist rest adds real comfort and doesn’t slide around. No issues with software or macros so far. It’s a well-rounded keyboard that feels more premium than its price suggests.
Review: Outstanding, with a possible caveat - Five months into owning this keyboard and it's easily my favorite keyboard I've ever had. Reasonably heavy so it easily stays in place even banging out page after page of typing documents, but doesn't feel like a slab of lead. The entire assembly is well put together; the keyboard has a nice, satin texture across the body and the keys, which feels great under the fingers, though it does show some oils more easily so I recommend regular cleaning/wipedowns. This keyboard uses an odd hybrid system between mechanical/membrane, some proprietary/trade secret Steelseries BS, though honestly, if this wasn't pointed out to me after the fact I probably wouldn't have caught on. This uses cherry stems and switches, and the keys are naturally a cherry profile, so finding aftermarket replacements/decorative keycaps is easy as well. The keys feel responsive and clicky, delightfully so, when gaming or typing for general purpose. But there's a catch; it's a hybrid, so not truly mechanical. It does feel very good, but I have concerns that the membrane will wear down in time as opposed to a true blue mechanical keyboard, which will stay responsive and snappy for a lesser eternity where membranes begin to show wear after a year of heavy use. Time will tell. The lighting is phenomenal - the LEDs are bright, responsive, and have great color depth and range compared to a lot of RGB hardware out there. You can use Steelseries' own software to customize and program this keyboard outside of the 5 existing presets saved onto the board's memory, but you can also use other third-party RGB control software like SignalRGB. All in, it's a quality keyboard for a great price; one wire connects everything, you have a stop/start button, a wheel for volume, and a built in profile-swap button, which is entirely unnecessary but quite nice.

## Features

- Hybrid blue mechanical gaming switches – The tactile click of a blue mechanical switch plus a smooth membrane – guaranteed for 20 million keypresses
- 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 |
| Additional Features | Wrist Rest |
| Best Sellers Rank | #25 in Computer Keyboards |
| Brand | SteelSeries |
| Built-In Media | Item |
| Button Quantity | 64 |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Gaming Console |
| Compatible Operating System Family | MacOS, Windows |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 4,173 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 35.43"L x 11.81"W x 0.16"H |
| Item Type Name | SteelSeries Apex 5 Hybrid Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – Per-Key RGB Illumination – Aircraft Grade Aluminum Alloy Frame – OLED Smart Display (Hybrid Blue Switch) |
| Item Weight | 2.04 Pounds |
| Keyboard Backlighting Color Support | RGB |
| Keyboard Description | Gaming |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Keyboard Plate Material | Aluminum |
| Manufacturer | SteelSeries |
| Mechanical Keyboard Switch Model | steelseries_omnipoint |
| Mfr Part Number | 64532 |
| Minimum Required Operating System Version | Mac OS 10.12 Sierra, Windows 10 |
| Model Name | SteelSeries Apex 5 Hybrid Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – Per-Key RGB Illumina |
| Model Number | 64539 |
| Number of Keys | 104 |
| Number of Sections | 3 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Series Number | 81368202 |
| Special Feature | Wrist Rest |
| Style Name | Hybrid Blue – Tactile & Clicky |
| Switch Type | Tactile |
| Theme | gaming |
| UPC | 813682028442 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year Warranty |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** SteelSeries
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Gaming Console
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Keyboard Description:** Gaming
- **Keyboard backlighting color support:** RGB
- **Material:** Aluminum
- **Product Dimensions:** 35.43"L x 11.81"W x 0.16"H
- **Special Feature:** Wrist Rest
- **Style:** Hybrid Blue – Tactile & Clicky

## Images

![SteelSeries 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)
![SteelSeries USB Apex 5 Hybrid Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – Per-Key RGB Illumination – Aircraft Grade Aluminum Alloy Frame – OLED Smart Display (Hybrid Blue Switch) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81QEX6i2K-L.jpg)
![SteelSeries USB Apex 5 Hybrid Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – Per-Key RGB Illumination – Aircraft Grade Aluminum Alloy Frame – OLED Smart Display (Hybrid Blue Switch) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71NmdYbd0mL.jpg)
![SteelSeries USB Apex 5 Hybrid Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – Per-Key RGB Illumination – Aircraft Grade Aluminum Alloy Frame – OLED Smart Display (Hybrid Blue Switch) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81iRS60o4RL.jpg)
![SteelSeries USB Apex 5 Hybrid Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – Per-Key RGB Illumination – Aircraft Grade Aluminum Alloy Frame – OLED Smart Display (Hybrid Blue Switch) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Aj3sMKbjL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options.

## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great entry mechanical keyboard with solid feel and comfort
*by I***R on December 8, 2025*

I bought this for my 14-year-old, and it’s been a great keyboard for both gaming and schoolwork. The hybrid switches feel clicky and responsive without being overly loud, and the RGB is bright and customizable enough for their setup. The included wrist rest adds real comfort and doesn’t slide around. No issues with software or macros so far. It’s a well-rounded keyboard that feels more premium than its price suggests.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding, with a possible caveat
*by K***N on January 17, 2025*

Five months into owning this keyboard and it's easily my favorite keyboard I've ever had. Reasonably heavy so it easily stays in place even banging out page after page of typing documents, but doesn't feel like a slab of lead. The entire assembly is well put together; the keyboard has a nice, satin texture across the body and the keys, which feels great under the fingers, though it does show some oils more easily so I recommend regular cleaning/wipedowns. This keyboard uses an odd hybrid system between mechanical/membrane, some proprietary/trade secret Steelseries BS, though honestly, if this wasn't pointed out to me after the fact I probably wouldn't have caught on. This uses cherry stems and switches, and the keys are naturally a cherry profile, so finding aftermarket replacements/decorative keycaps is easy as well. The keys feel responsive and clicky, delightfully so, when gaming or typing for general purpose. But there's a catch; it's a hybrid, so not truly mechanical. It does feel very good, but I have concerns that the membrane will wear down in time as opposed to a true blue mechanical keyboard, which will stay responsive and snappy for a lesser eternity where membranes begin to show wear after a year of heavy use. Time will tell. The lighting is phenomenal - the LEDs are bright, responsive, and have great color depth and range compared to a lot of RGB hardware out there. You can use Steelseries' own software to customize and program this keyboard outside of the 5 existing presets saved onto the board's memory, but you can also use other third-party RGB control software like SignalRGB. All in, it's a quality keyboard for a great price; one wire connects everything, you have a stop/start button, a wheel for volume, and a built in profile-swap button, which is entirely unnecessary but quite nice.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Keyboard and Great Features!
*by B***R on August 19, 2024*

This keyboard is probably the best one I've ever had. It is built so well. It is made mostly of some sort of aluminum. It does not bend at all and it just feels very nice. I have had a keyboard that was so cheap that it bent even when I was typing normally (I don't type very hard), so this was a nice change. The metal volume dial is very high quality, and yet again, just feels well-built. There is also a little button that controls 4 things. It will pause and play your music, skip to the next song, go to the previous song, and open up menus in the OLED display. The OLED screen is very nice. It could be a little brighter, and the larger pixels make it harder to display certain things. But, what makes up for that is that with the program you can install, you can download apps that will change what the screen says. My 2 favorites are Discord and System Monitor. They RGB lighting is really nice. Each light can be its own color and with the program, you can make your own lighting configurations. The keys sound very nice. They are clicky, but too clicky. They are also easy to press, but not so easy that I could see myself accidentally pressing one. It also comes with a wrist rest. It magnetically attaches and feels very smooth and high quality. Overall this keyboard just feels very premium and super high quality. I would recommend it to someone who wants a good keyboard with some very nice features from a good brand and does not mind spending the premium cost.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-16*