Is the Apex 3 worth it over a cheap office keyboard?

Yes, if you want quiet keys, RGB lighting, a wrist rest and anti-ghosting for gaming. A plain office keyboard costs less but lacks those features.

No. It uses SteelSeries Whisper-Quiet membrane switches rated for 20 million keypresses. If you want mechanical feel, look at the Apex 5 or Apex Pro.

Can I replace the cable or use it wirelessly?

No. The 4.9 ft USB cable is fixed and there is no wireless version.

It is a standard USB keyboard, so it works for typing and menu navigation on consoles that accept USB keyboards, but game support varies.

The keyboard and the magnetic wrist rest. No mouse or extra cables are included.

It is a budget board that rarely drops far. The best new price was $54.99 at Best Buy as of November 7, 2026, so watch for sales below that.

At Best Buy, for $54.99, as of our latest check.

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 454 ratings.

6 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Walmart, Newegg, Office Depot, Staples.

$54.99at Best BuyObserved at 11:51 AM

Compared across 6 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when. Store links may earn us a commission. Price via Klarna.