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Compact black 60% keyboard with RGB backlighting and aluminium frame

SteelSeries

SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini 64837 60% gaming keyboard

SKU CH-KNTY-0QWEB MPN 64837

A compact 60% gaming keyboard with OptiPoint optical switches offering 33% faster actuation, 0.2ms response time, adjustable 1mm or 1.5mm actuation points, hot-swappable switches.

  • Keyboard layout60%
  • Keyboard switchesOmniPoint 2.0
  • Keycap detailsDouble Shot PBT Keycap
  • Keyboard colorBlack
  • BacklightingRGB
  • 33% faster actuation with 0.2ms response time and zero debounce
  • Adjustable actuation point between 1mm and 1.5mm for speed or accuracy
  • Hot-swappable OptiPoint switches let you customise feel without soldering
  • Compact 60% layout frees desk space while keeping full functions via side prints
  • Double-shot PBT keycaps resist shine and provide durable textured surface

Compact 60% Layout

The SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini is a 60% gaming keyboard built around custom OptiPoint optical switches with OmniPoint 2.0 technology. It targets competitive players who want faster actuation and a smaller footprint without losing full-size functionality through side-printed secondary functions.

Desk Space and Switch Flexibility

The compact form factor frees up room for large mouse movements during play. Hot-swappable sockets let you replace or upgrade individual OptiPoint switches without soldering, so the board adapts to preferred feel or maintenance needs over time.

Per-Key RGB and Actuation Control

SteelSeries Engine software unlocks per-key RGB illumination and lets you set custom actuation points per key, switching between 1mm and 1.5mm registration depths. The GG platform also adds free apps for gear tuning and gameplay capture.

How it compares

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Price $89.99
Pricier than about 63% of the 3,966 comparable items (median $68.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameSteelSeries
Model nameNew Apex 9 Mini
Part number64837
Keyboard colorBlack
Size & build
Keyboard layout60%
Keyboard switchesOmniPoint 2.0
Keycap detailsDouble Shot PBT Keycap
Shipping weight1.36 kg
Package size338 × 157 × 58 mm
More details
BacklightingRGB

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Questions about this item

How does the 0.2ms response time hold up during marathon sessions?

The OptiPoint optical switches deliver a 0.2ms response time with zero debounce and maintain 33% faster actuation versus the leading optical keyboard throughout extended use.

What are the heat and noise levels when the keyboard runs all day?

Optical switches generate minimal heat and operate silently compared to mechanical alternatives, keeping the compact 60% frame cool and quiet during all-day gaming.

Which software must I already have to configure actuation points and RGB?

SteelSeries Engine, included in the free SteelSeries GG platform, is required to adjust per-key RGB illumination and custom 1mm or 1.5mm actuation depths.

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