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Tenkeyless mechanical keyboard with aluminium frame, RGB lighting, OLED display, magnetic wrist rest and clickable metal roller

SteelSeries

SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (Red Switch)

SKU CH-BMZ1-C1RG6

A tenkeyless mechanical keyboard with an OLED smart display, aircraft-grade aluminium frame, magnetic wrist rest, dedicated media roller and USB passthrough, rated for 50 million keypresses

  • Keyboard InterfaceUSB
  • Design StyleVolume Control Skip Pause Rewind Brightness Macro
  • TypeCable
  • Mouse InterfaceUSB
  • Operating System SupportedWindows PC Mac OS
  • System RequirementUSB
  • OLED Smart Display shows settings and profiles on the keyboard
  • 50 million keypress guarantee on durable Red mechanical switches
  • Aircraft-grade 5000 series alloy frame for lifetime rigidity
  • Magnetic wrist rest attaches securely for full palm support
  • Dedicated metal roller and media keys control volume instantly

Compact Mechanical Keyboard

The SteelSeries Apex 7 TKL is a tenkeyless mechanical gaming keyboard built around linear red switches. It connects via USB and works with Windows PC and Mac OS. The form factor saves desk space while keeping the full function row and navigation cluster. An integrated OLED smart display shows profiles and settings without leaving the active application.

Aluminium Frame and Magnetic Wrist Rest

A Series 5000 aircraft-grade aluminium alloy frame provides structural rigidity for long-term durability. Switches are rated for 50 million keypresses. A premium magnetic wrist rest attaches securely and offers full palm support with a soft-touch finish. Dedicated multimedia controls include a clickable metal roller and media keys for volume, brightness and playback. A USB passthrough port allows convenient connection of peripherals.

Upgrade from Membrane or Full-Size Boards

This keyboard replaces membrane keyboards that lack per-key actuation consistency and full-size boards that crowd the mouse area. The jump is worth it for users who want guaranteed switch longevity, on-the-fly profile switching across five on-board profiles and an integrated command display. Buyers who require a dedicated numeric keypad or wireless connectivity should look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • OLED Smart Display shows settings and profiles on the keyboard
  • 50 million keypress guarantee on durable Red mechanical switches
  • Aircraft-grade 5000 series alloy frame for lifetime rigidity
  • Magnetic wrist rest attaches securely for full palm support
  • Dedicated metal roller and media keys control volume instantly

Specifications

BrandSteelSeries
Keyboard InterfaceUSB
Design StyleVolume Control Skip Pause Rewind Brightness Macro
TypeCable
Mouse InterfaceUSB
Operating System SupportedWindows PC Mac OS
System RequirementUSB

Questions about this item

What does the USB interface on the Apex 7 TKL limit in practice?

The USB connection provides power and data for the keyboard and its built-in USB passthrough port, so the passthrough shares the same bus bandwidth and power budget as the host port.

What physical space and mounting does the 64636 require on a desk?

The tenkeyless layout removes the number pad for a narrower footprint, and the Series 5000 aluminium frame sits flat on four rubber feet; the magnetic wrist rest snaps onto the front edge without screws or clips.

How do I install the keyboard and what step do people often miss?

Plug the main USB cable into the PC, then connect the second USB plug for the passthrough port; the common mistake is leaving the passthrough plug unconnected, which disables the extra USB port.

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