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Compact 60% keyboard with aluminium top plate and PBT keycaps

SteelSeries

SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini 60% Optical Gaming Keyboard HotSwap PBT Aluminum 5000

SKU CH-YZ1S-93FRX

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

  • Layout60%
  • Faster actuation at 0.2ms with 33% speed gain over leading optical keyboards
  • Adjustable actuation depth from 1mm to 1.5mm for speed or accuracy
  • Hot-swappable OptiPoint switches for easy customization and repair
  • Compact 60% layout saves desk space while keeping full functionality
  • Double-shot PBT keycaps resist fading and improve typing feel
  • Aircraft-grade Series 5000 aluminum top plate for lasting rigidity

Compact 60% Layout for Minimal Desk Space

The SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini is a 60% optical gaming keyboard built for players who value desk space and rapid response. Its compact form retains full functionality through side-printed secondary functions while leaving maximum room for mouse movement. An aircraft-grade aluminum alloy top plate provides structural rigidity for intense sessions.

Hot-Swappable OptiPoint Switches

This board replaces fixed-switch keyboards by offering hot-swappable OptiPoint switches that can be changed without soldering. The 2-point actuation system lets you choose between a 1 mm speed setting and a 1.5 mm depth for deliberate keystrokes. Zero debounce and a 0.2 ms response time deliver 33% faster actuation than leading optical alternatives.

Double-Shot PBT Keycaps on a Rigid Aluminum Frame

The keyboard fits into any setup with a standard USB connection and requires no special software for hardware-level actuation changes. Double-shot PBT keycaps resist shine and fading while providing a textured surface for accurate typing. The Series 5000 aluminum frame adds durability without adding bulk, freeing you from concerns about flex or long-term wear.

Highlights

  • Faster actuation at 0.2ms with 33% speed gain over leading optical keyboards
  • Adjustable actuation depth from 1mm to 1.5mm for speed or accuracy
  • Hot-swappable OptiPoint switches for easy customization and repair
  • Compact 60% layout saves desk space while keeping full functionality
  • Double-shot PBT keycaps resist fading and improve typing feel
  • Aircraft-grade Series 5000 aluminum top plate for lasting rigidity

Specifications

Layout60%

Questions about this item

What desk space does the 60% compact layout save?

The 60% form factor removes the number pad and function row, leaving more room for mouse movement while retaining full capabilities through side-printed secondary functions.

How do you change the 1 mm and 1.5 mm actuation points on the OptiPoint switches?

Use the SteelSeries GG software to select the desired registration depth per key; the hardware supports both depths without physical adjustment.

When should the double-shot PBT keycaps be replaced?

Double-shot PBT legends are moulded through the cap and rated as fadeproof, so replacement is only needed if a cap physically breaks.

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