'The analog switches are a dream' — why now's the time to pick up one of the best gaming keyboards I've ever used

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One aspect of your setup you should upgrade right now

SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 with wrist rest on desk
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The RAM crisis might have spooked us PC gamers on upgrades for the time being, but thankfully peripherals remain within reasonable bounds. In fact, my favorite gaming keyboard — and it has been for a while — is currently on sale: the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 is just £159.49 (was £209.99) at Amazon, as part of the retailer's Spring Deal Days event.

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SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3
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SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3: was £209.99 now £159.49 at Amazon

Save £50 on one of the best analog keyboards around. The switches feel delightful, and their customisable nature means there's plenty of scope to get the right feel. You also get extra features not found on mechanical models. This discount applies to the wired variant with the UK layout.

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It's not without its flaws, though. I didn't find it particularly great for typing, although this may be a personal issue, as I generally prefer low-profile keys for the task, and the Apex Pro's are reasonably thick.

Also, the included wrist support is oddly proportioned and lacks much in the way of padding, so it's not as comfortable as rival examples, such as those included with Razer keyboards. My wrist tended to hang off the back edge when in the WASD position, and there were times when the rest flipped up under my weight.

Perhaps my biggest contention at the time, though was it's high launch price. But with this sale, that concern is ameliorated to a large extent. If you're as fanatical as I am about gaming keyboards, this isn't a deal to be missed.

Want to see what else is on sale right now? Take a look at our Amazon Spring Deal Days live hub.

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Lewis Maddison
Lewis Maddison
Reviews Writer

Lewis Maddison is a Reviews Writer for TechRadar. He previously worked as a Staff Writer for our business section, TechRadar Pro, where he gained experience with productivity-enhancing hardware, ranging from keyboards to standing desks. His area of expertise lies in computer peripherals and audio hardware, having spent over a decade exploring the murky depths of both PC building and music production. He also revels in picking up on the finest details and niggles that ultimately make a big difference to the user experience.

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