---
product_id: 470324182
title: "New Apex 9 Mini – HotSwap Optical Mini Keyboard – 60% Compact Design – Optical Switches – RGB Customization – Aluminum Alloy Frame – Double Shot PBT Keycap"
brand: "steelseries"
price: "$380"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Steel Series"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/470324182-new-apex-9-mini-hotswap-optical-mini-keyboard-60-compact
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
---

# 33% faster actuation Full RGB customization HotSwap swappable switches New Apex 9 Mini – HotSwap Optical Mini Keyboard – 60% Compact Design – Optical Switches – RGB Customization – Aluminum Alloy Frame – Double Shot PBT Keycap

**Brand:** steelseries
**Price:** $380
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Dominate your desk with speed and style – the Apex 9 Mini leads the pack!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** New Apex 9 Mini – HotSwap Optical Mini Keyboard – 60% Compact Design – Optical Switches – RGB Customization – Aluminum Alloy Frame – Double Shot PBT Keycap by steelseries
- **How much does it cost?** $380 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/470324182-new-apex-9-mini-hotswap-optical-mini-keyboard-60-compact)

## Best For

- steelseries enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted steelseries brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact 60% Design:** Maximize desk space without sacrificing essential keyboard functions.
- • **Aluminum Alloy Frame:** Robust, sleek build designed to withstand intense gaming sessions.
- • **Lightning-Fast Response:** Experience ultra-low 0.2ms input lag for instant command execution.
- • **Customizable Actuation Depth:** Switch between 1mm for rapid gaming and 1.5mm for precise typing.
- • **Durable Double-Shot PBT Keycaps:** Enjoy fade-resistant, premium texture for enhanced typing accuracy.

## Overview

The SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini is a high-performance 60% compact gaming keyboard featuring swappable OptiPoint optical switches with 33% faster actuation and a lightning-fast 0.2ms response time. Its adjustable actuation depth (1mm to 1.5mm) adapts seamlessly between gaming and typing. Built with a durable aluminum alloy frame and double-shot PBT keycaps, it offers premium durability and a sleek aesthetic. Full RGB customization and a hot-swappable switch design empower users to personalize and upgrade effortlessly, making it the ultimate choice for competitive gamers and professionals seeking speed, precision, and style.

## Description

Make the first move with the incredibly fast Apex 9 Mini gaming keyboard. Boasting swappable OptiPoint optical switches that actuate 33% faster than the leading optical keyboard, adjust the actuation point between a fast 1mm for gaming and 1.5mm for deliberate typing on this compact 60% keyboard.

Review: Best all around gaming keyboard for the price with no weaknesses - This keyboard has everything you want for gaming. Only 0.7ms input lag on rtings which is really good. The new optical switches are really consistent and I love how I can switch the actuation point depending on if I'm gaming or typing. The choice between 3 levels of elevation is also nice. For gaming, this is one of the best keyboards you can possibly get. I'm a high-mmr CSGO player and I can tell you this delivers. Your counter-strafing and ability to stop on a dime is amazing. This keyboard can take as many inputs at once as you can press and doesn't have cord splitting or other artifacts. It's true 1000hz polling too. You also have a good USB-C cord that's braided and detachable. You can also keep the tool under the keyboard if you travel to LANs or in general. It's perfect. You also have onboard memory and it's very easy to use the SteelSeries software to configure. It's easy to update firmware as well. The build quality is very good too. They used aluminum in the body and the higher quality PBT keycaps. Also, if anything breaks, you can easily replace the keycaps OR the switches themselves and SteelSeries actively sells replacement parts unlike Logitech for example who only sells switches and not keycaps. There's really nothing I can complain about. The only thing maybe is that some keyboards like the wooting have release triggered as soon as your key starts going back up. However the wooting has slightly more input lag on direct press and CSGO, Valorant, and most games honestly favor new inputs over releasing inputs anyway. Also some keyboards like the Corsair K65 have 8000hz polling rate which is insane. However with that being said, the 8000hz polling and early release triggering from those competitors really aren't a big deal and have their own downsides - especially the 8000hz polling because it can actually take up some more cpu usage so I don't think it's necessarily efficient at the sub 1ms level. Overall, I looked at all of the popular keyboards for gaming in this price range and this one was the best for the price for my setup. I didn't talk much about typing btw but I am a megaracer on typeracer.com and it feels very good to type on in the 1.5mm mode + 7deg incline. If you're looking for a gaming keyboard, look no further, this has literally everything with no downsides.
Review: Would recomend - One of the best keyboard I've bought, high quality and verry clean. A little overpriced, but I like the brand.

## Features

- Play at the Speed of Light - Outpace leading optical keyboards with 33% faster actuation using custom OptiPoint switches with zero debounce and a lightning-fast 0.2ms response time.
- 2-point Actuation - Adapt to any game by changing the registration depth from a speedy, light 1mm press to a deliberate 1.5mm keystroke.
- Swappable Switches - Customize, upgrade, and repair your keyboard by changing the switches to your favorite stye of OptiPoint switch.
- Compact 60% Form Factor - Streamlined design saves desk space and leaves more room for mouse movement, retaining full-size keyboard capabilities with side-printed functions.
- Durable PBT Keycaps - Long-lasting and fadeproof double shot PBT keycaps provide a high-quality texture for enhanced keystroke feel as well as improved typing accuracy.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0B16HC4K8 |
| Additional Features | Gaming |
| Antenna Location | Gaming |
| Best Sellers Rank | #417 in Computer Keyboards |
| Brand | SteelSeries |
| Built-In Media | Keycap Puller, USB Cable |
| Button Quantity | 19 |
| Color | Rgb |
| Compatible Devices | PC |
| Connectivity Technology | wired |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 819 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Polybutylene Terephthalate |
| External Testing Certification | não aplicavel |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 11.53"L x 4.02"W x 1.58"H |
| Item Height | 1.58 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.9 Pounds |
| Keyboard Backlighting Color Support | RGB |
| Keyboard Description | Gaming |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Manufacturer | SteelSeries |
| Mechanical Keyboard Switch Model | steelseries_omnipoint |
| Model Name | Apex 9 TKL |
| Model Number | 64837 |
| Number of Keys | 61 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Gaming |
| Series Number | 64837 |
| Special Feature | Gaming |
| Style Name | Esports Mini |
| Switch Type | Linear |
| UPC | 810052980324 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** SteelSeries
- **Color:** Rgb
- **Compatible Devices:** PC
- **Connectivity Technology:** wired
- **Keyboard Description:** Gaming
- **Keyboard backlighting color support:** RGB
- **Product Dimensions:** 11.53"L x 4.02"W x 1.58"H
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Gaming
- **Special Feature:** Gaming
- **Style:** Esports Mini

## Images

![New Apex 9 Mini – HotSwap Optical Mini Keyboard – 60% Compact Design – Optical Switches – RGB Customization – Aluminum Alloy Frame – Double Shot PBT Keycap - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/713qRBJtQdL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Wireless capability?**
A: Not wireless. USB-C only.

**Q: Polling rate?**
A: They don’t advertise it, but it should be 1000Hz.

**Q: does this keyboard have rapid trigger?**
A: Yes it clicks fast

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best all around gaming keyboard for the price with no weaknesses
*by X***X on April 2, 2023*

This keyboard has everything you want for gaming. Only 0.7ms input lag on rtings which is really good. The new optical switches are really consistent and I love how I can switch the actuation point depending on if I'm gaming or typing. The choice between 3 levels of elevation is also nice. For gaming, this is one of the best keyboards you can possibly get. I'm a high-mmr CSGO player and I can tell you this delivers. Your counter-strafing and ability to stop on a dime is amazing. This keyboard can take as many inputs at once as you can press and doesn't have cord splitting or other artifacts. It's true 1000hz polling too. You also have a good USB-C cord that's braided and detachable. You can also keep the tool under the keyboard if you travel to LANs or in general. It's perfect. You also have onboard memory and it's very easy to use the SteelSeries software to configure. It's easy to update firmware as well. The build quality is very good too. They used aluminum in the body and the higher quality PBT keycaps. Also, if anything breaks, you can easily replace the keycaps OR the switches themselves and SteelSeries actively sells replacement parts unlike Logitech for example who only sells switches and not keycaps. There's really nothing I can complain about. The only thing maybe is that some keyboards like the wooting have release triggered as soon as your key starts going back up. However the wooting has slightly more input lag on direct press and CSGO, Valorant, and most games honestly favor new inputs over releasing inputs anyway. Also some keyboards like the Corsair K65 have 8000hz polling rate which is insane. However with that being said, the 8000hz polling and early release triggering from those competitors really aren't a big deal and have their own downsides - especially the 8000hz polling because it can actually take up some more cpu usage so I don't think it's necessarily efficient at the sub 1ms level. Overall, I looked at all of the popular keyboards for gaming in this price range and this one was the best for the price for my setup. I didn't talk much about typing btw but I am a megaracer on typeracer.com and it feels very good to type on in the 1.5mm mode + 7deg incline. If you're looking for a gaming keyboard, look no further, this has literally everything with no downsides.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Would recomend
*by D***G on December 5, 2025*

One of the best keyboard I've bought, high quality and verry clean. A little overpriced, but I like the brand.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Apex 9 mini
*by T***M on November 2, 2025*

Good keyboard , feels really smooth , I’m happy with it

## Frequently Bought Together

- SteelSeries New Apex 9 Mini – HotSwap Optical Mini Keyboard – 60% Compact Design – Optical Switches – RGB Customization – Aluminum Alloy Frame – Double Shot PBT Keycap
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*Last updated: 2026-02-24*