# Adjustable Gaming Keyboards The Apex Pro is a Highly Customizable Mechanical Gaming Keyboard By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-06-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-mechanical-gaming-keyboard References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/28/steelseries-apex-pro-custom-key-travel/) & [steelseries](https://steelseries.com/apex) [SteelSeries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steelseries-4) has announced that the Apex Pro customizable mechanical gaming keyboard is newly available, with a '[TenKeyLess](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forge-tk600-tkl)' version coming in the summer. The new model was announced at Computex 2019 and can be purchased at [Best Buy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k70-max) or on the SteelSeries website for a $199.99 USD price point. The customizable mechanical gaming keyboard has new OmniPoint adjustable switches, which implement magnetic sensors to allow users to select the sensitivity of their keys. The SteelSeries Engine is able to automatically change key sensitivity when gaming versus other tasks. Additionally, the magnetic sensors provide a faster response time than conventional switches, this makes the Apex Pro the fastest and most responsive keyboard on the market. Also featured on the Apex Pro is a clickable metal roller, as well as a media key so users can easily adjust audio output. Image Credit: SteelSeries ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Customizable Gaming Peripherals:** Opportunities for developing personalized and adjustable gaming gadgets, beyond keyboards, by leveraging magnetic sensor technology. - **Magnetic Sensors in Computer Accessories:** Development of computer peripheral devices leveraging magnetic sensor technology for increased flexibility and precision. - **Gaming Keyboard Evolution:** Opportunities for the evolution of gaming keyboards for increased speed, precision, and flexibility beyond mechanical switches. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Hardware:** Opportunities for the gaming hardware industry to leverage magnetic sensor technology to develop customizable and responsive gaming peripherals. - **Computer Accessories:** Opportunities for computer accessory manufacturers to incorporate magnetic sensor technology to develop flexible and personalized computer peripherals for professionals and gamers alike. - **Electronics Manufacturing:** Opportunities for manufacturers to develop magnetic sensor technology for incorporation in electronic devices and accessories to enhance flexibility and precision. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sound-Upgraded Keyboard Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steelseries-4.md) - [Efficient Gaming-Friendly Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-wireless.md) - [Limited Edition Gold Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steelseries-2.md) - [Ultra-Premium Gaming Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rog-azoth-extreme.md) - [Low-Profile Optical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deathstalker-v2-pro.md) - [Unique Maximalist Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gk104-pro.md) - [Custom-Built Switch Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steelseries-apex-9-mini.md) - [High-Performance Gaming Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-performance-gaming-keyboard.md) - [Magnetic Gaming Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k70-max.md)