A dedicated gaming keyboard, like those from SteelSeries, can make a whole lot of difference for work and play. I tried calculating it! On average people can type 40 words per minute. For professional writers spending eight hours of work writing, that’s an average of over 19,000 words a day in total. Now, that’s a lot! And also, a lot of stress on the hand. So for hardworking individuals who go into overdrive with their fingers, it pays to have a great keyboard. But doubly so for gamers: after a long day’s work you need a responsive keyboard designed to give you an edge over the competition. The SteelSeries prizes in this contest will definitely give you that edge!

A gaming keyboard dedicated to your day-to-day

Many of the office jobs today require long hours with our hands on a keyboard—writing emails, crunching numbers on a sheet, or what have you. You may not notice it each day, but that typing will take a toll on your hands. In my experience, many keyboards out there are not designed for the demands of day-to-day productivity AND the mostly intense needs of a PC gamer.

I’ve owned a few computers for school and for work. The keyboards provided with many of them don’t actually contribute to faster work. The customizable, mechanical keyboards designed with gaming in mind, deliver a boost to productivity of any kind.

The Apex line of keyboards from SteelSeries

The Apex keyboard line from SteelSeries boasts features I think would definitely improve anyone’s productivity—and not to mention, make gaming a lot more fun. Whether in TK or TKL, you can select from the Apex 3, Apex 5, Apex 7, to Apex Pro. Read Marcus Wong’s review and watch his video to learn about his experience using the Apex 7 and Pro keyboards. I won’t discuss everything he mentioned; instead, I’ve selected my four favourite things found in Apex keyboards:

Faster response and actuation

Who doesn’t want faster keys? The Apex Pro boasts of 8x faster response time and 5x faster actuation; each key allows for easy use and control with less effort. Plus, the OmniPoint mechanical switches allow you to set per-key sensitivity. This is a big plus for me. Spending all day typing, setting the action of each part of the keyboard to the way I want it will reduce the strain on my hand. For gaming, the fast reaction time of the keyboard give you better control of your game characters, for overall better gameplay.

OLED Smart display

The OLED Smart Display in the Apex 7 and Apex Pro lets you do many things on the fly. It acts as your integrated command centre by giving quick access to settings and useful information straight from the games and apps you frequently use. Change your profile. Adjust the volume. View stats from games, such as health, skills, power, or money. Quickly connect with who’s chatting with you on Discord—all of these without having to switch from one tab to another.

Using the Smart Display you can easily choose among various keyboard settings that you need. You can select from up to 102 customizable programs to set your keyboard in a way suitable to the game you play.

Improved durability

Another thing that I like about the Apex keyboards is the way each keycap is built. The Apex Pro construction is designed to guarantee 100 million keystrokes. You can’t underestimate how many keystroke any person can make a day. You’ve read my calculation in the introduction—it’s a lot! And, it also varies depending on the way each person work with their keyboards, with some more passionate than others. I know I am. I’ve had one keyboard that, just after less than a year of using, a couple of keys faded and I did have to buy a plastic cover to stop them from getting worse. No matter how familiar you are with the keyboard layout, a keyboard with worn out labels slows you down.

The Apex 3 has water-resistant design that not only lets your keyboard withstand accidental spills, but also allows water from under the keys to flow out of the keyboard. It’s made perfectly for anyone who likes having beverages on the same table as their computers.

RGB Backlight

Last but definitely the most fun feature is the RGB Backlight. I like how colourful and dynamic it makes your typing experience. You can choose between red, green, blue or all colours. I also like the ripple effect it creates each time you press a key.

Whether for work or gaming, consider the SteelSeries Apex keyboards and other line of products.

How to Enter

Entering this contest is easy and you can enter twice.

  1. In a comment below, tell us why you want a SteelSeries gaming keyboard for work and/or gaming, and what SteelSeries product will add the most to your productivity: a new keyboard, mouse, or headset?
  2. Visit the product page for the SteelSeries Apex Pro Backlit Mechanical OmniPoint Gaming Keyboard to learn how many custom programmable buttons it has, then send us that information in an email to bestbuyblog@bestbuycanada.ca with the subject “SteelSeries Apex keyboard contest.” NOTE: Do not post that information below in a comment; you must send it in an email for a valid entry.

What you will win

At the end of this contest, we’ll randomly select five eligible entries to receive one of these SteelSeries prize set: Apex 3 Keyboard + a Rival 3 mouse, Apex 7 keyboard + Rival 3 wireless mouse, Apex 7 keyboard TKL + Rival 650 wireless mouse, Apex Pro Keyboard TKL + Arctis Pro headset, and Apex Pro keyboard + Arctis Pro wireless headset. To know more about these products, visit Best Buy Canada.

This contest runs from November 18th to December 2nd.

Remember you can enter twice, as indicated in the how to enter section of this post. Hurry! Key in your entries and share this contest to your family and friends so they can have a chance to win too. There’s five sets of prizes for everyone!

Win a SteelSeries Apex keyboard prize set Contest Rules and Regulations

Good luck!

Chris Nasaire
Chris Nasaire
Chris is constantly on the lookout for new tech that can make day-to-day productivity fun and easy—from the latest coffee machines to high-performing laptops. Outside of his exciting role as an editor at Best Buy Canada, he writes short fiction and travel stories, with some of his work appearing in local literary magazines.

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  2. I type faster and more accurate with a mechanical keyboard. I can use the macro keys on the SteelSeries Apex Pro Backlit Mechanical OmniPoint Gaming Keyboard – English for complex Excel formulas. A new headset would add to my productivity on Teams meetings.

  3. My current keyboard and mouse is really showing their age; a new gaming keyboard and mouse would be a real improvement in the lost keystokes and jumpy mouse department.

  4. I have an everyday keyboard and mouse and I would love the new mechanical Steelseries Apex 7 keyboard. This would improve my gaming.

  5. I want to win for that sweet OLED. I had a Logitech with an LCD a long time ago and I miss it dearly. And this one seems to have way better integration than my previous one

  8. SteelSeries gaming keyboard for gaming with faster keys would make for a way better gaming experience. The keyboard would definitely take gaming to a whole new level with a feature like that.

  9. My son is just getting into PC gaming and would definitely love a mechanical keyboard vs the ism that he is using.

  10. I want a SteelSeries gaming keyboard for work as I am typing for long hours everyday and am developing arthritis. This keyboard should be easier to depress the keys, providing me with a slower deterioration.

    My productivity would be greatly enhanced with a gaming mouse with the extra programmable buttons.

  12. Well, i wanted the steelsrried apex pro because its (for me) the BEST of the world. The screen its so cool, the omnipoint switches are super speed, and the RGB its solo smooth. Its like a dream for me.

  14. I’m building my first gaming computer. The SteelSeries Apex would help cut down cost of the complete build plus would look great with that RGB backlit as that is the theme I’m going for on my build!

  16. My current keyboard is old and starting to give me problems so the SteelSeries Apex would be a welcome replacement. My mouse also needs to be replaced so I would improve my productivity with a new one.

  17. I need a new keyboard since my laptop one isn’t full sized! A new keyboard would be great for blasting out Emails faster!

  18. I would love a SteelSeries gaming keyboard for work because the keys light up and are easier to see which would inprove my productivity.

  20. I would find a new keyboard great for both gaming and university work since it would benefit me when I have to type long papers. Overall, the most beneficial of products would be the Arctis Pro, since my current headset is on the way out, and it would be nice having the wireless features so I would not be as limited in how far I can move away from my computer.

  21. I have an old mouse and keyboard from SteelSeries and they could use a replacement after working from home and gaming. My mouse even has a thumb hole from use!

    • My current keyboard hight and shape really hurts my wrist even with a wrist rest.
      Apex pro tkl would be amazing with the attachable wrist rest and those speedy switches that will help woth the amount of force i need to put with my fingers and tendens.
      Good luck to everyone 🙂

  22. I currently have a $20 keyboard, and I have been wanting a SteelSeries keyboard for a long time now! So, a keyboard would be perfect! Thank you guys!

  24. The quicker response keyboard will definitely make work much more efficient. Would love to win one of these as most of my work is from home. A steelseries headset would come in handy for those late night gaming sessions. High quality sound without worrying about waking the kids.

  25. Used Razer and Corsair keyboards, and they’re both great so i wanna give this Steelseries a try and see what difference it makes as one of the best selling keyboards.. and also would like to have a Steelseries headset.

  26. I just got a new job, so a new keyboard would be spectacular. Keyboard for programming, headset for Teams meetings.

  27. Definitely want the keyboard for gaming with all those specs, especially the RGB backlighting but also the faster response to improve performance. I think a new keyboard would add the most to my productivity as it isn’t just gaming but even just typing in general at night seems like it would improve a great deal.

  28. The words “… a boost to productivity of any kind” really caught my attention. I’m on my computer all day for work, so anything that facilities that is a bonus for me!

  29. I love my Steelseries Arctis 7X and a new Gaming Mouse or RGB keyboard would be a fantastic edition for gaming and work

  30. The wireless headset would be great for my Teams meetings and conference calls, it would also be huge for online gaming. The mouse and keyboard would be a great gift for my son who is building his first gaming PC as well!

  31. Definitely the keyboard! I’m using a very basic non-mechanical logitech keyboard right now with the buttons and keys all worn off, so it would be a great gaming upgrade for me 🙂 Thanks and good luck everyone!!

  32. My peripherals are old now and these steel series would great a fresh air and help me win the matches….hopefully lol

  33. I’ve been using the most default microsoft keyboards and logitech mice since the dawn of time, it’s finally time for me to start using some real gaming hardware! The keyboard would be a lifechanger

  34. The faster response time on the keyboard would help with any gaming session. I think the headphones would be most helpful as SteelSeries headphones are top quality!!! My son has the Arctis 1 wired set and there are amazing! Hands down the best headset he has ever owned and most durable (teenagers) too!!!!

  35. I really need a new keyboard because I need to get my K/d up higher and SteelSeries dominates that gaming keyboard market!. Love those insanely beautifully crafted headsets which would help me track down enemy footsteps in COD!

  36. I would like the SteelSeries gaming keyboard because my keyboard has all the letters rubbed out and sticks, it would be great to have a shiny new keyboard that lets me type fast and furious.

  37. A pair of wireless headset would be nice for zoom calls and gaming, my wire always get stuck in my chair. The Arctis Pro Wireless with swappable batteries would be so perfect!

  39. The keyboard would be my first choice. I feel like it is durable and would last longer than the previous keyboards I have owned. Gaming takes a toll on them

  40. I would love to have this keyboard. I am building my first ever gaming pc and it would be amazing to win a great keyboard to go with it! I also love mechanical keyboards.

  41. I would want the SteelSeries keyboard for work, this keyboard would be more durable and last longer after using it so much for work.

    • I’d like a wireless headset to replace my worn-out 4-year-old headphones. I would be very pleased with the change.

  42. Definitely the keyboard. Right now I use an old Corsair that will randomly ghost press keys, makes movements in games very unpredicatable.

  43. SteelSeries gaming keyboard has a unique setting for users to change the distance which needed to input a keystroke. With this feature allow users to have more responsive experience in games. Also, the feature reduces the number of typos and accidental keystrokes by adjusting the sensitivity when typing keyboard. At the end, the keyboard has a very comfortable wrist rest.

  44. I would love a new keyboard for work. My workstation came with the most uncomfortable generic keyboard there is. Since I’m using it all day that would improve productivity!

  45. I want a SteelSeries gaming keyboard for work because mine has a few keys that are not functioning,and it will add the most to my productivity because of how often I would use it.

  46. A new keyboard would be beautiful! I do not have one and have just began building my new gaming setup, so getting a keyboard would be a great benefit considering how much money I’ve already spent lol.

  47. I want to have the Apex Pro keyboard which has a unique setting that allows me to adjust per-key sensitivity. It means I can lower it for a more responsive experience in games, or I can raise it up to reduce the number of typos and accidental keystrokes when typing text for work.

  49. I could really use a new mechanical keyboard now that I 100% work from home and have no one left to annoy with it beside the cat.

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