350 CZK discount on a quiet keyboard from SteelSeries. But keep two things in mind…

Spilled soda on a keyboard usually means the end of the keyboard. You can now buy the SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL with code ALZADNY25 for 1,049 CZK instead of 1,399 CZK, and it is spill-resistant – which is a pretty crucial feature for a keyboard that spends evenings next to a glass.

👍 Get it if you want a truly quiet keyboard from an established gaming brand and appreciate liquid resistance.
🤔 Hesitate if you expect a mechanical keyboard with Czech legends – this is a membrane keyboard with a UK English layout.
💰 Price tag: 1,049 CZK for a branded keyboard with RGB, a volume roller, and SteelSeries Engine software.

Quiet and Spill-Resistant

SteelSeries Whisper-quiet switches are built for one thing: minimal noise. An actuation force of 45 cN and a travel distance of 1.9 mm mean a light and fast press, but most importantly, no clacking – in an open-plan office, on a stream, or next to a sleeping child, it’s a difference you’ll notice immediately. The membrane design also brings a second advantage: spill resistance, as the membrane protects the electronics from liquids and dust.

The TKL format with 87 keys omits the numpad, giving you more desk space for your mouse – the most popular choice for gaming keyboards today. Features include RGB backlighting synchronized via SteelSeries Engine software, where you can set color zones and macros, anti-ghosting for simultaneous key presses, multimedia keys, and a practical volume roller. The keyboard weighs 710 grams and is only 3.6 cm high, so you don’t need a wrist rest when typing.

Two Things You Need to Watch Out For

Firstly: this is a membrane keyboard, not mechanical. If you’re used to mechanical keyboards and their defined actuation point, this will feel different – a membrane has a softer, more muted response. For some, this is a plus (quietness, durability), for others a minus. Related to this is the lifespan of 20 million keystrokes, which is significantly less compared to mechanical switches with 50 to 100 million.

Secondly, and this is more important: this variant has a UK English layout. You can, of course, set the Czech layout in Windows, and diacritics will work, but you won’t see them printed on the keys – and the UK layout also has a different Enter key placement and some characters compared to the American layout. Those who type by touch won’t notice; those who look for keys with their eyes will struggle for the first few weeks.

For 1,049 CZK, this is a solid quiet keyboard from a brand that means something in gaming accessories – just go into it knowing you’re buying a membrane keyboard with English legends.

Have you ever spilled something on your keyboard? And did it survive?

Sources: Alza.cz – product parameters