--- product_id: 493696074 title: "SteelSeries 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: "₨104563" currency: LKR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Steel Series" url: https://www.desertcart.lk/products/493696074-steelseries-new-apex-9-mini-hotswap-optical-mini-keyboard-60 store_origin: LK region: Sri Lanka --- # 33% faster 0.2ms optical actuation Fully customizable RGB lighting Hot-swappable OptiPoint switches SteelSeries 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:** ₨104563 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Compact power, customizable speed — own your desk, own the game. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** SteelSeries 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?** ₨104563 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.lk](https://www.desertcart.lk/products/493696074-steelseries-new-apex-9-mini-hotswap-optical-mini-keyboard-60) ## 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 - • **Lightning-Fast Response:** Dominate every keystroke with a blazing 0.2ms actuation speed—33% faster than competitors. - • **Modular Hot-Swap Design:** Easily swap switches without soldering to customize or upgrade on the fly. - • **Space-Saving 60% Layout:** Maximize desk real estate and mouse freedom without sacrificing essential functionality. - • **Premium Durability & Feel:** Aluminum alloy frame paired with double-shot PBT keycaps ensures longevity and a superior tactile experience. - • **Tailored Typing Experience:** Adjust actuation depth from 1mm for rapid gaming to 1.5mm for precise typing. ## Overview The SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini is a cutting-edge 60% compact gaming keyboard featuring ultra-fast OptiPoint optical switches with a 0.2ms response time and adjustable actuation points. Its hot-swappable design allows effortless switch customization, while the durable aluminum frame and double-shot PBT keycaps deliver premium build quality. Complete with vibrant RGB lighting, this keyboard is engineered for professionals and gamers who demand speed, precision, and style in a sleek, space-saving package. ## 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: The greatest keyboard of all time. Review: Muy buen producto - Lo volvería a comprar sin duda, llego muy rápido a pesar que fue importado ## 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 | | Antenna Location | Gaming | | Best Sellers Rank | 95,455 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 1,487 in Keyboards (Computers & Accessories) | | Box Contents | Keycap Puller, USB Cable | | Brand | SteelSeries | | Brand Name | SteelSeries | | Button Quantity | 19 | | Colour | Rgb | | Compatible Devices | Gaming Console | | Compatible devices | Gaming Console | | Connectivity Technology | wired | | Connectivity technology | wired | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 824 Reviews | | Enclosure Material | Aluminum Polybutylene Terephthalate | | External Testing Certification | não aplicavel | | Generation | 1st Generation | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 29.3L x 10.2W x 4H centimetres | | Item Weight | 862 g | | Keyboard Backlighting Color Support | RGB | | Keyboard Description | Gaming | | Keyboard Layout | QWERTY | | Keyboard description | Gaming | | Manufacturer | SteelSeries | | Model Name | Apex 9 TKL | | Model Number | 64837 | | Number of Keys | 61 | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Product Features | Backlit, Hot-Swappable | | Recommended uses for product | Gaming | | Series Number | 64837 | | Special feature | Backlit, Hot-Swappable | | Style Name | Apex 9 Mini | | Switch Type | Linear | | Theme | Rainbow | | UPC | 810052980324 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** SteelSeries - **Compatible devices:** Gaming Console - **Connectivity technology:** wired - **Keyboard description:** Gaming - **Recommended uses for product:** Gaming - **Special feature:** Backlit, Hot-Swappable - **Colour:** Rgb - **Keyboard backlighting colour support:** RGB - **Style:** Apex 9 Mini - **Product dimensions:** 29.3L x 10.2W x 4H centimetres ## Images ![SteelSeries 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) ## 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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The greatest keyboard of all time. *by B***B on 26 May 2024* ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Muy buen producto *by I***N on 15 December 2025* Lo volvería a comprar sin duda, llego muy rápido a pesar que fue importado ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Worth It!!! *by L***A on 24 August 2023* ## 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 - Logitech G Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse with Esports Grade Performance --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.lk/products/493696074-steelseries-new-apex-9-mini-hotswap-optical-mini-keyboard-60](https://www.desertcart.lk/products/493696074-steelseries-new-apex-9-mini-hotswap-optical-mini-keyboard-60) --- *Product available on Desertcart Sri Lanka* *Store origin: LK* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*