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product_id: 493696074
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: "AR$587688"
currency: ARS
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/493696074-new-apex-9-mini-hotswap-optical-mini-keyboard-60-compact
store_origin: AR
region: Argentina
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# 0.2ms ultra-fast response Full RGB customizable lighting Hot-swappable optical 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:** AR$587688
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Compact speed meets customizable precision — dominate your desk and your game!

## 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?** AR$587688 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/493696074-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

- • **Switch It Up:** Hot-swappable optical switches let you customize, upgrade, or repair without hassle—future-proof your setup.
- • **Tailor Your Touch:** Adjust actuation depth between 1mm for rapid gaming or 1.5mm for precise typing—adapt on the fly.
- • **Compact Powerhouse:** 60% form factor saves desk space while retaining full functionality with side-printed key functions.
- • **Play at the Speed of Light:** Experience 33% faster actuation with custom OptiPoint switches for lightning-quick 0.2ms response times.
- • **Built to Last & Feel Premium:** Durable double-shot PBT keycaps on a sleek aluminum alloy frame deliver superior texture and fade resistance.

## Overview

The SteelSeries Apex 9 Mini is a 60% compact gaming keyboard featuring ultra-fast 0.2ms optical switches with 33% faster actuation, adjustable actuation points, and hot-swappable switch capability. Its durable aluminum alloy frame and double-shot PBT keycaps ensure premium build quality, while full RGB lighting customization and a space-saving design make it perfect for professional gamers and multitasking millennials seeking both style and performance.

## 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. - There is nothing to dislike about this item
Review: Vale la pena, excelente teclado - Me gustó mucho la iluminación y el diseño compacto. Funciona perfecto en mi PS5 Slim y llegó en excelente estado. Muy buena calidad por el precio, lo recomiendo.

## 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 | 90,602 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 1,418 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 804 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 | 1.9 Pounds |
| Item height | 1.58 inches |
| 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

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## 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*

There is nothing to dislike about this item

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Vale la pena, excelente teclado
*by G***I on 18 October 2025*

Me gustó mucho la iluminación y el diseño compacto. Funciona perfecto en mi PS5 Slim y llegó en excelente estado. Muy buena calidad por el precio, lo recomiendo.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Worth It!!!
*by L***A on 24 August 2023*

Great product at an awesome price!!! It costs more than $200+ dollars here and I got it at only $170+!!! An absolute steal!!! The build is premium and feels good! The RGB also looks really good with combination with the build compared to my old Cosair keyboard.

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*Product available on Desertcart Argentina*
*Store origin: AR*
*Last updated: 2026-03-02*