Keyboard
SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Black
5 pro players use this keyboard
872Avg eDPI
5Pro Players
3Teams
About the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Black
A gaming keyboard used by professional CS2 players. Modern competitive keyboards increasingly feature analog switches with rapid trigger technology, allowing near-instant key release detection for faster counter-strafing.
Why Pros Use It in CS2
In CS2, keyboard input directly affects movement mechanics. Rapid trigger keyboards have become dominant in the pro scene because they enable faster counter-strafing — the technique of instantly stopping to shoot accurately. Even without rapid trigger, a reliable keyboard with a comfortable layout is essential for consistent performance.
Teams Using the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Black
3 teams have players using this keyboard.
All Players Using the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Black
🇨🇳 aumaN
Free Agent Rifler
Liu Zhihong
400DPI
2Sens
800eDPI
1680x105016:10 Stretched
MouseLogitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Magenta
MonitorZOWIE XL2566K
KeyboardSteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Black
Headset
MousepadSteelSeries QcK Large
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🇺🇸 fl0m
Mythic AWPer
Erik Flom
800DPI
1.5Sens
1200eDPI
2560x144016:9 Native
MouseSteelSeries Prime Wireless
MonitorGIGABYTE M27Q X
KeyboardSteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Black
HeadsetSteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
MousepadSteelSeries QcK Heavy
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🇧🇷 levi
Imperial Esports Rifler
Guilherme Godoy
400DPI
1.4Sens
560eDPI
1280x9604:3 Stretched
MouseLogitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Black
MonitorZOWIE XL2566K
KeyboardSteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Black
HeadsetHyperX Cloud II
MousepadVAXEE PA ZYGEN
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🇧🇷 LUCAS1
Free Agent Rifler
Lucas Teles
400DPI
2.2Sens
880eDPI
1280x9604:3 Black Bars
MouseLogitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Magenta
MonitorZOWIE XL2566X+
KeyboardSteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Black
HeadsetLogitech G PRO X 2 Headset White
MousepadSteelSeries QcK Heavy
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🇲🇳 Techno4K
The Mongolz Rifler
Sodbayar Munkhbold
400DPI
2.3Sens
920eDPI
1280x9604:3 Stretched
MouseLogitech G Pro X2 SUPERSTRIKE
MonitorZOWIE XL2586X+
KeyboardSteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Black
HeadsetHyperX Cloud III Wireless
MousepadZOWIE G-SR-SE BLUE II
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Settings Comparison Table
| Player | Team | Role | DPI | Sens | eDPI | Resolution | Aspect | Display | Refresh | Crosshair Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 aumaN | Free Agent | Rifler | 400 | 2 | 800 | 1680x1050 | 16:10 | Stretched | 360Hz | N/A |
| 🇺🇸 fl0m | Mythic | AWPer | 800 | 1.5 | 1200 | 2560x1440 | 16:9 | Native | 1000Hz | N/A |
| 🇧🇷 levi | Imperial Esports | Rifler | 400 | 1.4 | 560 | 1280x960 | 4:3 | Stretched | 1000Hz | N/A |
| 🇧🇷 LUCAS1 | Free Agent | Rifler | 400 | 2.2 | 880 | 1280x960 | 4:3 | Black Bars | 2000Hz | N/A |
| 🇲🇳 Techno4K | The Mongolz | Rifler | 400 | 2.3 | 920 | 1280x960 | 4:3 | Stretched | 1000Hz | N/A |
Role Breakdown
Distribution of player roles among SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Black users.
Rifler 4 players 80%
AWPer 1 player 20%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many CS2 pros use the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Black?
- 5 professional CS2 players in our database currently use the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Black. This makes it a notable keyboard choices among the competitive scene.
- What settings do SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Black users prefer?
- Pro players using the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Black average 872 eDPI (medium sensitivity). Their settings vary by role and playstyle — check the comparison table below for full details.
- Is the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Black good for competitive CS2?
- With 5 professional players using it, the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 Black is a proven choice at the highest level of CS2. Teams like Mythic, Imperial Esports, The Mongolz have players using this keyboard. However, personal comfort and preference are the most important factors when choosing gear.
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