SteelSeries Apex 9 HotSwap Optical Mini Keyboard is $79.99 at Woot

Woot lists a $129.99 Reference Price for this new-condition offer.

Woot is carrying the SteelSeries Apex 9 HotSwap Optical Mini Keyboard in new condition, and the listing shows it in stock. The board is built around custom OptiPoint optical switches, and it ships with a detachable braided USB-C to USB-A cable plus a keycap puller. Woot covers the purchase with a 90 Day Woot Limited Warranty.

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SteelSeries Apex 9 HotSwap Optical Mini Keyboard

$79.99 at Woot; Woot Reference Price: $129.99

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Why This Matters

Optical switches register a press without the mechanical debounce that older designs depend on, and this board pairs that with a 0.2ms response time. For a player who notices the gap between a keypress and the reaction on screen, the switch type shapes how every match feels. The 60% layout also clears desk space for wider mouse movement while keeping full-size functions on side-printed keys.

What You're Getting

The Apex 9 Mini runs custom OptiPoint switches rated for 33% faster actuation than leading optical keyboards, with two selectable registration depths: a light 1mm press or a more deliberate 1.5mm keystroke. Swappable switches let you change, upgrade, or repair the board with other OptiPoint switches, and the double shot PBT keycaps resist fading while adding texture under the fingers. The package includes the Apex 9 Mini Keyboard, a detachable braided USB-C to USB-A cable, and a keycap puller. Woot covers the purchase with a 90 Day Woot Limited Warranty, and shipping to Alaska or Hawaii is not available for this item.

Who This Is For

This board suits a player who wants a small footprint without giving up switch customization, and the two actuation depths leave room to tune the response to different games. Anyone who depends on a full number pad or a dedicated macro row will find the 60% layout a compromise, since those keys move to side-printed functions.

Final Verdict

At $79.99 against a $129.99 Woot Reference Price, the Apex 9 Mini fits a buyer who values optical speed and swappable switches in a compact frame. If you want a larger layout with a dedicated number pad, this one asks you to adapt instead.