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Cooler Master MM731 Gaming Mouse Review

05/20/2022 By Hakan Can

Late last year, Cooler Master introduced their MM730 and MM731 gaming mice. Available in two color patterns (Black and White/Gray), these mice boast premium features such as the 19,000 DPI PixArt PAW 3370 optical sensor and left/right OMRON switches with 70M+ keypress lifespans. It also arrives with a lightweight design with a RGB illuminated logo and compatibility with MasterPlus+ customization software. With these premium features comes a premium price point: the MM731 has an MSRP of $69.99. How does the MM731 mouse compare to other premium offerings such as the Glorious Model O, the upcoming Model O Pro, and the Razer Viper Ultimate and Viper V2 Pro? Is the MM731 worth purchasing over the competition? Without further delay, let’s take a closer look at this Cooler Master MM731 Gaming Mouse review.

Read: Cooler Master MM711 Gaming Mouse Review

Cooler Master MM731 Gaming Mouse Review

Key Features

Hybrid wireless technology: 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.1, or a wired connection
Ergonomic, lightweight right-hand hourglass design
“Pro-grade” PixArt PAW 3370 sensor
LK 2.0 optical micro switch (70M)
RGB illumination on CM halo, 16.7M colors
Smooth and large PTFE mouse feet
Mouse grip tape included
Fully customizable using MasterPlus+ software

Specifications

Product Name	MM731 Mouse
Product Numbers	MM-731-KKOH1 MM-731-WWOH1
Grip Type	Claw, Palm
Material	ABS Plastic, Rubber, PTFE
Mouse Feet	PTFE
Color	Black, White
LED	RGB on logo
CPI/DPI	7 Levels: 100 to 38K with MasterPlus+
Tracking Speed	400 ips
Lift Off Distance	< ~2 mm, Adjustable
Polling Rate	4 Options: 125, 250, 500, and 1000 Hz
Angle Snapping	Yes
Mouse Acceleration	50 g
L/R Micro Switch	LK 2.0 Optical
Lifespan of L/R Switches	70M+
Buttons	6
Connectivity	Wired, 2.4GHz, BT 5.1
Battery Capacity	500 mAh
Battery Life	72 Hours in 2.4 GHz mode, 190 Hours in BT mode
Software	MasterPlus+
Charging	Wired
Cable Length	1.8 Meter, Detachable
Weight	< 60 grams
Dimensions (LxWxH)	4.81" x 2.72" x 1.54"
Warranty	2 years

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Construction and Design

Have you gamers noticed that all the top gaming hardware brands have either built or are developing a sub 60 gram mouse in 2022?

Per Bryant Nguyen, Peripheral General Manager, “The MM730 and MM731 are our first super lightweight gaming mice that retain the classic holeless mouse aesthetic of traditional gaming mice. Our engineers have truly found an ingenious way to keep the weight low while still keeping an ergonomic shape that can appeal to both creative professionals and gamers.”

As you can see from the photos, the MM731 is a smooth, lightweight, right-handed mouse in the classic hourglass shape. Unlike the MM710 and MM711, this mouse is devoid of any holes. Let’s break it down.

The MM731 gaming mouse uses a right-handed ergonomic design that works well for claw and palm grippers. The shape and feel of the mouse are extremely comfortable but weren’t always so when I switched from using the MM711. It took a number of sessions on the desktop computer to get reacclimated to the new mouse. Once I did, I realized that my ring finger rests better on the MM731 than it currently does on the MM711. For reference, my hand is about 4 inches wide with the thumb included and nearly 7.5″ in length from the base of the wrist.

The weight of the mouse (minus the dongle and ultraweave cable) comes in at 59 grams, which is on the light end for a mouse in 2021 or 2022. For comparison’s sake, it’s identical to the Razer Viper V2 Pro mouse which also weighs in at 59 grams. Looking at some other competitors, the wireless Glorious O and O- weigh in at 69 and 65 grams, respectively. And the forthcoming Glorious O Pro comes in at the winning weight of 55 grams. Will anyone notice the 4-gram difference when doing a side-by-side comparison? I wonder.

As I stated in the MM711 review, when you factor in the shape and lightweight of the MM731 mouse, you get a mouse that can let your dominant hand go all day. I’ve been using this mouse for a month and have not encountered any fatigue or wrist pain. And I’m on this mouse for up to 12 hours per day surfing the web, editing photos and videos.

This mouse has the standard forward and backward buttons on its left side, left and right clickers, and a scroll mouse with wheel click, but no DPI cycle switch on the body. The DPI cycle switch is programmable via the MasterPlus+ software as are all the aforementioned buttons and clickers. There’s also an illuminated logo on the body. The LED modes, brightness, and speeds are adjustable and customizable via the MasterPlus+ software. Sadly and unlike the MM711 and Glorious Model O and O- mice, the scroll wheel does not illuminate. Oh, how I wish it did.

And let’s not forget the PixArt PAW 3370 sensor with its 19K resolution, which can get up to 32K with the use of wait, wait for it…the MasterPlus+ software. One final bit of information, the underbody also has a removable cover that stores the 2.4 GHz/Bluetooth wireless dongle.

Read: Cooler Master MH751 Gaming Headset Review

Did I mention that there’s grip tape and an extension adapter included?

Performance

One of the upfront questions I always ask when doing these hardware reviews is “Who is this product targeted to?”

According to the folks at Cooler Master, the target audience here is two-fold. First and foremost you’ve got the FPS/MOBA gamers. Without these folks, we might not have brands like Cooler Master and the innovative products that come from them. Secondly, and this is the category I fall under, there are the content creators and office folks. Now, I’m not certain which category of users is greater in number but both are well into the millions, and that’s just in North America alone. When in front of my desktop computer, I’m primarily a writer and photo/video editor. In fact, I’m using the Cooler Master SK653 and MM731 to craft this review. As I’ve stated before, we writers and editors need a mouse that doesn’t yield hand or wrist pain. No one wants a repetitive stress injury regardless of their profession.

The MM731 uses a very reliable and high-end PixArt PAW 3370 optical sensor which goes up to 32,000 DPI when adjusted with the MasterPlus+ software. Also in the software, one can add and tune the mouse to a new surface. This is a terrific feature to have.

Read: Cooler Master SK653 Keyboard Review

The side mouse buttons are conveniently placed, but in a higher position than I’ve become accustomed to. On the MM711, my right thumb rests in part on the two side buttons. With the MM731, I have to move my thumb up a quarter-inch to click the closer of the two buttons and up and forward a half-inch to click the farther of the two. I had no problem whatsoever going back and forth between web pages. All the buttons were clicky and provided a good tactile response. The attached 1.8-meter cord never caught on my standing desk, the nearby speakers, or anything else for that matter. As stated before in an earlier mouse review, it felt like there was no cord present.

The scroll wheel with its linear tread design moved nicely, and the three PTFE feet allowed the mouse to glide very well. Visually speaking, I think the treads on the wheel are too narrow and a bit much in quantity. I would prefer the treads to be more pronounced with wider spacing. Yet with that said, my index finger grabbed the mouse wheel very well. In fact, my index finger held this wheel better than that of the MMM711.

Another feature of the MM731 mouse is something called Hybrid Wireless Technology. On the underside of the mouse, there’s a storage locker that holds the included wireless dongle. Once the dongle is plugged into one of your computer’s USB ports, you’ve got 2.4 GHz action. I’ve used the 2.4 GHz and wired connections and I can report that both work flawlessly. I was unable to use the Bluetooth 5.1 mode as my motherboard lacks that wireless capability.

Finally, when the MM731 is in need of a firmware upgrade, refer to the quick start guide for further information, or better yet watch the video below. I could explain the process but that would be boring and a waste of your time. The video from Cooler Master explains the process very well. It’s what I used.

MasterPlus+ Software

Cooler Master uses their MasterPlus+ software to control the MM731’s DPI button, lighting, performance, macros, and profiles as seen in some of the screenshots below. There’s so much that one can do with this software.

In wireless mode, polling rates of 125, 250, 500, & 1000 Hz are available with the software.

Conclusion

Pros:

• Ergonomic, classic design for right-handed users
• No fatigue or wrist pain after many hours of use
• Three connectivity modes
• Lightweight at 59 grams
• Price of $70

Cons:

• No illuminated wheel
• No DPI switch on the body
• No holes

I’m going to get right to the point. The Cooler Master MM731 mouse is one high-quality mouse, and it’s been a joy to use. For my needs, the MM731 is pretty darn good and I highly recommend it.

Cooler Master’s MM731 is available for purchase on Amazon for around $70, see the Affiliate links here. When it comes to price, the MM731 is slightly less expensive than the Glorious Model O and O- mice, $30 less than the forthcoming Glorious Model O Pro, and quite a bit less expensive than the two Razer Viper mice discussed above.

This well-designed wired/wireless combination mouse has earned a 4.25 out of 5-star rating. As a right-handed user, its feature set is rivaled only by a few more expensive mice and only loses fractional points for its lack of an illuminated wheel and lack of holes. I’ve become fond of holes in a mouse.

What do you think of this Cooler Master MM731 gaming mouse review? Do you agree or disagree with our verdict? Let us know in the comment section below or via social media. We’re eager to hear your thoughts.

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FTC Disclosure: Cooler Master provided Beantown LLC with one (1) Cooler Master MM731 gaming mouse sample for review purposes. This writer’s opinion is 100% his own and not a paid product ambassador.

Cooler Master MM711 Gaming Mouse Review

11/09/2021 By Hakan Can

One year ago this month, Cooler Master introduced the MM711 mouse. Available in numerous colors, it boasts premium features such as the 16,000 DPI PixArt PAW 3389 optical sensor and left/right OMRON switches with a 20M keypress lifespan. It also arrives in a very handsome honeycomb design with RGB illumination and compatibility with MasterPlus+ customization software. With these premium features comes a premium price point: the MM711 has an MSRP of $59.99. How does the MM711 mouse compare to other premium offerings such as the Glorious Model O and the HyperX Pulsefire Haste? Is the MM711 worth purchasing over these two similarly options? Without further delay, let’s take a closer look at this Cooler Master MM711 Gaming Mouse review.

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Cooler Master MM711 Gaming Mouse Review

Key Features

Ergonomic, ambidextrous shape palm, claw, and fingertip grip
Honeycomb shell design
“Pro-grade” PixArt PAW 3389 sensor
RGB illumination, 16.7M colors
Smooth and large PTFE mouse feet
Fully customizable using MasterPlus+ software

Specifications

Grip Type	Claw, Palm, Fingertip
Material	ABS Plastic
Mouse Feet	PTFE
Color	Black, White, Golden Red, Blue Steel
Surface Treatment	Matte & Glossy for Black, White, and Golden Red. Metallic for Blue Steel
LED	RGB on wheel and logo
CPI/DPI	7 Levels: 200 to 32K with MasterPlus+
Tracking Speed	400 ips
Lift Off Distance	< ~2 mm
Polling Rate	4 Options: 125, 250, 500, and 1000 Hz
Angle Snapping	N/A
Mouse Acceleration	50 g
Processor	32 bit ARM Cortex M0+
On-board Memory	512 KB
Lifespan or L/R Switches	OMRON 20M
Buttons	6
Software	MasterPlus+
Cable Length	1.8 Meter
Weight	< 60 grams
Dimensions (LxWxH)	4.587" x 2.457" x 1.508"
Warranty	2 years

Read: Cooler Master MM831 Gaming Mouse Review

Construction and Design

What happens when you combine a beehive with a pasta colander with a cheese/vegetable grater?

You get the Cooler Master MM711 gaming mouse.

As you can see from the photos, the MM711 is lightweight, right-handed, ambidextrous mouse chock-full of holes so you can see that well-lit RGB illumination. That’s it in a nutshell. Now let’s break it down.

The MM711 gaming mouse uses a right-handed ergonomic design that works for claw, palm, and fingertip grippers. The shape and feel of the mouse are extremely comfortable, in fact remarkably so, thus being one of its strongest selling points. I found it to be an excellent fit for my hands. Only my ring finger rests across the right edge, yet it causes no pain. For reference, my hand is about 4 inches wide with the thumb included and nearly 7.5″ in length from the base of the wrist.

The weight of the mouse (minus the ultraweave cable) comes in at just under 60 grams, which is very light for a mouse in 2021 and 2022. For comparison’s sake, the Glorious O and O- weigh in at 67 and 58 grams, respectively. And the HyperX Pulsefire Haste also weighs in at 59 grams. So we’re talking apples to apples.

When you factor in the shape and light weight of the MM711 mouse, you get a mouse that can let your dominant hand go all day. I’ve been using this mouse for 6 weeks straight and have not encountered any fatigue or wrist pain. And I’m on this mouse for up to 12 hours per day editing photos and videos across two stints. After all, Cooler Master’s value proposition is “quicker movements, longer gaming sessions, minimal fatigue, and less wrist pain” thus working to prevent a repetitive stress injury.

This mouse has the standard forward and backward buttons on its left side, left and right clickers, and DPI cycle switch on top, and a scroll mouse with wheel click. All except for the DPI cycle switch are programmable via the MasterPlus+ software. There are also three mouse button combinations to be aware of. Please refer to the quick start guide for further information.

No less than half of the sides and two-thirds of the top and bottom incorporate the honeycomb design. This design, along with the scroll wheel illuminates. Just like the buttons, the LED modes and speeds are adjustable and customizable via the MasterPlus+ software. A lot of high-quality colors radiate from this mouse.

And let’s not forget the PixArt PAW 3389 sensor with its 16K resolution, which doubles to 32K with the use of wait, wait for it…the MasterPlus+ software. You had to know I’d go there.

Since the introduction of the MM711, Cooler Master has brought forth other versions such as the MM711 Retro and MM711 Lite.

Read: Cooler Master MH751 Gaming Headset Review

Performance

According to the folks at Cooler Master, their target audience for the MM711 is FPS/MOBA gamers. While they’re correct to target such an audience, I come at this from another perspective. You see, I’m not a serious gamer. In addition to writing, which I’m doing now, I’m primarily a photo and video editor. And as I’m sure you know, we editors spend hours per day, day after day, with a computer beside us and a monitor or two in front. So we editors need a mouse that doesn’t yield hand or wrist pain too. No one wants a repetitive stress injury regardless of their profession.

The MM711 uses a very reliable and high-end PixArt PAW 3389 sensor which goes up to 32,000 DPI when adjusted with the MasterPlus+ software.

The side mouse buttons are very convenient to use, placed just above where my thumb rests. I had no problem whatsoever going back and forth between web pages. All six buttons were clicky and provided good tactile response. The attached 1.8-meter cord never did catch on my standing desk or the nearby speakers. To be blunt, it felt like there was no cord present.

The scroll wheel with its angled tread design moved nicely, and the three PTFE feet glide very well. It’s good to see a MasterPlus+ feature where one can add and tune the mouse to a new surface.

MasterPlus+ Software

Cooler Master uses their MasterPlus+ software to control the MM711’s DPI button, lighting, performance, macros, and profiles as seen in the screenshots below. There’s plenty one can do with this software.

Conclusion

Pros:

• Ergonomic, ambidextrous design for right-handed users
• No fatigue or wrist pain after many hours of use
• Lightweight at 60 grams
• Terrific RGB illumination

Cons:

• No grip tape

I’m going to get right to the point. The Cooler Master MM711 mouse is quite possibly the best mouse I’ve ever used, no joke. I’ve used gaming and non-gaming mice from all the big players in the computer hardware and peripheral industry for decades. For my needs, the MM711 is as good as it gets and I highly recommend it.

Cooler Master’s MM711 is available for purchase on Amazon for around $60, see the Affiliate link at the bottom. This well-engineered mouse has earned a 4.75 out of 5-star rating.

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Cooler Master MM831 Gaming Mouse Review

10/19/2021 By Daniel Nguyen

The MM831 is Cooler Master’s current flagship gaming mouse, boasting premium features such as 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth as well as Qi charging. The mouse also features two left-side buttons (backwards and forwards), RGB lighting, a 32,000 DPI PixArt PAW 3335 optical sensor, and compatibility with MasterPlus+ customization software. With these premium features comes a premium price point: the MM831 has an MSRP of $79.99. How does the MM831 mouse compare to other premium offerings, and is it worth purchasing over less expensive options? Without further delay, let’s take a closer look in this Cooler Master MM831 Gaming Mouse review.

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Cooler Master MM831 Gaming Mouse Review

Key Features

Hybrid wireless technology: use either 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth 4.2, or a wired connection
Qi wireless charging
“Gaming-grade” sensor
Ergonomic right-handed design for palm and claw grippers
Fully customizable using MasterPlus+ software
Durable construction

Specifications

16.7 million colors, customizable 4-zone RGB
PixArt PAW 3335 sensor (1.7 mA working current), up to 32K DPI
Adjustable lift-off distance
1000 Hz polling rate (in 2.4 GHz wireless/wired mode), 125 Hz (Bluetooth)
OMRON 20M mouse button switches
800 mAh battery capacity
1.8 meter braided cable, Type-C to Type-A
123 g weight
128.1 mm L x 67.4 mm W x 43.44 H
2-year warranty

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Construction and Design

The MM831 mouse uses a right-handed ergonomic design that works best for claw and palm grippers. The shape itself is rather comfortable, and is a strong selling point for the mouse, especially for right-handed users. I found it to be a little narrow for my hands though while using a palm grip, however, I found it perfectly fine while using a claw grip (for reference, my hand is about 6 inches/140mm wide). The weight of the mouse leaves a lot to be desired though; 123 g is very heavy for a modern mouse, with the G502 (one of the heavier popular mice on the market) weighing in at 121 g, and the Glorious Model O (a popular budget light-weight mouse) weighing in at 67 g.

The MM831 also has two convenient side buttons and a DPI switch next to the scroll wheel. The aesthetics of the mouse are very pleasing as well, with RGB around the body of the mouse, a logo underneath the palm, on the scroll wheel, and a LED DPI indicator. While the mouse is heavy, I find it very well built and designed both in durability and aesthetics. The body is made out of PBT which makes it resistant to shine caused by skin oils.

I appreciated some of the smaller details as well; the USB-A to USB-C cord for charging and a wired connection wasn’t stiff, and the small detail of a purple plastic insert (to match the Cooler Master brand) contributes to the overall premium feel of this product. The body also has a removable cover that stores the 2.4 GHz wireless dongle.

Performance

The MM831 uses a very reliable PixArt PAW 3355 sensor which goes up to 32,000 DPI when adjusted with MasterPlus+ software. I found it perfectly usable in games, with no weird errors while flicking or tracking. The side mouse buttons are also very convenient to use, but again, only for those who are right-handed. All buttons were also very clicky and provided a good tactile response. The included cord isn’t stiff and doesn’t snag when flicking, even when folded over. Scroll wheel clicks are well defined, and the included mouse feet glide nicely.

The wired connection was obviously very fast, and the 2.4 GHz connection was also very fast, with only a 5 ms difference when I tried out the reaction test on the Human Benchmark test. While not very scientific, I also didn’t notice much of a difference when connected to Bluetooth, with only a 15 ms difference. All these numbers aren’t using very scientific methods, however, so take it with a grain of salt. However, there was no noticeable difference for everyday use, and I didn’t perform worse when playing games.

Software

Cooler Master uses their MasterPlus+ software to control the MM831’s DPI settings, RGB, button assignments, macros and other items. The only drawback to this is that it only works in wired mode; I would like to see it be able to be used in at least the 2.4 GHz setting.

In wireless mode, polling rates of 125/250, 500, & 1000 Hz are available with the software.

Conclusion

Pros:

• Ergonomic design for right-handed users
• 2.4 GHz wireless is lightning fast and allows you to ditch the cable
• Mouse feet allow for smooth gliding

Cons:

• Design doesn’t work as well for left-handed users
• Heavy
• $80 MSRP

The MM831 is a great wireless gaming mouse – there’s no doubt about that. For many, the heaviness or right-handed only design may be deal breakers, however. If you don’t mind heavy mice and are right-handed, this mouse is phenomenal and the wireless features allow users to shift to a truly free experience not limited by a wire that could snag.

Cooler Master’s MM831 is available for purchase on Amazon for around $80. This well designed wireless powerhouse has earned a 4.0 out of 5 star rating for me, since as a right-handed user, its feature set is rivalled only by a few more expensive mice, and only loses a star for its weight.

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FTC Disclosure: Cooler Master provided Beantown LLC with one (1) Cooler Master MM831 gaming mouse sample for review purposes. This writer’s opinion is 100% his own and not a paid product ambassador.

Viper V550 Gaming Mouse Review

07/25/2019 By Daniel Nguyen

The Patriot Viper V550 Gaming Mouse is touted in Viper’s intermediate lineup as an ambidextrous mouse. The V550 sports a Pixart 3325 optical sensor that can achieve up to 5,000 DPI. It also flashes two RGB strips at the bottom of each side, and features four programmable side buttons as well as an on-the-fly DPI wheel. For $40 on Amazon at the time of writing, it is one of the least expensive gaming mice on the market. Can it stand up to other tried-and-tested giants in the mice field? Without further delay, let’s take a closer look in this Patriot Viper V550 gaming mouse review.

Key Features

Ergonomic, ambidextrous design
Fully customizable
Multi-zone full-spectrum RGB
Nine buttons, eight programmable

Specifications

Sensor: Pixart 3325 optical sensor
DPI: 5,000 DPI, adjustable up to 10,000 through software
RGB: Yes, multi-zone and full-spectrum
Buttons: 9 buttons, 8 programmable
Switches: Omron, 10 million clicks
Cable: Braided, 1.8m USB cable
Mouse feet: PTFE
Polling rate: 1000 Hz

Viper V550 Gaming Mouse Review

Mouse Shape and Construction

The Viper V550 is described as an ambidextrous mouse that’ll work for anyone. The mouse shape itself is rather comfortable but could use improvement. Unlike many ambidextrous mice (such as the Zowie FK-series and the Glorious Model O) that go for a less deep comfort grip for the thumb, the V550 has a deep comfort grip on both sides. As a right-handed person, this makes my pinky feel very awkward whenever I’m trying to rest my hand. I would have preferred if they had gone for a safer shape with less deep grips. The fact that that the V550 has four side buttons makes it easy to remap every key that you’ll need in an MMO to a side button. As soon as you get the mouse, I recommend you change the keybind on one side of the mouse to something else, as I often found myself accidentally pressing buttons on the other side. At a $40 price point, this was a very good attempt at an ambidextrous mouse.

The V550 isn’t a heavy mouse, which makes it easy to use over extended periods while using it for productivity, or making flick-shots in FPS games a breeze. The mouse clicks were very crisp, and I never found myself misclicking the right or left mouse buttons. The DPI switch button was somewhat weirdly placed, and its lack of firmness often made me misclick it and miss a shot due to the shift in DPI.

Aesthetically, the V550 is a good looking mouse. The RGB Viper logo, mouse wheel RGB, and side glow will be sure to accent any setup that you have.

Gaming Performance

As previously mentioned, the V550 uses the Pixart 3325 sensor which can achieve up to 5,000 DPI mechanically, and 10,000 DPI through software. The Pixart 3325 is a very good sensor, and I never found it to miss any flick shots or track unreliably. The size of the side buttons was very good as well and was easy to reach during games. As mentioned above, the fact that there are two side buttons on each side makes it easy to misclick one; however, you can either unbind this in the Viper software or map it to a different keybind. All of the buttons felt good and were never misclicked, except for one of the side buttons.

The PTFE mouse feet didn’t feel like pure PTFE for some reason, which led to less smooth gliding. I will say that these feet glide better than most mice and won’t need any aftermarket modifications.

One thing I didn’t like was the cord, as it felt stiff and often caught on objects on my desk. I would definitely recommend a mouse bungee for the V550.

Conclusion

Pros:
• Attractive price point at $40
• Ambidextrous design
• PTFE feet allow for smooth movement
• Semi-lightweight design

Cons:
• The cord is stiff and catches on desk
• Side grooves are a tad too deep
• Side buttons often misclicked

Overall, the V550 is a good attempt at an ambidextrous mouse with its 8 programmable buttons and multi-zone RGB, though it falls a bit short in terms of its design. The side grooves were just too deep for me. The mouse was also too small for me; thus, it didn’t fit well to my hands too well. Though if your hands are smaller, the V550 should work and fit just fine for you.

The Viper V550 RGB ambidextrous gaming mouse is available for purchase on Amazon for under $40 (see link below) as well as on the Patriot Store at a list price of just under $50. All-in-all, this is a decently-designed RGB gaming mouse which earned a 3.5 out of 5-star rating.

What do you think of this Patriot Viper V550 gaming mouse review? Do you agree or disagree with our verdict? Let us know in the comment section below or via social media. We’re eager to hear your thoughts.

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FTC Disclosure: Patriot Memory/Viper Gaming provided Beantown LLC with one (1) Viper V550 gaming mouse sample for review purposes. This writer’s opinion is 100% his own and not a paid product ambassador.

Corsair M65 PRO RGB Mouse Review

07/08/2019 By Daniel Nguyen

The Corsair M65 PRO RGB is one of the oldest mice on the market right now, being over 3 years old, even being succeeded by the Elite version of the M65. Boasting plenty of RGB, a magnificent sensor and a tuneable weight system, it was one of the most revolutionary mice at the time. However, can it still stand up to some of the more popular mice today such as the Logitech G502, Zowie FK-series, and the new Glorious Model O? So without further delay, let’s take a closer look in this Corsair M65 PRO RGB mouse review.

Key Features

Two Zone RGB
DPI adjustment switch
Sensor with accuracy up to 12,000 DPI
Two side buttons and DPI-switch buttons
Tuneable weights
High-quality construction using aircraft grade aluminum
Smooth and large PTFE mouse feet

Specifications

Corsair M65 PRO RGB Mouse Review

Mouse Shape and Construction

The M65 is touted as a premium gaming mouse featuring an aluminum body and six programmable buttons (left/right click, mouse wheel button, back/forwards on browsers, and a sniper button). With these six buttons, I found it easy to game in most FPS games. However, those who play MMO-style games may find it more challenging to play as opposed to a mouse with more buttons. One gripe I had with the side buttons was their position and size. The fact that they are located on the very top and are super small makes it difficult to identify them in the middle of an intense team fight. In addition to the mouse buttons placement issue, the cord is also rather stiff and doesn’t feel too good while gaming, nevertheless, this may be fixed by using a mouse bungee.

The biggest issue I had with the M65 PRO was its weight. It is supposed to weigh 115g without the three weights, yet it felt much heavier than that. When placed on a scale, I found it to be significantly heavier at 130g, which is most likely attributed to the cord. The mouse clicks also felt slightly cushioned and were very heavy, making it not ideal for those with a light touch.

One of the most prominent redeeming factors of the M65 PRO was its great shape and aesthetic design. I found it to fit very comfortably in my hands (which are a medium size) when using a palm grip. The fact that the hump is at the back of the mouse will allow for palm grippers to more comfortably rest their palms on the mouse as opposed to the mouse pad. However, the size of the mouse will present an issue for fingertip or claw grippers. It may be alright for those who have above average-sized hands.

Gaming Performance

The Pixart 3300 sensor is one of the best on the market right now, and its performance never disappointed me. I was able to aim accurately in Overwatch and Fortnite, and never found an issue with the sensor failing. Still, as mentioned above, the mouse buttons were often challenging to reach.

The size of the side buttons has significantly increased with the newest model of the M65, the M65 Elite RGB. The sniper button is super useful and makes it easier to have a lower DPI for more precise aim when you are scoped in. As previously mentioned, the buttons were a little heavy, making it occasionally difficult to hit during games. The mouse glided smoothly using its PTFE feet (commonly found in aftermarket modifications such as Hyperglides) and felt better than most mouse feet on the market.

In addition to these mouse feet, the shape made it very comfortable to hold for extended periods while gaming. I never felt any pain in my hand, and it should also be an okay mouse for productivity as well. As previously mentioned, the weight was still very high for a gaming mouse, which makes it tiring after time to lift off. This may interfere with productivity or gaming over time, but if you’re used to heavier mice, it should be okay.

Conclusion

While the M65 is a great mouse, I found that there were many better options at its $60 price. The Logitech G502 offers a better cable which doesn’t kink or drag so easily while having a similar shape to the M65 PRO. The G502 features a similar amount of buttons and a slightly lower weight.

If you need the RGB bling and don’t mind the weight, I think that the M65 PROs sniper button is more convenient and features the iCUE lighting system. This allows you to control more than just peripherals, and I even could sync my mouse up with components in my computer. The M65 PRO RGB is succeeded by the M65 RGB Elite, and for what it is, it’s one of the best mice on the market if you want a very good sniper button and good shape for a right-handed palm gripper.

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Gaming: Tt eSPORTS Black FP Mouse Review

08/19/2017 By Hakan Can

Here at Beantown, we have a little nostalgia for the Thermaltake brand. Back in March of 2016, our very first gaming accessories review was none other than the Tt eSPORTS Commander Gaming Gear Combo. Seven months later, they introduced their first gaming mouse with a built-in fingerprint sensor. Now it’s 2017 and we’ve spent the better part of a month with this gaming mouse customizing and learning every detail of it. Is it a worthy addition to your Thermaltake gaming rig? Let’s take a closer look in this Tt eSPORTS Black FP mouse review.

Key Features of the Tt eSPORTS Black FP Gaming Mouse

Ergonomic FPS/MOBA design with smooth finish and grip
Four on-the-fly resolution settings up to 5700 DPI
Avago 9500 laser sensor and Omron switches
7 Programmable buttons w/35 programmable macro keys
5 Custom tailored profiles
Adjustable 5-weight system
Ironveil Tech biometric fingerprint sensor

Read: Gaming: HyperX Pulsefire FPS Mouse Review

Per the press release, “The BLACK FP is a FIDO UAF certified fingerprint sensor security mouse that provides strong, safe and secure password protection for your PC. Using the state-of-the-art 256-bit advanced encryption standard (AES), it provides users with a fast and secure passwordless experience to login into their system and web pages with the utmost of ease.”

Tt esports Black FP Mouse Review

Black FP Design and Features

There’s much to like when it comes to the Tt eSPORTS FP Black gaming mouse. If you’re familiar with their product line, then you’ll have noticed that this mouse is the current iteration of the Black V2 gaming mouse with a few notable changes. First, the patterned grip on the left side has been removed. Not a biggie, but I would have probably kept it. What’s new is the 256-bit encryption and fingerprint sensor.

The gaming mouse is aesthetically pleasing with its black matte finish, red buttons, and red lighting. The surface is smooth yet has a bit of grip. It’s designed for the right-handed user, which is a drawback for you lefty gamers. Like the Black V2, the FP Black has seven buttons from left and right click, forward and back, DPI and Profile loops, and wheel click. All buttons are preset and make audible sounds.

All buttons fit my thumb and fingers well. Initially, I wasn’t sure how the ring finger would feel in contact with the right side edge, yet surprisingly, there was little-to-no discomfort. What I haven’t figured yet is whether a two- or three-finger top grip is best. I suppose whatever you’re comfortable with is best.

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The single greatest feature of the Tt eSPORTS Black FP mouse is its fingerprint scanner. Setup was quick and easy. Right after registering my fingerprints, I could easily log into Windows 10. More on this feature in the Performance and Command Center sections.

The DPI resolution and Profile buttons functioned flawlessly. The former cycles through the four DPI settings. Upon hitting either button, a visual indicator appears on your screen. This way you’ll know with certainty what value you’re at. Where your palm meets the mouse, there’s the red Tt esports logo. The scroll wheel is a bit thin for my taste, and it’s in need of more rubber. Both the logo and scroll wheel can have their lighting turned off.

Within the mouse, there are an Avago 9500 laser sensor and Omron primary switches. On the underside, there are four Teflon skates (foot pads) which allow the mouse to glide across any flat surface. The mouse includes an adjustable 5-weight system each weighing 4.5 grams.

Package contents include the mouse with its nicely braided 6′ cord and a multi-language quick installation guide.

Read: Gaming: Patriot Viper V570 Mouse Review

Mouse and Sensor Specifications

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Performance

Per Zachary: This smaller sized mouse allowed for improved control as more of your hand covers it. Until now, I’ve been going back and forth with the Gamdias Zeus eSport Laser and Zeus P1 RGB gaming mice, but something about the Black FP feels right. The lighting isn’t as awe-inspiring as the Zeus P1 RGB, and neither Gamdias mouse has a fingerprint scanner to log into websites and Windows 10 with. Going forward, this will be my primary mouse until something comes by that impresses me more. With the fingerprint scanner, the Black FP stands out from the crowd.

There is one BIG issue with the mouse, and it’s worth mentioning. More than 3/4 of the time upon startup, the following words appear on my Samsung monitor: “One of the USB devices attached to your computer has malfunctioned, and Windows does not recognize it.” This confusion is not okay, nor is it an isolated incident as I know of this happening to another Black FP owner. I’ve never had the USB connection on a mouse fail to be recognized by a computer before. In fact, I’ve never had it happen with a keyboard or headphone either. Unplugging and plugging it back in resolves the issue, but it shouldn’t be occurring in the first place. Without this connection, you don’t have an operational accessory. Enough said.

Read: Gamdias ZEUS eSport Laser Gaming Mouse Review

Tt esports Command Center User Interface

If you’re new to Tt eSPORTS , they have a user interface (UI) product that works in tandem with the mouse. It’s called Tt Command Center. Unlike many UI products, this one works quite well, albeit not without incident. Once downloaded and opened, you’ll see the image above.

As you can observe, TtCC is straightforward and easy to maneuver around. It offers much to the gamer like Profiles 1-5 settings, Normal and Battle mode controls, Language, Macro settings, Performance, and Light Options.

Under the Performance button, you have the option to create up to four levels of (DPI) resolution. There’s also the option to have independent or shared X-Y axis values. Resolution is adjustable in increments of 100 starting from 100 all the way up to 5700 on both the X and Y axis. When you press the DPI button on the mouse, wording appears in the lower center of your monitor informing you of the setting value.

Lift-off and polling rate controls are adjustable as well. You can change these settings, store four different DPI’s to switch to on-the-fly and store all of these settings to five different profiles.

Under Light Option, you have the ability to toggle on and off the scroll wheel and logo lights.

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Another major part of TtCC is the Macro Setting. In the image below, you can see how macros are created, deleted, copied, imported, and exported.

As mentioned earlier in this review, the single greatest feature of the Tt eSPORTS Black FP gaming mouse is its fingerprint scanner. I was skeptical of this feature, but it worked like a charm. Right after registering my fingerprints, I could easily log into Windows 10. Further details and instructions can be found in a 28-page PDF document titled BLACK FP Gaming Mouse with Fingerprint Security on the Tt eSPORTS website. This will answer any-and-all of your questions.

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Tt eSports Plus+ is an additional software that monitors the stats of the mouse and gives access to a whole community of Thermaltake users.

Read: Gaming: Tt esports MEKA PRO Keyboard Review

Final Thoughts

For $60, this Tt eSPORTS Black FP gaming mouse delivers many high-end features at a fair price: up to 5.7K DPI resolution, customizable profiles, adjustable weight system, and 35 programmable macro keys. There is the one issue we encountered, so it would be remiss if we didn’t mention it again. Since many months have passed since this product’s release, we hope the folks at Tt esports have addressed and corrected the issue.

This mouse leans toward the higher-end of the gaming accessories spectrum. If you need a gaming mouse that gets the job done at a reasonable price, then place this one on your short list. There are over a dozen Tt esports gaming mice currently available. I’m sure one or more are worth your time and consideration.

All-in-all, this gaming mouse (and software) earned a 3.75 out of 5-star rating. There are plenty of gaming mice available with a variety of features, so compare away until you find the right mouse for you.

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The Tt eSPORTS Black FP gaming mouse is available for purchase on Amazon linked here and the Tt eSPORTS website.

What do you think of this Tt eSPORTS Black FP mouse review? Do you agree or disagree with our verdict? Let us know in the comment section below or via social media. We’re eager to hear your thoughts.

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FTC Disclosure: Tt eSPORTS provided Beantown LLC with one (1) Black FP gaming mouse sample for review purposes. These writers opinions are 100% their own, and neither are paid product ambassadors.

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Gaming: Patriot Viper V570 Mouse Review

07/17/2017 By Hakan Can

Until recently, Patriot was best known for its DRAM memory, flash/solid state drives, and memory cards. Over the past two years, they’ve jumped into the gaming arena with their Viper line of gaming accessories. Over the past few months, they’ve gradually introduced their second round of headphones, keyboards, and mice, and they are impressive. I’ve spent the past few weeks with the Viper V570 gaming mouse, customizing and learning every detail of it. Is this piece of gaming hardware a worthy addition to your rig? So without further delay, let’s take a closer look in this Patriot Viper V570 mouse review.

Features:
• FPS and MMO hybrid design
• Resolution settings up to 12,000 DPI
• Avago 9800 laser sensor and Omron switches
• 13 programmable keys
• Custom tailored RGB profiles
• Custom tailored weight system
• Multiple surface materials for a great feel

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Patriot Viper V570 Mouse Review

Viper Design

There’s so much to like and almost nothing to dislike when it comes to this V570 mouse.

We’ve got a whole lot of gaming mice around here, but none quite like this. For those who are familiar with GAMDIAS, you could say that the Viper V570 is a cross between the ZEUS eSport and P1. The Viper V570 also has similarities to the Corsair Scimitar PRO. Either way, we like the Viper’s First Person Shooter (FPS) + MMO appearance.

Obviously, this mouse is designed for the right-handed user which is a drawback to a small percentage of you gamers. The V570 has a dozen or so buttons from left and right click, forward and back, wheel click, and DPI loops. These standard buttons are pre set. The remaining buttons are up to you and programmable within the Advanced Functions settings of the Viper software. There’s even a left side sniper button which drops the resolution down to 400 DPI

Unlike the Scimitar PRO whose keys are a 3 x 4 set of columns and rows, the V570’s buttons resemble a set of teeth. Keys 1-8 are easily and comfortably accessible to your index finger and thumb. And just like teeth, there’s enough separation between them to know where each one starts and ends. The left and right click keys, as well as the scroll wheel and DPI keys, fit well with my index and middle fingers. The only bit of discomfort I had was two-thirds up my ring finger. I believe the curvature of the mouse where the ring finger rests is too pronounced. If this were to be shaved down a bit, the fit of the mouse would be 100% perfect in my hand.

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The mouse has four unique surface materials, five if you include the red numerical keys. The left side is rubberized and textured with tiny rectangles while the right is smooth with some grip. The top utilizes two materials, one clear, one not, with the latter so smooth that your index and middle fingers slide across it. The dead-centered transparent surface allows for the Viper logo to show.

Within the mouse, there are an Avago 9800 laser sensor, Omron D2FC-F-7N primary switches, and configurable streaming multi-zone RGB LED lighting.

There’s a removable top piece which hides the location of the adjustable weight system. This system consists of six 5.7 gram weights with a seventh as a spare. There’s also a container to store the weights. In our test mouse, we used three weights.

The underside of the V570 has five ceramic foot pads which allow the mouse to glide across any flat surface.

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Specifications

• Tracking Method:
• Dimension(L x W x H):
• Weight:
• Buttons:
• Resolution:
• Polling Rate:
• Omron Switch Lifecycle:
• USB Cable Length:
• Graphical User Interface:

• Xtreme Precision Laser Sensor
• 13.3 x 8 x 4.4 cm
• 157 grams + up to 34 grams
• 13 programmable
• 4 settings from 50 up to 12000 DPI
• Up to 1000 Hz
• 10 Million
• 6 Feet
• Viper Software

Package Contents

• V570 Gaming Mouse
• Weight System
• Two Patriot Viper Stickers
• Quick Start Guide

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Viper Software

As previously mentioned, the V570 mouse comes with Viper software support that configures the RGB LED lighting, macros, buttons, acceleration, and DPI, just to name a handful. With five Light Effect settings available (Customize, Wave, Invert Wave, Random 1 & 2.) When you select Customize, the lighting in any of the seven zones can either breathe or always stay on.

And before I forget, the richness and brightness of the colors are spectacular. I firmly believe you’re going to like this lighting feature a lot.

The first field in the Viper software covers the buttons and the five Profile settings. Whenever you press the No. 9 key, you’ll cycle through the five customizable Profile settings. In fact, push the key, and you’ll see it change within the software as well as in the upper left of your monitor. And if you modify the Profile within the software, the color on the mouse will change. Even the Profile names can be changed.

Press any of the 13 programmable keys within the software, and another dialog box appears. Now you have access to Mouse, Keyboard, and Advanced Functions as well as Macros and Key Cycle. It’s pretty wild what the software offers.

Just behind this is the No. 10 key which adjusts the sensor resolution. This DPI indicator is color-coordinated too. Press the key and watch the DPI settings change within the software as well as in the upper left of your monitor. Each DPI setting can have independent X/Y axis values.

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The third field within the software is the Macro Editor. There are three macro types: One-time mode, Loop mode, and Firekey mode. There’s also 6990 bytes of mouse memory. The right side of the editor is the Function Menu where you can create, edit, and save your macros. Just remember that you have up to 64 lines within the macros list, and each line can have no more than 14 characters.

Within the Setting field, you have access to the 500 Hz USB polling rate and three general options such as Angle snapping, Enable DPI/Profile on screen display, and Disable mouse acceleration (OS). Finally, there’s the Model as well as the Driver and Firmware versions of the software displayed.

The user interface is clean and straightforward, and the software worked flawlessly.

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A Product Update

If you’re not a fan of red buttons, you need not fret. Patriot recently introduced the Viper V570 Black Edition replacing red with black. I suspect many of you will like this version more. It’s available for purchase on Amazon for under $60 as well as on the Patriot Store at a list price of just under $70.

Conclusion

For a $60, this new Patriot Viper mouse delivers many high-end features at a fair price: up to 12K DPI resolution, customizable color profiles, adjustable weight system, and 13 programmable macro keys.

This mouse massively leans toward the higher-end of the gaming spectrum. If you need an RGB gaming mouse that gets the job done at a reasonable price, the V570 ought to be on your short list. In fact, all three Viper Gaming mice are worth your time and consideration when looking at the $25-90 price range.

All-in-all, this is a well-designed mouse which easily earned a 4.75 out of 5-star rating.

The Patriot Viper V570 gaming mouse is available for purchase on Amazon for under $50 (see link below) as well as on the Patriot website.

What do you think of this Patriot Viper V570 mouse review? Do you agree or disagree with our verdict? Let us know in the comment section below or via social media. We’re eager to hear your thoughts.

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FTC Disclosure: Patriot Memory provided Beantown LLC with one (1) Viper V570 gaming mouse sample for review purposes. This writer’s opinion is 100% his own and not a paid product ambassador.

Read: Gamdias ZEUS P1 RGB Gaming Mouse Review

Gaming: HyperX Pulsefire FPS Mouse Review

07/11/2017 By Hakan Can

Until a few months ago, HyperX was best known for its DRAM memory, flash/solid state drives, and gaming headsets. This year, they’ve jumped further into the gaming arena with their Alloy FPS gaming keyboard. More recently, they’ve introduced their first mouse and a second Alloy keyboard. I’ve spent the past couple of weeks playing with their Pulsefire First Person Shooter mouse. Is this gaming mouse a worthy addition to your rig? Without further delay, let’s take a closer look in this HyperX Pulsefire FPS mouse review.

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Key Features of the HyperX Pulsefire FPS:

Ergonomic first person shooter design
Four on-the-fly resolution settings with 400 to 3200 DPI
Pixart 3310 optical sensor and Omron switches
Six buttons configuration with two large skates
Multiple surface materials for an excellent feel and grip

Read: Gaming: HyperX Alloy FPS Keyboard Review

Per Marcus Hermann, Senior Business Manager, “HyperX is excited to offer our first gaming mouse. After extensive testing, our lab developed Pulsefire FPS to deliver the features gamers want at an incredible price point.”

HyperX Pulsefire FPS Mouse Review

Pulsefire FPS Design and Features

There’s much to like and hardly anything to dislike when it comes to this back-to-basics FPS mouse.

The shape of this mouse reminds me a little of the Logitech G303 Daedalus Apex mouse, but without the long-term pain.

This mouse is designed for the right-handed user, which is a drawback to a small percentage of you gamers. The Pulsefire FPS has half a dozen buttons from left and right click, go forward and back, wheel click, and DPI loops. These standard buttons are pre set and make audible sounds, especially the left and right buttons.

All six buttons fit my thumb, index, and middle finger well. The only bit of discomfort I had was two-thirds up the inside of my ring finger. I believe the transition from the mouse’s top to side where the ring finger meets both could have been less pronounced. Had the edge been smoother, then the fit of the mouse would be 100% perfect in my hand.

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The mouse has many unique surface materials. Much of the left and right sides are rubberized and textured with an alternating pattern offering plenty of grip. The top, while smooth, provides a little grip. The resolution button has four different colors (white, red, blue, and yellow) representing the 400, 800, 1600, and 3200 DPI settings, respectively. Where the base of your hand meets the mouse, there’s the red HyperX logo. And the scroll wheel feels terrific with its repeating S-tread pattern.

On the underside, there are two large skates (foot pads) which allow the mouse to glide across any flat surface.

Within the mouse, there are a Pixart 3310 optical sensor and Omron D2FC-F-7N primary switches. Package contents include the mouse with its 6′ braided cord and a quick start guide.

Read: Gaming: Patriot Viper V570 Mouse Review

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Final Thoughts

Although we wish it was priced a little less, the HyperX Pulsefire FPS mouse delivers the goods at a fair price of $50. There are plenty of gaming mice available with a variety of features, so shoppers will compare until they find the right mouse for them. If you’re looking for a no frills, back-to basics gaming mouse, then place this one on your short list.

All-in-all, this is a well-designed mouse which we continue to enjoy using.

The HyperX Pulsefire FPS mouse is available for purchase at Best Buy, on Amazon (see link below) and the HyperX website.

What do you think of this HyperX Pulsefire FPS mouse review? Do you agree or disagree with our verdict? Let us know in the comment section below or via social media. We’re eager to hear your thoughts.

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FTC Disclosure: HyperX provided Beantown LLC with one (1) Alloy Pulsefire FPS gaming mouse sample for review purposes. This writer’s opinion is 100% his own and not a paid product ambassador.

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Gamdias ZEUS P1 RGB Gaming Mouse Review

06/25/2017 By Zach Can

It’s now 2017, and Gamdias has made its presence known in the gaming market. With their love of customization and RGB lighting, you (design your gaming environment) make it the way that best suits you. Their ZEUS P1 RGB mouse represents it well with 16.8 million colors of RGB lighting and 12,000 DPI at your disposal. I’ve spent this month of June with this mouse, customizing and learning every detail of it. So without further delay, let’s take a closer look in this Gamdias ZEUS P1 RGB gaming mouse review.

Pros:
• The mouse has a much smoother feel, more appealing to casual user
• Much higher DPI — 12,000 compared to 8,200
• RGB color scheme
• Textured rubber grips on the side

Cons:
• Only five extra buttons
• No ridges for thumb and pinky finger
• No weight system
• Couple of HERA settings are missing

Read: Gamdias ZEUS eSport Laser Gaming Mouse Review

Gamdias Zeus P1 RGB Gaming Mouse Review

Design

When compared to the ZEUS eSport Laser mouse, the P1 RGB has a much simpler design. The latter has five extra customizable buttons instead of the eight on the ZEUS eSport. The streaming lighting on the P1 RGB is hard to creatively put into words. There are 13 small segments that have their own illumination. The Gamdias logo’s color is not customizable, and will always glow red.

Unlike the ZEUS eSport, the P1 RGB has textured rubber grips where your thumb and pinky rest, giving you more grip to the mouse. The mouse fits in my hand comfortably and doesn’t displace any discomfort. Resolution can go up to 12,000 DPI delivering insane accuracy. It comes with HERA software support that configures the lighting, macros, buttons, timer, DPI, and sounds.

The P1 RGB is missing a couple of settings from the eSport mouse such as “Straight Path Correction,” the ability to change X-axis and Y-axis DPI independently, and the “Lift Off Setting.” The P1 RGB isn’t the eSports model, and it isn’t trying to be. The P1 RGB does not have a customizable weight which did not bother me, as the weight for the mouse felt right. This could be an issue for others though. The P1 RGB tracks optically (using LEDs) rather than a laser. In the past, laser mice have been able to hit higher DPI’s. It’s obviously not a problem for the P1 RGB as it’s capable of 12,000 DPI. The eSports mouse can only achieve 8,000 DPI.

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Read: Gaming: Gamdias HEBE M1 RGB Headset Review

Specifications

• Tracking Method:
• Dimension(L x W x H):
• Weight:
• Keys:
• Resolution:
• Polling Rate:
• Switch Lifecycle:
• USB Cable Length:
• Graphical UI:

• Advanced Gaming Optical Sensor
• 127.26 x 72.45 x 40.85 mm
• 125 grams
• 8
• 1600/2400/5600/8200/10800/12000 DPI
• 1,000 Hz
• 20 Million
• 1.8 Meters
• HERA

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Performance

I ran the ZEUS P1 RGB mouse at 2000 DPI for most of the testing but did try several different resolution settings. The 12,000 DPI setting was insanely accurate especially if you’re flicking the mouse around to make quick shots like in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO).

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Read: Gamdias HERMES RGB Keyboard Review

Conclusion

As a big fan of the ZEUS eSports laser mouse for its grip, for me, the ZEUS P1 RGB comes in a close second. It can’t beat the thumb and pinky ridges of the eSports mouse. It was an easy transition switching from the eSports mouse after falling for the P1’s lighting scheme.

Both are great mice! The P1 RGB can compete in the eSports sector in terms of DPI/accuracy, but the grip comes short of the mark.

The P1 RGB works great. It fits my hand perfectly, is quite responsive, and its optical LED is highly accurate as it lights up alongside the HERMES 7-Color mechanical keyboard. If you’re just getting into gaming and unsure of what mouse to get, or you’ve finally decided to ditch your old standard mouse, this ZEUS P1 RGB is a solid winner.

The list price of the ZEUS P1 RGB mouse is $79.99. Fortunately, you can get it on Amazon for $49.99. In the US, each gaming mouse comes with a 1-year warranty from date of purchase.

What do you think of this Gamdias ZEUS P1 RGB gaming mouse review? Do you agree or disagree with our verdict? Let us know in the comment section below or via social media. We’re eager to hear your thoughts.

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FTC Disclosure: Gamdias provided Beantown LLC with one (1) ZEUS P1 RGB gaming mouse sample for review purposes. This writer’s opinion is 100% his own and is not a paid product ambassador.

Read: Gaming: Gamdias HERMES E1 Keyboard Combo Review

Gaming: Gamdias HERMES E1 Keyboard Combo Review

11/18/2016 By Hakan Can

Review: Gamdias HERMES E1 Combo

It’s been one heck of a busy year for the gaming hardware manufacturer Gamdias. With dozens of products introduced in 2016, they’ve created quite the buzz around their brand in and out of the gaming arena. With the end of year approaching, they kept their right foot on the pedal and continued to introduce new products like HEBE headsets, ZEUS mice, and the HERMES E1 keyboard and mouse combo. So without any further delay, welcome to our Gamdias HERMES E1 Combo review.

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Introducing the HERMES E1 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

Design and Features

For those of you who own or have looked at a HERMES keyboard, you’ll notice many similarities in this HERMES E1 keyboard. When it comes to appearance and features, the HERMES E1 looks closest to the HERMES LITE. As a mechanical gaming keyboard, the E1 has the same GAMDIAS certified Kailh blue mechanical switches/TTC switches as found in the HERMES RGB. Because it uses the Kailh switches, the HERMES E1 has a 50 million push button life cycle. Like the previously reviewed Gamdias keyboards, this board is connected via one USB port.

On the HERMES E1, the keys are raised making it easy to see the red lights underneath them. The keys have an handsomely-finished aluminum plate for added durability. When it comes to gaming keyboards, I’ve noticed complaints from reviewers about the use of metal plates. But I disagree with them. I believe an aluminum (metal) plate stabilizer is an excellent addition to a keyboard. Not much force (45 cN) is needed to register as a key press. While the keys are audible, they are not loud or annoying.

There’s a removable wrist plate, which I believe is a good thing for hardcore gamers. Keyboard dimensions are 17.64 x 7.97 (or 6.2 w/o wrist plate) x 1.45 inches. Flip the keyboard over, and you’ll notice three channels to direct the nearly 6′ braided cable. Like previous reviews, this HERMES E1 keyboard has very stiff legs. Unless you have a thin thumb, you’ll be using an index or middle finger to raise the legs. There’s also a handy key puller attached to the underside of the board. You can also completely lock the keyboard out, for when you want to vacuum it or pull a key out.

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Specifications courtesy of Gamdias, Inc.

When it comes to features, this HERMES E1 keyboard comes loaded with them. The keyboard comes with three lighting effects: Normal, Breathing, and Responsive Fade Out. There’s also the ability to change the five backlight brightness levels (Off, 30%, 60%, 100%, and Monochrome Breathing) to your liking.

The media player controls are well marked on function keys F2, F3, and F5-F8. You can switch “WASD” to the arrow keys and vice versa. The Windows key is located on the left side while the Fn key is center-right on the board.

Wondering about N-key rollover? Here are the 21 keys: Q, W, E, R, U, I, O, P, \, 7, 8, 9, +, Enter, Backspace, F9, F10, F11, F12, Scroll, and Pause.

Upon downloading and installing the HERA software, you’ll have access to the listed features. This software has to be installed if you want to use all the keyboard features. Your customizations are where the built-in 256K of memory comes into play.

• Six customizable gaming profiles: Fn+PF1-PF6
• Six multimedia short keys: Fn+F2-F3 & FN+F5-F8
• Backlight brightness levels: Fn+8 to increase
• Backlight brightness levels: Fn+2 to decrease

• Game mode: Fn+Windows key
• Lock keyboard keys: Fn+F11
• Snap between WASP and Arrow mode keys:
• OTF macro recording and indicator light: Fn+F9

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I have only one complaint with this keyboard, and that is the type font. Even though I’m well versed in the use of a QWERTY keyboard, the futuristic font initially threw me for a loop. It took about two weeks to get past particular letters and numbers having gaps in them.

Introducing the DEMETER E2 Optical Gaming Mouse

Fortunately, the DEMETER E2 mouse is not as complex a device as the HERMES E1 keyboard. The DEMETER E2 is your standard gaming mouse. The mouse comes in a black matte color with a very comfortable texture to it. Looking at the photos, you would see that if you were to cut the mouse down the middle, it would be nearly identical on both sides with one exception being the two buttons on the left. Additional specifications are listed below.

If you install the HERA software, you can control the cursor speed, enable acceleration, configure the DPI level from 1200 to 3200, set the polling rate, vertical scroll speed, double click speed, lift-off setting, and straight path correction. The mouse produces an attractive repeating color pattern of blue, violet, and red.

In our testing, the DEMETER E2 gaming mouse, like the HERMES E1 keyboard, worked perfectly without any glitches.

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I have only one complaint with this mouse, and that is its shape. My critique may apply to some of you readers. You see, I like to firmly grasp a mouse with all of my fingers. As a right-handed person, my hand would be better suited if the right side of the mouse did not have the protrusion to rest the ring or pinky finger on. To get around this, I had to learn to hold the mouse with a less firm grasp so as to not cause soreness in those two fingers. I now keep the pinky finger away from the mouse entirely. Hence the discomfort has dissipated.

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Specifications courtesy of Gamdias, Inc.

Final Thoughts

Keyboard and mice combo sets have their purpose in the gaming and non-gaming sectors. These products make good purchases for the budget-conscious consumer (or business) by providing plenty of bang for the buck. It also removes one purchasing decision as you only have one product to consider as opposed to two (i.e. separate mice and keyboard purchases.) I can say from first-hand experience that there will always be something you don’t like about a combo as having previously purchased ones from the likes of Microsoft, Logitech, and Thermaltake. None of those three combos came with a mouse pad. While my two peeves (as stated above) are legitimate concerns, they won’t affect the minds of all potential buyers as we’re unique creatures with slightly different habits.

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The list price of the HERMES E1 combo is $79.99. The great news about this combo is that while Amazon is out of stock, the folks at Newegg currently have it for $49.99. I would call this a steal. Here in the USA, each gaming keyboard combo product comes with a 1-year warranty from date of purchase.

Have you tried the HERMES E1 keyboard and mouse combo? Do you agree (or disagree) with any part of this Gamdias HERMES E1 combo review? Let us know in the comment section below or via social media. We’re eager to hear your thoughts.

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FTC Disclosure: Gamdias provided Beantown LLC with one (1) HERMES E1 keyboard + DEMETER E2 mouse combo sample for review purposes. This writer’s opinion is 100% his own and not a paid product ambassador.

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