First things first, I bought this mouse about an year ago and have been testing(a.k.a using) it quite a bit. I have used it for gaming, the witcher 3, they are billions being the main use cases. In fact, i have been using it for work too.
Of these uses, I felt that it is very versatile and can be used for gaming and work. Looks, feel and performance are what I will be talking about in this review entry and I hope to have gained enough know how on what to do with it.
Looks first:
The mouse is a big one. It has 6 buttons, including the wheel. It has good lighting options which can be modified with software available on their site. It uses a healthy dose of plastic, rubberized on the top grip and translucent for the lighting areas. Additionally, it has an aluminium exoskeleton kind of a structure which makes sure that the mouse has its shiny chromy exterior. It is a good crowd gatherer, if that’s a thing.
The feel:
Using the mouse gave me mixed feelings about it. It being slightly heavy made sure it doesn’t slip away. Feels quite good for the weight. However, extended gaming sessions can have a gym effect on your arm unless you are ergonomically qualified. The main left and right buttons are a bit mushy for my liking but they advertise it as being silent so I think that is fine. Oh yeah, it is really silent. Not like my G402 fury which beckons attention in clicks. This silence is exactly why I could used it at work.
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