The Dell Alienware AW610M is a decent gaming mouse. It has a solid, ambidextrous design that feels quite comfortable and should be suitable for all hand sizes when using a palm grip. While it has a good, customizable CPI, unfortunately, it's quite heavy, which may not be ideal for everyone. Its unique wingtip design gives you a slight palm rest which is comfortable, though unfortunately, it means this mouse may be difficult to use with a fingertip grip.
Our Verdict
The Dell Alienware AW610M is a good office mouse. Despite being marketed as a gaming mouse, it works best as an office mouse due to its comfortable and ergonomic design. It also feels quite well-built and should be able to withstand constant use. Unfortunately, its unique shape means it isn't recommended if you like to use fingertip grip.
- Ergonomic and ambidextrous design.
- Feels well-built and solid.
- Adjustable CPI.
- Can be used wired or wireless.
- Software lacks many customization options.
- Can't be used with fingertip grip except for extra-large hands.
The Dell Alienware AW610M is alright for FPS games. While it has a wide customizable CPI range and a fairly low click latency, unfortunately, it's quite heavy, which may not be great for FPS games. It also may not be the best choice for gamers who prefer fingertip grip, due to its unique wingtip design.
- Ergonomic and ambidextrous design.
- Feels well-built and solid.
- Adjustable CPI.
- Can be used wired or wireless.
- Software lacks many customization options.
- Can't be used with fingertip grip except for extra-large hands.
The Dell Alienware AW610M might be alright for MMOs, though there are better mice out there. Unlike dedicated MMO mice, it only has two additional side buttons, though they are both programmable, which is good. Its ambidextrous design should be quite comfortable for most people, though unfortunately, it can't be used with fingertip grip, unless you have very large hands.
- Ergonomic and ambidextrous design.
- Feels well-built and solid.
- Adjustable CPI.
- Can be used wired or wireless.
- Software lacks many customization options.
- Can't be used with fingertip grip except for extra-large hands.
The Dell Alienware AW610M is quite heavy and not recommended for ultra-light gaming. It's much heavier than mice designed for this, and its weight isn't customizable.
- Ergonomic and ambidextrous design.
- Feels well-built and solid.
- Adjustable CPI.
- Can be used wired or wireless.
- Software lacks many customization options.
- Can't be used with fingertip grip except for extra-large hands.
The Dell Alienware AW610M is decent for travel. Even though this mouse is quite bulky, it doesn't require a wire, and its USB receiver can be stored in the bottom of the mouse, making it easy to toss in a larger bag. It also feels quite well-built and should be able to withstand being bumped around in a bag without sustaining damage.
- Ergonomic and ambidextrous design.
- Feels well-built and solid.
- Adjustable CPI.
- Can be used wired or wireless.
- Software lacks many customization options.
- Can't be used with fingertip grip except for extra-large hands.
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- Updated Oct 19, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.0.
- Updated Dec 20, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 0.8.1.
- Updated Dec 11, 2019: Review published.
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The Dell Alienware AW610M stands out because of its body shape. It has two large wingtips. It's a very big and heavy mouse that's better suited for larger hands. Although it's a gaming mouse, its dedicated software doesn't allow for much customization, which is disappointing. See our recommendations for the best mouse, the best wireless mouse, and the best wireless gaming mouse.
The Logitech G502 HERO is a better gaming mouse than the Dell Alienware AW610M. The Logitech feels better-built, has a better cable, lower click latency, a better mouse wheel, way more programmable buttons, and a more adjustable CPI range. The Logitech G HUB software is also fully compatible with Windows and macOS, while Alienware's Command Center is only compatible with Windows. On the other hand, the Alienware is a wireless mouse while the Logitech is wired. The Logitech isn't for people with small hands.
The ASUS ROG Chakram is a better FPS gaming mouse than the Dell Alienware AW610M, but the Alienware is likely a better option if you have small hands and use a palm grip. The ASUS has smoother-gliding feet, more programmable buttons, and its software lets you set multiple profiles. It also has a unique, programmable joystick on its left side. It offers more customization, letting you swap out the click switches and customize the RGB logo with your own design.
The Razer DeathAdder Elite is a slightly better gaming mouse than the Dell Alienware AW610M. It feels better built, can be used in all grip types with all but small hands, and has much lower latency. On the other hand, the AW610M can be used wired or wireless and has more RGB lighting.
The Logitech G Pro Wireless is a much better gaming mouse than the Dell Alienware AW610M. The Logitech feels better-built, can be used by more hand sizes with more grip types, has significantly lower latency, and has more programmable buttons. On the other hand, the Alienware is more ergonomic and has more RGB lighting.
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