DELUX M700  Mouse Review

Reviewed Jul 13, 2021 at 09:46am
Tested using Methodology v1.0 
DELUX M700
7.0
Office/Multimedia 
7.5
Video Games (FPS) 
7.1
Video Games (MMO) 
8.0
Ultra-Light Gaming 
5.3
Travel 
 0

The DELUX M700 a budget-level ultra-light gaming mouse, but its click latency is disappointingly high, which isn't ideal for gaming. That said, it has a very wide CPI range, a CPI you can adjust precisely in increments of 50, and a low lift-off distance. Its honeycomb body helps reduce the weight, although it isn't as light as other ultra-light wired gaming mice we've tested. It has a flexible paracord-like cable and smooth-gliding mouse feet, although the feet make a scratching sound when used directly on desks. It feels well-built, and it's suitable for most hand sizes using a claw or fingertip grip.

Our Verdict

7.0
Office/Multimedia 

The DELUX M700 mouse is decent for office use. It feels well-built, and its ambidextrous shape is suitable for most hand sizes using a claw or fingertip grip. It's fully compatible with macOS and Windows, and you can program all of the buttons by using the dedicated software, but it's available on Windows only. Unfortunately, you can't use it wirelessly, and its scroll wheel lacks L/R tilt buttons and free scrolling.

Pros
  • Feels well-built.
  • Fully compatible with macOS and Windows.
Cons
  • Wired-only.
  • No L/R tilt buttons and free scrolling.
7.5
Video Games (FPS) 

Although the DELUX M700 mouse scores well for FPS gaming, it has disappointingly high click latency, so the mouse may not feel responsive enough. Otherwise, it's very light, with a flexible paracord-like cable and smooth-gliding mouse feet, and it feels well-built. Also, it has a very wide CPI range, a CPI that's adjustable in increments of 50, and a low lift-off distance, although it isn't as low as some other options.

Pros
  • Very light.
  • Very wide CPI range.
  • Low lift-off distance.
  • Feels well-built.
Cons
  • Very high click latency.
  • Mouse feet make a scratching sound on desks.
7.1
Video Games (MMO) 

The DELUX M700 mouse is decent for MMO gaming, but it doesn't have nearly as many buttons as dedicated MMO mice. Also, its click latency is disappointingly high for a gaming mouse. Otherwise, it has a very wide CPI range, a CPI that you can adjust in increments of 50, and a low lift-off distance, although it isn't as low as some other options. It feels well-built, and it has a flexible paracord-like cable and smooth-gliding mouse feet.

Pros
  • Very wide CPI range.
  • Low lift-off distance.
  • Feels well-built.
Cons
  • Very high click latency.
  • Mouse feet make a scratching sound on desks.
  • Doesn't have as many buttons as dedicated MMO mice.
8.0
Ultra-Light Gaming 

The DELUX M700 is a very good ultra-light gaming mouse since it's very lightweight, although it's still notably heavier than the lightest mice we've tested. Also, it has a flexible paracord-like cable and smooth-gliding mouse feet. Unfortunately, its click latency is disappointingly high, so the mouse may not feel responsive enough for fast-paced gaming.

Pros
  • Very light.
  • Very wide CPI range.
  • Low lift-off distance.
  • Feels well-built.
Cons
  • Very high click latency.
  • Mouse feet make a scratching sound on desks.
5.3
Travel 

The DELUX M700 mouse is inadequate for travel. It's a wired mouse, so its cable may be cumbersome in tight spaces, like on a train, bus, or plane. Also, it may not easily fit into your laptop bag. That said, its plastic body feels solid, but the mouse rattles when shaken.

Pros
  • Very light.
  • Feels well-built.
Cons
  • Wired-only.
  • May not easily fit in laptop bags.
  • 7.0
    Office/Multimedia
  • 7.5
    Video Games (FPS)
  • 7.1
    Video Games (MMO)
  • 8.0
    Ultra-Light Gaming
  • 5.3
    Travel
  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Jul 13, 2021: Review published.
    2.  Updated Jun 15, 2021: Early access published.
    3.  Updated Jun 02, 2021: Our testers have started testing this product.
    4.  Updated May 28, 2021: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.

    Differences Between Sizes And Variants

    We tested the DELUX M700 in black with the PMW3389 sensor. It's also available with a PixArt PMW3327 sensor. There's a variant called the DELUX M700A that's available with the Adopt A725 sensor and the Adopt A825 sensor. You can choose from three colors: black, white, and pink. We expect the physical aspects of these four mice to be similar, but the performance may differ significantly between each version. You can see our unit's label here.

    Popular Mouse Comparisons

    The DELUX M700 is a budget gaming mouse with a honeycomb design to reduce its weight, although it isn't as light as some other ultra-light gaming mice that we've tested. Also, while it has a very wide CPI range, a CPI that you can adjust precisely in increments of 50, and a low lift-off distance, its click latency is disappointingly high, so the mouse may not feel responsive enough for gaming.

    For other options, see our recommendations for the best gaming mice, the best cheap gaming mice, and the best wired mice.

    Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

    The Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED is a wireless gaming mouse, while the DELUX M700 is a wired ultra-light gaming mouse. The DELUX is lighter and has smoother-gliding mouse feet. It also has a much wider CPI range. However, its click latency is disappointingly high, which may be a deal-breaker for some gamers. On the other hand, the Logitech feels significantly more responsive and has a lower minimum lift-off distance, so the sensor shouldn't track your movements when you reposition your mouse. Also, its customization software is available on both Windows and macOS, while the software for the DELUX is only compatible with Windows.

    Razer Viper Mini

    The Razer Viper Mini and the DELUX M700 are both ultra-light gaming mice. The DELUX has a much wider CPI range and a more precisely adjustable CPI, but it has a disappointingly high click latency, which may be a deal-breaker for some gamers. While the Razer doesn't have a honeycomb design like the DELUX, it still weighs much less. Also, the Razer feels better built and its feet have rounded edges that don't make a scratching sound on desks like the DELUX's sharp edges do.

    GLORIOUS Model O

    The GLORIOUS Model O and the DELUX M700 are both ultra-light gaming mice with honeycomb designs. The GLORIOUS has a slightly lighter weight, a more flexible cable, and smoother gliding mouse feet. Also, it has a lower lift-off distance and a much lower latency. While the DELUX has a much wider CPI range and a more precisely adjustable CPI, its click latency is disappointingly high, which may be a deal-breaker for some gamers.

    GLORIOUS Model D

    The GLORIOUS Model D and the DELUX M700 are both ultra-light gaming mice with honeycomb designs. The DELUX has a wider CPI range, a more precisely adjustable CPI, a more consistent sensor, and two buttons below its scroll wheel instead of just one like the GLORIOUS; however, the DELUX has a disappointingly high click latency that may make it feel too unresponsive for gaming.

    Logitech G203 Prodigy

    The Logitech G203 Prodigy and the DELUX M700 are gaming mice, but the Logitech performs better overall. The Logitech has a more consistent sensor, a lower lift-off distance, and a significantly lower click latency. While the DELUX has a much wider CPI range and a lighter weight, its high click latency may be a deal-breaker for some.

    Test Results

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    Design
    Style
    Type
    Standard
    Lighting ColorRGB
    Shape
    Length5.0" (128 mm)
    Height1.5" (39 mm)
    Width2.6" (67 mm)
    Grip Width
    63 mm
    5.6
    Portability
    Volume
    20.14 in³ (330 cm³)
    Cable/Receiver Storing
    No
    Weight
    Maximum Weight With Wire
    96 g
    Maximum Weight Without Wire
    70 g
    Minimum Weight Without Wire
    70 g
    Weight Distribution
    Centered
    Extra Weights
    No
    8.0
    Build Quality
    8.0
    Comfort Of Use
    Right-handed
    No
    Left-handed
    No
    Ambidextrous
    Yes
    Coating
    Matte
    Finger Rest
    No
    Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
    Small Hand
    No
    Medium Hand
    Yes
    Large Hand
    Yes
    X.Large Hand
    No
    Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
    Small Hand
    No
    Medium Hand
    Yes
    Large Hand
    Yes
    X.Large Hand
    Yes
    Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
    Small Hand
    No
    Medium Hand
    Yes
    Large Hand
    Yes
    X.Large Hand
    Yes
    0.0
    Wireless Versatility
    Bluetooth
    No
    Receiver
    No
    Battery Type
    No Batteries
    Use When Charging
    No
    On/Off Activation
    None
    Receiver Extender
    No
    Battery IndicatorNo

    If you'd like a budget mouse with a USB receiver, check out the DREVO Falcon Wireless RGB.

    8.5
    Cable
    ConnectivityWired
    Cable Length5.7 ft (1.8 m)
    Cable Type
    Paracord-like
    Permanent Kink
    Yes
    Port Type: Mouse End
    No Port
    Port Type: PC End
    USB
    8.5
    Mouse Feet
    Gliding Experience
    Good
    Material
    Virgin Grade PTFE
    Extra Included
    Yes
    In The Box

    • DELUX M700
    • Extra mouse feet
    • User manuals
    Control
    Sensor Specifications
    Sensor Technology
    Optical (LED)
    Sensor Model
    PixArt PMW3389
    Works On Glass
    No
    Minimum CPI (DPI)
    50 CPI
    Maximum CPI (DPI)
    32,000 CPI
    CPI (DPI) Adjustment Steps
    50 CPI
    CPI (DPI) Variation
    4%
    Minimum Lift Off Distance
    2.4 mm
    Maximum Polling Rate
    1000 Hz

    The polling rate options on the DELUX M700 mouse are 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, and 1000Hz. We tested the variant with the PMW3389 sensor, but these results may differ if you get either of the three variants with different sensors. If you want a lightweight mouse with a lower lift-off distance, check out the Sharkoon Light² 200 or the Pwnage Ultra Custom Symm 2.

    6.9
    Buttons
    Buttons Activation
    Mechanical
    Total Number Of Buttons
    7
    Number Of Side Buttons
    2
    Number Of Programmable Inputs
    7
    Profile Switching Button
    No
    CPI (DPI) Switching Button
    Yes
    Gesture Support
    No
    Mouse Wheel
    Scroll Wheel
    Notched Wheel
    Scroll Wheel Steps
    24 Steps
    Scroll Wheel Tilt
    No
    Thumb Wheel
    No
    Thumb Wheel Steps
    No Thumb Wheel
    Noise
    Click Noise
    Loud
    5.8
    Click Latency
    Click Latency: Receiver
    N/A
    Click Latency: Bluetooth
    N/A
    Click Latency: Wired
    29 ms

    For a budget ultra-light gaming mouse with much lower click latency, check out the G-Wolves Skoll SK-S ACE Edition.

    Operating System And Software
    8.0
    Compatible Software Option
    Software NameDELUX M700 Software
    Software Windows Compatibility
    Yes
    Software macOS Compatibility
    No
    Account Needed
    No
    On-Board Memory
    Yes
    CPI (DPI) Adjustment
    Yes
    Polling Rate Adjustment
    Yes
    Profile Configuration
    Yes
    RGB On/Off
    Yes
    10
    Mouse Compatibility
    Windows CompatibilityFully
    macOS CompatibilityFully