Our Verdict
Very good for the office. Although it has a unique design that might too futuristic for an office, this mouse has excellent ergonomics thanks to its modular design that lets you customize the mouse's size and shape for it to fit your hand. It also has plenty of customizable buttons.
- Customizable shape and size.
- Universal for all hand sizes and grips.
- Excellent build quality.
- No left-handed variant.
- Not travel-friendly.
- Rigid cable.
Decent for FPS games. Its click latency is decent, but it's a very heavy mouse. On the upside, its performance is excellent and quite customizable to your preference. The mouse is also modular, meaning everyone should find a configuration that suits their hand for optimal control.
- Customizable shape and size.
- Universal for all hand sizes and grips.
- Excellent build quality.
- No left-handed variant.
- Not travel-friendly.
- Rigid cable.
Excellent for video games like MMOs. The mouse has plenty of programmable buttons, which is great for quick casting abilities. The mouse's modular body is great as you can change its shape and size to your preference, to feel comfortable.
- Customizable shape and size.
- Universal for all hand sizes and grips.
- Excellent build quality.
- No left-handed variant.
- Not travel-friendly.
- Rigid cable.
This mouse is pretty heavy and isn't really an option for ultra-light gaming. There are ways to reduce the mouse's weight, but it still won't be comparable to ultra-light gaming mice.
- Customizable shape and size.
- Universal for all hand sizes and grips.
- Excellent build quality.
- No left-handed variant.
- Not travel-friendly.
- Rigid cable.
Not suitable for traveling. It's an always-wired mouse that's big and hard to carry around.
- Customizable shape and size.
- Universal for all hand sizes and grips.
- Excellent build quality.
- No left-handed variant.
- Not travel-friendly.
- Rigid cable.
Changelog
- Updated Sep 02, 2022: We've fixed an error in the Shape section where we had previously listed incorrect Width, Grip Width, and Length measurements. The Volume result in the Portability section has also changed as a result.
- Updated Oct 21, 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 Mad Catz R.A.T. 8+ is a gaming mouse with a very unique design. It has many modular pieces, which make its shape and body customizable to suit your hand, regardless of its size and your grip. It also has a frame made out of metal, giving it a very high-end feel. However, its wired latency is a bit higher than most wired gaming mice, but most people won't notice it. Also see our recommendations for the best mouse for MMOs, the best wired mouse, and the best gaming mouse.
The Mad Catz R.A.T. 8+ and the Mad Catz B.A.T. 6+ are comparable wired gaming mice with modular palm and finger rests that you can add and remove to change the look and feel of the mouse. The R.A.T. 8+ feels sturdier, has a lower lift-off distance, and has a more consistent sensor. It also has one additional side button and a thumb scroll wheel. On the other hand, the B.A.T. 6+ is significantly lighter, and although it has one fewer side button overall, it has two side buttons on either side. It also has a more flexible cable, mouse feet that glide more smoothly, and lower click latency.
The Mad Catz R.A.T. 8+ is slightly better than the Logitech G502 HERO. The Mad Catz is designed for any hand size with any grip type, has less CPI variation, and has a slightly wider CPI range. However, the Logitech has lower click latency, it has scroll wheel tilts, and you can unlock it for free scrolling, and it's fully compatible with macOS.
The Mad Catz R.A.T. 4+ is a mid-range entry in Mad Catz's R.A.T. lineup, while the Mad Catz R.A.T. 8+ is a more premium model. The R.A.T. 4+ is significantly lighter and has a slightly more flexible cable. It also has mouse feet that glide a bit more smoothly. On the other hand, the R.A.T. 8+ Feels sturdier and has several interchangeable pieces that alter the look and feel of the mouse. It also has two additional side buttons and a thumb wheel. Performance-wise, it has a much wider CPI range and a lower click latency. Both mice are universally suitable for all hand sizes using any grip type.
The Mad Catz R.A.T. 8+ and the Mad Catz R.A.T. DWS are more premium models in the R.A.T. lineup, but the DWS is the only wireless model. The 8+ is lighter, and it has a lower minimum CPI, and you can adjust the set CPI more precisely in increments of 50 instead of the DWS' 100. Also, its maximum polling rate is higher. On the other hand, you can use the DWS over a USB receiver or Bluetooth, and its click latency over the receiver is lower than the 8+'s wired latency. Both come with interchangeable parts to modify the feel and look of the mouse, making them suitable for all hand sizes regardless of grip type.
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