The Redragon COBRA M711-FPS is a good, budget gaming mouse. It feels well-built overall and has a body with a soft-touch finish and two side buttons on the left. Its shape is very similar to the Razer DeathAdder and is suitable for all grip types and nearly all hand sizes. However, it has a fairly tall middle hump, and it's long, so it isn't suitable for small hands using a claw or fingertip grip. It has very good click latency, a low lift-off distance, and you can adjust the CPI by increments of 100 within a very broad range. Unfortunately, there's a bit of flexing on the right side of the Redragon M711 when enough pressure is applied, and the plastic sides and side buttons feel cheap. Also, some gamers may prefer a lower lift-off distance, and while the sensor on our unit is consistent, it's fairly inaccurate.
Note: There are multiple Redragon mice called the M711, including the Redragon M711 COBRA Gaming Mouse, which has a PixArt PMW3325 sensor instead of the PixArt PMW3360 sensor found in Redragon M711 we tested for this review. However, we don't expect this other model to perform as well as the model we tested. If you're interested in purchasing the mouse featured in this review, we recommend that you double-check the Redragon M711 you intend to purchase shares the same specifications as the unit we tested.
Our Verdict
The Redragon M711 COBRA is a decent mouse for office and multimedia work. It feels well-built and has a right-handed shape suitable for all grip types and nearly all hand sizes. You can also program all of the buttons using the customization software. Unfortunately, there's no way to connect the mouse wirelessly. Also, the scroll wheel lacks L/R tilt buttons and can't unlock for free scrolling.
- Feels well-built.
- All buttons are reprogrammable.
- Wired-only.
- Scroll wheel lacks L/R tilt buttons and doesn't have a free scrolling mode.
The Redragon M711 COBRA is a good FPS gaming mouse. It feels well-built and has a comfortable right-handed shape well-suited for all grip types and nearly all hand sizes. Performance-wise, it has very good click latency, and you can adjust the CPI by increments of 100 within a broad range. Unfortunately, it's heavy, and while the minimum lift-off distance is low, some gamers may prefer a lower option. Also, the cable isn't very flexible, and the feet don't glide as smoothly as those on other mice. Also, the sensor on our unit is inaccurate and overshoots the set CPI considerably.
- Feels well-built.
- Very good click latency.
- Has two CPI buttons behind the scroll wheel for on-the-fly adjustments.
- Heavy.
- Mouse feet and cable are only decent compared to most other gaming mice.
The Redragon M711 COBRA is good for MMO gaming, but it doesn't have nearly as many side buttons as a dedicated MMO gaming mouse. That said, you can program all of the buttons it does have with the customization software. Performance-wise, it has very good click latency, and you can adjust the CPI by increments of 100 within a very broad range. Unfortunately, the sensor on our unit overshoots the set CPI considerably, and while the lift-off distance is low, some gamers may prefer it lower.
- Feels well-built.
- Very good click latency.
- All buttons are reprogrammable.
- Has two CPI buttons behind the scroll wheel for on-the-fly adjustments.
- Not nearly as many side buttons as a dedicated MMO gaming mouse.
- Mouse feet and cable are only decent compared to most other gaming mice.
The Redragon M711 COBRA scores okay for ultra-light gaming, but it's significantly heavier than dedicated lightweight gaming mice. That said, it feels well-built and has a right-handed shape well-suited for all grip types and nearly all hand sizes. It has very good click latency, and you can adjust the CPI by increments of 100 within a broad range. Unfortunately, the cable feels cheap and isn't very flexible. Also, the mouse feet don't glide as smoothly as those on similar mice, and the sensor on our unit is inaccurate, overshooting the set CPI considerably.
- Feels well-built.
- Very good click latency.
- Heavy.
- Mouse feet and cable are only decent compared to most other gaming mice.
The Redragon M711 COBRA is inadequate for travel use. It's fairly bulky and may not fit in most laptop cases. It's also a wired-only mouse, meaning it can be cumbersome to use in small spaces like buses, trains, or planes. That said, it feels well-built and has a comfortable right-handed shape suitable for all grip types and nearly all hand sizes. It also has onboard memory for carrying over custom settings to computers without the software installed.
- Feels well-built.
- Wired-only.
- Bulky; may not fit in most laptop cases.
Changelog
- Updated Dec 09, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.2. This update simplifies our Weight test and expands on our CPI test from Test Bench 1.1, resulting in changes to test results in both sections. For more details, you can see our complete changelog here.
- Updated Nov 17, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.1. This update revamps our Click Latency test and results in changes to test results. For more details, you can see our full changelog here.
- Updated Aug 30, 2021: Review published.
- Updated Aug 24, 2021: Early access published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Redragon COBRA M711-FPS we tested is black, and there are no other color variants. The Redragon M711 lineup includes several similarly-named products, including the Redragon M711 COBRA Gaming Mouse and its white color variant, the Redragon M711 Cobra White Gaming Mouse. While we haven't tested these mice, they have different sensors and switch types than the unit we tested, and we don't expect them to perform as well. You can see the label for our unit here.
Popular Mouse Comparisons
The Redragon COBRA M711-FPS is a good budget FPS gaming mouse. It has a comfortable right-handed shape very similar to the Razer DeathAdder, and it has very good click latency, which is less common for more budget-oriented options. It also has a PixArt 3360 sensor, a time-tested and popular sensor for gaming mice. Unfortunately, Redragon has several products that carry similar names to this product. These versions may include different sensors, switches, and RGB lighting, so if you're interested in buying this mouse, it's a good idea to make sure the specifications match those we've listed in our review.
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The Redragon COBRA M711-FPS is a better wired gaming mouse than the Redragon M602 Griffin RGB Wired. The COBRA M711-FPS has a slightly more flexible cable and one additional button behind the scroll wheel. It also has a much wider CPI range, a CPI you can adjust precisely and consistently, a much lower lift-off distance, and lower click latency. On the other hand, the M602 Griffin RGB Wired has a thumb and pinky rest and mouse feet that glide more smoothly. Both mice are well-suited for all grip types and most hand sizes. However, neither is suitable for small hands using a claw or fingertip grip.
The Redragon COBRA M711-FPS is a good wired gaming mouse with a right-handed shape, while the DELUX M800 Wireless is a good wireless gaming mouse with an ambidextrous shape. The DELUX connects either with its charging cable or wirelessly with its USB receiver. It's much lighter, it feels sturdier, and it has a more flexible cable. On the other hand, the Redragon has a higher maximum CPI, a more consistent sensor, and a lower click latency. Both mice are well-suited for all grip types, but the Redragon is more accommodating to small hands, while the DELUX is more accommodating to extra-large hands.
The Razer DeathAdder V2 Mini and the Redragon COBRA M711-FPS are both budget-level gaming mice, but the Razer is a better gaming mouse overall. The Razer is significantly lighter and feels sturdier. It also has a more flexible cable, mouse feet that glide much more smoothly, and a lower click latency. On the other hand, the Redragon has a much wider CPI range and a significantly more consistent sensor. Both mice are suitable for all grip types, but the Razer is better suited for smaller hands, while the Redragon is more accomodating for larger hand sizes.
The ROCCAT Burst Core is an excellent, ambidextrous gaming mouse, while the Redragon COBRA M711-FPS is a good, right-handed gaming mouse. The ROCCAT is much lighter and feels sturdier. It also has a more flexible cable, mouse feet that glide more smoothly, and lower click latency. On the other hand, the Redragon has a wider CPI range and a lower lift-off distance. Both mice are suitable for all grip types and nearly all hand sizes. However, neither mouse is suitable for small hands using a claw or fingertip grip.
The Razer Viper MIni is a better wired gaming mouse than the Redragon COBRA M711-FPS. The Razer is significantly lighter, and it feels sturdier. It also has a more flexible cable, mouse feet that glide more smoothly, and a lower click latency. You can also set a HyperShift button to enable a second layer of commands. On the other hand, the Redragon has a wider CPI range and a more consistent sensor. The Redragon can accommodate all hand sizes using a palm grip, while the Razer can accommodate all hand sizes using a fingertip grip.
The BenQ ZOWIE EC2 and the Redragon COBRA M711-FPS are wired gaming mice with comparable performance. The BenQ is somewhat lighter and has mouse feet that glide more smoothly. It also has lower click latency. On the other hand, the Redragon feels somewhat sturdier and has a wider CPI range. It has three buttons behind the scroll wheel, which adjust CPI and lighting settings by default, whereas the BenQ has no buttons behind its scroll wheel. The Redragon also has customization software, which the BenQ lacks. Both mice are suitable for all grip types and almost all hand sizes.
The GLORIOUS Model D is an excellent lightweight gaming mouse, while the Redragon COBRA M711-FPS is a good, budget-level FPS gaming mouse. The GLORIOUS is significantly lighter and has a more flexible cable. It also has mouse feet that glide more smoothly and a lower click latency. On the other hand, the Redragon feels sturdier and has a wider CPI range. It also has three additional programmable buttons. Both mice are well-suited for all grip types and nearly all hand sizes.
The Logitech G502 HERO is a more versatile gaming mouse that performs better than the Redragon COBRA M711-FPS. The Logitech feels sturdier and has a thumb rest. It also has three additional programmable buttons, and its scroll wheel has L/R tilt inputs and a free-scrolling mode. Performance-wise, it has a lower click latency, a more precisely adjustable CPI, and a lower lift-off distance. Its software is compatible with Windows and macOS, while the Redragon software is only compatible with Windows. It also has a higher maximum CPI, though both mice have a maximum CPI that is much higher than what most gamers will need. On the other hand, the Redragon is somewhat lighter.
The Redragon COBRA M711-FPS and the DELUX M625 are both good, wired gaming mice with comparable performance. The Redragon has two additional programmable buttons and lower click latency. On the other hand, the M625 is marginally lighter and feels sturdier. Both mice are well-suited for all other hand sizes and grip types, but only the Redragon is suitable for small hands using a palm grip.
The Redragon COBRA M711-FPS and the MSI CLUTCH GM30 are good wired gaming mice, but the Redragon performs slightly better overall. The Redragon has a wider CPI range, a more consistent sensor, a lower click latency, and three additional programmable buttons. On the other hand, the MSI is marginally lighter. The Redragon has a right-handed shape, while the MSI has an ambidextrous shape. Both mice are suitable for all grip types and most hand sizes.
Test Results
If you're interested in a similar budget-level gaming mouse that includes a set of weights that you can add inside the body to adjust the weight distribution, check out the Redragon M601 RGB Centrophorus.
If you're interested in another right-handed gaming mouse with a thumb and pinky rest, check out the Redragon M602 Griffin RGB Wired.
You can program all the buttons on the top of the Redragon M711 COBRA, including the scroll wheel up/down inputs and both left and right-click buttons. However, one button needs to be designated as a left-click button at all times. The mode switch button on the bottom of the mouse cycles between custom profile settings and can't be reprogrammed. You can assign up to five custom CPI settings and cycle between them using the two CPI buttons behind the scroll. The third button below the scroll wheel adjusts the RGB lighting by default.
The available polling rates are 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, and 1000Hz. The sensor on our unit is quite consistent, but it's very inaccurate, overshooting the set CPI by 20.14% during slow cursor movements and 15.76% during slow movements. However, setting your intended CPI 20%-15% can mitigate this problem.
You can set custom settings profiles and cycle between them using the mode switch button on the underside. However, you can't set these profiles to start automatically when you start an app.