The SteelSeries Prime+ is a very good wired gaming mouse. It's lightweight, it feels very sturdy, and it has a comfortable right-handed shape. It boasts several unusual features, including a dedicated secondary sensor that SteelSeries claims can provide extremely low lift-off distances and optical-magnetic switches advertised to be quicker and more responsive. However, neither of these is something we test. It also has an OLED screen on the mouse's underside, which you can use to customize the polling rate, RGB lighting, lift-off distance, and CPI settings without using the companion software. Unfortunately, while it has impressive sensor performance, its click latency is high for a wired gaming mouse.
Our Verdict
The SteelSeries Prime+ is decent for office and multimedia use. It feels very well-built and has a comfortable right-handed shape that's well-suited for all grip types and most hand sizes. It has a good number of buttons you can program using the companion software, which is compatible with both Windows and macOS. Unfortunately, this mouse has no wireless connectivity options, and the mouse wheel lacks L/R tilt buttons and doesn't unlock for free scrolling.
- Feels very well-built.
- Software is compatible with Windows and macOS.
- Wired-only.
- Mouse wheel lacks L/R tilt buttons and doesn't unlock for free scrolling.
The SteelSeries Prime+ is a great FPS gaming mouse, but it has significantly higher latency than most wired gaming mice. That said, it's lightweight, feels very sturdy, and has a shape that's well-suited to all grip types and most hand sizes. It also has a fairly flexible cable, mouse feet that glide well on all surfaces, a wide CPI range, a CPI you can adjust by increments of 50, and a very low lift-off distance.
- Feels very well-built.
- Suitable for all grip types and most hand sizes.
- Lightweight.
- High click latency.
The SteelSeries Prime+ is a very good mouse for MMO gaming, though it doesn't have nearly as many side buttons as a dedicated MMO mouse. That said, all of the buttons on the top of the mouse are programmable using the companion software compatible with Windows and macOS. Performance-wise, it has a wide CPI range, a CPI you can adjust by increments of 50, and a very low lift-off distance. Unfortunately, the click latency is high, and some gamers may prefer a more responsive-feeling option.
- Feels very well-built.
- Suitable for all grip types and most hand sizes.
- Software is compatible with Windows and macOS.
- High click latency.
- Not nearly as many progammable side buttons as a dedicated MMO mouse.
The SteelSeries Prime+ is a great ultra-light gaming mouse. It's lightweight, feels very well-built, and its right-handed shape is well-suited to all grip types and most hand sizes. It also has a good quality paracord-like cable that's fairly flexible and mouse feet that glide well on both mousepads and tables. Performance-wise, it has a wide CPI range, a CPI you can adjust by increments of 50, and a very low lift-off distance. Unfortunately, its click latency is significantly higher than most other wired gaming mice, and some gamers may notice delays, particularly in fast-paced or competitive games.
- Feels very well-built.
- Suitable for all grip types and most hand sizes.
- Lightweight.
- High click latency.
The SteelSeries Prime+ is inadequate for travel use. Its somewhat bulky design makes it unlikely to fit into most laptop cases, and you can't use it wirelessly, which can be cumbersome in tight spaces like buses, trains, or planes. That said, it does feel very well-built, the cable is detachable, and there's an OLED screen on the underside, which you can use to adjust mouse settings without the companion software.
- Feels very well-built.
- Bulky; may not fit in most laptop cases.
- Wired-only.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The SteelSeries Prime+ belongs to a lineup of three similar SteelSeries mice, which all share the same ergonomic shape. The other versions include the SteelSeries Prime, another wired version that lacks the OLED screen on the bottom, and the SteelSeries Prime Wireless, which lacks the OLED screen, but you can use it wirelessly. The unit we tested is black, and there are no other color variants. You can see the label for our unit here.
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The SteelSeries Prime+ is a feature-rich, wired gaming mouse and one of the three mice in SteelSeries's Prime lineup. Unique to this version, this mouse has an OLED screen on the underside that you can use to customize settings without using the companion software. This feature can be helpful if you often switch computers or attend events like LAN tournaments and can't always rely on software for customization. Altogether, it has solid sensor performance and several uncommon features, but it also has significantly higher click latency than most other gaming mice at this price point, so it may not be a great fit if you exclusively play fast-paced or competitive games.
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The SteelSeries Prime and the SteelSeries Prime+ are similar wired gaming mice from the same lineup. The SteelSeries Prime is marginally lighter, but the SteelSeries Prime+ has an OLED screen on the underside that you can use to customize settings without using the companion software. It also has a secondary sensor dedicated to detecting lift-off distance. Although both mice have differently-named sensors, they perform almost identically.
In most respects, the SteelSeries Prime+ is a better wired gaming mouse than the BenQ ZOWIE EC2. The Prime+ is significantly lighter, has a more flexible cable, mouse feet that glide more smoothly, and an OLED screen on the underside that you can use to adjust settings without the software. It also has a much wider CPI range, an adjustable CPI, a lower lift-off distance, and companion software for customization. It's ideal for a claw grip for all hand sizes. Comparatively, the BenQ has a much lower click latency and is ideal for a palm grip for all hand sizes.
The SteelSeries Rival 5 and the SteelSeries Prime+ are wired gaming mice with comparable performance. The Prime+ is lighter and has a more precisely adjustable CPI. It also has an OLED screen under the mouse that you can use to customize settings without the companion software. Comparatively, the Rival 5 has three additional side buttons and a significantly lower click latency. Both mice are well-suited for all grip types, but those with larger hands may favor the Rival 5, while the Prime+ is more accommodating for smaller hands.
The SteelSeries Rival 710 and the SteelSeries Prime+ are both wired gaming mice with OLED screens. The Prime+ is significantly lighter, has a more flexible cable, and smoother gliding mouse feet. It also has a wider CPI range, a more precisely adjustable CPI, and a lower lift-off distance. The OLED screen on the Prime+ is on the underside and allows you to change settings without the software. Comparatively, the OLED on the Rival 710 is on the left side and can only display images and in-game or system stats. The Rival 710 also has a dedicated CPI button and significantly lower click latency.
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