UtechSmart VENUS Pro  Mouse Review

Reviewed Jul 27, 2021 at 10:10am
Tested using Methodology v1.0 
UtechSmart VENUS Pro

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The UtechSmart VENUS Pro is a good budget-level wireless gaming mouse. It has a comfortable, right-handed shape, but because of its width and button placement, it's only suitable for medium and large-sized hands using a palm or claw grip and extra-large hands using a fingertip grip. It has a wide range of CPI, adjustable by increments of 100, and a very low lift-off distance. Unfortunately, it has high click latency compared to other wireless gaming mice, so it may not feel responsive enough for fast-paced or competitive gaming. Also, while the sensor on our unit is reasonably consistent, it's moderately inaccurate and undershoots the set CPI somewhat during slow cursor movements and significantly during faster movements. There's customization software that allows you to adjust a range of settings; however, it's only compatible with Windows and only allows you to have one custom profile at a time.

Our Verdict

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The UtechSmart VENUS Pro wireless is a very good mouse for office and multimedia work. It feels well-built and has a right-handed shape well-suited for medium and large-sized hands using a palm or claw grip. You can use it either wired or wirelessly with its USB receiver, and it has a ton of buttons, including 12 side buttons, all of which you can program along with most of the other buttons using the companion software. Unfortunately, the software is only compatible with Windows, there's no Bluetooth support, and the mouse wheel lacks L/R tilt buttons and doesn't unlock for free scrolling.

Pros
  • Feels well-built.
  • Connects wirelessly with its USB receiver.
  • Lots of programmable buttons, including a 12-button side panel.
  • Almost all buttons are re-programmable using the customization software.
Cons
  • No Bluetooth support.
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Video Games (FPS) 

The UtechSmart VENUS Pro wireless is mediocre for FPS gaming. It's very heavy compared to dedicated FPS gaming mice, and it has very high click latency. Also, it has a 12-button side panel, which may get in the way for FPS players who only need two or three side buttons. That said, it feels well-built and has a comfortable right-handed shape best suited for medium and large-sized hands using a palm or claw grip. It also has a wide range of CPI, adjustable by increments of 100, and a very low lift-off distance.

Pros
  • Feels well-built.
  • Lots of programmable buttons, including a 12-button side panel.
Cons
  • High click latency.
  • Quite heavy.
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Video Games (MMO) 

The UtechSmart VENUS Pro wireless is a good MMO gaming mouse. It feels well-built and has a ton of programmable buttons, including 12 side buttons. It has a comfortable right-handed shape that includes a thumb rest and is well-suited for medium and large-sized hands using a palm or claw grip. Performance-wise, it has a wide range of CPI, adjustable by increments of 100, and a very low lift-off distance. Unfortunately, it has a very high click latency for a gaming mouse.

Pros
  • Feels well-built.
  • Lots of programmable buttons, including a 12-button side panel.
  • Almost all buttons are re-programmable using the customization software.
Cons
  • High click latency.
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Ultra-Light Gaming 

The UtechSmart VENUS Pro wireless is inadequate for ultra-light gaming since it's much heavier than dedicated ultra-light mice and has very high click latency. That said, it feels well-made and has mouse feet that glide well on mousepads and desks. Its right-handed shape is well-suited for medium and large-sized hands using a palm or claw grip or extra-large hands using a fingertip grip.

Pros
  • Feels well-built.
Cons
  • High click latency.
  • Quite heavy.
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Travel 

The UtechSmart VENUS Pro wireless is a good travel mouse, but it's bulky and may not fit most laptop cases. Nevertheless, it feels well-built and connects wirelessly with its USB receiver. It also has a storage compartment for its receiver when not in use. Unfortunately, the customization software is only compatible with Windows. However, it has onboard memory that allows you to use your saved settings on computers without installing the software.

Pros
  • Feels well-built.
  • Connects wirelessly with its USB receiver.
  • Onboard memory.
  • Internal storage compartment for its receiver when not in use.
Cons
  • Bulky; likely won't fit in most laptop cases.
  • No Bluetooth support.
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  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Jul 27, 2021: Review published.
    2.  Updated Jul 23, 2021: Early access published.
    3.  Updated Jun 21, 2021: Our testers have started testing this product.
    4.  Updated Jun 15, 2021: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.

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    Differences Between Sizes And Variants

    The UtechSmart VENUS Pro RGB wireless MMO gaming mouse is a wireless version of the UtechSmart VENUS. The unit we tested is black, and there aren't any other color variants. You can see the label for our unit here.

    Popular Mouse Comparisons

    The UtechSmart VENUS Pro RGB wireless MMO gaming mouse is a good budget-level choice for those looking for a wireless MMO gaming option. While it's more affordably priced than most other wireless MMO gaming mice, it has some features that even some more premium models lack, including a charging cable with a USB-C port and CPI indicator lighting. It also has a wide shape and a thumb rest, making it a more comfortable choice than some mice; unfortunately, this makes it unsuitable for small hands. Also, it has a very high click latency for a gaming mouse, especially when connected wirelessly with its USB receiver.

    For other options, see our picks for the best wireless mouse, the best wireless gaming mouse, and the best MMO mouse.

    UtechSmart VENUS

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    The UtechSmart VENUS Pro is a good MMO gaming mouse and a wireless version of the UtechSmart VENUS. You can connect the Pro either with its charging cable or wirelessly with its USB receiver. It feels sturdier and has an optical sensor. On the other hand, the VENUS is a wired-only model, but it's a bit lighter. It has an older laser sensor, but performance-wise, it has a marginally wider CPI range, a more precisely adjustable CPI, and a more consistent sensor. The VENUS also includes a set of eight 2.5g weights, which the wireless version lacks.

    Redragon M908

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    The Redragon M908 and the UtechSmart VENUS Pro are MMO gaming mice with comparable and performance. The Redragon is a wired-only model and is somewhat lighter. It has a thumb rest just like the UtechSmart, but it also has a pinky rest. Additionally, it has a bit lower click latency and the ability to create multiple profiles, a feature the UtechSmart lacks. On the other hand, the UtechSmart feels sturdier and connects wired or wirelessly with a USB receiver. It also has a wider CPI range and a lower lift-off distance.

    BenQ ZOWIE FK2-B

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    The BenQ ZOWIE FK2-B is a good, wired gaming mouse for FPS gaming, while the UtechSmart Venus Pro is a good wireless mouse for MMO gaming. The BenQ ZOWIE is much lighter and has an ambidextrous shape with two side buttons. It also has mouse feet that glide more smoothly and a much lower click latency. Unfortunately, it only has four default CPI settings. On the other hand, the UtechSmart has a right-handed shape with a thumb rest and a 12-button panel on the left. It also has a wider CPI range, an adjustable CPI, a lower lift-off distance, and customization software.

    Razer Naga X

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    The Razer Naga X is a better MMO gaming mouse than the UtechSmart VENUS Pro. The Razer is a wired-only mouse but is much lighter. It feels sturdier, and its mouse feet glide more smoothly. It also has a higher maximum CPI, much lower click latency, and software that allows you to configure multiple custom profiles, a feature that the UtechSmart lacks. On the other hand, the UtechSmart connects wirelessly with its USB receiver. It also has a thumb rest and a lower lift-off distance. Both mice are large and unsuitable for small hands, but the Razer is more accomodating for more hand sizes.

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    Wireless Versatility
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    Battery Type
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    Use When Charging
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    Mouse Feet
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    Control
    Sensor Specifications
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    Buttons
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    Number Of Side Buttons
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    Number Of Programmable Inputs
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    Profile Switching Button
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    Gesture Support
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    Account Needed
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    Polling Rate Adjustment
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    Profile Configuration
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    Mouse Compatibility
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