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  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Weight
    3. Portability
    4. Build Quality
    5. Comfort Of Use
    6. Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
    7. Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
    8. Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
    9. Wireless
    10. Cable
    11. In The Box
  5. Control
    1. Sensor
    2. Click Latency
    3. Performance
    4. Buttons
    5. Mouse Wheel
  6. Operating System And Software
    1. Compatible Software Option
    2. Mouse Compatibility

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Mixed Usage
What it is: This is the combination of the different uses to evaluate how versatile the mouse is. An everyday mouse should be well-rounded enough to adapt to most situations and environments without significant impact when working, moving, or playing games.
Score components:
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Office/Multimedia
What it is: How well the mouse can deliver features that are useful when working at the office and/or in multimedia software. It should offer optimal comfort for long usage and offer a minimum of customization options and easy setups on different computers.
Score components:
  • 34% Comfort Of Use
  • 30% Build Quality
  • 13% Number Of Programmable Inputs
  • 10% Wireless
  • 9% Mouse Compatibility
  • 4% Mouse Wheel
Travel
What it is: How well the mouse is adapted to constant moving and quick storing. Your general ability to transport the mouse and use it quickly everywhere should be as easy as possible.
Score components:
  • 48% Portability
  • 23% Wireless
  • 10% Build Quality
  • 6% Comfort Of Use
  • 6% Windows Compatibility
  • 5% macOS Compatibility
  • 2% On-Board Memory
Video Games (FPS)
What it is: How well-adapted the mouse is for playing first-person shooters or third-person shooters. The mouse should provide the ability to reproduce your hand movements as close as possible, as fast as possible while still offering good comfort and quality.
Score components:
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Video Games (MMO)
What it is: How well-adapted the mouse is for playing massively multiplayer online games. The mouse should have many customization options, while still being comfortable.
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Ultra-Light Gaming
What it is: Mice that are optimized to have good gaming performance and be as lightweight as possible. These mice are usually designed for first-person or third-person shooters, with a design that minimizes their weight.
Score components:
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Connectivity
Type
What it is: Whether the mouse is a trackball type, a vertical type (where the wrist is in a handshake position), or the standard type, which comprises all other mice.
- Design
Score components:
  • 3% Portability
  • 40% Build Quality
  • 50% Comfort Of Use
  • 5% Wireless
  • 2% Cable
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- Style
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- Weight
Maximum Weight With Wire
What it is: The maximum weight of the mouse, including all adjustable weights and detachable parts that you can attach at once. This includes the wire, if you're able to use the mouse while it's plugged in.
When it matters: When you care about the overall weight of the mouse or want to compare it to the maximum weight without the wire (to have an idea of the wire's weight).
Maximum Weight Without Wire
What it is: The maximum weight of the mouse, including all adjustable weights and detachable parts you can attach at once. This value excludes the wire. If the mouse is wired, the wire isn't on the scale for this measurement.
When it matters: When you prefer a heavier mouse.
Minimum Weight Without Wire
What it is: The minimum weight of the mouse, excluding all adjustable weights and parts you can detach without opening the mouse or altering basic mouse functions or the ergonomics. This value excludes the wire. If the mouse is wired, the wire isn't on the scale for this measurement.
When it matters: When you prefer a lighter mouse and are looking to optimize the weight of the mouse.
- Portability
What it is: The convenience of portability based on volume and where the accessories are stored.
When it matters: If you're often on the move and need to carry your mouse in a bag, purse, or pocket.
Score components:
  • 80% Volume
  • 20% Cable/Receiver Storing
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Length
Height
Width
Volume
What it is: The volume approximation based on the overall height, width, and length.
When it matters: When you need to fit your mouse in a tight space while on the move.
Cable/Receiver Storing
What it is: If the mouse has built-in ways of easily storing the receiver or cable. In other words, if it has a receiver socket (if a receiver is needed), or if the cable can be retracted into the mouse (if the mouse is wired).
When it matters: When you don't want to lose the receiver if it isn't plugged in a laptop, like when transporting the mouse, or to simplify the portability of a wired mouse.
- Build Quality
What it is: The material quality, whether it has a cheap/expensive feel, and the assembly quality. Poor build quality might lessen the expected lifetime of the mouse and may also affect comfort when using the mouse.
When it matters: When you're looking for a well-built mouse with quality materials and a durable design.
Score components: Subjectively assigned
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- Comfort Of Use
What it is: The general curve of the mouse, ease of use of extra features, and the format of the mouse, which define the comfort of use.
When it matters: When you use your mouse for long periods and want to optimize comfort and ease of use.
Score components: Subjectively assigned
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Right-handed
What it is: Whether the mouse has a shape that's designed for right-handed users or if the mouse is available in a right-handed variance.
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Left-handed
What it is: Whether the mouse has a shape that's designed for left-handed users or if the mouse is available in a left-handed variance.
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Ambidextrous
What it is: Whether the mouse has an ambidextrous design or not.
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Grip Width
What it is: The distance between the two points on each side of the mouse where you grip your mouse. Considering that the position of the two points is slightly different for each user, an average of different width grip location is shown.
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- Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
What it is: The hand size we're recommending if you use a palm grip with this mouse. The picture represents the grip style with a medium size hand. Hand measurement should be taken from the wrist line to the top of the middle finger.
Hand size category Hand size range
Small 14 cm to 17.5 cm (5.5 in to 6.9 in)
Medium 17 cm to 19.5 cm (6.7 in to 7.7 in)
Large 19 cm to 20.5 cm (7.5 in to 8.1 in)
Extra Large 20 cm to 24 cm (7.9 in to 9.5 in)
When it matters: When you want to know if the overall shape and dimension of the mouse will fit your grip style and hand size for maximum comfort and ease of use.
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Palm Grip: Small Hand
What it is: If the mouse is recommended for use with a palm grip with small hands.
When it matters: When you want to make sure the mouse will feel comfortable for your hand size and grip.
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Palm Grip: Medium Hand
What it is: If the mouse is recommended for use with a palm grip with medium hands.
When it matters: When you want to make sure the mouse will feel comfortable for your hand size and grip.
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Palm Grip: Large Hand
What it is: If the mouse is recommended for use with palm grip with large hands.
When it matters: When you want to make sure the mouse will feel comfortable for your hand size and grip.
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Palm Grip: X.Large Hand
What it is: If the mouse is recommended for use with a palm grip with extra large hands.
When it matters: When you want to make sure the mouse will feel comfortable for your hand size and grip.
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- Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
What it is: The hand size we're recommending if you use a claw grip with this mouse. The picture represents the grip style with a medium size hand. Hand measurement should be taken from the wrist line to the top of the middle finger.
Hand size category Hand size range
Small 14 cm to 17.5 cm (5.5 in to 6.9 in)
Medium 17 cm to 19.5 cm (6.7 in to 7.7 in)
Large 19 cm to 20.5 cm (7.5 in to 8.1 in)
Extra Large 20 cm to 24 cm (7.9 in to 9.5 in)
When it matters: When you want to know if the overall shape and dimension of the mouse fit your grip style and hand size for maximum comfort and ease of use.
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Claw Grip: Small Hand
What it is: If the mouse is recommended for use with claw grip with small hands.
When it matters: When you want to make sure the mouse will feel comfortable for your hand size and grip.
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Claw Grip: Medium Hand
What it is: If the mouse is recommended for use with claw grip with medium hands.
When it matters: When you want to make sure the mouse will feel comfortable for your hand size and grip.
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Claw Grip: Large Hand
What it is: If the mouse is recommended for use with claw grip with large hands.
When it matters: When you want to make sure the mouse will feel comfortable for your hand size and grip.
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Claw Grip: X.Large Hand
What it is: If the mouse is recommended for use with claw grip with extra large hands.
When it matters: When you want to make sure the mouse will feel comfortable for your hand size and grip.
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- Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
What it is: The hand size we're recommending if you use a fingertip grip with this mouse. The picture represents the grip style with a medium size hand. Hand measurement should be taken from the wrist line to the top of the middle finger.
Hand size category Hand size range
Small 14 cm to 17.5 cm (5.5 in to 6.9 in)
Medium 17 cm to 19.5 cm ( 6.7 in to 7.7 in)
Large 19 cm to 20.5 cm (7.5 in to 8.1 in)
Extra Large 20 cm to 24 cm (7.9 in to 9.5 in)
When it matters: When you want to know if the overall shape and dimension of the mouse will fit your grip style and hand size for maximum comfort and ease of use.
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Fingertip Grip Picture
Fingertip Grip: Small Hand
What it is: If the mouse is recommended for use with fingertip grip with small hands.
When it matters: When you want to make sure the mouse will feel comfortable for your hand size and grip.
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Fingertip Grip: Medium Hand
What it is: If the mouse is recommended for use with fingertip grip with medium hands.
When it matters: When you want to make sure the mouse will feel comfortable for your hand size and grip.
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Fingertip Grip: Large Hand
What it is: If the mouse is recommended for use with fingertip grip with large hands.
When it matters: When you want to make sure the mouse will feel comfortable for your hand size and grip.
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Fingertip Grip: X.Large Hand
What it is: If the mouse is recommended for use with fingertip grip with extra large hands.
When it matters: When you want to make sure the mouse will feel comfortable for your hand size and grip.
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- Wireless
What it is: If the mouse supports wireless connection to a device.
When it matters: When you don't want to be bothered by a wire.
Score components:
  • 35% Bluetooth
  • 30% Receiver
  • 15% Battery Type
  • 5% Use When Charging
  • 15% On/Off Activation
Bluetooth
What it is: Bluetooth support for a wireless mouse.
When it matters: When you want to connect your mouse wirelessly via Bluetooth and save USB ports that would otherwise be used by the receiver.
Receiver
What it is: A receiver uses a USB port to connect a mouse to a computer wirelessly using radio frequency.
When it matters: If your computer doesn't have Bluetooth to connect a wireless mouse.
Battery Type
What it is: The type of battery that the mouse uses. Usually alkaline batteries (AA/AAA) or embedded rechargeable batteries. Rechargeable batteries usually recharge by plugging the recharging cable in a USB port, while AA alkaline batteries have to be replaced or charged with an external device.
Use When Charging
What it is: If you can use the mouse while it's charging.
When it matters: When you can't take the time to stop using your mouse while it's charging, like when you're at work.
On/Off Activation
What it is: If the mouse has a way to turn itself on and off. On/off switches and automatic turn off after inactivity are common ways to toggle a mouse's power.
When it matters: When you want to easily save battery life by turning it off when not in use.
- Cable
What it is: The cable that comes with the mouse, whether it's the charging cable or wired mouse's cable. We score the cable by looking at the cable flexibility and its quality.
When it matters: When gaming, having a flexible and well-built cable can reduce the drag effect of the cable that could impact your mouse movement.
Score components: Subjectively assigned
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Cable Length
Braided
What it is: A braided cloth cover on the external cable of the mouse. Braided cords usually offer better physical protection around the mouse cable and are more aesthetically appealing.
When it matters: When you're worried about being bothered by the added weight of a cloth cover on a cable or are looking for the extra protection this cloth cover provides.
Port Type: Mouse End
What it is: The type of connection port that plugs into the mouse.
When it matters: If you want to replace your charging cable or want to know what ports the mouse uses.
Port Type: PC End
What it is: The type of connection port that plugs into your PC.
When it matters: If you want to replace your charging cable or want to know what ports the mouse uses.
- In The Box
What it is: Everything that's included in the box, including the product itself.
When it matters: When setting up the product for the first time.
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- Control
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- Sensor
What it is: The sensor is one of the components that translate the mouse movement into a cursor movement.
Sensor picture
Sensor Technology
What it is: The combination of light and sensors used to process and detect movement on a surface. Laser mice have the ability to work better on glossy surfaces or glass because of their ability to look deeper into the surface. As a trade-off, the sensor can take too much information off the surface, causing inconsistencies in the movement of the cursor, especially at high speed. Optical (LED) mice generally offer a more consistent cursor movement, but can be hard to use on glass or a glossy surface.
When it matters: When gaming, an Optical (LED) sensor usually offers more consistency in the mouse movement. On the other hand, if you're looking for a mouse that works across a wide range of surfaces, laser is usually a better choice.
Works On Glass
What it is: The ability to use the mouse on a glass surface.
When it matters: If you use a glass desk or table when using your computer mouse.
- Click Latency
What it is: How long it takes for the mouse's input to be registered by the computer once the mouse click switch is pressed down.
When it matters: When gaming, every delay in your input could impact the outcome of an event in games. A low input latency is an important aspect of competitive gaming.
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Click Latency: Receiver
What it is: The latency obtained when connected via the wireless receiver. How long it takes for the mouse input to be registered by the computer once the mouse click switch is pressed down.
When it matters: When you plan to game using the mouse receiver.
Good value: <18 ms
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Click Latency: Bluetooth
What it is: The latency obtained when connected via Bluetooth. How long it takes for the mouse input to be registered by the computer once the mouse click switch is pressed down.
When it matters: When you plan to game using the mouse via Bluetooth.
Good value: <18 ms
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Click Latency: Wired
What it is: The latency obtained when connected with a wire. How long it takes for the mouse input to be registered by the computer once the mouse click switch is pressed down.
When it matters: When you plan to game using the mouse with a wire.
Good value: <18 ms
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- Performance
What it is: The overall specification of the mouse, showing its performance and limitation.
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Minimum CPI (DPI)
What it is: The minimum CPI (DPI) the mouse can be set to. CPI (count per inch) or DPI (dots per inch) represent the number of steps the mouse sensor reports when moving one inch. A lower CPI (DPI) has the effect of reducing the distance the cursor moves onscreen when moving the mouse a fixed distance. We display the manufacturer's value. If the CPI (DPI) isn't given by the manufacturer, we test it and round the value to the closest hundredth.
When it matters: When your comfortable CPI is low and you want to know if the mouse can achieve it.
Good value: 400 CPI (DPI)
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Maximum CPI (DPI)
What it is: The maximum CPI (DPI) the mouse can be set to. CPI (count per inch) or DPI (dots per inch) represents the number of steps the mouse sensor reports when moving one inch. A higher CPI (DPI) has the effect of augmenting the distance the cursor moves onscreen when moving the mouse a fixed distance. We display the manufacturer's value. If the CPI (DPI) isn't given by the manufacturer, we test it and round the value to the closest hundredth.
When it matters: When your comfortable CPI is high and you want to know if the mouse can achieve it.
Good value: 2000 CPI (DPI)
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CPI (DPI) Adjustment Steps
What it is: The minimum gap between each CPI (DPI) adjustment settings.
When it matters: When you want to precisely adjust the CPI (DPI) of your mouse to your preference.
Good value: 50 CPI (DPI)
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CPI (DPI) Error
What it is: The error percentage between the set CPI (DPI) and the actual CPI (DPI). The CPI (DPI) used for this test is the closest value possible to 1000 DPI (CPI) moved on a 1-inch distance. A negative value represents a mouse that undershoots its set CPI (DPI). A positive value overshoots the set CPI (DPI). In the case where the manufacturer doesn't state the mouse's CPI (DPI), the CPI error is set to N/A because of a lack of a reference value.
When it matters: When gaming, having a near 0 CPI (DPI) error assures you of the accuracy of your preferred CPI (DPI) setting.
Good value: Between -5% and 5%
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Mouse Acceleration
What it is: With all acceleration settings of the operating system turned off, this is the mouse's ability to move the cursor the same distance on-screen when moving the mouse at high or low speeds on a fixed distance.
When it matters: When you're looking for consistency in your cursor movement, usually when playing a game.
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Lift Off Distance
What it is: The distance between the mouse and the surface where the sensor can't detect movement anymore. Values are in increments of 1.2 mm due to the fact that we use CD thickness to measure it.
When it matters: When you're used to a low lift-off distance, switching to a high lift-off distance could be bothersome when you're trying to lift the mouse to re-position it without any unwanted cursor movement. When gaming, a low lift-off distance is usually better so you don't have to lift your mouse high to re-position it without any cursor movement.
Good value: 2.4mm or lower
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Maximum Polling Rate
What it is: Polling rate represents the amount of time per second the mouse reports its position to the computer.
When it matters: When playing a fast-paced game, a higher polling rate offers a smoother cursor movement.
Good value: 500 Hz or higher
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- Buttons
What it is: This includes every extra button and their special function.
When it matters: When you want vast customization options on your mouse.
Score components:
  • 50% Number Of Buttons
  • 35% Number Of Programmable Inputs
  • 5% Profile Switching Button
  • 10% CPI (DPI) Switching Button
Buttons Picture
Buttons Activation
What it is: The technology that's used to register a mouse click. Most mice use mechanical switches to register a click, but some mice can register commands with tactile functions similar to a trackpad or with optical technology.
When it matters: It depends on your preference. For example, tactile activation can provide useful gesture options, but less click activation feedback.
Number Of Buttons
What it is: The number of buttons the mouse has. If the number of buttons can be changed, this number represents the maximum number of buttons the mouse can have at once.
Number Of Programmable Inputs
What it is: The number of physical inputs that you can assign to special features or other computer inputs. Programmable inputs can be used to access some features more easily with a single mouse input.
When it matters: In certain games or software, having extra programmable inputs directly on your mouse can increase your efficiency.
Good value: 2 inputs or more
Profile Switching Button
What it is: A button that serves as a selector of profiles that you can usually make with the mouse software. This allows you to switch the function of programmable buttons depending on the software you use.
When it matters: When you use a lot of different software that needs different settings of programmable buttons.
Good value: Yes
CPI (DPI) Switching Button
What it is: A button that lets you easily switch the sensitivity of the mouse with the use of a button.
When it matters: When switching CPI (DPI) on the fly to do different tasks or actions is important to you.
Good value: Yes
- Mouse Wheel
What it is: Wheels that usually allow you to scroll through files or web pages.
When it matters: When scrolling through documents and web pages or playing games.
Score components:
  • 60% Vertical Wheel
  • 20% Vertical Wheel Unlock Button
  • 10% Vertical Wheel Tilt
  • 10% Horizontal Wheel
Mouse wheel picture
Vertical Wheel
What it is: The standard scrolling wheel that most mice have.
When it matters: When you want to use a scrolling wheel to navigate documents and web pages vertically, or when playing games.
Vertical Wheel Incremented
What it is: Whether the scroll wheel is incremented or not.
When it matters: Incremented mouse wheel gives a better feedback of movement but can be annoying to use when scrolling through long documents or web pages.
Vertical Wheel Unlock Button
What it is: A button that unlocks the increment of the mouse wheel to offer a faster scrolling speed.
When it matters: When scrolling through long documents or web pages.
Vertical Wheel Tilt
What it is: If the mouse wheel can be tilted right and left to serve as extra inputs.
When it matters: When you're gaming, having two more ways to input commands can be useful. Also, while scrolling through documents, it can be useful to use the tilt to scroll horizontally.
Horizontal Wheel
What it is: If the mouse has a horizontal wheel that allows you to scroll the horizontal scroll bar.
When it matters: When you work or use software that can have a long horizontal scroll bar.
Horizontal Wheel Incremented
What it is: Whether the scroll wheel is incremented or not.
When it matters: An incremented mouse wheel gives better feedback of movement but can be annoying to use when scrolling through long documents or web pages.
- Operating System And Software
Score components:
  • 50% Compatible Software Option
  • 50% Mouse Compatibility
- Compatible Software Option
What it is: The list of parameters that the software offers that are compatible with the tested mouse.
When it matters: When you want to be able to customize your mouse settings using a dedicated mouse software.
Score components:
  • 35% Software Windows Compatibility
  • 20% Software macOS Compatibility
  • 5% Account Needed
  • 15% On-Board Memory
  • 10% CPI (DPI) Adjustment
  • 3% Polling Rate Adjustment
  • 10% Profile Configuration
  • 2% RGB On/Off
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Software Name
Software Windows Compatibility
What it is: If the mouse software works properly on Windows.
When it matters: If your computer uses a Windows operating system.
Software macOS Compatibility
What it is: If the mouse software works properly on macOS.
When it matters: If your computer uses an Apple operating system.
Account Needed
What it is: Some software needs to first be accessed with a user account to change the mouse settings.
When it matters: If you don't want to be bothered with the creation of an account or have to log in every time you want to access and change your mouse settings.
On-Board Memory
What it is: If the mouse and software let you store your settings in an on-board memory.
When it matters: When you want to use your mouse settings without having the software installed and if you're using your mouse on a lot of different computers.
CPI (DPI) Adjustment
What it is: The ability to change the CPI (DPI) via software option.
When it matters: When you're looking to adjust your CPI (DPI) more precisely using the mouse software.
Polling Rate Adjustment
What it is: If the software offers the possibility of choosing your polling rate.
When it matters: When you need to change your polling rate for performance or compatibility reasons.
Profile Configuration
What it is: The ability to make and save multiple profiles of custom settings in the software.
When it matters: When you use a lot of different software that need different settings of programmable buttons, or if you share your mouse with someone else.
RGB On/Off
What it is: The ability to turn the mouse's aesthetic lighting on or off.
When it matters: When you want to save batteries or have a more discrete look for your mouse.
- Mouse Compatibility
What it is: If the mouse can use all of its features in different operating systems.
When it matters: When you plan to use the mouse on a particular operating system.
Score components:
  • 65% Windows Compatibility
  • 35% macOS Compatibility
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