Under the microscope today we have yet another product from Speedlink, the Decus gaming mouse. Much like the Kudos RS which we have reviewed in the past, the Decus is an attractive looking mouse that promises a huge array of customization options and good performance at an affordable price.
Speedlink was a relatively unknown company to me until a couple of months ago, after using some of their products for some time now, I've got to say that I am positively impressed with their quality to price ratio, you can definitely expect more Speedlink reviews at some point in the future.
In a similar fashion to the Kudos RS, the Decus comes neatly and safely packaged in a sturdy and well designed black and red cardboard box. More than simply protecting the product you're about to purchase, this box allows you to take a closer look at the mouse itself thanks to a window placed in the front of the package. This is a smart decision on Speedlink's part, since it permits any interested buyer to quickly test out and decide if they like the shape of the mouse or not.
While it's something extra and totally not mandatory anymore, it's still refreshing to see that the Decus comes bundled with a nice manual and driver cd, something that more and more companies forget to include these days.
While simpler in terms of functionality, the visual design of the Decus is a lot more "over the top" than the Kudos RS. A daring shape combined with tons of flashing lights and buttons quickly reveal that this is definitely a gaming mouse.
The smooth rubberized finish makes the Decus a very comfortable gaming solution, this is especially important for the gamers out there who enjoy their long gaming sessions. Ergonomics-wise this is a competent product, while it may require a few hours to get used to, the almost flat shape of the mouse ensures that your hand will almost never make contact with the sliding surface beneath, well-placed spots on each side of the mouse for your fingers to rest, ensure just that.
Unfortunately the Decus is missing some of the key features of the Kudos RS, particularly the weight tuning system is gone which is a shame, I found the Decus to be a bit lighter than I would've preferred, still it's a minor complaint that is quickly justified by the fact that the Kudos RS is also a bit more expensive than the Decus. Aside from that, the other missing feature is the 4-way scroll-wheel, personally that's not a problem for me but if you're someone who likes to have that function in your gaming mouse, then you might want to look somewhere else.
I've been using the Decus for about a month and a half now, while in terms of construction quality I couldn't shake the feeling that the Kudos RS is the superior choice, I would still recommend the Decus since it's a great option for gamers on a tighter budget.
Final Thoughts
Equipped with on-board memory, 7 programmable buttons and a 5000 dpi laser sensor, the Decus is a safe and very functional choice for any gamer out there.
The Speedlink Decus will cost you something like 40€, much like the Kudos RS, it faces extremely tough competitors and that might just be its biggest problem.
The Good
+Shape
+7 Buttons
+Comfortable
+Versatile laser sensor
+Price
The Bad
-Lots of competition
-A bit light
-No 4-way scroll-wheel
-Missing weight tuning system
-Not as sturdy as the Kudos RS
Thanks to Speedlink for providing the review sample
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