SteelSeries Sensei Wireless Review

How do you improve upon one of the best gaming mice ever conceived? According to SteelSeries, you remove its wires, add a rubberized finish and conclude the process by including a nice and long-lasting battery so that your gaming sessions can last as long as you want.

Upon first hearing about SteelSeries' decision, I was honestly baffled, a wireless hardcore gaming mouse? A thing of science fiction surely!

Joking aside, there are a few wireless gaming mice out there that perform really well, particularly the G700S from Logitech and both the Mamba and Ouroboros from Razer. That's definitely some tough competition, can the Sensei Wireless surpass them? Let's find out.

As with previous products that we've reviewed from SteelSeries, the packaging of the Sensei Wireless does not disappoint. Visually it has a very attractive design, keeping SteelSeries traditional orange and black color scheme. In terms of protection, it also excels, ensuring that your peripheral will arrive in pristine conditions in most cases.

Inside you won't find a great deal of accessories unfortunately, besides the actual mouse and charging base, you will encounter the manual, a usb cable and finally a sticker with the SteelSeries logo. For a product that costs around 160€ at the moment of this review, this lack of extras is a bit disappointing.

Visually this new iteration of the Sensei does not distort the original design, it perfects a few details here and there, keeping everything else pretty much unchanged. For people who loved the original Sensei then this will be good news, if on the other hand you never really liked the minimalist design, then this Wireless revision probably won't change your mind.

One of the changes made by SteelSeries was the addition of a rubberized surface very similar to the one found on the Rival (Our review: Link), this apparently small change adds a new level of comfort to an already extremely pleasant product.

Functionality-wise don't expect to find any differences in this wireless revision, this is a good thing mind you. The Sensei Wireless delivers the same performance as the wired version, keeping input lag out of this equation thanks to its proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless connection.

On the other end of the aforementioned wireless connection, you will encounter a very sexy and very well built charging base. It not only looks good but will also be able to provide you, the player, with a bit of visual information regarding how much battery is left on the mouse. Customization is obviously an option here as well, if you don't like the default color scheme just change it in the "Engine 3" software. This is also true for the LED's present in the actual mouse.

Finally let's talk about the build quality, I've been using this new Sensei for a couple of months now and I've gotta say that it is top notch in terms of construction. A small feature that shows great attention to detail is the the metallic "outline" present on the charging base, it may or may not be pointless in terms structure integrity, but it certainly looks good.

Final Thoughts

Going wireless was certainly a risky move by SteelSeries, fortunately it seems that this revision of the Sensei has everything to be another success. Yes, the price tag is certainly an obstacle that will keep some people away, on the other hand, the sturdy construction ensures that the Sensei Wireless will last you for a very long time.

At the end of the day it's up to you to decide if these upgrades are reason enough for you to spend the extra cash.

The Good
+Wireless without latency
+Precise
+Sturdy construction
+Minimalist design
+Customization options
+Comfortable
+Long battery life
+Ambidextrous design

The Bad
-Lack of extras
-Price

Thanks to SteelSeries for providing the review sample

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Tt eSPORTS Black Review

With the exponential growth that competitive gaming suffered in the last couple of years, almost every company on the market saw there an opportunity to expand and extend their line of products in order to also satisfy that slice of the market. With that being said the product we have for review today comes to us from one of the most well known and respected brands when it comes to the DIY market, Thermaltake. According to their own words, Tt eSPORTS is a "gaming obsessed division from Thermaltake".
The product we will be reviewing today is the Black gaming mouse, a simple yet effective little mouse that is a great starting point for any competitive gamer out there.

The Black gaming mouse comes neatly packed inside an attractive looking box, a nice color scheme certainly helps out a lot and eSPORTS did not disappoint in that department, red working in tandem with black works most of the time and this is definitely one of those times.
Paying a little bit more attention to the details on the box you will see that it displays a lot of important information regarding the Black gaming mouse, I can't really speak for other languages since I personally don't understand them, but when it comes to the English and Portuguese sections of the box they certainly could use a bit of fine-tuning as the sentences are not exactly well written. Despite that, all the necessary information like DPI and the type of sensor that the mouse comes with is pretty clear and understandable.
Immediately upon opening the package you will see a lot of extras included, Tt eSPORTS certainly outdid themselves here, especially when you take under consideration the low price point of the Black gaming mouse ($45 Amazon.com). Aside from your typical instruction manual and warranty you will also find a few cool looking stickers and a soft carrying pouch, if you're someone who enjoys going to LAN parties, then this pouch will certainly help in the task of protecting your Tt eSPORTS gaming peripheral.

The Black gaming mouse is simple, very straightforward and easy to use, ideal for someone who is just entering the competitive gaming world. Despite that, I personally still find it quite attractive when it comes to its design, the small illuminated Tt eSPORTS logo combined with the non-slip rubber coating are the small touches that really give the "gaming" aspect of this mouse away. If it wasn't for those tiny details it could easily pass as a normal everyday mouse.
The only downside of this simple design is the lack of another side button, most gaming mice these days come with at least two buttons on the side, this extra button certainly helps out a lot, especially if you're an MMO player like myself. Still, for your typical FPS title I can see the single button being more than sufficient.
The 4000 dpi laser sensor is competent enough and has handled everything that I could throw at it so far. Testing it out on different surfaces and different gaming mats produced very similar results in terms of effectiveness and movement tracking, no problems at all there.
Finally the weight tuning system and the 2 buttons on top used to instantly adjust the DPI work quite well, while it's nothing new on the gaming market it is still nice to see those two features included.

In terms of build quality and since this is the first Tt eSPORTS product we had under review, I decided to test it out just a bit longer in order to really see how well constructed this peripheral is. For about a month now I've been using the Black gaming mouse non-stop in games like Path of Exile and Guild Wars 2, it still looks brand new which is certainly a plus. All the buttons still deliver a satisfying amount of feedback and the rubber coating, which was something that worried me is still in place.

Final Thoughts
Tt eSPORTS had a clear objective for the Black gaming mouse, to deliver gamers a simple, effective and affordable gaming peripheral. They certainly accomplished that goal and while it may be a bit too basic for some more experienced gamers out there, for the ones that are just starting out and have a tighter budget to consider, then this option from Tt eSPORTS is certainly a valid one.

The Good
+Simple and easy to use
+Competent laser sensor
+Weight tuning system
+Rubber coating
+Extras included
+Buttons feel very responsive
+Comfortable
+Affordable

The Bad
-Only one side button
-May be too simple for some
-The English and Portuguese languages on the package could use a bit of work

Thanks to Tt eSPORTS for providing the review sample

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SteelSeries Rival Review

Competitive gaming in general has been growing exponentially in the last few years, little by little more and more professional gamers appear and make tournaments more fun to watch and enjoy, with this in mind, the need to improve the odds in your favor also increases dramatically. To ensure that their products are up to snuff, more and more companies are starting to work in collaboration with professional gamers in order to take their advice into consideration when designing and manufacturing new peripherals, such is (probably) the case with the mouse we have for review today, the SteelSeries Rival.

Taking a quick look at the very stylish and elegant  package in which the Rival comes tucked in you really cannot make a mistake when guessing the company responsible for it, SteelSeries has once again delivered us a product that is more than just a gaming peripheral, it is a whole new experience that still feels very familiar at the same time.
If you have ever bought a gaming mouse from SteelSeries before you pretty much know what to expect, lots of information on the box itself and the traditional orange and black color scheme that seems to suit all of their products. Aside from that you also get a window on the front of the package that allows you to see and test out the way the Rival feels in your hand.
Much like the streamlined design of the Rival, the content bundled with it is basic to say the least, there's no fancy weight system and no extra "skates" here, only the mouse itself matters, at least that seems to be the message from SteelSeries. The only extra included is an interchangeable nameplate bearing the SteelSeries logo and name, while it's an interesting concept I would rather see a pair of extra feet included, but maybe that's just me.

Moving on to the mouse itself you will surely notice how simple it is in terms of design, it almost feels like a throwback to the Microsoft 1.0/1.1/3.0 days, it is clear that getting back to the basics while at the same time improving on the formula was SteelSeries number one objective, thankfully they seem to have hit their mark.
A word of warning, if you're left-handed you might want to look somewhere else, unlike SteelSeries' previous efforts with the Sensei, the Rival is designed with right-handed people in mind.
There's virtually not a single plastic surface on the Rival that isn't rubberized or extremely soft to the touch, in particular the grips on each side of the mouse feel very solid, durable and give a more responsive feel to your gaming experience as a whole. The SteelSeries engineered switches (up to 30 million clicks) give a clear and tactile response with each click, this further contributes to the aforementioned "experience".
Of course that any mouse will only be as good as its sensor, thankfully in this regard the Rival is probably one of the best options currently on the market, its Pixart PMW3310 optical sensor feels extremely precise and hardware-acceleration-free. While I'm not a pro gamer of any sort I still felt like the quality of my gaming in general improved while using the SteelSeries Rival.

Finally let's talk about the build quality, once again nothing too fancy here, just simple and sturdy construction that promises to last a very long time if you take good care of it, no part of the mouse feels loose or flimsy at all.
Being supported by SteelSeries Engine 3 is another good feature about the Rival, by using the Engine 3 you can pretty much configure the mouse just the way you like it, from the color of the back light to the function of each of the six programmable buttons everything is easy to access and change if you so desire.

Final Thoughts
The SteelSeries Rival starts off on the right foot thanks to one "über" precise and at the same time versatile optical sensor (50-6500 dpi), the fact that its elegantly designed and extremely comfortable only makes it an even better choice for any competitive gamer out there.
The 59.99€ price tag is a relatively attractive number when you compare it to other options on the market, even when taking the lack of extra accessories into consideration few in this price range can compete with the SteelSeries Rival.

The Good
+Precise optical sensor
+Elegant
+Comfortable
+Six programmable buttons
+Uses the SteelSeries Engine 3
+Build quality
+Satisfying clicks
+Price

The Bad
-Lack of extras
-No weight tuning system
-Can be a bit too simple for some gamers

Thanks to SteelSeries for providing the review sample

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Speedlink Decus Review

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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Speedlink Kudos RS Review

Today we have for review the Kudos RS, a gaming mouse from Speedlink. This is the first product from them that we decided to test so I think an introduction is in order. Here's a little bit of what they have to say about themselves in their website:
"Speedlink has enjoyed continuous growth since its founding in 1998. Today, the company′s products can be found in over 30 countries in Europe. The over 10 million sound systems and over 15 million game controllers sold impressively demonstrate Speedlink′s market presence.
Speedlink product development is based on a willingness to innovate and an eye for the trends of tomorrow. The fast pace of the market demands great vigilance and a high degree of flexibility. Constant supervision of development work and production as well as the company′s representation on the market guarantees excellent product quality and forms the basis for continuing success."

The Kudos RS comes decently packed in a compact but sturdy black cardboard box, along with a ton of information listed on almost all sides, there's also a few pictures and most importantly a window where you get to not only see the mouse itself but also feel it, this will allow you to quickly understand if the shape is something that will appeal to you or not.
Once the box is open, you will realize that the Kudos RS comes packed with a lot of stuff, the mouse itself is sandwiched between two pieces of see-through plastic, this will ensure that the product will arrive in one piece, even if you ship it from far away. Bundled with the Kudos RS you will find an extra set of plastic feet/skates, a huge quick start guide that comes in a lot of different languages, a CD with the drivers and software needed to configure your mouse if you so desire, finally you also get a small plastic box with 6 additional weights (6g each) that you can use to fine-tune your Kudos RS total weight.

The mouse itself comes in a stylish black and red color scheme that really helps set it apart from the competition. The black segments are actually made out of a very soft and comfortable rubber, while the shiny red parts are mostly plastic. Ergonomics-wise it is also a very competent gaming peripheral, everything seems to be in the right place and within your fingers reach. A word of warning for lefties, the Kudos RS is for right-handed people only.
Once you plug the mouse to your computer the first thing that will catch your attention are the five led's at the center, one of them is in "charge" of indicating which profile is currently active (you can have up to 5), while the other four lights serve to indicate the current DPI level, very simple yet super effective. Both the profile and DPI can be adjusted/changed on the fly thanks to the two buttons that sit right next to the led's, once again, simple but extremely effective.
Other features from the Kudos RS design that you might find interesting is the very rugged 4-way scroll-wheel and the seven programmable buttons, personally I found these buttons to be well placed and easy to reach.

I've been using the Speedlink Kudos RS for about two or three weeks now and I gotta say that I'm very happy with it. While I'm definitely not a professional gamer of any sort, I do play a lot of games, the Kudos RS responded extremely well in most of these. From Hearthstone to Battlefield, this gaming peripheral from Speedlink certainly handled all my requests almost perfectly.
The Kudos RS was the first mouse from Speedlink that I've ever used, because of that, the construction quality was a big concern of mine, thankfully it seems that Speedlink pulled it off. The buttons are very responsive and the build quality overall feels top-notch, not even the scroll-wheel disappoints.

Final Thoughts
With a versatile laser sensor (90-5700 DPI), excellent build quality, great ergonomics and tons of features that allow you to customize your gaming experience just the way you want it to be, the Kudos RS is a gaming mouse for just about any sort of gamer.
Priced at around 50€ the Kudos RS certainly faces a lot of tough competitors, that seems to be its biggest problem in my opinion, while it's a great piece of hardware, a lower price tag would aid in setting it apart from the competition and make it a gaming option for consumers on a tighter budget.

The Good
+Versatile laser sensor

+Comfortable
+Button placement
+4-way scroll wheel
+7 programmable buttons
+Adjustable weight
+Build quality

The Bad
-Price
-Lots of competition

Thanks to Speedlink for providing the review sample

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Gamdias Zeus Review

Ladies and gentlemen I am glad to say that there is still room for some innovation in the gaming peripheral industry, to prove my point, today I will be reviewing the Gamdias Zeus, a mouse that has a few features that will probably set it apart from the competition, this is particularly good to see from a newcomer company such as Gamdias.
If you don't know Gamdias I don't blame you, they have been designing and producing all different sorts of gaming peripherals since 2012, because of that a few rookie mistakes are to be expected, here's a bit of information from their website:
"GAMDIAS Technology was founded 2012. Not only do we aim to set the bar for quality and practicality, we also go above and beyond with our designs to enhance your gaming experience. GAMDIAS products will continue to impress on design and practicality, supporting our motto “Gaming Art in Motion.” We will continue to invest heavily on designs, transcending GAMDIAS products to an artistic pantheon."

Starting with the packaging as always, you will find the Zeus enclosed in a very stylish and informative white box, as you can see in the pictures above and below, Gamdias as nailed it in that department, the box is tough and durable and it also has all the necessary information and features concerning the product.
Upon opening the box and removing all the plastic protections you will be greeted by a cool looking card with some more info about the Zeus, a quick installation guide, the mouse itself and two stickers with the Zeus logo.
For all the required software and drivers you will need to visit Gamdias website as no optical disk comes included.

The mouse presents itself in a matte black that works well in keeping fingerprints away, aside from that you will notice that the visual design has a futuristic feel to it and may actually be a bit too much for some people, personally I find the Zeus attractive and good looking with all the different shapes and LED colors.
Unfortunately most of the mouse construction is plastic, gaming mice these days have a thin rubberized surface that improves grip and comfort, the Zeus main problem is exactly that, because all the construction is plastic, the mouse feels a bit cheap and awkward in your hand.
The Zeus has your typical weight calibration system, 11 programmable buttons, a laser sensor that can go up to 8200DPI, 512kb of onboard memory and a decent braided cable, nothing too out of the ordinary.
What really sets this product from Gamdias apart from the competition is the "Grip Calibration Area", underneath the Zeus you will find three small scroll wheels that can be easily rotated to adjust the spots where your fingertips should ideally rest, basically this means that the width of the mouse can be altered according to your personal preference.

Testing the "Grip Calibration Area" in several different games, from shooters like Killing Floor to MMO's like Guild Wars 2, I gotta say that the three small wheels really make a difference. If you're like me and prefer a wider resting area for your hand when playing MMO's and RTS's you got it, on the other hand if you prefer a thinner surface that will not get in your way when shooting some bad dudes, then you can also adjust the Zeus for that. All in all this adjustable grip area is something that sets this product apart and almost makes up for some of the rookie mistakes made by Gamdias.
The software provided by Gamdias while not extremely intuitive was at least functional and most importantly allowed you to configure everything about the Zeus.

Final Thoughts
While the Gamdias Zeus is far from a perfect product, it certainly has most of the features that a modern day gaming peripheral should have, programmable buttons, a weight tunning system, adjustable DPI, on-board memory and a braided cable among others.
What really sets the Zeus apart though is the adjustable grip area, with it Gamdias really distinguishes itself from the competition and makes the Zeus an interesting gaming solution for people with both big or small hands .
The issues I had with this product were mainly the steep price ($100 on Newegg) and the plastic surface, hopefully in the future Gamdias will fix these issues and deliver us even more innovative features.

The Good
-"Grip Calibration Area"
-11 Programmable buttons
-Weight tuning system
-Braided cable
-On-Board memory
-Adjustable DPI (up to 8200)

The Bad
-Expensive
-Lack of rubberized surface

Thanks to Gamdias for providing the review sample

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Sharkoon FireGlider Optical Review

A few weeks ago and after some contacts with Sharkoon I had the chance to test out one of their products, the Drakonia Black (Link), it definitely performed well actually winning our Best Value recommendation in the process.

This time around though, we will be taking a look at the FireGlider Optical, a mouse that is more affordable than the Drakonia Black.

For those of you who don't know Sharkoon, they've been around since 2003, producing various types of computer products including gaming solutions like the Drakonia Black and now this FireGlider Optical.

The product under the microscope today is the latest in a long family of gaming mice, all of the FireGliders share pretty similar shapes and features, including the number of buttons, weight and so on. The FireGlider Optical though, has one big difference when compared to its predecessors, an optical sensor.

While the replacement of the laser sensor for the optical one might sound like a downgrade, the truth is that the change is barely noticeable while gaming, even when using the mouse for other daily tasks it performs flawlessly.

There are obviously some compromises while using an optical sensor, for example, the number of DPI's achieved with it is lower, but unless you require extreme precision when gaming, the 3000 DPI/CPI are more than enough. The maximum FPS and the acceleration also take a hit, but like I mentioned before, it's nothing that I personally noticed while gaming.

The FireGlider Optical comes well packed, a nicely designed and attractive box will certainly draw the attention of any possible buyers, most importantly it displays a lot of information regarding the mouse capabilities, what is packed inside and it even has a little door on the front that when opened allows the consumer to take a better look at the actual product.

Open the package and you will find several "extras" besides the mouse itself, Sharkoon crammed into the box a sleek looking transport bag, two additional sets of mouse-feet, a CD with some software and seven weights that allow you to fine-tune the overall feel of the FireGlider. It's all pretty standard stuff, when you take the low price point into consideration though, the contents of the package are more than enough to get your gaming adventures started and going for a long period of time.

Taking a closer look at the actual mouse now, we quickly discover that the 5 programmable buttons return once again. While the Drakonia Black has a ton more, I find the FireGlider a lot more "streamlined", keeping the more useful buttons and dropping the other ones.

While I'm not exactly a professional gamer, I would consider the Drakonia Black more adequate for MMO's and the FireGlider Optical more competent at First Person Shooters. This idea is bolstered by the extremely easy to reach double-click button, placed right next to the left-click button.

The forward and back buttons placed on the side of the mouse have different textures, this is a great feature as it allows the user to quickly feel which button is currently being pressed.

Sharkoon also keeps the tradition of including in their gaming solutions some on-board memory for saving macros, this is useful when you want the mouse to be used on several computers without having to install any sort of software.

After using the Sharkoon FireGlider Optical for about a week now, I can safely say that it's extremely comfortable thanks to a very smooth rubberized finish and well designed shape. The weight tuning system also helps when you want a bit more customization.

The mouse also feels very well built, the mix of plastic, rubber and fabric(cable) never feels cheap. The buttons are also extremely responsive and feel great when they "click".

Final Thoughts

All in all the Sharkoon FireGlider Optical is a great gaming solution for users on a tight budget, the construction quality is great and the amount of attention to detail is something that Sharkoon didn't neglect.

The optical sensor performed great and while it might be a drawback for some users who are looking for something a bit more precise, for general gamers and day to day users the 3000 DPI are more than enough.

The Good

-Extremely comfortable

-Great price-quality ratio

-Weight tuning system

-On-Board memory

The Bad

-Less precise than laser predecessors

Thanks to Sharkoon for providing the review sample

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Sharkoon Drakonia Black Review

I have known Sharkoon for a few years now, apparently they've been around since 2003, producing various types of computer products including gaming solutions like this Drakonia Black, a successor to the original Drakonia that achieved a nice level of popularity among the gaming community thanks to a solid design and a precise laser sensor (Avago 9500).

This new entry from Sharkoon into the gaming market plays it relatively safe by introducing a few improvements and keeping most of the original design intact.
The first change is obviously in terms of color scheme, gone are the green dragon scales, replaced by darker tones of black and gray, the scales are still there though and give this mouse a unique look, something that is always useful particularly in a very crowded market such as this.
There was also a change in terms of LED colors, the DPI indicators next to your left-mouse button are now constantly blue, while the LED located under the Drakonia logo in the middle can be altered depending on the user preference.
The eleven programmable buttons also make a return  (including the DPI selector), giving players a lot of solutions when it comes to assigning the most important functions in their favorite games, particularly for MMORPG's this is super helpful as it drastically reduces the amount of macros and skills allocated in the keyboard, your left hand will thank you later.

The biggest improvement made though is definitely the laser sensor, gone is the Avago 9500 from the original Drakonia, replaced by a much more powerful Avago 9800 that allows the mouse to go up to 8200 DPI instead of the 5000 from the original, this means that particularly for snipers the Drakonia Black is more precise than ever, pulling off those impossible shots has never been easier.
Sharkoon also added some Teflon feet (4+4 replacements) to the Drakonia Black, this definitely is a way better solution when compared to the plastic ones from the original, during our testing period we used several surfaces, including soft and hard ones and the mouse performed great on all, both in terms of movements and laser precision.

In terms of comfort it does not disappoint, the weight tuning system (6x5g) for starters is well done and gives the user a much bigger control over the weight and feel of their mouse, super easy to adjust through a small "door" under the Drakonia itself, removing or adding weights is done in a swift manner.
On the top and sides of the Drakonia Black you will find three rubberized surfaces, they can be helpful especially in prolonged gaming sessions where sweat can become a problem.
Fortunately they're not there just for the extra grip, these surfaces are also very comfortable to hold and according to Sharkoon the "softskin" material that they are made of prevents the accumulation of perspiration, also important when it comes to keeping your mouse clean.

Final Thoughts
At the time of this review we found the Drakonia Black priced somewhere around $30 (Amazon), within that price range there's a lot of competition, still, and with the improvements made on this Black edition, the Drakonia is easily one of the best options out there.
It's very good to see that Sharkoon didn't forget to include a few small features that always add a bit more value and overall quality to a gaming product, the high-quality braided cable with a gold connector at the end, the very intuitive software and the internal memory, they all contribute to give the Drakonia Black Gaming Laser Mouse a distinct advantage over its rivals.

The Good
-Original visual design
-Very comfortable
-Amazing quality/price ratio
-High-quality braided cable
-Easy to use software and internal memory

The Bad
-Very similar to the original Drakonia
-Can't change the color of the DPI indicators

Thanks to Sharkoon for providing the review sample

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