Our quick take

SteelSeries Prime gaming mouse - 3.5 / 5

Pro-level specs for the mere mortal

  • Prestige OM mechanical switches (to 100 million clicks) SteelSeries TrueMove Pro optical sensor 18,000 maximum CPI (Count Per Inch) 450 IPS (Inches Per Second) 50G acceleration Weight: 69g

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Slick understated design

  • Ergonomic, right-handed shape Claw, fingertip or palm grip style compatible ABS plastic body with matte finish Detachable super mesh Micro-USB  Single RGB zone

Small niggles for a tiny mouse

Software controls

To recap

An affordable pro-level mouse with some serious specs considering the price. It’s fast and accurate and easy to use. But there are some niggles: its side buttons just aren’t easy to press; and it may be a tad small for some hands.