Brand | SteelSeries |
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Item model number | 62155 |
Hardware Platform | PC |
Item Weight | 11.4 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 2.09 x 6.69 x 7.87 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 2.09 x 6.69 x 7.87 inches |
Color | Rubberized Black |
Manufacturer | SteelSeries |
Language | German |
ASIN | B007N6HS3G |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 25, 2012 |
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SteelSeries Sensei Laser Gaming Mouse RAW - Rubberized Black
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Brand | SteelSeries |
Color | Rubberized Black |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Special Feature | 便携式 |
Movement Detection Technology | Laser |
About this item
- Delivers only what you need to help you eliminate the competition
- Available in two different textures: Glossy smooth and Rubberized anti-sweat
- Light up your wheel, CPI indicator or SteelSeries logo Or turn it all off
- CPI toggle for on-the-fly high/low sensitivity adjustments
- Scalable pointer speed from 90 up to 5670 in increments of 90 so you can be exact
- Improved durability and tangle-free via its double braided nylon cord
- Program your buttons, define your sensitivity, and create unlimited profiles
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Ergonomic | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 3.9 |
For gaming | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 3.8 |
Battery life | — | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 3.3 |
Quality of material | 3.5 | 3.7 | 4.8 | — | 4.5 | — |
Value for money | — | — | 3.4 | 4.2 | — | 3.4 |
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connectivity tech | USB | USB | USB | USB | USB, Bluetooth | USB |
hand orientation | Ambidextrous | Ambidextrous | Ambidextrous | Right | Right | Ambidextrous |
power source | — | Corded Electric | — | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
tracking method | Laser | Optical | Optical | Optical | Optical | Optical |
range | feet | 5 meters | 5 meters | 5 meters | 10 meters | 5 meters |
button quantity | 7 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
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Product Description
Since the release of our first mouse, we have been using Japanese-inspiration in our naming of them. Our mice are built for performance and tournament-style play; Ikari means anger, Xai means talent, and the list of product names goes on. The Sensei is our version of the grand-master in our Do Jo. It is the teacher. The Sensei [RAW] is that master in his pure and focused form. With tournament grade components and focused intent, the Sensei [RAW] is the essence of performance delivering only what you need to eliminate your challengers.
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SteelSeries Sensei is the original mouse extraordinaire from SteelSeries. It's the worlds most customizable mouse and features its own 32bit ARM processor (which allows double the sensitivity, to 11,400 DCPI), and can be configured through a built-in LCD menu system on the back with support for up to 16.8 million colors.
SteelSeries Sensei [RAW] did away with processor, the LCD menu system and the on-board memory. If you don't travel around the world as a pro gamer, if you don't plug into tournament computers and if you don't need all the colors, the [RAW] will deliver the same world-class performance and same amazing customization options using the SteelSeries Engine. And Sensei [RAW] is available in 2 versions: one with rubberized soft-touch surface, one with smooth glossy surface--pick your favorite feel and start fragging.
Record even extremely long and advanced macros to the Sensei [RAW]SteelSeries Engine enhances the Sensei [RAW] with advanced customization options. View larger
Bow to the Master, Again
Since the release of their first mouse, SteelSeries has been using Japanese inspiration in the naming of them. SteelSeries mice are built for performance and tournament-style play; Ikari means anger, Xai means talent, and the list of product names goes on. The Sensei is the version of the grand-master in the SteelSeries dojo. It is the teacher. The Sensei [RAW] is that master in his pure and focused form. With tournament grade components and focused intent, the Sensei [RAW] is the essence of performance, delivering only what you need to eliminate your challengers.
The Sensei [RAW] is available with a rubberized or glossy surface to suit your gaming styleLight 'em up with the built-in white illumination
Winning, It's the Way of the Sensei
The SteelSeries [RAW] is the purified form of the original SteelSeries Sensei. It is the essence of performance and embodies everything SteelSeries has learned about mice, everything ever researched, everything ever discovered, everything that makes a mouse great. The DNA of Sensei is programmed to win. These are those rare hardware products forged by love and science, trial and error, passion from professional gamers, and a desire to push the envelope. SteelSeries Sensei mice were born for tournament victory; they are built to help you win.
Advanced Macros
Thanks to the support of the SteelSeries Engine software, you can record even extremely long and advanced macros to the Sensei [RAW]. The macros can not only be layered and can include keystrokes and precise timing, but they can span across your peripherals allowing you to have a mouse button assigned to perform keyboard strokes and mouse clicks in the same macro. How you will decide to use this advanced feature is up to you (choose your configurations wisely and adhere to any rules that you may need to abide by during gameplay); the Sensei only presents you with the capabilities for endless possibilities.
Developed with the Best
SteelSeries is proud to be associated with some of the best players in the world of eSports. SteelSeries maintains strong relationships and has continuous dialogue with teams like SK Gaming, Fnatic, Evil Geniuses, Natus Vincere, and others who help in the development and improvement of gaming products.
To ensure maximum performance in all gaming scenarios, SteelSeries enlisted help from world-class StarCraft II, Counter-Strike, DotA, League of Legends, Heroes of Newerth, WarCraft III, and Doom players. Thanks to them, Sensei [RAW] has the same performance as the original Master--so if you like the Sensei these are the players who helped make it happen.
Plug, Play, Win
There’s no need to install software of any kind in order to use the Sensei [RAW]. It is completely capable of operating flawlessly with default settings. SteelSeries Engine enhances the Sensei [RAW] with advanced customization options like CPI settings, programmable buttons, LED intensity, and lighting modes. The Sensei [RAW] is supported by SteelSeries Engine technology, but will work out of the box with any computer or laptop.
Light 'Em Up
The brilliant white illumination is capable of several modes of operation including: solid, slow, medium, and fast pulse. You can also vary the intensity of the illumination between low, medium, and high. For those of you who don’t like glowing shiny stuff on your desktop, you can completely switch off all illumination.
It also brings a very real benefit to users who utilize multiple profiles: by giving them brightnesses, you can quickly switch between profiles and always know which profile is active.
SENSEI VS. SENSEI [RAW]
SENSEI SENSEI [RAW] Ambidextrous shape Surface material/treatment Metal Rubberized or Glossy Pro grade laser sensor Omron switches 7 programmable buttons SteelSeries Engine support Braided, anti-tangle cord 3 zone illumination 16.8 mill White 32 bit ARM processor On-board profiles 5 1 LCD menu system Counts Per Inch (CPI) 1 - 5,700 90 - 5,700 Double Counts Per Inch (DCPI) 5,701 - 11,400 Frames Per Second (FPS) 12,000 12,000From the Manufacturer
SteelSeries Sensei is the original mouse extraordinaire from SteelSeries. It's the worlds most customizable mouse and features its own 32bit ARM processor (which allows double the sensitivity, to 11,400 DCPI), and can be configured through a built-in LCD menu system on the back with support for up to 16.8 million colors.
SteelSeries Sensei [RAW] did away with processor, the LCD menu system and the on-board memory. If you don't travel around the world as a pro gamer, if you don't plug into tournament computers and if you don't need all the colors, the [RAW] will deliver the same world-class performance and same amazing customization options using the SteelSeries Engine. And Sensei [RAW] is available in 2 versions: one with rubberized soft-touch surface, one with smooth glossy surface--pick your favorite feel and start fragging.
Record even extremely long and advanced macros to the Sensei [RAW]SteelSeries Engine enhances the Sensei [RAW] with advanced customization options. View larger
Bow to the Master, Again
Since the release of their first mouse, SteelSeries has been using Japanese inspiration in the naming of them. SteelSeries mice are built for performance and tournament-style play; Ikari means anger, Xai means talent, and the list of product names goes on. The Sensei is the version of the grand-master in the SteelSeries dojo. It is the teacher. The Sensei [RAW] is that master in his pure and focused form. With tournament grade components and focused intent, the Sensei [RAW] is the essence of performance, delivering only what you need to eliminate your challengers.
The Sensei [RAW] is available with a rubberized or glossy surface to suit your gaming styleLight 'em up with the built-in white illumination
Winning, It's the Way of the Sensei
The SteelSeries [RAW] is the purified form of the original SteelSeries Sensei. It is the essence of performance and embodies everything SteelSeries has learned about mice, everything ever researched, everything ever discovered, everything that makes a mouse great. The DNA of Sensei is programmed to win. These are those rare hardware products forged by love and science, trial and error, passion from professional gamers, and a desire to push the envelope. SteelSeries Sensei mice were born for tournament victory; they are built to help you win.
Advanced Macros
Thanks to the support of the SteelSeries Engine software, you can record even extremely long and advanced macros to the Sensei [RAW]. The macros can not only be layered and can include keystrokes and precise timing, but they can span across your peripherals allowing you to have a mouse button assigned to perform keyboard strokes and mouse clicks in the same macro. How you will decide to use this advanced feature is up to you (choose your configurations wisely and adhere to any rules that you may need to abide by during gameplay); the Sensei only presents you with the capabilities for endless possibilities.
Plug, Play, Win
There's no need to install software of any kind in order to use the Sensei [RAW]. It is completely capable of operating flawlessly with default settings. SteelSeries Engine enhances the Sensei [RAW] with advanced customization options like CPI settings, programmable buttons, LED intensity, and lighting modes. The Sensei [RAW] is supported by SteelSeries Engine technology, but will work out of the box with any computer or laptop.
Light 'Em Up
The brilliant white illumination is capable of several modes of operation including: solid, slow, medium, and fast pulse. You can also vary the intensity of the illumination between low, medium, and high. For those of you who don’t like glowing shiny stuff on your desktop, you can completely switch off all illumination.
It also brings a very real benefit to users who utilize multiple profiles: by giving them brightnesses, you can quickly switch between profiles and always know which profile is active.
Developed with the Best
SteelSeries is proud to be associated with some of the best players in the world of eSports. SteelSeries maintains strong relationships and has continuous dialogue with teams like SK Gaming, Fnatic, Evil Geniuses, Natus Vincere, and others who help in the development and improvement of gaming products.
To ensure maximum performance in all gaming scenarios, SteelSeries enlisted help from world-class StarCraft II, Counter-Strike, DotA, League of Legends, Heroes of Newerth, WarCraft III, and Doom players. Thanks to them, Sensei [RAW] has the same performance as the original Master--so if you like the Sensei these are the players who helped make it happen.
Compare the SteelSeries Sensei Line
ModelSENSEI MLG Edition
SENSEI
SENSEI [RAW] Color Black Grey, Fnatic Black & White Glossy Black, Rubberized Black, Frost Blue Ambidextrous shape Surface material/treatment Metal Metal Rubberized or Glossy Pro grade laser sensor Omron switches 7 programmable buttons SteelSeries Engine support Braided, anti-tangle cord 3 zone illumination 16.8 mill 16.8 mill White 32 bit ARM processor On-board profiles 5 5 1 LCD menu system Counts Per Inch (CPI) 8200 1 - 5,700 90 - 5,700 Double Counts Per Inch (DCPI) 16,400 5,701 - 11,400 Frames Per Second (FPS) 12,000 12,000 12,000
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Customers like the quality, comfort, performance, and appearance of the mouse. For example, they mention that it's sturdy, reliable, and feels silky smooth to the touch. Some appreciate the ambidextrous design and the matte grey finish. That said, opinions are mixed on button quality, ease of use, and stiffness.
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Customers like the quality of the mouse. For example, they mention the clicks are solid, it's sturdy, and reliable. It's also very responsive and easy to configure. Customers also appreciate the braided cable and the scroll wheel provides a satisfying click.
"...The scroll wheel does provide a satisfying click once it has been fully depressed. The scrolling function feels perfectly adequate, however...." Read more
"...It's the perfect middle ground for tech-savvy users who don't necessarily game 24/7.*Setup*..." Read more
"...No driver crashes, no software freezes, no sudden resource usage spikes... I can confidently recommend this mouse if only for that reason." Read more
"...(mine did the first time) then, surprise surprise, the Sensei doesn't work as a mouse and you can't click to close the dialog box telling you that..." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the mouse. For example, they mention it feels good in the hand, it's very comfortable for left-handed use, and the rubberized texture feels amazing. The ergonomics of the design are good, and it has the fundamentals down perfect.
"...The rubberized coating is very sleek and feels silky smooth to the touch; I found myself just wanting to rub this mouse it was so pleasingly tactile..." Read more
"...The ergonomics of this mouse are really good for being an ambidextrous design...." Read more
"...It really is a nice feel on the mousepad (I use a 3M Precise Mousing Surface, not the Steelseries mats) and has tracked flawlessly in every..." Read more
"...This mouse feels very good, but you need to be aware of your gripping style...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the mouse. For example, they say it's a great mouse that performs exceptionally well, keeps things simple, and intuitive. The SteelSeries Engine works well, and the stock mouse feet work well. The mouse is simple in functionality and is useful for gaming and everyday use. It works just fine without the software and is a sturdy feeling mouse with a decent weight.
"...This a mouse that performs exceptionally well, keeps things simple and intuitive and that I am not embarrassed to have sitting on my desk like I..." Read more
"...The physical hardware has a very high quality look and feel, despite it being primarily plasticCons:..." Read more
"...The cord is great, seems to be very high quality and the connector is gold or gold plated which is very nice...." Read more
"...It is one EXCELLENT piece of hardware...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the mouse. They mention it's sleek, attractive, and has a nice matte finish. Some appreciate the chrome finish and the LEDs as a touch. The matte grey finish is just plain sharp, and the configurable LEDs let you conform the mouse to your preferences. Overall, most are happy with the look and feel of the product.
"...PROS:+ Sleek, attractive. Dare I say "beautiful?"+ Feels wonderful and comfortable+ Simple features keep it intuitive..." Read more
"...Pros:[+] Awesome appearance, especially when paired with matching SteelSeries mouse pad and/or headphones..." Read more
"...Buttons feels nice.It's not big/but not too small.Looks nice.Design is ergonomic.Comfortable...." Read more
"...The metal looking finish is quite shiny, the mouse also has some very nice details. Braided cables which have a very fine weave...." Read more
Customers like the size of the mouse. They say it's perfect for medium to large hands, and the length is perfect for them. Some mention that it'll fit a claw grip hold and is wider than all other mice they've owned. Overall, most are happy with the size and fit of the product.
"...It fits in the hand perfectly with a palm grip and all but 2 of the buttons are conveniently placed...." Read more
"...to it from my Intellimouse Explorer 1.0A. The full configurability does make it 100% ambidextrous and the cloth-wrapped cord looks fairly durable,..." Read more
"...It's light.Buttons feels nice.It's not big/but not too small.Looks nice.Design is ergonomic.Comfortable...." Read more
"...First of all, this is an ambidextrous mouse, so it's not made to fit your right hand perfectly...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the button quality of the mouse. Some mention that the sensors are the best, the buttons are well placed, and responsive. However, others say that the scroll wheel and side buttons are all inoperable, the mouse buttons 4-7 were not their own buttons, and the side buttons were too far back for their small hands.
"...SteelSeries Engine software makes firmware updates, profiles, button mapping, and device customization super easy..." Read more
"...The only button that feels any bit mushy is the scroll wheel button, but this seems to be the case with every mouse I have ever used...." Read more
"...The main left and right switches are perfect...." Read more
"...I love this mouse. It has just enough buttons and the software works well for making macros...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the mouse. Some mention it's very user friendly, straightforward, and convenient. They also say it'll be easy to configure. However, others say it has too many information and programs and is difficult for a new user to figure out how to use.
"...a mouse that performs exceptionally well, keeps things simple and intuitive and that I am not embarrassed to have sitting on my desk like I would..." Read more
"...Software- Not really a pro or con for me, I think the software has too much information/programs...." Read more
"...The application's interface is very intuitive, easy to navigate, and has pretty much all the features you would expect.*..." Read more
"...All nice and straight forward. "Why are there color assignments for the buttons?" you may ask...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the stiffness of the mouse. Some mention that the wheel is fairly stiff, with well defined detents that make selection very easy. They also say that the clicks from every button are firm and feel sturdy in your hand. However, other customers say that it requires significantly more force to click, the click aren't as responsive, and it starts to double-click on clicks.
"...time of using a rubber mouse before this high-gloss plastic, it's a hard feel for me to get used to...." Read more
"...The rubberized coating is very sleek and feels silky smooth to the touch; I found myself just wanting to rub this mouse it was so pleasingly tactile..." Read more
"...The Sensei's right side buttons are difficult to click their positioned in the middle of your pinkie/ring finger gap so you dont naturally touch them..." Read more
"...They have great feedback too, springy and loud but not overly so...." Read more
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The first thing I noticed was the build quality. This mouse looks really nice. I expected it to look cheap from the pictures, but that is definitely not the case. The rubberized coating is very sleek and feels silky smooth to the touch; I found myself just wanting to rub this mouse it was so pleasingly tactile, like a puppy. The nylon sleeved cable is very attractive and sturdy and holds its shape, keeping it from interfering with mouse movement. I feared the lights would be obnoxious, but they are quite classy and subtle, even at the brightest setting. Although I prefer to have the light steady, I do feel the pulse settings would look nicer if the light didn't dim to completely off in the pulse cycle and instead dimmed to very low before brightening again.
The ergonomics of the mouse are excellent. I could not have asked for a more comfortable mouse for long periods of use. It pretty much disappears beneath your hand. I expected the mouse to be on the small size, but it is quite big - not too big - and comfy. The weight is exactly what I expect from a mouse, with just a little weight so your know it's there without too much heft bogging it down. It fits in the hand perfectly with a palm grip and all but 2 of the buttons are conveniently placed. The two buttons which cause problems are the ring-finger on the right-hand side of the mouse. The only reason they are not perfectly ergonomic is because this mouse is ambidextrous and they are there as thumb buttons for left-handed users, so I really can not count it as a detriment. Other reviews complain that the side buttons are too easily pressed, this really only applies the the ring finger buttons. The thumb buttons are situated comfortably above the thumb and easily and quickly pressed. If the ring finger buttons cause problems for the user, they are easily disabled through the driver front-end, as are all the buttons.
The buttons are clicky, but not too loud, and provide the perfect amount of feedback. If you are a twitch gamer, you will appreciate the very minuscule amount of travel in the left and right mouse buttons. The only button that feels any bit mushy is the scroll wheel button, but this seems to be the case with every mouse I have ever used. The scroll wheel does provide a satisfying click once it has been fully depressed. The scrolling function feels perfectly adequate, however. There could be some more definition between the thumb buttons, but I had no problem distinguishing between the two nor any issues accidentally pressing both at the same time. The CPI button is in the expected, industry standard place, but I wonder if CPI buttons wouldn't be more ergonomic in front of the scroll wheel, rather than behind.
The guts of this mouse are top-notch. At 1000 MHz polling rates, everything is buttery smooth and there are no hiccups. I have also tried it at 500 MHz and it is extremely smooth as well. I haven't pushed it to the highest CPI settings to see if as I only have 1 monitor and no need for 5700 CPI, so I can not comment on it's performance at such high settings. I currently have mine set to 990 cpi (LED on) and 1800 cpi (LED off) for my 1920 x 1200 monitor.
While on the subject of CPI, one limitation I begrudge is that the user can only define two cpi settings to toggle. I found myself initially wanting a 3rd option, however that would add complexity to the mouse buttons and I don't realistically see myself using more than 2 and potentially ignoring the 3rd setting. In the end, I am happy that SteelSeries opted for simplicity in this regard.
Another minor setback is the lack of horizontal scrolling. When using Photoshop and Illustrator, it is nice to be able to quickly scroll left and right. There is absolutely no better mouse for this purpose than the Apple Mighty Mouse (now simply called Apple Wired Mouse ) with it's scroll ball. However, I (not so) simply edited the hand shortcut in these applications to use one of the thumb buttons and all is right in the world. It would be easier to adapt if I could set multiple profiles to the mouse that could detect what program I am using, but it's not a big setback.
The driver front end works well and has access to all the settings one would need. The user can record macros or program their own. Every button can be remapped to any macro, key stroke or other mouse button. It does take up a fair amount of memory for a "driver," but one can save the settings and close the program as most essential information is stored on-board the mouse itself, freeing 100 MB or so of memory. Macros will not be saved, including keyboard functions. DPI, polling rate, and the light settings will be saved.
Did I mention how good the surface feels? It's a tiny kitten, resting beneath the palm of my hand. I highly recommend the rubberized variant.
This a mouse that performs exceptionally well, keeps things simple and intuitive and that I am not embarrassed to have sitting on my desk like I would many other "gaming grade" mice. One can tell the engineers were thinking like engineers before they were thinking like gamers.
PROS:
+ Sleek, attractive. Dare I say "beautiful?"
+ Feels wonderful and comfortable
+ Simple features keep it intuitive
+ Highest-grade materials and components
+ Straight-forward, yet flexible customization
CONS:
- Inconvenient to switch profiles
- Lacks a third CPI toggle for those that need it
- If a multituted features is important, there are mice in the same price-range (or cheaper) with many more buttons and settings that you may or may not ever use
- Bloated driver
I arrived at the Sensei mouse after reading a lot of reviews and wanting something built well for gaming but not too ridiculous to also use for mundane work tasks, which is my primary use for this mouse. I don't need 999 buttons on my mouse, but I still really love the extra buttons it does have (for easier web browsing, scrolling, etc), and the fact that they are easily programmable. It's the perfect middle ground for tech-savvy users who don't necessarily game 24/7.
*Setup*
Getting this mouse set up was about as easy as you would expect. You can either go the plug-and-play route (drivers automatically install), or if you want more control over customization, you can go the extra (optional) step of installing the SteelSeries Engine software. I would highly recommend doing this, if nothing else than for the firmware updates.
*SteelSeries Engine*
This free application basically interfaces with all your SteelSeries devices, to give you full customization options, profiles, LED controls, and firmware updates. The very first thing I did with my Sensei was click the alert stating that there was a firmware update available. Updating the firmware only took one click and less than one minute; super easy.
While not all devices are compatible with the newer SteelSeries Engine 3, luckily the Sensei RAW is, which is great because SSE2 was more bloated and less stable from my experience. Upgrading to SSE3 was a big step up, and I really like it.
Using SSE3, you can also fine-tune mouse sensitivity, polling rate, and customize/map all of your buttons however you see fit. The application's interface is very intuitive, easy to navigate, and has pretty much all the features you would expect.
*Hardware*
First of all, this is a laser mouse, not an optical mouse, which I'll leave up to you to decide if that's good or not. There are pros and cons to each, and I'm not religiously committed to either type. Laser mice do typically have higher CPI, but how much that matters, and whether it's worth trading off other benefits of optical mice is up for debate. Anyway, here are the raw specs:
CPI: 5670 (Counts per inch)
Clicks: 30M (Number of average clicks it's rated to handle over its lifetime)
Response: 1ms (How quickly the mouse responds to your actions)
Force: 30g
Programmable buttons: 7
Lighting: 3 zone (scroll wheel, CPI indicator, logo)
Weight: 90 grams (0.2 lbs)
Height: 38.7 mm (1.5 in)
Width: 68.3 mm (2.7 in)
Length: 125.5 mm (4.9 in)
Ambidextrous Shape
The USB cable is also sufficiently long, enough for me to need velcro ties to limit the amount of lose cable on my desk. But mine is plugged into a USB hub instead of directly into my computer. The frost blue version has a gray unbraided cable, while the heat orage has a black & orage braided cable. Worth noting since the product description incorrectly describes the frost blue edition as braided.
*Summary*
After using it for awhile now, I can definitely say I have no regrets in purchasing this mouse. It looks great, especially with my matching mouse pad and headphones, and performs even better. The SSE software lets me customize the mouse to my liking, and its movements are quick and accurate. There is a lot to love about this mouse, and not much not to like. As you can see in my photos, I actually liked it enough to also buy it in black/heat orange.
Pros:
[+] Awesome appearance, especially when paired with matching SteelSeries mouse pad and/or headphones
[+] Love the pulsing blue/orange LEDs
[+] Movements are smooth, quick, and accurate
[+] USB cable is sufficiently long to make it around a fairly large desk into a PC
[+] SteelSeries Engine software makes firmware updates, profiles, button mapping, and device customization super easy
[+] The physical hardware has a very high quality look and feel, despite it being primarily plastic
Cons:
[-] White / Frost Blue edition doesn't have the braided cable that the Black / Heat Orange does for some reason (this is not stated on the product description page)
Other:
[*] After a long time of using a rubber mouse before this high-gloss plastic, it's a hard feel for me to get used to. This is subjective, so just make sure you know which material suits you better before choosing which one to get.
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2015
I arrived at the Sensei mouse after reading a lot of reviews and wanting something built well for gaming but not too ridiculous to also use for mundane work tasks, which is my primary use for this mouse. I don't need 999 buttons on my mouse, but I still really love the extra buttons it does have (for easier web browsing, scrolling, etc), and the fact that they are easily programmable. It's the perfect middle ground for tech-savvy users who don't necessarily game 24/7.
*Setup*
Getting this mouse set up was about as easy as you would expect. You can either go the plug-and-play route (drivers automatically install), or if you want more control over customization, you can go the extra (optional) step of installing the SteelSeries Engine software. I would highly recommend doing this, if nothing else than for the firmware updates.
*SteelSeries Engine*
This free application basically interfaces with all your SteelSeries devices, to give you full customization options, profiles, LED controls, and firmware updates. The very first thing I did with my Sensei was click the alert stating that there was a firmware update available. Updating the firmware only took one click and less than one minute; super easy.
While not all devices are compatible with the newer SteelSeries Engine 3, luckily the Sensei RAW is, which is great because SSE2 was more bloated and less stable from my experience. Upgrading to SSE3 was a big step up, and I really like it.
Using SSE3, you can also fine-tune mouse sensitivity, polling rate, and customize/map all of your buttons however you see fit. The application's interface is very intuitive, easy to navigate, and has pretty much all the features you would expect.
*Hardware*
First of all, this is a laser mouse, not an optical mouse, which I'll leave up to you to decide if that's good or not. There are pros and cons to each, and I'm not religiously committed to either type. Laser mice do typically have higher CPI, but how much that matters, and whether it's worth trading off other benefits of optical mice is up for debate. Anyway, here are the raw specs:
CPI: 5670 (Counts per inch)
Clicks: 30M (Number of average clicks it's rated to handle over its lifetime)
Response: 1ms (How quickly the mouse responds to your actions)
Force: 30g
Programmable buttons: 7
Lighting: 3 zone (scroll wheel, CPI indicator, logo)
Weight: 90 grams (0.2 lbs)
Height: 38.7 mm (1.5 in)
Width: 68.3 mm (2.7 in)
Length: 125.5 mm (4.9 in)
Ambidextrous Shape
The USB cable is also sufficiently long, enough for me to need velcro ties to limit the amount of lose cable on my desk. But mine is plugged into a USB hub instead of directly into my computer. The frost blue version has a gray unbraided cable, while the heat orage has a black & orage braided cable. Worth noting since the product description incorrectly describes the frost blue edition as braided.
*Summary*
After using it for awhile now, I can definitely say I have no regrets in purchasing this mouse. It looks great, especially with my matching mouse pad and headphones, and performs even better. The SSE software lets me customize the mouse to my liking, and its movements are quick and accurate. There is a lot to love about this mouse, and not much not to like. As you can see in my photos, I actually liked it enough to also buy it in black/heat orange.
Pros:
[+] Awesome appearance, especially when paired with matching SteelSeries mouse pad and/or headphones
[+] Love the pulsing blue/orange LEDs
[+] Movements are smooth, quick, and accurate
[+] USB cable is sufficiently long to make it around a fairly large desk into a PC
[+] SteelSeries Engine software makes firmware updates, profiles, button mapping, and device customization super easy
[+] The physical hardware has a very high quality look and feel, despite it being primarily plastic
Cons:
[-] White / Frost Blue edition doesn't have the braided cable that the Black / Heat Orange does for some reason (this is not stated on the product description page)
Other:
[*] After a long time of using a rubber mouse before this high-gloss plastic, it's a hard feel for me to get used to. This is subjective, so just make sure you know which material suits you better before choosing which one to get.
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Anche per quanto riguarda l'impugnatura devo dire che mi sono trovato molto bene perché le dimensioni del mouse sono perfette per mani medio-grandi come le mie e secondo me la forma si presta a diversi tipi di grip, bisogna comunque provarlo per capire se è adatto alla propria mano
32cmでプレーしている感想です。
私はこれまで大手のゲーミングマウスを
何個か使ってきて
左右対称形状のマウスはZowieの
FK,ZAやロジクールのプロゲーミングマウス
など使ってみましたがいまいち
自分に合わず
自分には右手専用形状のマウスの方が
絶対に合うと思っていました。
がしかし、ずいぶん前に発売されたこの
SENSEI RAWはいい加減センサーを
アップデートした方がいいとか
精度が悪いとか言われている記事を
なぜか最近よく見ていました。
でも、未だにこのマウスを使い続けている
プロゲーマーが多いということを知り
どんなもんか興味本位で買ってみたんですが
確かに微加速があり直線補正が切れないという
ずっと言われている欠点といえば
欠点もあります。
しかしこの絶妙な直線補正が見事に
HSのしやすさに繋がっています!
ここまでぴったりとHSしやすい
マウスは私は初めてでした。
これが未だにプロゲーマーが
使い続けている理由だと悟りました。
微加速というのは基本的に欠点ですが
それがあってもとても持ちやすく
なおかつ軽量で思い通りに
扱えるいいマウスです。
自分は縦が20cmの横幅が10.5cmという
結構な手の大きさですが
それでも不思議と持ちやすいです!
マウス難民になってる方などは
特に古いマウスではありますが
一度は買ってみる価値はあると思います!
El tamaño del mouse también es adecuado, ni tan grande ni tan pequeño, tiene buen grip con el pulgar y te acostumbras rápido a usar las teclas laterales.
Todos los botones son configurables con el Steelseries Engine 3.
Y pues en general excelente calidad, espero sea duradero, las luces se configuran tambien con el controlador de Steelseries Engine 3
Yo lo compre para reemplazar a mi viejo razer naga, para jugar League of Legends!
Lo recomendaría a cualquiera por el precio excelente y calidad de Steelseries.
Reviewed in Mexico on June 28, 2016
El tamaño del mouse también es adecuado, ni tan grande ni tan pequeño, tiene buen grip con el pulgar y te acostumbras rápido a usar las teclas laterales.
Todos los botones son configurables con el Steelseries Engine 3.
Y pues en general excelente calidad, espero sea duradero, las luces se configuran tambien con el controlador de Steelseries Engine 3
Yo lo compre para reemplazar a mi viejo razer naga, para jugar League of Legends!
Lo recomendaría a cualquiera por el precio excelente y calidad de Steelseries.