This is a speedster designed purely for competitive play, with the price tag to match.
Its a shape Ive come to recognize in this new generation of FPS-first gaming mice.
This is a larger rig than I would typically choose for myself, but looks can be deceiving.
Theres a reassuring weight that only makes itself known when you need it.
That said, when I first laid hands on the Alienware Pro Wireless, I was concerned.
This is a boxy shape with only a very slight groove on the thumb and pinky rests.
In everyday play, I found the deeper curves of theRazerViper V3 Pro to be more comfortable and controllable.
Features
The biggie here is that 8K polling rate.
A lot of mice also offer this feature nowadays.
However, its a feature being quickly adopted in competitive circles for peace of mind.
Instead, Dell should have been screaming about its battery life.
Theres space for five onboard profiles here, which is pretty standard fare.
The two main click buttons use optical switches, but with Alienwares magnetic-force system that promises enhanced speed.
If youre ultra-competitive and prefer to set and forget, though, its kept neatly out of the way.
I was initially surprised by the main click switches, and not in a good way.
Unfortunately, I cant sing quite so loudly about the side buttons.
They feel hollow and cheap while also being too heavy in their actuation to truly feel intuitive and fast.
Should you buy the Alienware Pro Wireless gaming mouse?
Its $10 more at MSRP, but its also older and those numbers move south far more regularly.
Thats not to say nobody should be looking at the Pro Wireless.
Those magnetically debouncing main clicks have me excited, and that battery life cant be denied.
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