SteelSeries Sensei 310 Gaming Mouse - 12,000 CPI TrueMove3 Optical Sensor - Ambidextrous Design - Split-Trigger Buttons - RGB Lighting, Black

I got this mouse to replace a budget gaming mouse (Chinese brand) that I had been using for about a year. It was not a bad mouse, but I felt like treating myself to something nicer. This hit the sweet spot. Its got a great sensor, a very satisfying matte finish, very tactile buttons that rarely fire unintentionally, a nicely balanced scroll wheel, comfortable silicon side grips, and vivid RGB accents. The one con is the Steel Series Engine software for the mouse. Its not very intuitive and pretty buggy. Almost every time I have tried to change the colors Ive had to relaunch the software after it failed to register my changes. The good news is that once you get your preferred DPI, macros, and color patterns set, you should be good to go. It even saves your settings onboard, so if you close the software or switch computers the mouse will keep your DPI and color profiles set. However, in my experience, you do need to open the software for some macros. Ive set my mouse to control volume with the side triggers, which works with the software off. However, I also remapped the DPI button to open a program, which does not register with the software off. Not a huge deal, but worth noting if youre switching computers a lot or hate extra software. Ive seen several reviews that view the light, plastic construction of the mouse as a con. I want to emphasize that this is NOT a con. The mouse does feel quite light and hollow - intentionally so. Its great for general use, but its designed for e-sports and especially for first person shooters, where lighter is usually better. In this case, the weight of a mouse should not directly correspond with the dollar value of the mouse. There are plenty of cheap, heavy mice. Unlike a keyboard with an aluminum or steel back plate, there is no real benefit to a heavier, fortified mouse for gaming. Yes, the mouse is light and plastic - but this shouldnt be an issue if you dont throw it around and drop it. Even a metal mouse will break if you drop it more than a few times. Finally, Ive seen complaints that the glue has begun to leak from the side grips. This does seem to be a real phenomenon that occurs with some of these mice. However, I have used this mouse for 5-10 hours a day for work and gaming over the last two months and have not had this issue. Perhaps this is more of an issue for people with more acidic perspiration, which could also contribute to the deterioration of the matte finish some have noted. For me, this has not been an issue. I will update my review if either of these things begin to occur. Final verdict: I got this mouse on sale for $35! For that price, its unrivaled (get it?). At the MSRP of $59 its more of a toss-up. There are a lot of good offerings in that price range. However, if you want a relatively light gaming mouse with a great sensor and you dont want to pay for some of the really expensive niche options out there, this is a great option. I can highly recommend it.

gonna get straight to the point here for context i play mostly fps games so my review is written specifically with fps games in mind pros: the shape is fantastic for claw and palm grippers very comfortable, build quality is good for me no double clicking issues,side buttons are very good especially for games that utilize them frequently very easy to reach and have satisfying enough clicks,the sensor is obviously very good along with pretty much all mice in this price point,rgb is nice enough if your into it theirs software you can download for some cool effects and dpi adjustment etc,scroll wheel is pretty average no complaints here. cons: the cable could definitely be better no connection issues but after using the model o or any braided cable this just feels lack luster definitely gets in the way once in a while even with a mouse bungee, weight not a con for all but for me its just a tad heavy i would recommend something a bit lighter if you havent tried a mouse under 70g you have to try one definitely helped me improve my flicks and speed, that is pretty much all the cons for me overall its a good mouse would like to see better mouse feet theyre not bad but would be nice to get some pure PTFE mouse feet glide is fine just not amazing. conclusion: great mouse for fps games if you want a mouse with a good shape and not too heavy although its not my absolute favorite it serves its purpose very well. definitely try a glorious model o or model d if you want something lighter tho GG.

Im a big FPS gamer with big hands so basically every mouse I hold feels terrible. But not this one. The awkward hump on the bottom right actually cups into my hand and gives your pinkie something to grasp onto so it doesnt drag. This also allows you to use your pinkie finger to move the mouse and make crisp micro-adjustments when you are aiming in any shooter. Ive Had this mouse for over 4 years and just bought the same exact one to replace the old one.

I bought this to replace my old Rival (no model number) that I loved. The 310 seemed like the closest thing to it - and it is. The big problem with this mouse is the new grips. Instead of rubber, the grips are now rubberized plastic. I can understand why they changed the design; I wore holes in the grips of my old Rival. Since the mouse is small and light, I have to hold it with my pinky and ring finger. With the new grips, my fingers slide around a lot, especially during stressful online sessions. Im constantly having to let go and grab it again. Also, the buttons require quite a bit of force and have a very loud click, but thats only a minor issue as is the rubber cord. My Rival worked for several years before the middle mouse started occasionally double-clicking, so I recommend the brand and the mouse if the issues I mentioned dont bother you.

Have had it for three years and has been a really good mouse! Still going strong

I was a bit worried about the photos of the rubber sides coming off. My hands do sweat a lot and I am happy to say that there has been no issue with delaminating or anything like that. After using this mouse daily for 7 months, I am very happy with this purchase. I recommend this mouse 100%.

Had to deduct points for a faulty right click trigger pad. While play R6 Siege, the right click would not maintain and would cause me to stop ADSing. I returned the product less than a month in for a Rival 600. Beyond the production line fault, which happens sadly, the mouse felt great. I did not need the ambidextrous design and was immediately offput by it but adjusted very quickly. It did not feel bad. It was larger than my Logitech but did not weigh much more. I was still able to claw it though it seems to be designed for Palm grip users. The right side addition buttons took some adjustment and I was kind of shocked to see that they could not be disable in the software either but responded well when used. The material as mentioned was light, the grip was good, not sticky, and appeared to be designed to be easily wiped off. Great mouse especially if you need an ambidextrous product with high D/CPI or a quick response click.

One of the best mice for the price. Very accurate cursor tracking, even on accelerated track speeds. The textured rubber on both the left side and right side keep the mouse where you want it in hand. The scroll wheel also has textured rubber which aids in accurate scrolling. Clicks on all buttons and scrollwheel are definitive and audible. This mouse has a very balanced feel to it without being overly heavy or light. Programmable lighting on the logo and scrollwheel with steelseries software if youre into that. I reccomend this mouse to anyone who doesnt want to spend an arm/leg for a mouse but still wants high end features.

Initial impressions: GREAT mouse! I use it daily for work and gaming. When searching for a mouse I have several criteria: -It must be ambidextrous (Im left-handed). -It must have several programable buttons on the sides. -It cant have the gamer aesthetic. -It must be less than $100. This mouse met all of those criteria in spades. I really appreciate the simplicity of the design, and its very comfortable to use. Its half as much as my budget allows. And best of all? Its AMBIDEXTROUS. Do you know how hard it is for left-handed people to find a good gaming mouse with actual buttons on the side? Nearly impossible, 90% of the market is catered to right-handers - understandably so! There are literally dozens of us. This was a VERY good mouse for a couple of years. Three years on however and there are two issues I have: -First, the slightly rubberized coating is wearing off on the buttons. Fortunately its not really sticky, but its still kinda gross and I do wish it was a simple plastic coating. It can feel gross after a little while (of course it doesnt help that my hands can get a little sweaty). -Second, over the past couple of weeks Ive noticed the scroll wheel going bad. The physical action isnt bad, but the actual scrolling isnt registering properly. If I scroll down at any speed the mouse translates that to a very jittery up-and-down motion, I have to scroll several times to get where Im going. I suppose in the grand scheme of things a $50 mouse being used daily for three years isnt so bad. And Im not sure how long a mouse is expected to last either. I dont know these mice are sold today, but if they are and you need one with the criteria I listed, I think this one is a good buy. Just be aware that it may only last a few years.

Since I bought the Sensei RAW a couple of years ago, Ive been a big fan of the Steel Series. I followed that up with the Rival 110, which felt a bit cheaper in design and materials compared to the Sensei (e.g., no braided cord), but was still a solid mouse. The 310 is definitely a good middle ground between the Sensei and the 110. The construction feels a lot better, plus it has the rubber grips on the side to replace the hard plastic on the 110 variety. Its also larger, so it fits better with my larger hands. I dont really game at all, so the extra features on the Rival 5xx, 6xx, and 7xx didnt appeal to me much. So if anyone is looking for a non-flashy mouse with a clean look and super durability, then this should be on your list!