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

Did my research going into this purchase, and its a good mouse. I really have no complaints on it. Ive seen reviews where they pick at this thing here and there, I think theyre just nitpicking. The build quality is solid to me. Tracking is smooth, the clicks feel good. The mouse wheel is smooth, and I enjoy the rubber sides. The only thing functionally I dont like is its hard to know which CPI mode you are in. Even the software doesnt make it obvious right away. There should honestly be a setting on the software to display a color or pattern based on the CPI mode youre in. Its not 5 stars because its awkward in shape for me. I dont know if thats because my hand isnt the right size. Its the same size as my previous mouse though, but yet, my grip is awkward on it. Its the way they designed the bump (by the side buttons) and even how it tails off towards the back. I could get use to it, but the mouse 3 (first side button) would result in clicking both mouse 3 & 4. You could say its the way the side mouse buttons are positioned too. Another reviewer on here mentions the awkward bump or hump, as well as rocketjumpninja (YouTuber who reviews a bunch of gaming mouses). The bump isnt necessarily uncomfortable, its something I could get use to. But clicking mouse 3 100.00% reliably without hitting mouse 4 seems hard to do, making mouse 3 kind of unusable for me as a reliable button for performing in games. Also, compared to my other mouse, I just hold it without thinking about it. Even sloppily and I could just hop in to browse or play a game and its all the same to me. This one leans me towards adjusting my grip, could be because its a new shape to me, could be because I want to reach that mouse 3 reliably. I dont know. For reference, Im right handed (this mouse isnt ambidextrous) hand is medium, slightly leaning towards large, and I have a claw grip. Also another reviewer mentioned the bump seems easier on their hand if using the mouse for extended period of time. I could see that, I dont think it would relieve tension there or anything, but I could see it being more comfortable resting against it over time than a neutral shaped mouse (or one with a less exaggerated bump).

Disclaimer; Ive been using the mouse for a couple of weeks, the real test is how it works a year or two later. After multiple G403s with issues in various buttons, Ive decided to take a break from Logitech despite their good CS and wanted a mouse that would serve for no less than two years under consistent and frequent conditions. Compared to the G403 the scroll wheel is oddly placed further forward from the CPI button but you can get used to it. Both sides have side buttons which can be very useful for games or for the left handed such as myself. Ordinary desktop work feels personally best at around 1500 CPI which is handled easily. Its weight is light enough while remaining stable. Overall this mouse is up there with other performance mice and if youre looking to change to a different companys product line, the 310 is a good pick.

best budget mouse, personally it feels like the g pro x superlight with a wire

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!

Im diamond 3300 in overwatch, diamond 2 in league of legends, used to be DMG in cs:go, and plat 3 in rainbow siege. Gear is really important and I think that the steelseries rival 310 is a great mouse. Having used corsair M65 and steelseries sensei raw, Id say the rival 310 is best for gamers that use a palm grip. The buldge at the right side is hard to get used to, but acts as a great cushion for extended gaming periods (no hand cramping). Paired with a steelseries QCK, this mouse is great. Also, build quality feels WAY better than the sensei raw and cosair M65. The clicks are really responsive and satisfying. The side buttons are responsive as well (and actually exists compared to the M65). Also, screw the old steelseries sensei. The build quality on it was awful, and Im glad I moved to the new rival 310. It actually feels worth its price. Overall, I would suggest this mouse at the $60 price point. Very well built, and the RGB is cool to look at. Mouses polymer feels quality, and the buttons are extremely responsive and clean to use. I have not used the G503 yet, a disclaimer. But Im pretty sure this mouse would be on par or if not better. Emphasis on build quality on this mouse, once again. Miles better than previous steelseries mouses.

Ive used Logitech mice since, forever. G500, G502, MX reboot, etc etc. I wish I made the change sooner. My friend swore by steelseries as a competitive CS:GO player. I just casually game, from shooters to RTS and mix of anything in between. Its not like this mouse made me a better gamer, but its so much more comfortable to use than any of my mice. Shooters are a tad more enjoyable as my hand isnt cramping. Am I landing more shots? Eh... prolly not. I still suck but hey, at least Im having way more fun. Clicking seems to register better though. The software is normal. I used it initially and for the first week tweaking my settings and my sensitivity, but after that I havent touched it. The only thing I thought I would miss is the side to side scrolling on my Logitech. I dont miss it so its not a dealbreaker for me. It may be for you. My last Logitech was the MX reboot, which didnt last me a year and I reverted to a G502 that I had initially replaced.

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.

The feel of the older SteelSeries Sensei RAW was really great, despite how easy it would get dirty, how easily the rubberized coating on the sides would change color and rub off, and how recessed the side mouse buttons were. This mouse takes nearly the same ambidextrous design, and fixes the flaws of the older generation. Rather than the slippery plastic, you get a more grippy plastic on the body of the mouse. Instead of the rubberized sides, you get proper rubber cushions on the side. Instead of recessed side mouse buttons, you get articulated buttons that are easy to distinguish from each other, as well as from the rest of the side of the mouse. The scroll wheel is also improve from the RAW, however, not incredibly. My only complaint is about the bottom padding that separates the mouse from the desk, or mousepad. It tends to get dirty with dust or whatever, and the feeling of the mouse contact to the desk just doesnt feel all too good unless you clean the bottom pads before each use. However, this isnt too big of an issue. Overall, great upgrade from the Sensei RAW.

Bought this mouse to replace a different brand gaming mouse that developed a sticky left button. This one was about the same pricing and seemed to have great reviews and my original brand was not available anymore. I see a tremendous difference in how the courser acts with this mouse versus my previous one. This one seems to be very jerky as you move the courser across the screen. My previous one is very smooth comparatively. I switch them out a couple times just to verify the difference. I have tried a variety of settings from very low dpi to very hi dpi. The travel of the courser changes speed across the screen with dpi changes but it still seems to want to, I dont know, dance, jitter, make little jerky movements, not sure what to call the movement but it is anything but smooth. I can only say that it is better then no mouse but I wouldnt call it a gaming mouse. Not recommended for games especially for FPSs.

Great for me because I have big hands. Nice grips on the sides and a couple good programable buttons.