UtechSmart Venus Gaming Mouse RGB Wired, 16400 DPI High Precision Laser Programmable MMO Computer Gaming Mice [IGNs Recommendation]

As a previous owner of two separate Razer mice, I am content to say that the Utech Venus is a fine alternative to the Naga. I bought two of these as a replacement for myself and my partner, and theyre working fine after about a month of owning them. Pros: + The programmable MMO side buttons are more comfortable and easier to identify without looking directly at them, due to their shape and curvature - at least compared to the Nagas less pronounced design + The adjustable weights are exactly as expected, with an overall weight that doesnt get too heavy with all of them or too heavy without any + The braided USB cable is sturdy and doesnt get frayed easily and collect dust/lint like my previous mouse + The mouse driver is fairly straightforward and mostly user-friendly. I havent had any issues in using it that other customers claim to have had + The color LED light looks great and is adjustable, meaning it isnt a distraction when playing movies on my computer + The adjustable DPI/acceleration and mouse wheel scroll speed is very handy and on-the-fly, making it less of a hassle to switch between settings if Im browsing websites vs. playing games + Comes with little coated stickers for the feet on the underside of the mouse, to prevent it from getting scratched (handy if you dont have a mousepad, or if your pad is worn out) Cons: - The underside lid for the adjustable weights is a little finicky; Im worried about breaking the mouse sometimes when trying to twist the lid loose to add/remove weights - The teflon material isnt my favorite to the touch (mostly if I accidentally slide my fingernails across it), but its far from a dealbreaker - The color LED doesnt change color automatically. When I read that it has a breathing light setting, I was under the impression that you could have the color LED both pulsate in brightness, as well as automatically rotate between colors (I wanted to have it match my keyboard); unfortunately, it only pulsates in brightness - Though the package I received the mouse in included a disposable USB drive with the driver software on it, the software is out-of-date compared to what the Utech website currently has. Not too big of a deal, considering how easy it is to get the new driver Overall, it does everything I want in a gaming mouse. I got two for the price of just one of my previous gaming mouse. Theres a little extra legwork in getting the driver going. As long as you dont handle your equipment poorly, theres no reason it should have any issues. Ill follow up if it starts to have issues like my previous mice (such as unintentional double/triple-inputs for macros or wheel clicks); I had that issue 1-2 years into owning my previous mice, so hopefully this one outlasts those!

Ive been using the previous Wired Venus MMO Mouse from Utech for the last three years and just decided to upgrade. The quality and shape of the products are the exact same and they still feel as strong as ever. My first impressions when firing up the mouse is that it feels great for my large hands and the buttons are all the same with the top buttons being the great, clicky kind and the 12 on the side being membrane buttons. The mouse is noticeably heavier than the last and the mouse wheel has more friction to it. I expect the mouse wheel to loosen over time but the weight of the wireless mouse is set and cannot be changed like with the wired version, likely due to the extra space taken up by the wireless module and battery. Once I started to try and modify my settings with the software was where things started to get a bit worse. Firstly, the included USB key is not a simple flash drive and when plugged in will run Win+R and type in the link to a Dropbox with the software and instructions for making a review in return for an extra gift like a mouse pad or headphone stand. I really recommend the company moving to just using a USB drive with the bundled software and PDF since the key scared me when it started doing things. Once i got the software installed and started using it however, I noticed that the DPI up and DPI down buttons are not configurable which is something possible on the wired mouse. It is not a big deal to me but I only use one DPI setting and could want to make extra use of the buttons in the future. I also tried setting up my macros from my previous mouse but the one i use the most which is Ctrl + PrintScreen is not able to be set in the macro software. It will only recognize the release of the key when using the recording function. Here I tried to import my settings from the older software but the exported configurations are not compatible with the new software. I also ordered a macropad in the same order which is where my macros will go now. Finally, when plugged in and charging with the mouse and lights on, the lights will flash on and off with a pale/white color. I do wish that the lighting behavior for charging and low battery could be configurable in the software. Overall, I do still like the mouse and the included extra pads helps so I may use it for a longer time. I am also watching the battery level which came and is still at 90%. It has been about an hour and a half since I first turned it on and I am expecting it to last close to 70 hours. If you have big hands and dont mind a heavier mouse, then I do recommend this mouse to you. It still feels great and I can see me using this mouse for many years to come.

So I bought this mouse about a year ago (May 2021) and used it pretty heavily since then. Im always looking for the perfect mouse though, whether wired or wireless, and have tried a few others since then. Ultimately I keep going back to this Venus Pro RGB wireless. Its very comfortable, and I have a smallish hand and tend to use something close to a claw grip. It feels good under my hand, with all the buttons pretty easy to reach. Ill admit, I dont really use all the side buttons --- it has a ton (12 specifically, with feels like a ton to me) --- using just the lower front and lower back (the 1 and the 10) for home/end shortcuts. I also have to use it on a mousepad with a wrist rest, and still feels nice to use. The software took a bit to figure out, as before this I had used a wired version of this mouse. I forget now which version of the software I had to use to access all the features for lighting and DPI adjustments, but once I had the right version its worked well ever since. It has a good range of DPI settings, the ability to change just about every button function (macros, keyboard keys like Home, forward/back navigation, etc), and several lighting options with preset and choose-your-own colors. (The side 12 buttons dont change to match the chosen color though, but they do seem to change to complement your color). The battery life seems to be really good as well. I have forgotten a few times to turn it off at night and come back the next day to find that it must conserve power pretty well by going into lower power mode, even though the lighting remains on. Overall, this wireless mouse was definitely worth the money. Every other mouse Ive used seems to lack something that this one has. Logitech, Corsair, and Razer mice always give me problems, but this one by a less famous company does it right.

The price-point ($46) was perfect based on how I intend to use it. The main reason I bought this mouse is to increase my speed and productivity within Photoshop and Premiere Pro while having the option to work wirelessly. Everything works as advertised, so it will accomplish my goal. On gaming: my opinion is that a mouse with 12 side buttons is overkill for League of Legends, the game I play all the time, so I will keep using my expensive Corsair mouse to play that; but all those buttons will definitely come in handy for WoW, the game I sometimes come back to. My bf got the slightly cheaper wired version and doesnt have any complaints so far at all. We both agree that our mice are 100% physically identical in every single way besides the wired/wireless connection area. The mouses surface has a nice matte finish thats really pleasing to the touch. Both versions of this mouse have the same matte finish as depicted in the wireless versions pictures despite what the wired versions pictures led us to believe (this was a welcome surprise because they feel really good). The packaging included replacement slide-pads for when the mouse loses its glide over the years. It has a nice weight to it (its on the lighter side), and all of the buttons click nicely. My fingers rest inside the curves very well, so huge props for that. It definitely feels like a good, sturdy mouse. Im sure it will be worth the money. With the 4-year warranty ($9), I expect to send it in maybe once or twice to fix some normal wear and tear issues that might start to occur over time. It is a wireless mouse, after all. Its bound to fall and be dropped more than Id like it to. The software is decent. I couldnt expect the quality of Corsair, Logitech, Razer or the likes when trying a product from UTechSmart, which I had never previously heard of, for the first time. The software came on a thick little business-card-sized rectangle that has a little tab on the side labeled Press Here which (after some difficulty) snaps out of the card and swivels around to expose a small stick that youre supposed to put inside a USB slot in your computer. Both of our mouse boxes included a single one of these USB sticks each, and the sticks sent each of us to different download links for the software that controls our mice. My computer automatically took me to DropBox and my boyfriends computer automatically took her to Google Drive, where we downloaded different software than each other (maybe theyre different versions of the same software?). Her software looks similar, yet more visually advanced/more updated than mine; however, each of our programs control our mice just fine and are not viruses. The *only* issue we faced across both of our mice is that my software doesnt change my RGB light colors or patterns at all, but Im okay with that. Its a good looking mouse with the RGB off (theres a setting on the bottom of the mouse), the cool red lights next to the scroll wheel that signify which DPI setting its set to stay on even with the RGB off, and, most importantly, itll save battery to have the unnecessary lights turned off when unplugged anyways. I havent tried plugging my boyfriends USB stick into my computer and testing out his software on my mouse, but I assume it would work seeing as our mice are basically indistinguishable. I dont mind the simpler looking software anyways. All in all, it serves its purpose as a mid-price wireless gaming mouse very well. 5 stars. Will update if any problems arise quicker than expected. If I dont update this review, assume all has gone well. :)

Far better for gaming than your regular, generic, 2 clicker and wheel. The number buttons on the side are convenient, but also not. It takes time to get used to using this mouse, while not pressing those buttons on the side. Could be fixed by making them more ridged, or by removing 1 row, making room for your thumb to grip the edge of the mouse. That is my only real issue for now.

This mouse works very well. Would buy again. I liked this mouse more than my Razor Naga.

Update the seller contacted me and I was sent out a new mouse that the sensor is lined up with the lens and there is no more issue with my work surface! Good support! (OLD REVIEW)So this mouse is decent but if you have any variation in the area you use it the sensor fails badly. The mouse will not pick up movement and it causes a few problems with gaming. The wired version on the other hand works perfectly on the same surface the wireless one fails on so I dont understand why this ones sensor is so bad but it works for basic stuff I just have to plug the wired version in to play games. This happens even when the mouse is plugged in so I know it isnt a power issue. I may have a defective one but I dont want to pay for another one of these just to find out so unless your work surface is perfectly flat I would avoid this mouse.

I was looking for a wireless MMO (12 thumb-key) mouse to replace my G600, which Ive used (for my last 3 mouse purchases) for nearly 10 years. I tried both the Venus Pro and Redragon M913. I also considered the Razer Naga Pro, but ultimately did not test that mouse as I found it to be unjustifiably expensive at triple the price ($150 MSRP). I was ready to NOT swap my mouse out and stay with my trusty G600, but the Venus Pro ultimately became my mouse of choice. Though not an issue for me, unfortunately if youre looking for a G600 replacement with a third MB and shift-key function on the mouse, youre out of luck - the G600 is the only mouse I am aware of with this feature. Though I prefer the texture and aesthetic of the G600, overall the wireless Venus Pro makes it a worthy replacement. The 12 thumb-keys on the Venus Pro are incredibly similar in placement and tactile feel to the G600, but theyre plastic as opposed to a more rubbery-texture; this is actually a positive because they stay cleaner and are much easier to clean. The LMB/RMB buttons are clicky and responsive, and my only complaint with the buttons is that the Venus Pros scroll wheel does not click left/right like many others for a forward/back function. The ergonomics of the mouse are very similar to the G600, this is a substantial mouse that fits in the palm of your hand which is prefer and find to be more comfortable for extended use. The wireless functionality works very well, and I tend to get about 3 weeks of battery life out of high use with LEDs turned off, with them on batter life is shorter; I have had zero connectivity issues and the mouse is absolutely responsive with no detectable lag when about 4 feet from my computer on the floor. The included software is basic, but has what it needs; you can adjust DPI, LED color/brightness, adjust key assignment, and check battery life (which I find myself doing regularly to check when charging will be needed). You can also turn on/off LED function with a hardware button on the bottom of the mouse. My only complaints about the Venus Pro are its texture and aesthetics, both of which are more subjective. The text of this mouse is very abrasive, almost like a rubbery sandpaper. At first, this was a very big turn-off for me because it was so noticeable and I would still say unnecessary. However, after regular use you do get used to the texture and learn to appreciate it more - it does have good grip and keeps your hand cool. I was afraid it would require more cleaning, but that has not been the case in my use. Aesthetics are also something Im not crazy about with this mouse. The hard lines, two-tone colors, and branding are all quite noticeable and have an edgy gamer look to them, which I dont appreciate - visually this mouse is the ugliest and busiest thing on my desk. With the LEDs off it doesnt stick out as much, but I still would not be comfortable using this mouse in a professional office setting like the G600, which looks very subdued and clean. For those of who who may be considering the Redragon M913, I ultimately did not go with the Redragon because it felt cheap and was not as ergonomically as comfortable. The LMB/RMB buttons on the Redragon were noticeably mushy compared to the Venus and G600, and felt noticeably of cheap plastic. The Redragon was also substantially lighter, which I did not prefer but others may. Ergonomically, the Redragon was also not as comfortable as it had more of an inverted triangle shape that was awkward to hold and, in my experience, caused it sit crooked in the hand. Overall, the Venus Pro is a great wireless MMO mouse that I would recommend.

alright, ive had this thing since august and have used it constantly since then so i can safely say this is an extremely good mouse for the price with the only caveat being the program that you use to manipulate the mouse functions is lacking in a few smaller, but still important, areas. the mouse itself is sturdy as a rock but nowhere near as heavy with the only physical issue being the area where you are meant to place the weights specifically that there are two rather large openings where you could lose one of the weights in (as i almost did). the buttons make a noticeable click when pressed but do not provide too much resistance but at the same time provide enough resistance that theyre not accidentally pressed. they also seem to have an incredibly long life as i have pressed them all in excess. the scroll wheel itself is, unlike my previous mouse, still functioning appropriately without any noticeable degradation either but has very little resistance to it so clicking middle mouse sometimes scrolls up or down one. the shape of the mouse is satisfying to hold and left/right/middle mouse clicks are responsive and clicky. i imagine i am going to have this mouse for a long time, barring someone intentionally taking a large hammer to it. now for the software. the program used to run the mouse (it doesnt have a proper name just Gaming Mouse Config or GMC i guess) is a solid barebones bit of work which could use more polish overall as well as options in the macro manager section. specifically, the only real detrimental piece is that all macros (and i assume any other mouse button presses) have a minimum delay of 1 milisecond between each character the mouse would generate. this is incredibly detrimental in games where you may need to type a command into a games chat bar to illicit an action but at the same time need to press other keys. the time it takes is short but still long enough to cause the macro to screw up because of receiving extra input during the typing phase and in the same action screw up whatever it is you may try to be doing at the same time. if this gets fixed, macros immediately become something that can be used at any time. the other thing that would be nice to see in the macro manager is more options for macros. an option to set the loop option to loops macro while button is held would be nice, as well as an option to insert delays into the macro itself (so to make the macro press a button, then another a set specific time afterwards), other potential options would be to allow macros to remove either the press or release part of a keypress instead of removing both, and giving macros access to more computer based functions including mouse positioning and movement and mouse buttons 4 and up. another thing that would be nice to be able to do would be to be able to change the scroll wheels color. it seems like it would be able to do so since it can hit multiple other colors as is but the users have no way of changing it to their own specified colors unlike the rest of the mouse and on that note it would be nice to be able to save user generated colors to the color palette or for the less interested user, to be able to turn the lights off entirely. all in all, this is a solid mouse with a usable GMC that could really use more work. definitely worth the price but might not be suitable for users who use macros heavily. would be 5/5 but macro issues bump it down a star. so, please please please UtechSmart look into improving the GMC (and potentially for your other mice as well) as macro use with this mouse is impractical due to the forced 1ms delay between all key presses from the mouse.

Ive had this for over a year and it its been great. Good fit for small to large size hands, buttons feel good, rubberized plastic feels nice, the overall build quality feels better than some premium mice. Batter life is great, wheel has a nice soft rubber. I bought this mouse to play MMOs and because I really wanted a mouse with a side button next to the left click, this is the only MMO mouse that has that. Cons: the software does the job, but feels very basic, having to download it from Google Drive is basically a leap of faith because you dont really know if its a virus or not until you install it (its not a virus), I wish they would update it to give more options, like adding different game profiles.