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

UPDATE: UTechSmart reached out and provided a replacement at no cost to me shortly after I placed my original review. The issues I had previously were definitely due to an unfortunate faulty product. The replacement mouse lasted a week of solid use that my original could not have come close to. The issue I mentioned before about the #10 button being loose is also not a problem on the replacement. I am very happy with the level of support and the speed at which it was handled. I can now once again fully recommend this mouse and will be back in another (hopefully) 10 years to buy the latest model when this one finally gives out. ORIGINAL REVIEW: I ordered this mouse after 10 years of using the same mouse as a wired version. I thought it was going to be a great upgrade since I love the wired version which has not failed me. The software that is required to assign functions to each button is not as good as the one that works on the wired mouse. And the main issue is the battery does not last as long as advertised. I get a day and a half of light use max. Really defeats the purpose of having a wireless mouse if I constantly have to plug it in to keep it powered on. Last notable thing is that the #10 button on the side is very loose. It can wiggle side to side with little pressure.

Great option! The feel of this mouse in the hand was super comfortable due to how it is molded. I have smaller hands with a fingertip grip and the width of the mouse feels larger in the hand too but again very comfortable. Hubby has large meatier mitts with a palm grip, and he says he likes it and feels great. Weight, button options, glide all so far so good. Great mouse for the $ and would recommend.

As much as I diligently read product reviews on items before I buy, I hate writing product reviews. If the product comes as described, works and i like it ill just use it and keep it moving. However, this mouse is an exception as its quality needs to be told and read by the masses who are considering buying this as I was. First off as a gamer, raider and MMO head I like to minimize the amount of clicking as much as possible with spells and skills so I keybind avidly. I for years swore by my Razer molten edition Naga mouse and had no issues with it. It was a damn good mouse, the many buttons on the side made keybinds for casting a breeze. The DPi was great and visually it just looked so bawse with its cool molten pulsations. But after years with it and a newly built rig now i just wanted something different. As a Naga user i figured what else would beat this great mouse in looks and performance other then a newer edition Naga...then i saw the pricing and remembered how ridiculously overpriced Razer was. I thought about logitiech but again i do care about aesthetics too and most of their MMO mice were not too pleasing visually..so I was at a lost i thought. But after searching around and looking up reviews i found out about this mouse from some company I never really heard of and figured with the reviews and videos it must be somewhat decent. The price was too good and almost laughably low but it was low enough not to at least try out since amazon has a great return policy. In my mind all i thought was this might be some garbage mouse being so cheap like the many many other cheapo mice out here for sale but ill just have to see. And man am i so glad i tried it out! This mouse has an all over grippy texture which help it sticks to the hand well and is easy to lift. To compare the feel its like a rubberized surface with grit. The 12 angled side button feel great and are easy to distinguish from one another. The Dpi can get up to 16400 which is crazy high. i only use about 4000-8000which is what most might use tbut it can be changed on the fly with the up or down arrows on the mouse or in its synapse. This thing even has removable weights that can be taken out to lighten or left in heft the mouse. Oh and of course the LEDs, these are some nice LEDs. Nothing too fancy just the wheel, the logo on the back, arrows on the front and buttons but they can be set to any color you want in the mouses synapse. The brathing effect can be speed up or slowed or turned off too. There is also a thumb rest, which is mmmm a little narrow but its still good then none at all but the ring finger rest feels so comfortable and ergonomic. All in all this mouse is FREAKING AMAZING, and again, I was a dedicated Razer Naga user for years. This mouse literally has every feature the current Razer Naga has right down to its grip, high customization of mouse specs with profiles for Dpi, keybinds and LED choices. The only difference is this mouse has weights that can be changed out, Razer Naga for some reason doesnt have this yet. The LEDs in the individual numbers buttons, wheel and logo on the Razer can be changed to mix up the looks but thats kind of a small victory considering the prices are so vastly different. In conclusion, theres absolutely NO reason any gamer who keybinds shouldnt want this mouse. It goes toe to toe with the the best MMO mice out there and the Naga in every way.The bonus feature of weights and its super low price point trumps Razer easily. If you game, BUY THIS MOUSE. If you ever used a mainstream gaming mouse but want something new and better with all the features and looks that you care about thats also under 100$ then BUY THIS MOUSE. If you think higher price = better then please, buy this mouse...because once in hand youll see how its changed your experience. Then slap yourself for ever thinking extra money ment a better mouse. With all the extra cash you saved from not defaulting to Razer you could easily get a nice XL mouse pad, a pair of decent headphones. Possibly even A few good games off steam or hell maybe even order a pizza with wings and a case of monster because you made a damn good buy thats waay below what anyone else is selling mice of this level at and that in it self is worth celebrating. Again i hate writing reviews, I am a word of mouth type of guy if i like something ill tell my friends but 5 stars alone was not enough to get across how awesome this mouse is. i as a gamer had to let other gamers know that this option exist. its a wordy as hell review i know but its so worth the buy.

Disclaimer: - I bought this mouse myself. I did not receive it as any part of a promotion, therefore the below is entirely my own thoughts & opinion. The 1st thing I noticed was the texture on the outer layer of the mouse. For lack of a better term, its gritty and its frankly a game changer. Not that your hand ever gets so sweaty where a smooth mouse causes an issue, (or perhaps it does) but it allowed for light grip that still allowed total control. This is the first mouse Ive owned that has had this type of outer layer and like most of you here, Ive owned a LOT of different mice over the years. For me, one of the biggest selling points was the ability for it to be used either tethered to your PC (wired) which charges the onboard battery whilst in use or completely wireless. To switch to wired or wireless there is a selector switch on the bottom side of the mouse, just to the left of the sensor. You can also turn the RGBs on from this same location should you want to. The 12 programable buttons on the side will come in handy when extra rebindable keys are needed, especially for RPGs. They have a soft feel when pressed and are silent, vs. the regular clicking sound the 2 primary mouse buttons make. This may be why some people thought they felt mushy when they were just silent? Last but not least, the mouses sensor is absolutely smooth as silk. I immediately noticed a difference over my current mouse, which is from a major brand (Ill not bash them publicly and so will not use their name) and cost more than the Venus Pro but isnt even in the same league as it. The difference is that pronounced, though Ill most likely still suck in-game lol! The mouse came with a USB-C cable for charging and wired use, along with the USB dongle for wireless use. It also comes with an flat USB thumb drive that you pop-out of a credit card shaped holder and insert into a USB port on your PC or laptop. Keep in mind that It does not look like your standard USB drive, but more like a long & narrow MicroSD with the contact facing up so you might need to try out which way it inserts into the USB slot on your end. Once it does, itll automatically take you to the page where you can download and install the software where you can then change the RGB colors, custom configure the keys, change the polling rate and configure the 5 levels of DPI settings. (100 DPI to 16,000 DPI which is switched to on-the-fly by the up & down arrows just below the scroll wheel. Its nice as each press turns a light on next to the up & down arrow showing you which DPI the mouse is currently set at.) The software itself is both intuitive and so easy to navigate. Time will of course be the ultimate judge, but so far, its proving itself to be an excellent mouse!

Im sooo glad I returned another mouse (a certain color serpentine) that had non-functioning software and a squeaky left-click button. FUNCTIONALITY: The software for this Venus Pro device just works. The colors and operations change so easily. Try using it in your documents and productivity. Youll know youre in Heaven when you find you can change the 7 and 8 buttons to copy and cut and the 10 button to paste. Or of course to whatever functions you like. I set buttons 1 and 4 to forward and back for web browsing. Note that there is a profile button beneath the device, so you can press the button to either match your mood or to another persons settings should you be sharing the device. The left and right buttons have a very soft click to them - just enough to hear but not loud enough to perturb. GAMING: My current game responds flawlessly to the 12-button panel and lets me choose any button for any function, such as crouching or standing. I simply couldnt ask for more than this. Many games simply dont register extra buttons. And the play is smooth and responsive in practice. STYLE: Its a beautiful device. The logo is understated. The wheel lights brightly. One thing I noticed strikingly is that the DPI buttons are lit as well, making it easy to tell which buttons do what without having to inspect them closely. Most other such devices have the DPI buttons all black and you cannot see what youre choosing easily. TEXTURE: The texture of the mouse is unique and has a matte black sandpaper, gritty feel to it. Im able to deduce that there shall be no sticky/greasy fingerprints on the device. I could expect furthermore that its not as slippery in your hand during long work or gaming sessions. OUTSTANDING FEATURES: I enjoy the way it subtly turns the RGB off quickly and softly when not moving and it wakes just as softly when you touch it again. All the number keys illuminate. The wheel illuminates brights. The front of the device illuminates brightly and calls to mind the fog lamps on a car. They shine warmly in front of the mouse and are a welcomed feature. The type-C port and cable are exceptional characteristics in terms of modernity and functionality. And, the cable is long and generous. I connect the velcro to the velcro I have near my desk to keep it in sight and off the floor. CONCLUSION: I fully expect to have a lot of fun with this mouse. Its got a beautiful design, enviable features, lovable customization options, and is priced less than other devices with far less features. The RGB LEDs go perfectly with my PC & keyboard RGB setup. Its weighty and responsive and I love that I can set the colors to whatever color scheme I have my PC in at the time. Im more than happy with this purchase. Thank you UtechSmart.

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.

I moved to this mouse from a Razer Naga 2014. I must say that I prefer the Venus for a variety of reasons. I like the Venus so much, I sold my Naga to a buddy for $45. This review will compare and contrast the two, as I was unable to find a review that discussed a few things I had questions about. Weight: I prefer a heavy mouse. With that in mind, the Naga felt surprisingly light in my hands, almost to the point of being cheap. It weighs only slightly more than the Naga with no weights inside the carrier. Surface: The surface of the Naga was very nice. I actually liked it quite a bit, though I must say I find the surface of the Venus to have more grip. The slick looking portion on actually grips quite well when my hand starts to heat up. The surface of the Venus does need to be cleaned much more frequently, though. It is quite convenient, then, that is much easier to clean than the Naga surface. Overall Construction: The plastic the Venus is made out of seems to be a bit thicker, but just may be slightly less rigid (in a good way). In addition to this, I prefer the shape of the Venus. The Naga felt good when I would first rest my hand on it, yet my hand would ache after extended gaming sessions. I think the Nagas palm rest just didnt quite fit me right. Also of note: the Naga is a $80 that does not even possess event the smallest amount of on-board memory for storing default button mappings (more on this point later). Buttons: This is the primary reason for this style of mouse. The side buttons on the Naga win... by far. A quick click, with just the right resistance. Middle row just slightly raised at one end or the other, to feel where your thumb is on the pad. This is the best feature of the Naga. The Venus side buttons are not bad, just not as good. Pressing the Venus side buttons results in a slightly muted, but satisfying click that requires more force than the Naga. I do like that the Venus has a button just to the left of the primary mouse button, but the Naga has a tilting scroll wheel. Both put the forward/back buttons behind the mouse wheel. Software/Button Mapping: This is where the Nagas feature set is absolutely unacceptable for me. Razer Synapse 2.0 requires you to register to utilize any functionality. This includes button mapping and even local backup of profiles created. As the Naga is recognized by OS and treated as a mouse, with the side buttons registering as 1 through = on the top row, not installing the drivers might be an option. An issue arises, though, because the default mapping (without drivers installed) maps the mouse wheel tilt left/right to scroll up/down, respectively. This eliminates 2 buttons on the mouse when Razer software is not used. This is why on-board memory would be useful. Razer requires you to login to their driver software with your registered account to access your profiles if you wish to use your Naga on another computer. It should also be noted that you have to login to the driver software and be online to backup and restore profiles saved to the local computer. Seriously. On top of all of this, Razer has no plans for Linux drivers. Needless to say, I was disappointed to find that I paid more for limited functionality. The Venus has simple driver software that looks a bit outdated, but works. The Venus also has on-board memory, for 5 profiles. This is important to me, because I was able to install the driver software, configure my preferred button mapping, save this button mapping to the mouse, back up the mouse config to my HDD, and then uninstall the driver software and have my mouse function consistently, regardless of the operating system I boot into. A final note on Lighting. The Venus has more options for lighting than the Naga. The emblem lighting can be on/off/pulse while the Naga only allows off/pulse. I believe it is the same for the side buttons and headlights, but dont quote me on that. I sold the Naga months ago. Colors for the emblem, side buttons, and headlights can be selected from a pallet, with varying shades of luminosity on the Venus. Naga says no, you get green. I was able to match the green on my Razer Tournament Edition very closely. The lighting on the mouse wheel is not configured in this way. There are 5 presets, for the 5 profiles stored on the mouse. These are accessed via software, or a button on the bottom of the mouse. This makes for a strong, consistent indication of the profile one is working in. It should also be noted that any button can be configured for the profile button, if one wishes, not just the bottom one.

I now own two and I love this mouse. I’ve got one at the office on my desk and one on my rig at home for gaming. If you like an mmo mouse at all you would like this one if it fits your hand of course. I understand personal preference but this mouse is great.

Buckle up guys, this review is gonna be long,Amazing mouse. I started using it on January 4th, 2018, and here it is, over a year later, still working flawlessly. Not sure what other reviews mean with the software being a nightmare. Literally all I did was search utechsmart software and its the first result, its really straightforward. Now, *claps hands together* m o u s e r e v i e w ! Build quality: 10/10 Its grippy and textured, which, when I first got it, seemed odd and kind of weird. That is, until I got used to it, which was very quickly. It has a teflon coating or something that makes your hands not stick to it when your hands get sweaty. It also has adjustable weight, which is a godsend. It feels really solid and makes other, expensive, non textured mice feel like cheap trash. *cough cough* Im looking at you, Razer Naga! Ive never had a button stick or be unresponsive, and, as hard as I am with them, and as much as I use them, is truly impressive. Ergonomics: 9/10 The ergonomics are awesome, when I first got it, I found myself trying to right click by pushing down with my ring finger on the side groove. Speaking of side grooves, I kinda wish they had a groove for your pinky as well as your ring finger, but dont get me wrong, you dont notice it unless youre thinking about it, and the grippy texture almost completely makes up for it by keeping your pinky held up on the side. If you use the claw grip on your mouse though, it just negates it and its fine, and while this mouse isnt really made for that grip. Theres also a thumb rest below the buttons, but once again, it would be nice if it fit my thumb a bit better, its kinda blocky and not really ergonomic, but not uncomfortable at all, and most of the time, my thumb is on the buttons rather than the rest anyway. Some of you may be worried about how your hands will fit, and fear not! I have huge hands, and this mouse fits me like a glove. Those of you with smaller hands, also fear not! My sister who has small hands has used it and has said its the best feeling mouse shes used yet! Its basically a one-size-fits-all. Features and usability/functions: 10/10 Once you use a mouse with 12 buttons, you cant go back. Believe me, Ive tried, and Im perfectly content with that. I thought theres no way I can keep track of all this, but I did and its way easier than I thought. This is advertised as an MMO mouse, and I dont even play MMOs, but but I can almost guarantee you will have no regrets. Its completely programmable and I use it for way more things than just gaming. In fact, Ill list all the mapped buttons now just so you can see what I mean. 1: Alt+Tab 2: Page Down 3: Page Up 4: Ctrl+Tab (selecting different tabs) 5: Volume Down 6: Volume Up 7: Forward (mouse 5) 8: Delete 9: Enter 10: Backward (mouse 4) 11: Ctrl+C (Copy) 12: Ctrl+V (Paste) See how useful that is? What sense does it make to have your left hand on a massive keyboard of 100 buttons, and your left only to 2-4 buttons? Thats right, it doesnt. Software/Lighing: 8/10 The software offers a lot of customizable options, such as DPI, button mapping, and lighting. Its relatively easy to use, and is decently simple. I really wish it had the option of customizing each part of the mouse a different color though, since it has a lot of places for it, or gave the option to breath through different colors, but this is more of a personal thing though. The software offers 5 different profiles, with each profile offering 5 different DPI switches and complete customization of button mapping and lighting etc. The default button to switch is on the underside of the mouse, but is also able to be mapped to any button of your choice. Comparison/price: 10/10 This is an all around astounding mouse to have, especially for the price. It easily shatters expensive competitors, like the Razer Naga, even the Trinity version, which I have owned and tried, and falls short in every area, except for the lighting, which is pretty cool. Some people may say the Logitech G600 and G602 mouse is better, and I havent tried them yet, but for now, I know for a fact that this mouse is the best bang for your buck mouse of this kind you can get. It could easily be sold for 70$+

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.