Mouse Review - CM Storm Xornet

[TastyRabbit]

CM Storm Xornet -Budget Gaming Mouse - £16

 

Got mine off amazon.co.uk

 

Mouse Specs -

 

Optical

2000 dpi (dots per inch) 

1000 Hz Polling Rate

7 Buttons - left/right/wheel*3/thumb up/thumb down/DPI up and down

*only right handed* Claw grip mouse

 

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The Review 

 

 

I've owned a variety of mice, from the extreme to the useless. The mouse I got on best with was the R.A.T 5. I owned it for 4 years and loved it. However, like real rats...... mine died.

 

I decided to get a cheap mouse to tide me over whilst I waited to try some other types to see what I liked, so I went and bought the Xornet just as a temporary measure.

 

This review is based off about three months of daily usage playing popular FPS games.

 

Comfort

 

I really like the shape of the mouse. Its advertised as being designed for professional gamer's with "claw grips". My hands are medium sized (in glove sizes - I know from riding a motorbike!!!). The mouse itself never touches the palm of my hand. My fingers lay flat on it, and I bend them to bring the mouse around. I've been sub-conscientiously watching myself move the mouse, and I actually barely move it..... I really like the way it glides around under my hands, its not at all tiring to use. Reaching all the buttons is no problem. 

 

Sensitivity

 

I honestly thought this was going to be an issue with this mouse. My R.A.T 5 was really sensitive - I think it was 5000 dpi. If I'm honest, I never used it on the high settings - it was way to sensitive. 2000 dpi is fine for my usage. I use a 1080p monitor, and I find it very comfortable using the mouse at 2000 dpi all the time. 

 

Laser vs Optical

 

Ok, I know what your going to say....... It's not even a laser mouse. Yeap... that's right, it isn't, it's still great though. I no longer care about dpi - I will once I get a 4K monitor. This mouse is great @ £16. All the other expensive mice are a total waste for me - I much prefer this mouse the way it glides around is blissful in comparison to others. 

 

The Bad

 

If you're left handed this isn't for you. If you really dislike gripping with a "claw" this isn't for you. If you have 4K it's probably better to get higher DPI. 

 

If you pick up the mouse, it shots a blinding beam out at a 45 degree angle... It's really bright....

 

Final Words

 

I don't think you'll be able to get a mouse for £16 that's anywhere near this good. Super comfortable, accurate and cheap. There's not much else to say really.....

 

Buy this before you go and blow a wad of cash on a fancy mouse......

 

You'll probably not bother ordering another.

 

 

[LawrenceBarnes2013]

i'll take your world for it @TastyRabbit , i need a new mouse any way 

[Frix]

Looks nice and small for a portable gaming laptop.

[TastyRabbit]

i'll take your world for it @TastyRabbit , i need a new mouse any way 

 

 

I'll feel guilty now if you don't like it ............

 

 

At least its cheap

[ShadowCaptain]

Ok, I know what your going to say....... It's not even a laser mouse. Yeap... that's right, it isn't, i

 

Actually lately people have been moving back to optical (or IR lasers) because they do not suffer acceleration like typical laser sensors

 

Nice review

 

Maybe ill pick one up to throw in my laptop bag although I do love my MX Nano

[LawrenceBarnes2013]

I'll feel guilty now if you don't like it ............

 

 

At least its cheap

Nah, it's awesome for that kind of price judging by your revieww of it, i do like it, so i'm getting one

[Grabster3d]

Actually lately people have been moving back to optical (or IR lasers) because they do not suffer acceleration like typical laser sensor

You're right. I loved the feel of my m65 but the acceleration drove me crazy so I had to get rid of it. Hopefully more companies will start moving back towards optical unless they can fix the acceleration with lasers.