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

I used the G Pro before so this is bigger than Im used to, but it doesnt really bother after a while. Good for its price. All mice will eventually degrade over time, and my rating is based on how long it lasts vs its price. The scroll wheel started acting up after maybe half a year. It would register a scroll even if I havent scrolled to the next tick. That got pretty annoying. Ive had a couple of other more expensive mice start double clicking after only a few months of use. This mouse lasted about 14 months now before I ran into clicking issues and honestly, Im pretty happy with that. I got this mouse for $40, so overall, Id say the price is very much worth it. Im ordering a new one now. Ill only rate it 4 just because the scroll wheel issue happened way too quickly. EDIT: Ive still been using this thing for over a year since I posted this review, and its still going strong. There are a few hiccups, like when I first made this review, but they are pretty rare. I havent touched the new one I bought yet. Still in its box. But, I still cannot give this a 5 because of the wheel. Other than that, this is a fantastic mouse.

This is my first left handed mouse. in the past, the only left handed mice i could find and like 12 buttons and were for hardcore gamers. I felt guilty ordering it, because my old mouse, although showing wear and tear, still worked. Boy am i glad I went for it. It is light, very precise, the software for it is actually good which I cannot say about R---r or L-----ch or any of the cheap CN knockoffs ive gotten. Right out of the box, the polling rate and DPI settings are exactly what I use, they know their gamer audience. The biggest surprise tho was the simple rubber-ish grip on both sides - I am more of a claw user and didnt realize how much energy I was putting into just moving my old slick plastic mouse. Not only is it more snappy and accurate to use, it is FAR less fatiguing! I am o glad I took a chance on SteelSeries!

I am thoroughly impressed with this mouse, the Rival 310. Overall the build quality is the best Ive encountered in a mouse so far. I have previously been a Logitech loyalist but am now converted to SteelSeries. I am comparing the Rival 310 to my previous mice (G900, G400, MX510, G7, and various others not pictured), and I can immediately notice the difference in build quality. Just holding the mouse feels good. It is like touching the soft-touch plastics in a luxury car vs your average econo car. This is not meant to be a review of the Logitechs but holding the Rival 310 you can feel the difference. The Logitech G900 (retailed for double the price of the 310) feels thin, hard, and hollow. Shake the Rival 310 and nothing rattles or moves - it feels solid yet relatively light weight and well balanced. The mouse clicks on the 310 feel even no matter where on the button I press. The wheel is smooth, although I feel like the movement between scroll bumps is a little too much. The mouse feet/pads feel good not super slippery on a cloth mat. The only downside, I think it is a little small and flat for a claw grip and I have medium hands. You can see in the pics, the G400 has a higher bump and fits better for me. But with time, I can adjust. I have done some research before making this purchase and watched/read a bunch of mouse reviews and one thing Ive noticed is the lack of mention of build quality in choosing a mouse. Keep in mind those reviews usually are sponsored. But one thing I do agree with is that modern mouse sensors at the top end of gaming mice are pretty much on par so choosing a mouse based on how it feels and handles becomes more important. For me, build quality is one of the most important factors in choosing a mouse - you are holding and interacting with it and therefore need it to feel solid. Ill be honest, Im pretty heavy handed, like a raging monkey so I need something that can take a beating. An easy test, just squeeze your mouse. When I squeeze my G900 it creaks and gives. The Rival 310 does not. In fairness to Logitech, the G400 (much older than the G900) also did not creak and felt like a more solid mouse. Regarding software, cant complain, its pretty straightforward. I appreciate that the software is pretty lightweight compared to others like Razers and Logitechs. I only used it to configure the cpi. I initially purchased the Rival 310 to try out as a replacement for the G900 (broken with double-click problem) but ended becoming a SteelSeries convert.

I went with this over the 110 option due to the extra buttons. I am new to PC gaming, so I wanted something that wouldnt break the bank. I paired this with the Artis 5 headset and Apex 150 keyboard, also from Steelseries. And I must say I am very pleased. My hands are on the larger side. 7.5 long and 3.5 wide and I use a generally claw style grip and this mouse fits perfectly into my hand. My thumb rests right over the side buttons. It just has an all around good feel. As some others have mentioned, its a slightly larger than average sized mouse but thats a preference thing. Personally I like a bigger mouse so its great for me. The cord is very flexible. Even right out of the box the cord posed very little resistance moving the mouse around. Rigid cables can be annoying, but no issue here. This is only relevant if you have multiple Steelseries products, but with their software they do work together very effortlessly with color themes and indicators.

This is the best mouse Ive found for large (XL to 2XL) hands. The reason for not receiving 5 stars is the cord comes highly folded in the box causing continuous knotting during use.

I purchased the Sensei-310 to replace my previous mouse that started to die, and found that this was the closest in ergonomics and shape to my old mouse in my price range. I have found it to be pretty great with only one caveat, which Ill explain later. Upon receiving the package, I was very impressed with the unboxing experience, with an attractive, thick box and nice open-cell foam holding the mouse in place. I plugged the mouse in and the drivers were automatically installed, as well as the SteelSeries Engine 3 software. After tweaking in the software to bring the DPI settings to where I wanted them, I tested it out in a couple of games of CS:GO. The movements were incredibly smooth and precise, which I greatly appreciated. In its couple of weeks of use, I have been very impressed with the build quality and feel of the mouse. The only issues I found were that the matte-finish tends to attract and oils on the skin, but it isnt as bad as on some mice, and that the software has given me a few issues. Occasionally during a gaming session the mouse will revert from my RGB settings to the stock rainbow flash, which was a bit annoying. Otherwise, the software has given me no issues, and is very intuitive. Its mainly for this that I dont give the mouse a full five stars. Nevertheless, I would highly recommend this mouse to anyone who likes a flatter mouse style, and wants to play any games competitively.

PROS: Nice balanced mouse that is left handed friendly. Buttons and scroll wheel feel good, mouse isnt too light. Tracks well with cloth or hard surfaced mouse pads. CONS: Only 2 DPI settings can be stored. Mouse cord sometimes catches on things. Software is decent but has a small learning curve. I am left handed so my choices for gaming mice is a lot smaller. For years I was using GSkill Ripjaws mouse. Its a good, ambidextrous mouse with various customization options like weight, grips and palm height adjustment. Software was decent. I did like that you could save up to 5 different profile settings in the mouse and that the cord is braided. The tracking sensor is laser so I definitely felt it tracked better on a hard surface mouse pad. I owned the Ripjaw MX780 mouse for a few years now and some of the buttons didnt always work, so I ordered a replacement via Amazon and ran across the Steelseries Sensei mouse. I read some of the reviews and decided to give it a go. I immediately noticed a vast improvement over the Ripjaw mouse. I am in the minority when it comes to weight. I prefer my gaming mice to be on the heavier side. Now the Sensei is not as heavy as the Ripjaw MX780, which with the added weights came in around 123g. The Sensei also isnt as light as other top rated mice, like the ones from Logitech. I did try a couple of the Logitech ones and they all were too light for my personal taste. I am left handed so the ambidextrous design is perfect for me. My hands are on the larger side. (measurements 22cm length x 14cm width) The Sensei was a good size for me. I also like that you can reprogram all 4 side buttons. I have 2 complaints about this mouse. 1) I wish the cord was braided. I feel it sometimes sticks or easily catches on the surface of the mouse pad. I didnt have this problem with the GSkill Ripjaw MX780 mouse. Nothing a good mouse bungee could fix though. 2) I wish the software/hardware would allow you to save more than just 2 DPI settings. My old Ripjaw mouse allowed to have up to 5 different profiles stored. The Sensei only supports 2. I play a bit of Overwatch and liked having different DPI sensitivity settings available to me for the various heroes in game. Overall the Sensei is a great ambidextrous mouse and I honestly prefer it as my main mouse and have replaced my other mouse with it. ***UPDATE*** I originally gave 4 out of 5 stars when I first reviewed this mouse and now, after 3 months of use, its still going strong. No issues with the clicks and side buttons. The Sensei 310 still glides smoothly with the stock feet as it did the first day out of the box.

Still works well with no hiccups. It has been very reliable as a mouse plus the application has been very easy to use and FAR LESSS annoying than any razer product with synapse that Ive used before.

I have bought three of these and was gifted one because they glide across the mousepad, are very stable in the hand, and last about a year. which is decent for gaming mice especially with how hard I am on them. They all had a piece of the plastic break above the back right programmable button and they all had the grips fall off at around the 1 year mark, both of which can be superglued back in place. This was my GO TO mouse for about 4 years and I am genuinely sad to see such a good product go. This is less of a recommendation and more just appreciation for such a great product as I think this is one of the best computer mice Ive ever used.

The quality isnt the issue. Thats great without question. The only gripe is the right side of the mouse has an uncomfortable place for your fingers to lay. For me at least it forces my two fingers on that side to be half on half off the mouse.