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Expert’s Rating

Pros

• 4KHz wi-fi polling charge
• The buttons are smooth and have a fast debounce
• The Alienware styling seems superior
• One of probably the most exact mouse wheels I’ve used
• Weighs simply over 2 ounces

Cons

• The again might do with extra top
• There’s no RGB lighting
• It’s fairly giant so gained’t swimsuit everybody

Our Verdict

With a 4KHz wi-fi polling charge, the Alienware Pro Wireless is an actual pace demon that may reply fractions of a second quicker than some big-name opponents. It’s additionally extremely fashionable and comfy.

Price When Reviewed

149.99

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$149.99

$149.99

Dell’s first foray into esports gaming mice has rather a lot going for it: Its exact sensor and smooth, fast buttons for starters. But the design too additionally feels remarkably balanced — from its good symmetry to its neat traces, it’s not solely comfy however bears that mysterious interstellar look that makes the Alienware model so interesting.

But it’s the significance Dell has positioned on the polling charge that makes this mouse such a winner. You get a 4KHz wi-fi polling charge proper out of the field, which implies it’s a bit of extra responsive than a number of the hottest wi-fi gaming mice within the esports world. Read on to seek out out extra…

Further studying: See our roundup of the best wireless gaming mice to study competing merchandise.

Alienware Pro Wireless design and construct

One factor that stood out for me upon unboxing the Pro Wireless is its distinctive mixture of straight traces and curves. Most FPS mice can declare to have this, however the Pro Wireless molds higher than the overwhelming majority and is likely one of the finest for actually capturing your hand’s pure contours.

Dell says that is the results of in depth session with professional gamer teams to determine on one of the best form for professional gaming. The consequence is a full-bodied shell that measures a big 1.60 x 2.50 x 4.90 inches, however nonetheless feels comfy.

A easy 5 button, right-handed configuration makes up the mouse’s buttons. For such an enormous mouse, it weighs simply over 2 ounces (or 60 grams), so it’s an actual breeze to maneuver.

The two most important clicks are encased inside a neat angular panel that stretches again rather a lot additional than the panel in my Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2. The benefit of that’s, in a claw grip, you may actuate the buttons across the mid-section, as a substitute of getting to achieve ahead.

The Alienware Pro is exceptionally fashionable too. It sports activities clear aesthetics all through. In true Alienware style, it embodies that mysterious extraterrestrial vibe that makes Alienware laptops so interesting.

Indeed, my Lunar White mannequin featured an iconic Alienware brand in silver on its again. I did want it was an RGB model, however nonetheless, by no means having had the pleasure of an Alienware brand on a mouse earlier than, it was a pleasant novelty for me.

For connectivity, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi is your sole wi-fi choice, however you can too join the mouse through a USB-C to USB-A cable. A helpful USB-C adapter allows you to bounce the hurdle of getting solely USB-C ports to play with. The Pro Wireless additionally comes with a neat pack that includes a person’s information, guarantee, and Alienware brand sticker.

The one factor I might have modified is to make the mouse’s again finish a bit taller. The positioning of the hump is a bit more centrally situated than this palm gripper likes — however it is going to swimsuit fingertip and claw grippers fairly nicely.

Alienware Pro Wireless gaming efficiency

Alienware hasn’t simply bunged any outdated sensor into this mouse on the again of a brand new manufacturing deal. On the opposite, its specs are greater than worthy of professional gamer consideration.

The optical sensor contains a 26,000 DPI decision and a most monitoring pace of as much as 650 inches per second. A most acceleration of 50G makes it lighting fast off the mark.

The Wireless Pro has a 4KHz hyper polling charge in 2.4GHz wi-fi mode and goes as much as a most 8KHz with a wired connection. The former provides it a pleasant response benefit over FPS mice with only a 1,000Hz wi-fi polling charge.

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For me, figuring out I used to be armed with a 4KHz charge was an enormous psychological enhance. In the again of my thoughts, I knew I used to be benefitting from a fast reporting charge of simply 0.25 milliseconds, slightly than the slower 0.5 milliseconds and even larger in some mice. But the advantages weren’t simply psychological; I observed an actual profit to my Okay:D tallies too.

Scrutinizing the buttons confirmed them to be equally quick for aggressive gaming. They felt very smooth and straightforward to click on. The most important clicks made barely any sound after I speed-clicked them. But for large “finish ’em” kind clicks the place I lifted my fingers up and slammed them down, they made a loud satisfying thud. The debounce charge was lighting quick no matter how I clicked.

Another key level in regards to the Wireless Pro’s design is that its mouse wheel felt a bit of extra exact than in some rivals. For starters it was rather a lot larger and was comprised of metallic as a substitute of plastic.

It was additionally lined with a thick rubber that actually made for an efficient gripping floor. It could also be a small level, however this one characteristic dramatically elevated the management I had for scrolling by sport menus and touchdown on objects I needed to pick.

Alienware Pro Wireless software program

One factor I did miss out on when utilizing the Pro Wireless’s 4KHz wi-fi polling charge was a protracted battery life. It does present a pleasant enhance to reporting, however it additionally consumes extra energy than a 1,000KHz charge. Consequently, the Pro Wireless lasted simply 32 hours, slightly than the 100 hours or so I’m used to.

Thankfully, the Pro Wireless’s companion app, Alienware Command Center, has a characteristic known as Battery Life saver which allowed me to regulate my polling charge to a specified battery stage and thereby prolong the battery life past the 32-hour mark.

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Command Center additionally accommodated my common settings adjustments, specifically to DPI, instructions, and macros. But because the app combines media heart performance in addition to settings performance, it’s fairly a big app — round 1GB in dimension — so it took fairly a very long time to arrange. I’m guessing the additional content material it offers was the explanation the app additionally ran a bit of slower than I anticipated at instances.

Should you purchase the Alienware Pro Wireless?

The Pro Wireless isn’t low cost, however its $149.99 price ticket does hover across the similar worth as most different professional grade gaming mice on my radar. In truth, it matches the Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro’s worth precisely, and is only a tad cheaper than the $159.99 Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2.

But but it’s higher worth than these mice for one purpose: It provides you a 4KHz wi-fi polling charge proper out of the field — the DeathAdder by comparability solely provides you a 1,000Hz charge and the Pro X Superlight 2, a 2000Hz charge. That must be an enormous drawcard for severe players searching for an edge over the competitors.