UtechSmart Venus Pro RGB Wireless MMO Gaming Mouse, 16,000 DPI Optical Sensor, 2.4 GHz Transmission Technology, Ergonomic Design, 16M Chroma RGB Lighting, 16 programmable Buttons, Up to 70 HoursRecycled Claim Standard Blended

Purpose:The reason that I originally bought this mouse was for gaming. And on that front the mouse has been great. Having all of those side keys on the single mouse has made gaming a lot easier. Now, I tend to use those keys while also using the computer for non gaming relater purposes.How the mouse feels in the hand:I think this comes down to everyone's hand size but,for me the mouse is really comfortable and can use it to play games or work for many hours and not have an issue. The only thing I am not fond of on this topic is that at the top there is two types of finishes. Most of the mouse is this sandy plastic which feels really nice. put then there is this little smooth section right at the top. Definitely not a fan of that.Side Keys:The side keys was the main reason that I purchased this mouse. Just having the ability to 12 additional keys on a mouse is great. And there is also an additional key on the right side of the right clicker. Just from looking at the pictures I thought that the keys were going to be too small when purchasing the mouse but, the are actually quite large and I am able to use all of them while gaming. However, it does take a little getting used to and memorizing where all the keys on the mouse are with your hand from numbers 1-2. Again as these side keys were the main reason that I purchased the mouse, and I have been very happy with it.Battery:Battery lasts a fairly long time, and you can just charge it and use it at the same time. I don't know how many hours it actually lasts but seems long enough. Just keep in mind that while charging the mouse and using it does add a little bit of extra weight but should be an issue. Also keep in mind that battery drain rate will vary if you leave it on with the lights or turn them off while using the mouse. This is easily done on the bottom of the mouse where there is an option to turn ON or turn ON With Lights.Software:The software is really easy to use. It is really easy to assign the mouse keys to any key you want them to be. You can also create multiple key binding lists for differing purposes. And you can record macros and have a list of them as well. You are also able to see how much battery you have left as well. And you can configure the lighting on the mouse and change the speed settings. I personally never have the lights on the mouse on.Conclusion:I have had this mouse for a little over three months now and it has been great. As stated above I bought it because of the side Keys and because it was wireless. I'am not a fan of a wired mouse. So far the mouse has been working great. The keys are responsive when clicking them and you can change the DPI of the mouse depending on what your are doing and what game you are playing. Which the two arrows at the top of the mouse let you change the DPI easily. Personally I think this is a great product and would buy it again.

Mouse is very comfortable and functional. The buttons on the side are perfect for MMO or FPS games. The thumb rest is just the right height to actuate the buttons and prevent having to hover. Colors are nice and bright and the battery life seems good. The mouse also has slight checkering to keep the fingers from slipping. All in all great mouse and a affordable price

I'm pretty happy with this mouse. I retired an old Steel Series that had a bad scroll wheel.It feels pretty solid, and fits nicely in my hand. I really like the placement of the extra buttons. I can reach them easily with my thumb. It will take a while to get used to using them though. The clicks on the main buttons are solid and not too loud, and thankfully I have have a working scroll wheel again. It is super sensitive. But that can be adjusted from the included software, or by hitting one of the center buttons which I believe is adjusting the DPI. I am currently using the included USB adapter to connect it to my PC. When plugged in it was immediately recognized. Last there is a switch on the bottom that allows you to turn off or on the LED features. These can be customized in the included software. I have kept them off as I have no use for them, and they will only run the rechargeable battery down faster. (I have not had to recharge it after a week of use though.)Overall I like the design and functionality of this mouse, but I had to deduct a star because every now and then it freezes while in use. I give it a little shake and it starts working again. I think it might be going to sleep. This could be an issue for a competitive gamer, which I am not.

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, it's "gritty" and it's 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 I've owned that has had this type of outer layer and like most of you here, I've 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 RGB's 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 RPG's. 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 mouse's sensor is absolutely smooth as silk. I immediately noticed a difference over my current mouse, which is from a major brand (I'll not bash them publicly and so will not use their name) and cost more than the Venus Pro but isn't even in the same league as it. The difference is that pronounced, though I'll 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, it'll 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. It's 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, it's proving itself to be an excellent mouse!