The GX Gaming Series Maurus X is a professional grade gaming mouse designed by Genius. Lets see what they have to say about this product vs what I think of it:
Bigger is Better
Genius: Larger and heavier than the original Maurus, the Maurus X is designed for maximum comfort, so gamers can play for hours without experiencing any wrist or hand soreness. And thanks to its 50g (1.8oz) metal weight, precision movements can be executed with ease.
Me: The Maurus X is a tad bit bigger than what most would consider an average sized mouse which in my opinion does make it more comfortable for longer gaming sessions and their claim of precision is feel is accurate and it is noticeable when going from an average mouse or track pad to the Maurus X.
Performance Plus Style
Genius: The Maurus X not only performs like a high-end gaming mouse, it looks the part too. The rear logo and mouse wheel light up in a bold red, and the intensity and pulse rate can be modified. Meanwhile, the top of the mouse features a polished black and red surface, while the sides have textured, rubbery grips for total control.
Me: Just looking at the Maurus X, it look very intriguing. The concave left and right mouse buttons feel more natural and the mouse wheel is very precise when doing things like selecting a weapon while gaming. The lights on the mouse are a nice touch aesthetically pleasing to the eye but ultimately not useful. It could serve it’s purpose in more obscure ways such as if you knock your mouse off the table during a late night match you are almost guaranteed to find the Maurus X before your opponent finds his mouse. The polished black finish isn’t anything special in my opinion but the rubber sides are great for handling the mouse with ease.
Assign Up to 8 Macros
Genius: All six buttons, plus the scroll up/scroll down mouse wheel inputs, are fully customizable, so gamers are able to assign up to eight macros. The intuitive Maurus X GUI makes creating macros a breeze, and also lets users quickly switch between five profiles.
Me: Being able to customize all the buttons on the Maurus X is fantastic. The only problem is the placement of the buttons themselves. Okay really just one of the buttons frustrated me and that was the “M2” button on the right side of the mouse. The “M1” and “M2” buttons, in their most basic function, are simply your forward and back buttons if you are browsing the internet. The problem with the “M2” button is that it is a pain to use. The pinky finger is just not designed for pressing buttons. If these buttons were both placed on the left side of the mouse they would be easily accessible by the thumb with a rocking motion that any gamer would be used to on any platform.
Adjust DPI on the Fly
Genius: Changing the DPI on a mouse has never been easier. With a press of a button, gamers can adjust the DPI from 800 up to 4000. Plus, with its overclocking SG-Core-i sensor and up to 1000hz adjustable polling rate, the Maurus X provides highly accurate targeting even at low DPI settings.
Me: Being able to change DPI one the fly (That is how sensitive the mouse is to movement) is really handy when you are switching games often. Some games require you to be quicker and other require you to be more precise with your clicks. The Maurus X lets you do that without having to go through your control panel and edit your mouse functions. Simply press the button in the middle of your mouse and before long you will have the DPI set perfectly to the game you are playing. It couldn’t be easier!
Price and Availability
Genius: The Maurus X is currently available in North America for the suggested retail price of $49.90.
Me: Retailing the Maurus X for $49.90 is a little high on my opinion. There are plenty of other mouses out there that do the same thing, minus the lights, for less money.
Bottom Line
The Maurus X is a good mouse, but not a great one. It has most of the things gamers look for in a mouse (DPI button, good mouse wheel) but is missing a few component (extra weights for better customization) and it also has extra things that don’t really matter (customizable lights). Taking all this into consideration if you are just getting into PC gaming the Maurus X is worth the money if you have the cash to spare, but once you get some experience under your belt you will probably be looking elsewhere.
