TechRadar Verdict
Dell set out to improve its Alienware AW720M, and the new Alienware Pro Wireless gaming mouse is almost completely superior to it as a result. Its specs are much upgraded and it's even lighter with better buttons and feet, and more. However, by removing its right buttons, it's become completely out of reach to left-handed gamers.
Pros
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High-end specs and battery life
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Excellent build quality and ergonomics
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Incredibly lightweight
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Gorgeous design and color options
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Great software
Cons
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Extremely expensive
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Not ambidextrous
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Limited buttons
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Alienware Pro Wireless gaming mouse: Two-minute review
Along with the gaming keyboard comes the Alienware Pro Wireless gaming mouse, which has been specially developed and tested with professional gamers in mind to make it one of the best gaming mice available – and possibly one of the best mice in general. It's a massive upgrade from the Alienware AW720M with reduced weight, better feet, and improved specs.
The DPI is still at 26,000, mainly because there is little point in increasing such an absurdly high spec. However, it features both 4KHz wireless and 8KHz wired polling rates, 0.25ms and 0.125ms response time, respectively, which is a significant leap over the 1KHz polling rate (1ms response time) of the Alienware AW720M.
The PFTE feet are additive-free and attract far less debris while moving much smoother. It still retains the previous model's ability to move over a wide variety of surfaces, which is something plenty of other gaming mice can't achieve.
An odd change is the removal of the 3D-sculpted thumb grips from the AW720M. With both sides being completely smooth now, the Alienware Pro mouse is much more susceptible to sweat, which makes it slippery during intense gameplay or if your hands sweat easily. Another odd change is the removal of the magnetic charging adapter, which was a much simpler option for recharging your mouse.
It features magnetic-force keyplates that prevent the keys from sticking, which is absolutely vital for pro gamers who rely on button accuracy and performance during intense competition. Thanks to its much-improved weight, now just under 0.13 pounds, combined with higher polling rates, the mouse responds much faster and with much less effort required to move it.
There is one glaring downgrade between the Alienware AW720M and the Pro Wireless, though. The latter lacks buttons on the right side, which means the Pro Wireless is no longer ambidextrous, excluding an entire market of people who would be able to use it.
Ambidextrous mice are already difficult enough to find, and the AW720M was an excellent option. But the Pro Wireless removes that option, adding plenty of quality-of-life improvements but essentially gatekeeping them from left-handed gamers. This also has the drawback of removing buttons that the Pro Wireless sorely needed.
As for battery life, according to Dell, it's 32 hours at 4KHz polling or 120 hours at 1KHz polling. That is impressive, but it's a downgrade from the AW720M's 140 hours at 1KHz polling. And like the previous mouse, this one has an indicator that signals when the battery is low. The AW720M featured an Alienware logo on the front, but, the Pro Wireless moves it onto the side as a tiny light. Moving it was a good call, as your hand can no longer cover it, but the light is so small it's difficult to notice.
Alienware Pro Wireless gaming mouse: Price & availability
- How much does it cost? $149.99 / £149.99 including VAT / AU$248.60
- When is it available? Available now
- Where can you get it? Available in the US, UK, and Australia
The Alienware Pro Wireless gaming mouse is very expensive, costing a whopping $149.99 / £149.99 including VAT / AU$248.60. This is a price increase of at least $20 from the Alienware AW720M - understandable considering the work developing it and all the new features it comes with. And the fact that this is a premium gaming mouse for professional gamers.
However, the pricing does make other mice more appealing, like the Razer Deathadder V3 Pro or MSI Clutch GM51. The former is $149 (around £149 / AU$279), and the latter is $99.99 (around £83 / AU$148), both much cheaper while offering solid gaming performance in their own right. The Deathadder V3 Pro in particular is easily one of the best gaming mice on the market.
The Alienware Pro Wireless, like most Dell products, has excellent availability. It's available in the US, UK, and Australia, as well as several other regions.
Alienware Pro Wireless gaming mouse: Specs
| Interface: | USB, 2.4GHz |
| Ergonomics: | Right-handed |
| Buttons: | 6 |
| DPI: | 26,000 |
| Switches: | Optical |
| Weight: | less than 2.12oz / less than 60g |
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Alienware Pro Wireless gaming mouse: Also consider
| Alienware Pro Wireless | MSI Clutch GM51 | Razer Deathadder V3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price: | $149.99 / £149.99 including VAT / AU$248.60 | $99.99 (around £83 / AU$148) | $149 (around £149 / AU$279) |
| Interface: | USB, 2.4GHz | USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 or above for MSI Snap Charging | USB Type-C |
| Ergonomics: | Right-handed | Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Buttons: | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| DPI: | 26,000 | 26,000 | 30,000 |
| Switches: | Optical | Omron | Optical |
| Weight: | less than 2.12oz / less than 60g | 85 g | 63 g |
How I tested the Alienware Pro Wireless gaming mouse
- I spent about a week testing this mouse
- I tested it for gaming and productivity work
- I used it extensively in both a home and office environment
I tested the Alienware Pro Wireless gaming mouse both at home and in an office environment, seeing how well it functioned in gaming and productivity. Its gaming performance is especially important, so I used a wide variety of genres to see how reactive it is. I also carried it around in various bags to test its portability.
The Alienware Pro Wireless is a gaming mouse that's meant for extensive use over the years. I made sure to quality-test it to see if it held up to those standards while maintaining maximum comfort levels.
I've tested a wide range of mice, mainly gaming, and understand how to properly rate and test them out to ensure that they reach a certain level of quality.
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First reviewed May 2024
