Our test reveals whether the innovative idea makes sense and what the rodent is capable of.

Furthermore, button quality and general quality control may not be representative of the finalized units, either.Long-lasting gaming enjoyment without sweaty hands is what manufacturer Marsback promises with the Zephyr Pro RGB gaming mouse, which has a special feature underneath the honeycomb pattern: An illuminated fan is supposed to provide active cooling for the palm. 3D-printed instead of injection-molded, this prototype is heavier than the actual retail units will be.

For this review, I'll be taking a look at the white version.ĭisclaimer: The review is based on a functional prototype. Initially, two colors are available: black and white. The campaign will run until the end of August, and shipping is slated for October. Availability is restricted to the Kickstarter campaign, where different packages with different price tags ($79.99, $89.99, and $99.99) are on offer. At this point in time, the Zephyr Gaming Mouse is driverless and can only be configured on-device, but a software driver for further customization may follow later. On the performance side of things, the Zephyr Gaming Mouse comes with pretty much everything one would expect in 2020: a lightweight honeycomb shell (68 g), PixArt's PMW3389 sensor capable of 16,000 CPI, Omron switches for the main buttons, high quality pure PTFE feet, and a highly flexible paracord-like, braided cable. Its unique selling point is a built-in fan directly below the palm to keep one's hand cool. The Zephyr Gaming Mouse is a new and currently active Kickstarter project.

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