The SteelSeries Prime Esport Wireless is a high-end gaming mouse that also works pretty well as an office mouse. It is comfortable enough for long-term use in the office, and it is also well-featured for competitive gaming.
The SteelSeries Prime Esport Wireless mouse is a premium wireless gaming mouse that was announced in mid-2021.
The gaming mouse is powered by a built-in, rechargeable battery that offers up to 100 hours of battery life, but unlike most top computer mice, it doesn’t offer Bluetooth connectivity.
Still, it uses an Optical sensor and has an operating resolution of 18,000 DPI. This DPI is adjustable in increments of 100, and with latencies of 6.6ms and 7.1ms, the mouse is primed for good responsiveness.
The wireless mouse is ergonomically shaped for right-handed users applying a palm or claw grip, and like the best gaming mice, it also features RGB lighting.
In total, the mouse has six buttons but offers seven programmable inputs. Its 24-step notched wheel allows for simple navigation, and its SteelSeries engine customization software works on both Windows and MacOS systems.
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our Verdict
The SteelSeries Prime Esport Wireless is a medium-sized, high-end, right-handed gaming mouse designed for palm or claw grip users, and it has good build quality.
The 81.3g lightweight mouse has a comfortable, matte plastic body, and the coating is grippy. It also runs on a 100-hour battery which isn’t outstanding, and even though it connects wirelessly through a USB connector, it misses out on Bluetooth.
Its 18,000 DPI resolution delivers great sensitivity for precision gaming, and it is adjustable in 100 DPI increments through its user-friendly SteelSeries GG software on Windows or Mac OS.
All of its inputs are programmable, and with a tested click latency of 6.6ms to 7.1ms (wired & USB receiver), it is very responsive, but its scroll wheel doesn’t have any tilt buttons.
True Score
82
Reasons to Buy
Incredible feeling optical switches
Good sensor with accurate and responsive tracking
Includes a wireless adapter for charging cable/dongle
Good build quality
Comfortable shape
Grippy coating on the body
No disconnection or interference issues
Good software for customization
Reasons to Avoid
Poor battery life
Side buttons are tiny and hard to hit
Scroll wheel is somewhat difficult to press consistently
Weight could be lighter for improved handling
Not the best for smaller hands or fingertip grip
Coating could be smoother for better grip
Scroll wheel can squeak when scrolling
Some units may have double-clicking issues
Software can be resource-heavy and has some issues
The SteelSeries Prime Esport Wireless mouse is a premium wireless gaming mouse that was announced in mid-2021.
The gaming mouse is powered by a built-in, rechargeable…
The SteelSeries Prime Esport Wireless mouse is a premium wireless gaming mouse that was announced in mid-2021.
The gaming mouse is powered by a built-in, rechargeable battery that offers up to 100 hours of battery life, but unlike most top computer mice, it doesn’t offer Bluetooth connectivity.
Still, it uses an Optical sensor and has an operating resolution of 18,000 DPI. This DPI is adjustable in increments of 100, and with latencies of 6.6ms and 7.1ms, the mouse is primed for good responsiveness.
The wireless mouse is ergonomically shaped for right-handed users applying a palm or claw grip, and like the best gaming mice, it also features RGB lighting.
In total, the mouse has six buttons but offers seven programmable inputs. Its 24-step notched wheel allows for simple navigation, and its SteelSeries engine customization software works on both Windows and MacOS systems.
The SteelSeries Prime Esport Wireless is a slightly larger version of the SteelSeries Prime Wireless, and as a result, it weighs 81.3g, while the Prime…
The SteelSeries Prime Esport Wireless is a slightly larger version of the SteelSeries Prime Wireless, and as a result, it weighs 81.3g, while the Prime Mini Wireless weighs 107g. Their click latencies are also different, as the Prime Wireless is rated at 6.6ms and 7.1ms for its wired and receiver connections, while the Mini Wireless is rated at 15ms and 17ms for both, respectively. Both miss out on USB receiver storage, but the Prime Wireless is a better choice for users with larger hands. Check it out in our SteelSeries Prime Mini Wireless review.
The SteelSeries Prime Esport Wireless mouse misses out on USB dongle storage, which is present on the SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless, and while the Rival…
The SteelSeries Prime Esport Wireless mouse misses out on USB dongle storage, which is present on the SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless, and while the Rival 3 Wireless is ambidextrous, the Prime Wireless has a right-handed shape. The Rival 3 Wireless also offers Bluetooth connectivity while the Prime Wireless does not, and while the Rival 3 is powered by 2 AAA batteries, the Prime Wireless uses a built-in, rechargeable battery. Here’s our SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless review for more info on it.
At 81.3g, the SteelSeries Prime Esport Wireless mouse is much heavier than the Logitech G Pro X Superlight, which weighs 61.1g. The SteelSeries Prime Wireless…
At 81.3g, the SteelSeries Prime Esport Wireless mouse is much heavier than the Logitech G Pro X Superlight, which weighs 61.1g. The SteelSeries Prime Wireless also features RGB lighting while the G Pro X Superlight does not, but the G Pro X has USB receiver storage while the SteelSeries Prime Wireless does not. Also different is their cable lengths, as the SteelSeries Prime Wireless has a 6.7ft USB-C cable, while the G Pro X has a 5.9ft Micro USB cable. Lastly, the G Pro X has nine programmable inputs, while the Prime Wireless only has seven.
