SteelSeries Prime Wireless Gaming Mouse

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Product Overview

SteelSeries Prime Wireless is a premium wireless ergonomic right-handed mouse designed for gaming. Built like the Prime and Prime+ unveiled at the same time, the Prime Wireless has the same physical design, while its SteelSeries TrueMove Air sensor is specifically designed for wireless mice.
The TrueMove Air optical sensor supports CPI adjustments up to 18,000. It comes with true 1-to-1 tracking without hardware acceleration. To optimize battery life, however, its maximum speed and acceleration are comparatively lower than its wired siblings.
This sensor is paired with Prestige OM optical mechanical switches that are more consistent and durable, rated for 100 million clicks. The Prestige OM switch uses a neodymium magnet to achieve consistency, while the optical IR sensor ensures durability and fast response time.
The calling card of the Prime Wireless is obviously its wireless connectivity, which in this case supports over 100 hours of continuous gameplay at 1000Hz sampling rate. With fast charging, it can add up to 40 hours of gameplay in just 15 minutes.

Ratings

What we found**

Pros
  • Sleek, light design
  • 100 hours of battery life
  • Lightweight and comfortable
Cons
  • Gaudy wireless dongle

What external reviewers found***

External score 74% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Excellent gaming performance
  • Good battery life
  • Lightweight and comfortable
  • Strong wireless connectivity
  • Comfortable, right-handed shape well-suited for nearly all hand sizes using a palm or claw grip
Cons
  • No Bluetooth support
  • Mouse wheel lacks L/R tilt buttons and doesn't unlock for free scrolling
  • No dongle storage
  • Clickers are stiff
  • No grip
  • No three-pip indicator
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Specifications

Connectivity

Ports
USB
Wireless Connectivity
Quantum 2.0 Wireless (2.4GHz)

Construction

Buttons
6 buttons
Cable
2m / 6.6 feet braided cable
Colors
Black Matte Finish
Form Factor
Ergonomic, Right-Handed Wireless Mouse
Material
ABS Plastic
Switch Type
Prestige OM optical mechanical switches

Dimensions

Size | Depth
125.3 mm / 4.93 inches
Size | Height
42.4 mm / 1.67 inches
Size | Width
67.9 mm / 2.67 inches
Weight
80 g

Function

Compatibility
Windows, Mac, Linux, and Xbox
Fast Charging
15 min for 40 hours
Resolution
100 ~ 18,000 in 100 CPI Increments
RGB Lighting
1 RGB Zone
Sensor
SteelSeries TrueMove Air (optical)

Performance

Battery Life
100 Hours
Durability
100 million clicks
Max Acceleration
40G
Report Rate
1000 Hz / 1 ms
Storage
5 preset profiles

Production

Debut
2021-05

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3rd-Party Review Videos

External Reviews

laptopmag[1]

Reviewer score 81%
Reviewers from laptopmag have found the following***:
The SteelSeries Prime Wireless is designed to last over 100 hours of uninterrupted 1000Hz gameplay on a single charge. Gaming with the mouse felt super smooth and easy despite there not being many buttons to work with beyond the standard set up. The mouse wheel isn't anything special, which is disappointing for a mouse priced this high, but it is comfortable and well placed.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Lightweight design
  • Easy to use
  • 100 hours of uninterrupted battery life
Cons
  • No grip
  • Clickers are stiff

pcmag[2]

Reviewer score 74%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
The SteelSeries Prime Wireless is a strong wireless esports mouse. It's light, it's accurate, and it has a good shape and very little clutter. The plastic body has a “rough matte” finish, which acts like a grip for the entire surface. A strong, stable 2.4GHz wireless connection keeps the Prime Wireless connected.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Lightweight and comfortable
  • Strong wireless connectivity
  • Good battery life
Cons
  • No dongle storage
  • No three-pip indicator

rtings[3]

Reviewer score 57%
Reviewers from rtings have found the following***:
The SteelSeries Prime Wireless is a great FPS gaming mouse. It's lightweight, and it has a slightly textured, very sturdy feeling solid plastic body. Its right-handed shape is well-suited for nearly all hand sizes using a palm or claw grip. It also has superb mouse feet that glide very smoothly on both hard or soft mousepads and desks.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Feels very well-built
  • Comfortable, right-handed shape well-suited for nearly all hand sizes using a palm or claw grip
  • Good number of buttons you can program using the companion software that's compatible with Windows and macOS
Cons
  • No Bluetooth support
  • Mouse wheel lacks L/R tilt buttons and doesn't unlock for free scrolling
  • Doesn't have nearly as many side buttons as a dedicated MMO mouse

techradar[4]

Reviewer score 83%
Reviewers from techradar have found the following***:
The SteelSeries Prime Wireless features Prestige OM switches, TrueMove Air censor and textured matte finish around its “battle tested” form factor. The wire-free edition is the heaviest of the bunch at 80g while offering a Quantum 2.0 connectivity via USB-C dongle alongside a 100 hour battery life. On a single charge, battery life is around 100 hours.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Excellent gaming performance
  • Excellent battery life
Cons
  • No CPI button

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References

  1. ^ SteelSeries Prime Wireless review. [laptopmag]. https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/steelseries-prime-wireless. 2021-06-07. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  2. ^ SteelSeries Prime Wireless Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/steelseries-prime-wireless. 2021-05-25. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  3. ^ SteelSeries Prime Wireless Mouse Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/mouse/reviews/steelseries/prime-wireless. 2021-08-04. Retrieved 2021-09-21.
  4. ^ SteelSeries Prime Wireless review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/steelseries-prime-wireless. 2021-06-18. Retrieved 2021-07-07.

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