8.6 out of 10

Nzxt Avatar

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9.3
Expert Score (8)

8.5
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9.5

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good value for money, small, stylish, thin, feel

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Expert Reviews

Bjorn3d.com

8.8/10

11 June 2010
NZXT's Avatar is a first sign of good things to come. NZXT has delivered a solid mouse that fits both left and right handed gamers but manages to keep a shape that gamers and non-gamers will love. Once the software is refined and updates are released, the Avatar will be a prime contender in the gaming mouse market. Read more
- 2600 DPI, On the fly DPI adjustment, Adjustable polling rates, Slim and sleek design, 100% ambidextrous
- Software feels generic and needs to be refined, Chrome buttons throw off theme, Limited user base due to slim design
Testfreaks blog

9.0/10

23 September 2008
The NZXT Avatar mouse is really a great product, it took a couple days to get accustomed to it, but after that using it was like second nature. The small size threw me off at first, but now I like it very much, it fits perfectly in your hand and it’s as if it becomes a part of your body. The Avatar does everything perfectly, once you get accustomed to it you’ll find it will become your favorite mouse for everything you do. Read more
- Excellent tracking on every surface, Right or left hand usage, Programmable, Inexpensive
- Small size takes a bit to get accustomed to, Can accidentally hit side buttons until you get accustomed to it
CrunchGear

6 August 2011
It’s that time again, kiddies. Today we take a look at NZXT’s first foray into mouse country. Are they naturals? Find out above in video form or below in plain text and pictures. Read more
BCCHardware

4 November 2008
We are looking at the first mouse from NZXT - a company typically known for its line of Crafted and Classic series of cases. NZXT also makes fan controllers and power supplies so it's interesting to see them also take on the mouse market as well. Over the course of this review we will be comparing mostly to the SteelSeries Ikari Iron.Lady mouse as this is currently my wife's favorite mouse. We'll see how the Avatar compares and stands up to gaming and other tasks Read more
big bruin

23 December 2008
This may be NZXT 's first foray into gaming mice, but they have produced a solid initial offering. The Avatar seems to mix elements from other popular gaming mice with a bit of NZXT's own innovation to create a recommendable product. The comfort and performance of the mouse are key selling points, but the high level of customization is obviously important, too. Read more
- Symmetrical design and programmable buttons makes it ambidextrous, Highly configurable, Seven programmable macro buttons, Four resolutions: 600 dpi, 1200 dpi, 1800 dpi...
- $55 price tag, Should be heavier, or have an adjustable weight system, Side buttons easy to press inadvertently
techPowerUp!

8.0/10

8 August 2008
The NZXT Avatar is a great entry into the gaming mouse market. It delivers all the features we are used to from such input devices at this price point. The Avatar offers programmable buttons, which can be assigned with lengthy macros as well. The DPI setting can be adjusted all the way up to 2600 DPI with or without the software. All other functions and tweaking is done through the very solid and fully featured configuration application. Read more
- Well constructedCan be used by right and left handed gamersWell balanced weight for the average person DPI switch LED7 programmable buttonsHardware DPI switch, softwar...
- Large, edgy side buttonsHardware DPI switch requires the use of navigation buttonsMay be a bit too lightweight for someNo custom weight systemPossibly too long USB cab...
GCN Lab

18 May 2009
Pros: Stylish, high-performance mouse can work left-handed or right-handed Cons: Not for the overly thrifty Performance: A Features: A Ease of use: A Value: B+ Price: $60 NZXT’s Avatar gaming mouse is to mice what a Steinway is to pianos. This stylish mouse comes with its own CD and user guide. With its cool black matte finish and sleek blue lights that highlight its curves, the Avatar is a decidedly un-mousy mouse. It added a touch of glamor to my cubicle. Read more
ExtremeTech

19 September 2008
Overall, it's a great first effort by a company new to gaming mice. Read more
- Sexy; thin; blue lighting; includes software; accurate sensor; easy to move around; dpi switching.
- Design not very ergonomics; side buttons too easy to press accidentally; price a bit steep for a wired mouse.
3dGameMan.com

25 December 2008
The NZXT Avatar Gaming Mouse has a 2600 DPI Optical Sensor with up to 15G acceleration accuracy. The Max Speed is 40 Inches/Second, Max Frame Rate is 6469 Frames/Second, Resolution is 650-2600 DPI and the Image Processing is 5.8 Mega Pixels/Second. There are 7 programmable buttons. On the top heres the left click, scroll wheel with middle click, right click, two macro keys as well as DPI indicator LEDs. This is a great mouse for anyone with a small narrow hand!. Read more
XSReviews

9.0/10

23 December 2008
The NZXT Avatar is very impressive, especially since NZXT are noobs to the gaming peripheral world. It’s got a good DPI with perfect accuracy and great comfort ratings; though the sensitivity could have been upped to 3200DPI to bring it in line with other top end mice. It’s price point is a little high, and it’s software isn’t as fully fleshed as I’d like it to be as some users would definitely miss the macro abilities, but you can at least remap the extra... Read more
- Great speed and accuracy, Comfortable over long periods, fits small hands, Looks great
- DPI a little low, Price is a bit high, No macro ability