Genesis Krypton 800 Mouse Review

1. Introduction2. Unboxing and First Look3. Testing4. Closing Thoughts5. View All Pages

Coming into this review, I must confess I hadn't heard of Genesis before and it is safe to say my expectations around their Krypton 800 mouse weren't that high.

While I wouldn’t say I have been completely blown away by this mouse, it is certainly better than I thought it would be. The first positive comes from the comfortable shape and relatively lightweight nature of the mouse, as it comes in at just 85g. This is around the sweet spot for me, and despite not being that heavy, the mouse shell is reassuringly sturdy.

On top of its good overall shape, the mouse performs very well day to day thanks to its PixArt PMW 3330 sensor. This isn’t PixArt’s flagship sensor but I still couldn’t fault it, and I was particularly impressed with the very low lift off distance. Couple that with impressive RGB lighting, and the Krypton 800’s low price of just £36.99, it is certainly a competitive mouse.

It’s not perfect, however, as my sample did exhibit quite noticeable scroll wheel rattle. The primary buttons also feel a bit spongy due to a fair amount of button pre-travel, which is another shame as the Omron switches themselves feel fast and responsive. I also think the software needs a more modern UI, though I don’t want to seem too critical here as any software with a mouse at this price is usually a bonus.

Lastly, I would also recommend prospective buyers consider the Logitech G305 as well. While it launched at just over £50, it’s actually been priced at £34.99 on Amazon for the last few weeks, and at that price it is a real bargain with a top sensor and symmetrical design, and you obviously get excellent wireless functionality as well.

Balanced against that, the Krypton 800 has the advantage of RGB lighting, which the G305 lacks, while it is also a true ambidextrous design with buttons on both sides of the mouse. Like I said, it could be improved, but at this price it is well worth a look.

You can buy the Krypton 800 for £36.99 from Lime Pro Gaming HERE.

Pros

• Affordable.
• Good RGB lighting.
• Excellent sensor performance.
• Well built.
• Relatively lightweight.

Cons

• Noticeable pre-travel on the primary buttons.
• Side buttons are a bit wobbly.
• Software isn’t the best.
• Braided cable needs to be more flexible.

KitGuru says: There are improvements to be made, but at just £36.99 the Krypton 800 is a solid mouse with bright RGB lighting.

 

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