Cougar 200M gaming mouse review

1. Introduction2. Unboxing3. Cougar 200M gaming mouse4. Testing5. Final Thoughts6. View All Pages

With all the testing complete, I was impressed with the spirited little Cougar 200M. It is not going to blow anyone away with its feature list or abilities, but for £20, it is a fantastic budget offering. We would go as far to say that all but the most demanding of gamers should be satisfied with the performance. This really is quite remarkable considering the modest asking price.

The Cougar 200M does feel a little limited compared to some of the slightly more expensive mice as personally I prefer to game at a little higher DPI than 2,000 – but it is something you get used to over time. I like the weight and comfort and never had any problems with grip or perspiration build up – although as with all matt black gaming mice, dirt, fingerprints and grease will be very noticeable.

It also comes with relatively premium features like a braided cable and (unbranded) Teflon mouse feet.

The Cougar 200M is available in two different colour variants

Really though, the big difference between this mouse and a lot of others is its lack of customisation and that is not necessarily a bad thing. Many of us do not play with lighting everyday and most people do not feel the need to adjust the weight either, so with the Cougar 200M, you do not find yourself paying for extras you do not really need.

Some gamers may bemoan the relatively low response rate but in reality this is a fast, smoothly operating mouse with good build quality, OMRON switches and a quality feel that outstrips its low price tag.

The Cougar 200M is available for just under £20 at CCL Computers, here.

KitGuru Says: It is not going to replace your £70 high-end gaming mouse any time soon, but the Cougar 200M is a benchmark for budget gaming mice that will be hard to beat. 

Pros

• Solid build quality
• Very low price
• Good optical gaming sensor
• Comfortable over long periods
• Basic lighting and added buttons

Cons

• Feels bland compared to much more expensive options
• DPI selector is a bit ‘loose'
• Low polling rate

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