Amazon.com: Customer reviews: Nixeus Revel Gaming Mouse PMW 3360 for Windows & Mac OS, Matte White

Great and minimal gaming mouse, but not a 1:1 Sensei optical clone.

Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2017

Color: Rubberized BlackVerified Purchase

I'll give it 5/5, but only because it did deliver what it promised. I wish they had a few more features on it.

Pros:

The sensor is great. Assumed that going in. Tracks perfectly fine.
Easy to click mouse wheel. This is not the case in Logitech mice.
Sleek design with RGB to match my other RGB (trigger warning. JK too late, get triggered)
Rubber top/plastic side for textures. My favorite combo.
Plenty of DPI selections and good palcement.
Scroll wheel feels great. A+
Mouse skates seem to be good. No issues apparent.
Lightweight.
Great software. However, I find it hard to keep the RGB breathing enabled... Not sure how to fix that since installing the software.

Cons:

No side buttons on the right. I realize this is purely personal. However, it's an ambi mouse that can't be used like an ambi mouse and i really will miss pg up/down on my mouse.
M1/M2 and side buttons are very loud and tactile (think mx blue switches).
The rubber coating is a bit slippery. It does provide grip tho, so it doesn't ruin the mouse. IIRC, the G403 was horrible at this.
Rubber cable. While most people actually want this, I prefer not to. My mouse will always feel fragile. While not a problem for a $30 mouse, it still looms.

Overall, it's the closest to the Sensei so far and I will replace the Sensei for a bit. I just wish the rubber was more grippy like my Fnatic Sensei and that it had 2 extra side buttons on the right. The Fnatic Sensei to me is still just on another level of comfort and usability. I'll be taking my Sensei to work and giving the Revel a long term try at home I'm hopes SteelSeries release a real follow up. The Revel is just simply a great value mouse and what should have been the Rival 100.

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Chris

Perfect, but not perfect.

Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2018

Color: Matte WhiteVerified Purchase

I have been searching for the perfect mouse for awhile now. I came across Rocket Jump Ninja on youtube some years ago, so I have always had a interest in finding the perfect mouse. I picked up this for $35, I knew it wasn't going to be built like a tank due to reviews, and being a hit or miss. Well, I got my FIRST copy and it had sensor lens rattle, scroll wheel rattle, stiff cable and the right click was much much stiffer than the left making scoping in-game hard.

I received my second copy an hour ago, upon opening I could already tell it wasn't build as well as the first one, and the first one wasn't built well in the first place. This one however, has much better clicks, very crisp and actually produces a faster response time on humanbenchmark test. The cable is VERY stiff, the scroll wheel rattles, and the right click feels " loose " has small play before activation.

If you're looking for a cheap mouse, with top of the line sensor, decent scroll wheel (outside of the rattle) with satisfying clicks and a safe shape. This mouse very well could be for you, if you can look outside of Scroll wheel rattle, possibly sensor lens rattle, and a stiff cable It's a great mouse. I sadly, cannot recommend this mouse though. I will be returning them, and purchasing the DM1 FPS, by dream machines.

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Some minor QC concerns, but the mouse is light, tracks perfectly, and is barebones for serious gamers.

Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2017

Color: Rubberized BlackVerified Purchase

This mouse has become one of my favorites, but is not without it's flaws. I'll list a few pros and cons and what I think about it overall.

Pros:
1. The shape is both safe, and familiar. The design is based around the Steelseries Sensei. While being a bit smaller and a hair thinner, I find that people comfortable with the sensei will have little trouble transitioning to the mouse. The rubberized texture on top feels good, although a magnet for oil, and the plastic sides are fine. I don't know how it will hold up with the texture, but I have heard the customer service from Nixeus is great.
My hands are ~18.5x9.75cm and the mouse feels great in a relaxed claw grip. I think if you have hands under 19.5 the size won't be an issue, but any larger and palming might be awkward.

2. The 3360 sensor is fantastic. Pretty much a "flawless sensor," or as good as it gets for the past year and a half. The tracking is great, with no noticeable acceleration, and the latest firmware removed the smoothing. The software is barebones, but has all you need to adjust colors, dpi, and polling rate. The lift off distance is good, below 1 cd, but not as low as the logitech mice that have the tuning software to lower the LOD according to your mousepad. I have had no trouble with the lod being an issue.

3. Objective Pro, but the side buttons are further back than most mice, meaning that claw grippers like myself will have an easier time due to where we place our thumbs, however if you palm the mouse it will be a bit farther back than you are used to.

4. Weight, weight, weight. The mouse is SO light for its size that throwing it around is effortless. Some people may say that it feels "cheap" but that is a load of hogwash. Things do not have to be heavy to have quality. In fact having a needlessly heavy mouse is more a hindrance. This is definitely and enthusiast mouse for those that crave performance over flashy features and needless addons.
Cons:

1. The main buttons aren't fantastic, but they do the job. Coming from logitech mice, it will be a shock to not have that snappy responsiveness and perfect travel distance, but they aren't as bad as zowie mice in terms of clicks. The switches are still omron, but the stiff shell shape makes them a bit harder to press if you're used to something lighter. After a few days your fingers adjust, and I have had no issues with spam clicking in RTS games, but if you are sensitive to pressing "stiffer" buttons then this might just not work for you.

2. The cable is not wrapped nicely like in the newer logitech mice, and because of this the cable has many kinks that won't work themselves out. I'm not sure why because the cable seems thin enough, but at the same time just wants to keep its weird cable memory. Very odd, but using a bungee or similar products might help. You could also boil the cable, or lightly use a blowdryer to straighten it out. I think companies should start doing the wider wraps, there is simply no reason to ruin a cable like this in 2017.

3. I have heard QC can be hit or miss, and scroll wheels might develop double clicks or squeak, but my unit is fine so YMMV.

Overall I'm loving the mouse. The buttons may be a downgrade from my g pro, but I don't get hand cramps with this mouse and my aim seems to be better because of the slightly larger size and low weight.

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cjf

An excellent mouse, with a few trip-ups.

Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2018

Color: Matte WhiteVerified Purchase

If you're here, it's because you scouted out many different mice through reviewers like Rocket Jump Ninja and JoshTechBytes on YouTube, read through overclock.net or /r/MouseReview threads, or just peeked into Amazon's mouse market and stumbled on this. This is an excellent mouse - but there are a few details to be aware of that can make or break your decision to purchase this or another competitive mouse.

The PMW3360 is pretty much the best sensor on the market at the time of writing. The implementation is great. Lift off distance is low, and I can't find any issue with how the sensor is, especially after updating the firmware. There are preset DPI steps that may be changed with software in increments of 100. Both firmware and software are available on Nixeus's website and are optional, since this mouse is meant to work out of the box.

I have 18.7 x 10.4 cm hands. The shape, balance, and weight is a HUGE step up from the Deathadder 3G I had played on for 8 years. The slope is very gradual, and the sides give my 1-2-2 grip a lot of space and a slight ledge to assist in picking up without any slipping. I can palm or claw it, but the hump doesn't really fill out the palm fully - it makes contact and provides support, but it is not a full feeling. I am totally fine with this, but others may prefer a full fill, or a lower profile (see: Zowie ZA/Ninox Venator, or FK for the respective hump profiles). My preferred grip style is now fingertip, surprisingly. The mouse is lightweight and precise enough for it, and the shape allows for that sort of versatility.

The clicks and buttons are very tactile and tight. No issues on my matte white copy. The cord is light and flexible.

The scroll wheel is tactile and bumpy, which may take getting used to. There is different tension between the scroll up and down. I personally prefer smoother scrolling, so this irritated me a little. It's workable, but I hope that Nixeus considers a different approach to scroll wheels in the future.

I'm not a mouse enthusiast, and I wasn't expecting my socks to be blown off by this mouse - but it is a very solid choice, and conveniently less pricey than other solid choices.

Other mice to consider include the Steelseries Sensei, Ninox Venator, Zowie ZA/FK series, and maybe the Logitech G Pro/102/203. Those all have ambidextrous form factors, but different pros and cons to them.

Overall, I'm very pleased with this mouse, and have no issue using this as a replacement for my Deathadder.

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Jenny Cordero

Great mouse at an affordable price

Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2017

Color: Rubberized BlackVerified Purchase

So I had been using a Razer Deathadder 3.5 for a couple of years now, but recently I started feeling it was a bit too bulky. My hands are 19/9.5 cm. So I researched a bit and decided to buy this mouse as a replacement.

I fell in love with this mouse as soon as I started using it. Its super light, feels great in the hands, and the clicks are nice and crisp. Side buttons are great too and the scroll wheel is just amazing, super responsive and the notches feel great in game.

Left and right buttons are a bit loud, but I actually like this a lot. They also are not light buttons, and the click feels similar to the zowie clicks which is great for preventing accidental clicking.The shape is absolutely great and fits comfortably in my hands. I have a hybrid claw/fingertip grip and it just works great.

If you need a good mouse then thia ia definitely a top choice. Dont let the low price fool you as this mouse easily competes with higher priced mice.

One final thing customer support is great, they responded to my ticket within a couple of minutes and clarified my questions very quickly.

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started having problem after only two weeks of use....

Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2017

Color: Rubberized BlackVerified Purchase

So lets start with the good: This mouse is very comfortable, one of the most comfortable mouse I've ever used. the censor is top notch. left and right clicks feel great.
HOWEVER, after only used it for 2 weeks. the mouse's middle wheel started to make a weird and irritating noise when I tried to scroll down. This noise is the kind of noise that a lot of people can't stand; it sounds like dry and old gears rub against each other; a very high pitched noise. I got goosebumps every time hear it. very frustrating. Should have been a 5 star product based on the first 2 weeks, but it started to have problems within such a short period of time makes it only a 1-2 stars product, very unfortunate.

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Babu Hoque

Doesn't disappoint, feels good and does the job

Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2021

Color: Rubberized BlackVerified Purchase

I've own the same model but in white for over 7 years and I can tell you it went through a lot of falls and spills. It has a good sensor, doesn't need a mousepad if you put it on a wooden surface it works perfectly fine. However, throughout the years the mouse wheel underwent defects and it wouldn't register properly, I never really minded it because it wasn't important for me when I'm gaming. Bought the rubber black and it feels awesome just as I first had it. I know I can't contend to the people who have experienced defects with the mouse when they first got it in the mail but I can say my experience with this Nixeus mouse have lucked out on an amazing experience. The shape and the feel of the mouse is solid, the construction feels solid, everything generally feels and look really solid making it a very prominent opponent with triple A mice in the game. Been using the rubberized black for a couple of months now and I'm grateful to have spent money on the same product, hopefully this lasting a long time. A great bang for the buck, worth every penny and if you're lucky, it can stay for a while.

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Ernest

Review of Nixeus Revel along with 4 other mice

Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2018

Color: Rubberized BlackVerified Purchase

My DeathAdder 3G had been acting up on me for the past couple years and despite my attempts as resuscitating it (tried using compressed air on click switches as well as doing a 'scotch tape trick' on scroll wheel), the unit finally stopped working. My problems with this mouse at the end of its life were that 1) a click would sometimes register an additional click - making me accidentally open files when I wanted to just select them. This made dragging files around really frustating. 2) The scroll wheel would also randomly insert an upward scroll movement in the middle of a down scroll - which would make viewing webpages and documents a chore.

My requirements for a new replacement were that 1) I wanted a mouse with good switches (preferably Omron) to avoid the double click problem. 2) A scroll wheel that would smoothly scroll and was of solid construction to not end up w/ the same scroll problem. 3) A mouse that could entirely turn off its LED lights as I have my desktop in my bedroom and prefer to have no external lights.

I ended up trying several off of YT Rocket Ninja's Top 10 Mouse list. Although I do not game very much anymore, I figured a mouse that could survive the rigors of heavy gaming would be of higher quality than other office mice and would thus last longer and provide better feedback. Here are my thoughts on various mice that I tried and the Logitech G Pro which I finally ended up getting. (I tried each mouse for about a month to give me time to form a proper opinion.)

Redragon M801 Mammoth - This mouse was the first candidate that I tried based off of Amazon's recommendation list. It had a really nicely textured mouse surface and the clicks were really crisp (Omron switches). The mouse was of a comfortable size for my hand and the cord was a nice braided one. It really was a quality piece and the price was by far the cheapest out of any of these other mice ($28). The software was also really light compared to the Razer Synapse software which seemed to want to update every 2 days. My main problem with this mouse was that you could only turn off the LED lighting to the wheel and dpi switches, and not the giant slash and side trim pieces. I did however find a YouTube tutorial that showed how you could unscrew the assembly through the weight compartment to pull the internal connector to disable the lights but did not want to go with the hassle). For people that don't care about the LED lights and/or on a budget, I would actually give this a 4* recommendation.

Logitech G403 Prodigy - The next mouse I tried was the G403 after discovering Rocket Ninja's YouTube page. This was his #1 selected mouse so it was a good next choice. I learned that having the distinctly separate mouse buttons from the chassis aided in the longevity of the click buttons (The DeathAdder 3G had the buttons integrated in the overall shell of the body). Unfortunately, I found the mouse wheel to be much looser than my original DeathAdder as well as the Red Dragon and decided to return this mouse and look for alternatives. (3.5*)

Razer DeathAdder Elite - I went with the DeathAdder Elite after my experience with the G403. Being a more expensive version of the original DeathAdder and also scoring high on the Rocket Ninja list, I thought that being done with this process and getting the updated version might be my final answer. The mouse was almost identical to the DeathAdder I had before with better mouse texture and lighter clicks. Unfortunately, it just felt like the old DeathAdder I had in nicer packaging. I strongly believe that in a few years, I would have ended up with the same problems as much current DeathAdder mouse. I also felt that it did not warrant the more expensive price point of $67. For a $40 mouse, it would be okay. For a $67 mouse, it felt cheap. And with mixed reviews and Razer's reputation of having products which do not last, I also ended up returning this. (3*)

Nixeus Revel - Next was the fairly inexpensive Nixeus Revel. It was the first software-less gaming mouse that I tried and it had several really high points and one serious low point. I found the product to be fairly sturdy, the buttons and mouse wheel were really good. This mouse was the first one thus far to not have an LED built into the wheel assembly itself and I felt this added to the build quality of the assembly (solid block of plastic vs hollowed out wheel w/ a light). The downsides: If you left the mouse alone and let the screensaver turn on, the mouse would also "fall asleep". Clicks would not be responsive, and the scrolling would automatically switch to the lowest DPI setting. I found that if I switched DPIs, all these symptoms would be alleviated - but again, it was a really weird problem to have. Other reviewers noticed the same. Also, LED lights could not be turned off. (3*)

Logitech G Pro - Lastly, I arrived at this mouse. It had good build quality with the Omron switches and even came with a braided cord. It also had the separate buttons from main mouse body and a non lit mouse wheel. LEDs were also programmable to be completely turned off. I feel that this mouse really met all my mousing requirements and should definitely be on your short list as well. (5*)

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Ritz

Great all around mouse for small to average hands, with a kickass sensor.

Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2016

Verified Purchase

Does everything it sets out to do, be a good to the point mouse. The responsiveness and tracking accuracy is definitely something you can feel especially if you're coming from a Steelseries Sensei, it definitely feels more like an extension of my hand in a virtual space then the laser did on the sensei. When playing CS-Source, and Titanfall 2 the improvement over laser was almost night and day. Making micro adjustments was effortless. In general use/MMO(by extension mobas) the mouse glided smoothly across the screen and while pixel perfect accuracy is not really required for those situations the responsiveness made the experience more comfortable.

The plastic shell on this mouse is very grippy, and feels nice on the skin of your hand. (For those of us that find rubberized mice to be more slippery, and bad for hands that stay dry) The size of the mouse is the same as the sensei, with a little less length resulting in a very slight but more comfortable grip. For those with short thumbs the side buttons are placed closer to the butt giving you more comfort when tapping them. If you have a fairly large hand then you might hand a difficult time pressing the closest side button.

The side buttons have a tactile bump and feel about average. Not the highest of quality feel but also not something that will get in the way of gameplay. Middle mouse button has a medium weighty feel to it, it feels fairly similar to the sensei's MMB. The scroll wheel is notched and offers enough resistance to prevent accidents from occurring, compared to the sensei there is less resistance which I am sure can be adjusted by plying the clamping force a bit tighter if you ever opened the mouse. The LMB has a nice feel to it, slightly more force is required then the sensei but nothing that has affected me. There is a tactile bump that lets you feel the action which is something I need when wearing headphones.(I find having no feedback to be terrible). RMB like most of the reviews have stated feels a bit weaker and the vibration of air inside of the mouse feels slightly stronger. while its something that you can get used to its something I definitely had trouble with when doing multiple camera changes in an MMO with loosing activation due to its different feeling.

TLDR: Great all around mouse for small to average hands, with a kickass sensor.

This review was done with the latest firmware which removes sleep mode on the mouse~ Problems associated with cloth pads and rubbing were also noted with my model, replacement mouse feet are on the way(free of charge).

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AGGAL

No gimmicks, no BS, just a kick ass mouse that is a steal for 40$

Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2016

Color: Rubberized BlackVerified Purchase

So I'm a long time Heavy/expensive mouse user. I'm one of those people that are perfectly fine with spending 70+ dollars on a mouse. So when i decided to get this mouse My biggest worry was build quality and feel. Especially since the pictures on amazon make the mouse look kinda cheap IMO. but really this mouse is fantastic.
The build quality is superb, and i actually prefer the feel of it over my G502. The soft rubber coating is silky smooth but sadly picks up on finger oils easily. Again though the I thinks its still better that the gunk that eventually build up on some mice with the textured grips (like on the side of the G502, or some razor mice). Oh and the rbg lighting looks good too. Personally I Don't care much about those things but all the colors on my mouse look very solid and accurate if that makes sense. a con might be that the colors are locked to your DPI i suppose But I'm thinking of modding the lights off any way.
For performance I'd say its great. PMW 3360... Really can go wrong its a great senser that feels crisp and amazing. If you have a lazer senser or maybe just have one of those Cheap Wireless mice it will improve your gaming accuracy in a way. Plus you might feel how nice and responsive it noticeably is. But if you have you any other optical sensor like a 3310 its not gonna be any different really. For me coming from the G502 with the 3366 sensor I don't feel any more accurate than i was before. But it does feel easier to actually move around due to the light weight. Also the mouse feet for me are the quietest I have RN. Compared the the G502 and Razor Death Adder its noticeable but not a big deal also. I was worried since the mouse price was so low the mouse feet were gonna be skimped out on. The side buttons feel weird and soft though. I Mainly use side buttons as media keys and toggle to speak keys so i don't really care much for them.
Final thoughts than. its a great mouse and definitely recommend it. I think its a better choice over the zowie mice I feel due to the cheaper price and technically better sensor on paper. its also 10$ cheaper than the DM1 pro with the same senser and same shape. Also do yourselves a favor and don't buy into all the Gimmicky BS of super expensive Gaming mice. so yeah first review on amazon so sorry if its crap. But I really like this mouse and i think more people should look into this if their interested.

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