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Arctic M551 Laser Gaming Mouse

Based on 7 reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

3
Average:

2
Bad:

0

Pros

Comfortable.
Ergonomic design.
Able to change DPI on the fly.
DPI setting viewable without having to flip over the mouse.
Fairly priced.
Good Control.
800/1600/2400DPI Adjustable.
Tracks well.
Enough buttons for everyday use.

Cons

High DPI setting can be difficult to work with.
No button customization.
Can not find one for sale in the USA.
Too Light.
Righties Only.
No Anti Slip Rubber.
Back/Forward buttons could be set back more.

By SweMOD on March 11, 2011

We are today having a look at yet another mouse, this time it comes from Arctic Cooling. They are mostly known for their thermal pastes but the last few years they've expanded their focus a bit and they now offer other products such as; mice, CPU...

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By Viperlair on January 12, 2011

The Arctic Cooling M551 Wired Laser Gaming Mouse is a simple, light and very sensitive mouse that will appeal to many for both it's features and it's price. This is a cheap mouse (under $24 at time of writing this, on the Arctic Cooling Website)...

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By TechReaction.net on December 23, 2010

The ARCTIC M551 turned out to be a solid mouse for gaming. With the on-the-fly DPI changing button, we were ready for whatever came at us in our gaming tests. The extra attention given to the DPI settings with the three different colored LED’s is...

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By Technoyard on November 09, 2010

Having used the Arctic M551 for over a month now I must say this is truly a fantastic mouse to have. It basically offers what anyone would want for from a good mouse; good ergonomics and smooth and accurate movement. With a price tag of only US$...

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By Vortez on October 30, 2010

The ARCTIC M551 is one of the company’s first gaming mice. It features an ergonomic right-handed design, large buttons, three DPI settings and two thumb buttons. The mouse is also available in two different colours: black and white.Through testing,...

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By Bigbruin on October 28, 2010

When using a new mouse, I think there is always an adjustment period to get used to the smoothness and to the new feel; and with the Arctic Cooling Arctic M551 gaming mouse there is no exception. It glided over my desk like it was on ice, and I...

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By OverclockersQH on October 26, 2010

For its price the Arctic Cooling M551 Gaming Mouse delivers a plethora of gaming features for a budget friendly price. Is it the best mouse I have ever used? No, but for under $30 it is a pretty awesome mouse, but there is something else to consider:...

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By ThinkComputers on September 29, 2010

The Arctic Cooling Arctic M551 is a solid, comfortable, basic mouse. What makes it stand out from the crowd of mice looking for your $25 is the selectable DPI and the ergonomic design. It is comfortable and accurate which is what most people want in a...

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By Hi Tech Legion on September 26, 2010

Arctic Cooling is a relatively new company, to me, when it comes to peripherals. The Arctic M551 Gaming mouse proved to be a real winner. Also, at a $26 price tag, it's hard to pass up. I've stated this many times, I am a simple man. I don't...

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By Top Review Shop on September 16, 2010

Arctic has continued its rapid pace of releasing new products with their first mouse - the Arctic Cooling M551 Gaming Mouse. It combines adjustable DPI sensitivity with contoured form fitting style, with the goal of an easy to use day-to-day mouse or...

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