SteelSeries Xai

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 24 expert reviews

Excellent:

19
Good:

3
Average:

1
Bad:

1

Pros:

Comfortable feel.
Solid software interface and feature set.
Ambidextrous design.

Cons:

Resistant.
Simple design.

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Last revision on February 4, 2019

Reviewers Liked

Comfortable feel
Solid software interface and feature set
Ambidextrous design
Looks brilliant
Performs well
Sleeved cabled
1000Hz
Ergonomical shape
Onboard memory
LCD Display

Reviewers Didn't Like

Resistant
Simple design
Price is a little steep compared to other FPS gaming mice
SteelSeries' way of naming features is confusing
Horribly placed LCD and some bugs to work out

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Expert reviews and ratings

SteelSeries Xai Pro Gaming...

By TechSpot on June 11, 2010

If you ask the everyday computer user the difference between computer mice, they will likely reply that they are all the same aside from some basic, physical differences. Gamers on the other hand know that this is completely false and there is in...

By Gaming Nexus on March 07, 2011

The SteelSeries Xai Laser gaming mouse would be a great choice for any gamer, but costing £50, some may choose to buy cheaper, better alternatives. A couple of things that I didn’t like about the Xai Laser were that the DPI Profile button...

By Tech-Reviews UK on March 04, 2011

100

It’s not cheap, but the SteelSeries Xai has an excellent design and there are plenty of settings to configure....

By Expert Reviews on January 13, 2011

Marketed as a first-person-shooter gaming mouse, the SteelSeries Xai succeeds in comfort and features, but falls short on the battlefield. Buy it...

By PC Mag on December 10, 2010

A fine effort from our Swedish pals, but not quite best of...

By Atomic MPC on July 16, 2010

The SteelSeries Xai is one of the best performing gaming mice on the market and we recommend it to anyone who takes their gaming...

By Kitguru.net on July 04, 2010

"The Xai is a tool, not a gadget." There's a lot more of this overblown hyperbole in the box for this terribly expensive mouse. It promises groundbreaking technical specifications and more. There's even a little LCD screen on the back to aid...

By TechRadar on June 25, 2010

The Xai is an excellent product that proves a mouse doesn't need to be custom-moulded to the right hand to be good for gaming. Throw in the detailed control panel and excellent performance, and you have a mouse that's well worth parting your...

By CNET Australia on June 10, 2010

100

The Xai is an excellent mouse, and definitely one worth your money. It performs well in all areas, looks very modest, and is extremely comfortable. The price, at around £60, may be out of reach of some gamers, but I feel the extra outlay is...

By HEXUS.net on May 03, 2010

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