Microsoft SideWinder X5 Mouse

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 502 reviews of Microsoft SideWinder X5 Mouse. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the design and durability. The size and usability also get good opinions.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Microsoft SideWinder X5 Mouse is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 194 user reviews of Microsoft SideWinder X5 Mouse from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and durability. The size and usability also get good feedback.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Will Smith (maximumpc.com)

Microsoft Sidewinder X5

Sporting an ever-so-slightly trimmed-down shape compared to the original Sidewinder gaming mouse, along with a stripped down featureset, the Sidewinder X5 delivers great performance at a very reasonable price. Like the original Sidewinder, the design...

Sensor is super-accurate. Top-and-bottom thumb buttons kick ass. Love the three button sensitivity adjustment

Still too honkin’ big. No reason to install the software, unless you want to make sensitivity adjustments. Sidewinder button is useless

All told, this “budget” gaming mouse is an improvement on the more expensive Sidewinder original, but there are still cheaper, more comfortable budget mice out there. We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: If you can’t palm a basketball, your...

Aug, 2008

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Expert review by : Geek.com (geek.com)

Review: Microsoft SideWinder X8 Gaming Mouse

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by : Maximum CPU (maximumcpu.net)

Microsoft Sidewinder X8

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : garfi3ld (lanoc.org)

Microsoft Sidewinder X5 Mouse

For years before I got into gaming I used my trusty ol mouse and keyboard, both being Microsoft products. The Intellimouse itself held up to multiple beatings without a hiccup. I know a lot of people who have stood by their Microsoft peripherals for...

So before I took a look at the Sidewinder X5 I wasn't really a fan of previous Sidewinder mice. I can say now that I've spent more time with it that I can see why it is a popular mouse. The mouse does have two thumb buttons, underlighting, and amazing...

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Active Network (activewin.com)

Microsoft SideWinder X8 Mouse

Excellent Speed, Easy to setup, Great charger pack, Better design

Struggles on Cloth, Some sligh i, nterference in Dual-Band wi-fi setups.

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : The HL Staff (hardwarelogic.com)

Microsoft Sidewinder X8

Today, we take a look at the SideWinder X8, the latest addition to the team and a first for Microsoft as a wireless gaming mouse. Incorporating their newfangled BlueTrack Technology, the SideWinder X8 a blistering fast laser sensor capable of...

The Sidewinder X8 looks to capture the gaming peripheral market with awe by improving upon its original SideWinder mouse and tagging on several nice features. We loved the Play 'N Charge concept borrowed from the Xbox 360. This ensures that you'll...

Mar, 2009

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Expert review by : Jason Landals (futurelooks)

Microsoft SideWinder X5 Mouse

When we last looked at Microsoft's revitalization of the Sidewinder peripheral line, we weren't very impressed. Though the mouse was technologically sound, it was painfully uncomfortable to use. We weren't ...

Smooth accurate movement ; Fully customizable feel and functionality ; Adjustable DPI that's quick to access ; Comfortable to use

Needs features of original SideWinder ; Software still shares problems with old SideWinder

Microsoft included a fairly simple package with the SideWinder X5. This isn’t surprising, given this mouse's positioning as a cheaper alternative to the SideWinder. Still they have included their full software package, which allows you to customize the...

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by : Sal Cangeloso (geek.com)

Review: Microsoft SideWinder X5 Gaming Mouse

Microsoft has been making gaming gear for a while now and they have been getting pretty good at it. Microsoft's first serious gaming mouse was the SideWinder, which came after a collaboration with Razer to produce the Habu. The original SideWinder...

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by : Mat Thompson (benchmarkreviews.com)

Microsoft Sidewinder X5 Gaming Mouse ARB-00001

Figuring out what makes a good gaming mouse is always difficult. The mouse is definitely one of the most varied input devices around for computers. You find all sorts of different types of mice on the market for both gaming and regular usage. The...

On the fly dpi switching with settings up to 2000dpi ; Laser tracking sensor ; Large ergonomic design ; 5 customizable buttons including two side buttons ; Crisp feeling mouse buttons

Annoying LEDs on the back of the mouse ; Shortcut key that cannot be customized ; Dpi setting buttons uncomfortable to reach

The packing of the Microsoft Sidewinder X5 goes beyond the traditional or regular packaging, certainly making it stand. It's less of an eye-popping display and more of a novel design for cardboard. Like most Microsoft products, the packaging is very...

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by : thinkdigit.com (thinkdigit.com)