SteelSeries Xai

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Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 215 reviews of SteelSeries Xai. 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. Reviews about the size and durability are generally positive. The design and usability are also mentioned favorably. Comments are divided on the reliability. Many are negative about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the SteelSeries Xai is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for SteelSeries Xai

alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 user reviews of SteelSeries Xai from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the reliability and design are overall positive. The durability and usability are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed comments about the size. Many are less positive about the price.

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84% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for SteelSeries Xai

alaTest has collected and analyzed 48 user reviews of SteelSeries Xai from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the design and durability. The size and usability also get good opinions. Comments are divided on the reliability. There are some negative views about the price.

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90% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Natalie Shoemaker (pcmag.com)

SteelSeries Xai

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

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

More resistant than I would have liked for an FPS mouse. Simple design. Price is a little steep compared to other FPS gaming mice.

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Dec, 2010

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Expert review by : Taimoor Hafeez (tbreak.com)

SteelSeries Xai Medal of Honor Edition Mouse Review

Simplicity at its most effective.

Highly customizable; No need for software; QcK surface is large and smooth; Ambidextrous; 5 Profiles with full customization and macros

DPI switch only allows to switch between two values

The rubberized base is good, and given the large surface area, it will almost never move from place. Since the QcK surface is cloth and rubber, you can easily fold it and take it with you wherever. My concern is that over time the edging of the cloth...

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by : The Duke (techreaction.net)

SteelSeries Xai Pro Gaming Laser Mouse

At first glance, the SteelSeries Xai mouse looks like an ordinary run-of-the-mill type budget mouse. Not until further investigation did we really understand what makes the Xai a high quality gaming mouse. The ability to program buttons and create your...

Overall the SteelSeries Xai Pro definitely shocked us with everything it could do and all of the customization options that we had at our fingertips. For an ambidextrous mouse, the Xai is comfy enough for extended gaming. No, it’s not the most...

Apr, 2011

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Expert review by : Uzair Sajid (wccftech.com)

SteelSeries XAI Review

SteelSeries is a well-known brand when it comes to professional gaming. Their lineup of high-end gaming peripherals

Personally, despite its second gen laser sensor I liked this mouse from the moment I started using it. Its software is easy to use and modify according to your needs and the fact that everything can be customized of the mouse without need of any driver...

Jan, 2011

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Expert review by : garfi3ld (lanoc.org)

Steel Series Xai

Steel Series was fairly new to the mouse scene when they introduced the Ikari in August of 2007. The Ikari was and still is an amazing mouse, when Steel Series told me that they have spent years perfecting their next mouse I definitely had to see what...

After years of work designing and perfecting the Xai it's weird that there are almost no special features that stand out other than the LCD screen. After using the mouse for a few weeks, it was easy to see where all of their time went. Steel Series...

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by : Michael "Cottonmouth" Bollinger (bcchardware.com)

SteelSeries Xai Laser Mouse

Today we are going to take a look at a SteelSeries Xai laser pro gaming mouse. As you can guess, it was designed with gamers in mind. But how can it be any different than other mice?

Plug and play ; Ease of set-up ; Ten programmable buttons ; User friendly software ; Ergonomic design ; Good for Right or Left handed user

A little out of balance

I found the SteelSeries Xai laser gaming mouse to be very easy to set-up and use. It has an ergonomic design that is very user friendly. The ten buttons on it can be assigned to anything you choose. The software is easy to understand and use. Overall,...

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by : Amber Lupala (rbmods.com)

Steelseries Xai Gaming Mouse

Introduction Today we are taking a look at a mouse from Steelseries, they sent us their latest gaming mouse named Xai. This mouse comes equipped with a small display on the bottom and it is also conveniently made for lboth eft and right handed users. A...

Comfortable ; Sleeved cabled ; 1000Hz ; Easy profiles ; No lagg

Wish it was 10$ cheaper to compete with others

Well this is a cool mouse I have to admit, it’s comfortable to use even though it’s made for both left and right handed people. I actually ended up replacing my own old mouse with this one for my main setup due to the fact it's so comfortable and very...

Jan, 2010

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Expert review by : techPowerUp! (techpowerup.com)

SteelSeries Xai Laser Gaming Mouse

SteelSeries has definitely pulled it off again. The Xai laser mouse manages to not only compete, but beat many of the seemingly better equipped mice from rivaling brands. The simple design approach from the Ikari has been taken one step further and the...

Performance, Great looking, Ergonomical shape, Extremely feature packed driver, On-board memory, LCD Display, Durable design, Ambidextrous, Sensor works great

Expensive, Some will find it bland looking

Jan, 2010

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Expert review by : Stuart Davidson (hardwareheaven.com)

Steelseries Xai Gaming Mouse Review

SteelSeries have brought us a variety of new products over the last few months that have lived up to the highest standards we have come to associate with them. They produce a complete range of gaming peripherals that are used by a vast number of...

Nov, 2009

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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)