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Mad Catz R.A.T.
49 reviews
Apr, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 49 reviews of Mad Catz R.A.T.. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the reliability. The durability is also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the usability and size.
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price, size, usability
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Mad Catz R.A.T. Is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.
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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
Amazon.co.uk review summary for Mad Catz R.A.T.
alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Mad Catz R.A.T. 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.
100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Apr, 2025
Expert review by : Brad Bourque (digitaltrends.com)
Mad Catz RAT Pro X review
The RAT Pro X earns its acronym, Really Awesome Tech.
Once you finish setting it up, the RAT Pro X plays like any other lightweight gaming mouse. Instead of a crazy high dpi sensor like the Diamondback, or a wealth of button options like the Nyth, the RAT Pro X relies on the fact that once you spend a few...
Jan, 2016
Expert review by : Mike Epstein (pcmag.com)
Mad Catz R.A.T. 8+ Gaming Mouse Review
With a unique look and parts you can swap out for comfort, the Mad Catz R.A.T. 8+ is a high-end gaming mouse that should tickle tinkerers, as well as players seeking lots of buttons and flexibility.
Aug, 2019
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Expert review by : Hayden Dingman (pcworld.com)
Mad Catz R.A.T. 8+ review: Back from the dead
Mad Catz and its famed R.A.T. mouse return from the ravages of bankruptcy. Is the new R.A.T. worthy of the name, or just a pretender? We went hands-on to find out.
Eminently customizable ; Uses a reliable PMW3389 sensor ; Feels durable
Customization options aren't always intuitive ; Heavy, even with the weights removed ; Hard to know whether Mad Catz peripherals are more reliable nowadays
Overall, it’s a great return to market for Mad Catz, or at least the Mad Catz brand. The mouse isn’t without faults. It’s still a RAT, and bound to be as divisive as ever when it comes to appearance. Dust is a constant struggle as well, since it gets...
Expert review by : Marshall Honorof (tomsguide.com)
Mad Catz R.A.T. Pro X Review — Winning the Rat Race
The R.A.T. Pro X wants to be a premium mouse for a hardcore audience, and in that, it succeeds on almost all counts. Weird appearance aside, it's a comfortable product with simple customization options and utility across a wide variety of genres.
Easy, deep customization ; Comfortable feel ; Great in-game performance
Expensive ; Few options for lefties or MMO players
The R.A.T. Pro X may not look pretty, but it's surprisingly comfortable, with incredible customization options.
Nov, 2015
Consumer review (newegg.com)
Terrible mouse
This is the second product from this company I have been unsatisfied with. And their support ignores my requests.
Tracks horribly. Cursor moves even when the mouse isn't touched. Cursor also inches it's way to the corner of the screen if you click and the mouse is not moving. Very small and uncomfortable to hold. Also did not come with inter changeable lasers....
Apr, 2016
Consumer review (newegg.com)
Too light, too small, and too cheap
- I love the R.A.T line of mouses, but would definitely NOT recommend this mouse to anyone who intends to use it for gaming purposes.
- R.A.T style mouse, which I've had 4 of and loved them all. - Price. This was a replacement for my R.A.T. 7 which recently stopped working well.
- Cheap feeling. I immediately noticed it did not have that distinct R.A.T. feeling I was used to. its far too light, all the plastic feels thin and cheap, and this consequently causes a lot of involuntary movement. -Size. The mouse is much smaller...
Apr, 2016
Consumer review (newegg.com)
Terrible mouse
This is the second product from this company I have been unsatisfied with. And their support ignores my requests.
Tracks horribly. Cursor moves even when the mouse isn't touched. Cursor also inches it's way to the corner of the screen if you click and the mouse is not moving. Very small and uncomfortable to hold. Also did not come with inter changeable lasers....
Mar, 2016
Consumer review (newegg.com)
Light little Mouse
fast to install great tracking resolution
Very light in weight seems like 'flimsy' plastic small hands would do better with this mouse
Mar, 2016
Consumer review (newegg.com)
I want my money back
Looks cool.
Very small, uncomfortable to hold. Mouse moves even when nothing is touching it. Clicking makes the mouse pointer move. Don't know if my Laser is just defective or if the mouse is just complete junk. But from how it's seeming I'm thinking it's the...
Mar, 2016
Consumer review (newegg.com)
sweet
Yes. It is expensive but consider--The mouse is your direct contact to your computer. You deserve the best the market has to offer and it sure looks like this is it.
Plays great and tracks perfectly. Much lighter that RAT 7 and does not fit hand as well, but plays better after a time. The design is quite innovative and functional.
The price is almost a deal breaker.
Mar, 2016
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