SteelSeries Ikari Laser

72 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 72 reviews of SteelSeries Ikari Laser. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the usability and durability are on the whole positive, but some have doubts about the price.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of SteelSeries Ikari Laser from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Stuart Davidson (hardwareheaven.com)

Steelseries IKARI Laser Mouse

SteelSeries have built a name for themselves over the years by producing some of the most popular gaming headsets and surfaces in the business. We have looked at a couple of their other accessories recently though, namely the 7G Keyboard and their...

Feb, 2009

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Expert review by : William Ford (topreviewshop.com)

SteelSeries Ikari Laser

Gaming on the PC has come a very long way from the initial days of First Person Shooter games like Wolfenstein 3D. With the newer and faster paced 3D first person shooter games, better control means higher scores, more kills and greater frag counts. ...

Very comfortable with smooth, even tracking and precise response, high resolution that can be adjusted on the fly

No wireless model available

I was very skeptical about this mouse but all of my fears were laid to rest after trying the mouse and I can truthfully say, this is my favorite mouse for gaming and, preferably for the comfort, everything else as well. I am glad I am not left-handed...

Mar, 2008

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Expert review by : Kristofer Brozio (dragonsteelmods.com)

SteelSeries Ikari Laser Gaming Mouse Review

I've always been a fan of Laser mice, I find them much more accurate and just easier to use, and of course I do like some of the higher end optical mice as well but not as much as the laser type mice. I used my Logitech G5 from when it came out...

Comfortable to use ; No drivers ; Easily adjustable ; Cool LED display ; Excellent tracking ; Well made ; Big feet, keeps balance ; Good weight

Scroll wheel button is a little too sensitive ; Pricey

The trend with gaming mice seems to be to add more features, buttons, weights etc, but SteelSeries has essentially done the opposite and created a laser gaming mouse that takes us back to basics. No weight kits, no interchangeable face plates, no other...

Feb, 2008

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Expert review by : Scott Lowe (gear.ign.com)

SteelSeries Ikari Laser Mouse Review

It may go without saying that in the realm of PC gaming choice in mouse can make or break a player on the battlefield, but I'm going to say it anyways...

For the most part the Ikari is pretty sturdy, run-of-the-mill gaming mouse. The overall feel, construction and feature-set is all that you would come to expect from a gaming mouse. Unlike an average gaming mouse, however, the Ikari totes a premium...

Dec, 2007

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Expert review by : Matt (tech-reviews.co.uk)

Steel Series Ikari

The mouse – a word of two meanings: one is a small rodent commonly eaten by cats; the other is on of the most important pieces of hardware that without your computer could not be controlled effectively. So naturally the second of the two meanings needs...

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The SteelSeries is a fantastically looking mouse with a sleep low-profile and metallic finish. With an easy-access CPI changer it’s great for gaming enabling you to change from fast paced support gunning too much slower sniping. Aside from this, it’s...

Jul, 2008

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

steelseries Ikari Black 5 Buttons 1 x Wheel USB Wired Laser Mouse

Loved it while it lasted

After more than a year of loving this mouse, the cons started popping up ; faded/bubbly paint ; the mouse buttons dont have the "springiness" they used to. I think the plastic used to provide a small force from being bent. But now the only force is the...

Jan, 2012

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Best Mouse I've Ever Used.

You can set quick-switch profiles for games that change the sensitivity and macros for each button. Awesome. I upgraded from a Logitech MX-518 that I loved and still think is great, but this is amazing.

Large and comfortable ; Great software ; Buttons are placed perfectly for me

Nope

Jan, 2012

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Very Pleased

I use my mouse for general leisure, at home work, and graphic design work. This mouse performs great for all these things. Overall, I am quite pleased with it thus far.

Smooth glide, very comfortable, easy to reach buttons, responsive, and a clean looking design in my opinion

The two macro buttons are borderline to close to my thumb, however I have fairly large hands and its not enough to take off a whole egg. Other than that, I have no complaints as of yet. I suppose time will tell

Oct, 2011

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Best mouse I have ever used

Best mouse you will ever use.

Like it was custom molded for my hand. Haven't had a single issue with it. Not a lot of flash, just pure gaming performance

None

Jan, 2011

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Worth it

After finding out it hated my old hardshell mousepad I taped a sheet of paper to the pad until I got a replacement and everything worked great. Got a huge Steelseries pad and haven't looked back.

Disturbingly comfortable. It feels like it was made to fit my hand. Tracking is great, sensitivity adjust is great, scrollwheel is great. Huge skates on the bottom -- I've had this for over 6 months and there's no wear at all

Right button is sometimes a little wonky. Doesn't work on hardshell mousepads, but this is my first laser mouse so it's probably just a laser thing

Sep, 2010

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