Folks,
If you're using user ratings to judge which mouse to buy, for god's sake pay attention to which model is actually being rated. I can't fathom why Amazon would combine reviews for the 3200, 8200, and 7000. It simply isn't fair to the product, as there are things wrong with the older products that have been fixed in the 7000. The 7000 is being hurt because the avg review score is being dragged down by the older models' flaws.
Positive points for all three models:
*The (identical) shape of all three models is absolutely amazing/wonderful. It feels molded to my hand.
*Clicking on all three is solid and satisfying, neither too sensitive nor too difficult.
*Excellent quasi-rubberized surface that strikes the perfect balance between grippy-ness and smoothness.
Regarding the sensors in the 3200 & 8200:
*Poor. Prone to random acceleration / pixel-skipping, making for imprecise pointing.
*My 8200 also tended to just wig out and go crazy every once in awhile, with the DPI dipping down to almost nothing for no apparent reason.
Regarding the sensor in the 7000:
*AWESOME. No pixel-skipping EVER (okay, well, maybe if you go up into the REALLY high DPI ranges like 5000, but I know no one who actually uses those settings). You're getting totally raw responsiveness. What your hand does is exactly what the pointer is going to do.
More great stuff about the 7000 specifically:
*Adjustable lift-off distance.
*Adjustable angle-snapping.
The only negative thing about the 7000 that I can think of:
*They removed the DPI indicator lights they had on the 8200. These are the only lights I used on the 8200, and I miss them a little, but not a big loss at all.
Overall: get the 7000. It's basically the perfect mouse in my book. The sensor is so much better than the 3200/5000/8200, it's just not a contest at all. Stay away from those, get the 7000.
The Naos 7000 is the best mouse I have ever used. I have a 20cm long hand and have played using palm grip for over 20 years. My first gaming mouse was a Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer back in 1998, I stuck with the Intellimouse for nearly 8 years. From there I owned two Logitech MX518s, which were excellent. In around 2008 I bought a Logitech G5 which I did not like as there was no "forward" button. In 2009 I bought my first G500 and since I have owned probably 4 G500s. When my last G500 failed due to a frayed cable I immediately looked at the next evolution of Logitech's mice the G502. After holding it in my hand I realized it was not the same I hated the fell of it and after doing some research I learned that the sensor was an issue as well. I decided to try the Corsair M65 Pro which was not for me, it did not fit my hand properly and the button layout was poor. After reading dozens of reviews I landed on the Naos 7000. I was very skeptical about the finger grooves, but I gave it a shot anyways. Well lo and behold this is the best damn mouse I have ever used. The finger grooves make the mouse extremely comfortable and fit a palm grip very comfortably. My accuracy and speed have greatly improved because I no longer have my pinky dragging on my mouse pad. The mouse has a soft touch finish that does attract some skin oils and the mouse 3 button is very light, other than that this mouse is about as good as it comes for a palm gripper.
It's elegant. This mouse is a thing of beauty. The LED accents are subtle but noticeable, and the light diffuses evenly through them. The body is made of a lightweight matte plastic that feels solid and high quality. There is no creaking when you rest your palm on it. The curves that make it feel so comfortable hold also give it something of a luxury car appearance: sleek and expensive.
The buttons are perfectly responsive. The left and right mouse buttons click when I want them to: no accidental clicks or presses that were "too soft" to register. The thumb buttons have the same click and response as the main mouse buttons, which was a pleasant surprise -- and they are ideally placed. You don't have to shift your hand in order to use the them.
There are some nuances about the mouse to note, which will be pros or cons depending on your preferences:
- The mouse is unweighted. At first I was taken aback by how light it is. A mouse mat with a bit of friction can offset the lack of weight. I adjusted within about an hour of use.
- You need a good mouse pad. It would barely register on my desk or other surfaces (Wacom tablet, book, etc.). As I mention below, I use one by Corsair that works beautifully.
- The scroll wheel takes slow, deliberate steps. You won't be able to "spin" it, and there is no side scroll. This is great for some games and not optimal for others.
- After a long session of gaming, the oils from your skin will start to show on it. These don't appear to degrade the plastic and disappear after a quick wipe down.
- It's got a cloth cord with a decent amount of length and flexibility. Rooted firmly at both ends.
The software that allows you to adjust the settings of the mouse is a breeze. It spreads out the range of settings into sections that are easy to parse. It has the standard DPI, lift off, tracking, etc., which are easy to tweak and make for some top of the line performance. The feature for adding macros is simple to use: click "start recording," perform your macro, click "stop recording," assign macro to button, done.
I have several computers, Macs and PCs, desktops and laptops. This mouse works with all of them the moment it's plugged in, as the profiles that tell it how to behave are stored on the mouse itself.
Note on the Surface Quality Analysis Technology (S.Q.A.T.): the first mouse pad I tried was a plastic surface one made by Razer, which registered 100 on the test. The second pad I tried was a Corsair that registered a 50. Take these numbers with a grain of salt because while it had a higher number, my mouse skated across the Razer mat like soap on fresh ice (and was about as easy to control). The mouse handling on the cloth Corsair mat was perfect, and I noticed no loss in quality on screen -- the pointer always went smoothly to where I wanted it to go.
I play a wide range of genres, and this mouse is serving me well whether I'm breaking blocks in Minecraft, landing skill shots in League of Legends, or flying frigates in EVE Online. The macro feature helps my performance in all of these games, and I'm damn thankful that those thumb buttons are so easy to use.
Overall, the ergonomics of the mouse and the technologies that power it make the Mionix NAOS 7000 feel like an extension of your mind.
I am a right-handed casual gamer with average-size hands. I have had this mouse for about 3 months now and absolutely love it -- primarily because of the ergonomic palm-grip shape that doesn't leave your pinky to the wind -- it is just a joy to use and there are no quirks or frustrations. If I could change one thing, however, it would be to eliminate the clicking noises in order to make it absolutely silent -- then, for me, it would be the perfect mouse. I use this mouse primarily, and a JNL-101K when quiet is absolutely needed (such as others working around me). Overall very pleased.
I compared this mouse to others a few others in the same general price range:
-- Corsair Harpoon -- cheaper; considered only because I was already using a Corsair keyboard and their software would work well together. Claw grip; for me not as comfortable as the Mionix Naos 7000.
-- Logitech G402 Hyperion -- the thumb buttons were nicely place on the G402, but kind of narrow, and overall again not as comfortable as the Mionix Naos 7000.
I really like this mouse. It took a short while to get used to the shape, but I love it. The optical tracking on the NAOS 7000 is fantastic. No complaints with that at all. The buttons feel great. The RGB lighting is nice.
Why did I give it 3 stars? I bought this in April. 6 months later and the wheel has just started squeaking. I used my Logitech G7 for 10 YEARS, and never had an issue with a button or a wheel. I think I am going to have it warrantied out if I can.
I love this mouse, but the squeaking scroll wheel is not cool at all. I have never had a mouse do this.
UPDATE:
I contacted Mionix, sent them a video of the squeak. They offered to replace the mouse or send me replacement Teflon feet so I could take it apart and fix it myself as they thought it might just be some debris in the scroll mechanism. I opted for the replacement feet. I did not want to be without a mouse. I haven't actually done the repair and the squeak over a period of time just went away as the wheel broke in.
So, Mionix was reasonable with their warranty coverage. And the squeak did kind of iron itself out, and I have a set of replacement feet for the mouse. Upgrading to 4 stars. Not 100% perfect, but it is a great mouse. I would buy another one.
Feature Product
- Configurable DPI up to 3200DPI, Built-in memory, Gold Plated, full speed USB 2.0 connection with Plug and Play, 2 m long braided cable
- Sensor Specification: 3200DPI gaming LED-optical sensor, 3.5mm lift distance, 1 ms response time, 6469 frames/sec
- Tracking speed: 1 m/sec (40 ips)
- 5.8 megapixels/sec image processing
- Truly ergonomic design
- Maximum grip
- Customizable LED lighting system (RGB)
- 3200 DPI optical sensor
- 16kb built-in memory
- 3 steps in-game dpi adjustment
- 7 fully programmable buttons
- Color shift, Solid, Blinking, Pulsating and Breathing effects
Description
The unique shape of Mionix Naos 3200 supports the whole hand without compromising ergonomics or a steady grip. Mionix Naos 3200 is equipped with only carefully selected high-end components paired up with reliable LED-optical sensor technology which offers durability, performance and accuracy. Save your settings and macros in the built-in memory. No additional software or driver installation is needed. Wherever you go, just plug in the mouse and get started. Mionix Naos 3200 also features customizable LED-light system and dpi-step color indicator, allowing you to customize it to your liking.
Review is for the Naos QG optical $70 version: So this is a day 1 impression, but if you're a PALM GRIP person, just stop browsing and buy this. I honest to god still have and use my Logitech Mouseman from 18 years ago, as the shape was just unbeatable.
Til now. It's beaten. Now please if you dont know what kind of gripper you are, go research claw vs palm. If you know you're palm, just buy this one.
The biometric stuff is neat. totally superfluous, but it's fun to stick on a second monitor and see how high the heartrate goes. fun, unnecessary, but most fun things are. clicking is mechanically appealing, feel is soft/textured and i'd say just perfect. this thing destroys any other mouse in it's price range.
I've rocked Logitech for 24 years, now, but I've had a spree of failures, and I didnt like the narrowness or lack of ergonomics on the g903. This thing's a fraction of the price, same senors the g900 is based on, does neat biometric stuff, and the shape and texture are just so perfect.
I hope it doesnt die like a few of other reviews indicated, because im in love.
My Mionix Castor's middle scroll button went out after 3 years, so I decided it was time for a change. I wanted to repurchase the Castor, however I wanted something with an updated sensor and not have the middle scroll button issue. So I went with the G Pro Hero. While I loved how light, sharp, and accurate the movements were, the middle scroll button was too stiff and raised. So I went back to look at Mionix products, and purchased the Naos QG because it has the updated sensor (3360), looks comfortable, and I know the middle button is easy to press.
For me, the heart rate sensor felt gimmicky and I was not interested in it. I would have purchased the Naos 7000 since it's cheaper and it doesn't have the heart rate sensor, but the optical sensor in the 7000 is older. The Naos QG is big, at least compared to my Castor and G Pro. It's comfortable and looks great. However to be perfect, the left side of the mouse would need the grippy texture that the Castor has. I would prefer the left side buttons to be slightly lower. And overall have the mouse slightly smaller and lighter.
This mouse works great for long session gaming whether it's mmos, rts, rpgs, etc. However for fps, there might be some issues because it's too slippery and a bit on the heavy side to be lifted. I just find that personally, I do better with smaller mice like the G Pro Hero for FPS type games. Overall it's still a great gaming mouse that can handle any game. However I do feel like the price is a bit on the high side, especially since the Dream Machine DM2 Comfy S is identical to this product for nearly half the price.
I went through a stage several years ago where I just absolutely had to have the best mouse and keyboard I could find.
My search led me to the Mionix 5000, this was about 6-8 years ago. This mouse, the Mionix 5000 has been my daily driver for that entire time.
I have always had no doubt I am using the best mouse out there because I literally tried them all out!
Sadly, the wheel on my 5000 recently stopped working properly. It will scroll once every 4 - 6 turn clicks, so time to upgrade.
I got this 8200 and it has the same grandslam body design, most comfortable you will use, with many added benefits.
I can tell right about that the sensor is more alert. I used to role at about 800 dpi but now I can go about 1400 on this 8200 and I feel even more in control. I have no problems strolling to where i need to go. I did not realize how much i missed that mouse wheel, this one just feels better.
Only thing I would like to dock a point for but cant bring myself to do it... is that this one cannot be weighted.
My mionix 5000 feels about twice as heavy... i see no slots on the 8200 to add weights... I find that tremendously disappointing... in fact I have just decided mid review to dock a point for this...
Besides this one tidbit ... still a fantastic mouse!!!!!!!!!
I have large hands and use a palm style grip, I tried mice from Logitech, Razer, and Steel series. I actually came from a Logitech G502 which some argue is the king of mice. However, all these mice have given my hand a cramp in my palm near the base of my pinky. It was caused from a narrow mouse and I was using my pinky to help hold the mouse from an unnatural angle. The only other mouse that was ever truely comfortable was the R.A.T. series mice from MadCatz but their quality control is horrendous (and went bankrupt in mid 2017).
This mouse has been used up to 12 hours a day for several months and my hand no longer cramps up or hurts from the mouse. I'll update this review in a few more months to let you know how durable the mouse is.
First off: this is my review for the MIONIX NAOS 7000
Please make sure to be wary, as amazon has a faulty system that mixes up reviews togther.
Second of all this is a TL;DR
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this mouse to anyone with long/big hands who likes to palm grip, rest their pinky finger and have a professional looking gaming mouse that can be used at work.
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From this point on I will be writing an in depth review of this mouse:
I was researching on getting a new wired mouse for work and gaming, since my previous mice were tiring my hands, causing cramps and fatigue.
For starters, I do not like flashy gimmicks;Ii want to have a professional setup for my work. This is where this mouse strives in; its sleek ergonomic design! Smooth to the touch, simple RGB lighting and comfortable grip.
Now I know I could have purchased any other mouse, but the second main factor was my budget: $45 was definitely worth it. I could also mention that the wires are braided which is a big plus, thus extending its lifespan.
As of now the pros are:
-Great fit for big hands
-Very comfortable, smooth to the touch
-Sleek design
-Lightweight
-Braided Cable
-Simple RGB lighting
-Software (downloaded from their website) isn't as hard to use as people have mentioned.
Now for the cons:
-Practically none
But for real, I should warn to some of you that the finishing on this mouse is an oil magnet. Nothing too serious, as it can be wiped clean. You might feel that this mouse could break, but its actually due to it's light weight.
Again, I highly recommend this to all my fellow big handed community to purchase this mouse.
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