SteelSeries Kinzu

24 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 24 reviews of SteelSeries Kinzu. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the durability and design. The usability and price also get good feedback.

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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 Kinzu is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Brian Westover (pcmag.com)

SteelSeries Kinzu Optical Mouse

The SteelSeries Kinzu Optical Mouse delivers competitive gaming performance without the frills in a basic, ambidextrous design.

High-quality sensor. Smooth tracking. Switchable profiles. Ambidextrous design.

No programmable buttons. Limited functions.

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Apr, 2012

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Expert review by : Craig Simms (cnet.com.au)

SteelSeries Kinzu

While the Kinzu adds some gaming trappings to the typical mouse formula, it's not enough for the asking price. We'd recommend saving a bit more and going for a full-fledged option.

Mouse feet enable smooth movement on a majority of surfaces ; CPI switcher ; Profiles stored on the mouse

Too pricey for what's being delivered

The Kinzu sits in that uncomfortable space between a normal everyday mouse and fully decked-out gaming device. For those who really have to save that extra AU$10 or AU$20 it might make a compelling choice. For the rest though, we'd recommend saving a...

Jun, 2010

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Expert review by : garfi3ld (lanoc.org)

Steel Series Kinzu

With a MSRP under s find out.5 Steel Series took a different approach to the Kinzu than with their other mice. At a price that is in direct competition to Microsoft's X3 and Razer's Salmosa the Kinzu could be a great entry level gaming mouse. But...

Almost no adjust-ability in the software and no extra buttons make me wonder how Steel Series is marketing the Kinzu to the gaming crowd. Anyone who wasn’t looking for those features would most likely be looking at standard mice from both Logitech and...

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by : techPowerUp! (techpowerup.com)

SteelSeries Kinzu Optical Gaming Mouse

This mouse should definitely be on your short list if you are a FPS gamer looking for a budget mouse. Since this mouse has a wealthy resolution of up to 3200 DPI and excellent scaling downwards, it can both be the high and low sensitivity gamer's...

Performance, Value for money, Great looking, Low weight, Ability to hold three profiles, Ergonomic design, Short travel buttons

No side buttons, No profile indicator

Jan, 2010

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Expert review by : Benchmark Reviews (benchmarkreviews.com)

SteelSeries Kinzu Optical Gaming Mouse

Very low price for a gaming mouse of this quality, Configurator very simple to use, On-the-fly profile toggle placed well, Surface coating offers excellent grip and comfort, Ambidextrous, Configurations stored on mouse

Limited functionality for a gaming mouse, Looks a little plain

If there exists a mouse that does everything, but only mediocre at each, then its direct opposite would be the SteelSeries Kinzu. The Kinzu only does so much being a basic gaming mouse, but it performs very well in everything it does do. The foundation...

Jan, 2010

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Expert review by : Stuart_Davidson (hardwareheaven.com)

SteelSeries Kinzu Optical Mouse

SteelSeries is one of the most well respected gaming peripheral manufacturers in the market. They have brought us a variety of new and innovative products in the past months, namely the brilliant Xai mouse we reviewed recently. Today we are going to...

Jan, 2010

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

SteelSeries Kinzu

This mouse is great it's small, easy to use only downside if the person cares that is would be correction i.e. if you draw a line in MSpaint it will be straight from the correction now in gaming that means little tilts sill still be registered as a...

Simple little mouse

Correction, no side buttons

Aug, 2010

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Consumer review (flipkart.com)

a very good mouse for ME

your mouth will be full of water if you will see the box of it......... its so sexyy....black box awesome...... there is no light in it if u are thinking that it has light in it...... in playing CS very accurate if u are using a sniper......buy this if...

Nov, 2012

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Consumer review (flipkart.com)

Boom Headshot ! CS players go for it !

The steelseries brand-name is enough for any gaming product , and Kinzu is the example of it. Pros: Low price Low to high CPI/DPI adjustment (400-3200) 1000 Hz report rate Ideal classic design (good for small/medium hands) Braided- tangle free cord...

Nov, 2012

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Consumer review (flipkart.com)

Mouse didn't work well, it is having a left-click problem.

The mouse I bought Kinzu is not working since the 1st day I got it, so I will replace it. And if you can help me with the procedure than it would be helpfull. The left-click of the mouse is not working well. And I don't know what is the procedure to...

Oct, 2012

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