SteelSeries Xai

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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. Views about the size and durability are generally positive. The design and usability also get good views. Views are divided on the reliability, while some have doubts 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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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. People really like the reliability and design. The durability and usability are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed opinions 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.

Nov, 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 are impressed by the design and durability. The size and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas views are divided on the reliability. Some have doubts about the price.

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

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

SteelSeries Xai Laser Gaming Mouse

The latest gaming mouse from SteelSeries is its best yet.

Feb, 2012

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Expert review by : Chris Lloyd (techradar.com)

SteelSeries Xai Laser Mouse review

Can this gaming mouse live up to the hyperbole printed on the packaging?

Extreme sensitivity ; Good build quailty ; LCD Screen

Pricey

Jun, 2010

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

SteelSeries Xai Laser Gaming Mouse Review

Today we're reviewing another product from SteelSeries, this time it's from their wide range of gaming mice. The SteelSeries Xai boasts features such as pro gamer profiles, true sensitivity and best-in-class technology. Read on to find out about these...

Comfortable

Lack of customisable buttons

The SteelSeries Xai Laser gaming mouse would be a great choice for any gamer, but costing £50, some may choose to buy cheaper, better alternatives. A couple of things that I didn’t like about the Xai Laser were that the DPI Profile button only switches...

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by : AkG (hardwarecanucks.com)

SteelSeries Xai Laser Gaming Mouse Review

There are some out there who like to think of gaming peripherals as flashy, extravagant products that cater to a select group of well-heeled

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : eteknix.com (eteknix.com)

SteelSeries Xai Laser Mouse Review

Conclusion [COLOR=#000000] This is definitely one of the best mice currently on the market. It has many features that are all extremely useful. I found only two small faults with it, the loading up on the low CPI setting and the right-hand side buttons...

Jan, 2011

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Expert review by : Henry Butt (kitguru.net)

SteelSeries Xai Gaming Mouse Review

Many gamers will agree that mice are the most important peripheral of all for gaming. It is therefore imperative that gamers can choose a gaming mouse which is well-suited to their needs.These d...

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Jul, 2010

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Expert review by : James Clewer (vortez.net)

SteelSeries Xai Laser Mouse Review

SteelSeries have sent us their Xai laser gaming mouse for review. Lets see how this model performs!

Incredibly well specified ; Highly programmable ; Macro functionality ; Braided cable and gold plated USB ; Ambidextrous design suitable for both righties and lefties ; Comfortable to use ; LCD display makes profile selection and editing easy ; Works...

Quite pricy ; No weight system (although weight was not personally an issue for me)

The Xai is an impeccably presented mouse. It looks good, feels good and works very well indeed.

Jan, 2010

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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 : Craig Simms (cnet.com.au)

SteelSeries Xai Laser

Excellent precision. Truly ambidextrous. All buttons are customisable. No-nonsense control panel with high configuration. All settings can be changed on the mouse itself through the LCD screen.

Pricey. Macro editor is buggy.

The Xai is an excellent product that proves a mouse doesn't need to be custom-moulded to the right hand to be good for gaming. Throw in the detailed control panel and excellent performance, and you have a mouse that's well worth parting your...

Oct, 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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