Final Thoughts
Price
The QPAD DX-20 is available from Overclockers UK for £49.99. This means that it goes head to head in terms of price and amazing performance with the likes of the Zowie FK1 and the SteelSeries Rival 300, but I personally think this one has the edge on both of them in terms of design, build quality and more advanced LED lighting, making it great value for money overall.
Overview
QPAD have set out to make one of the best gaming mice on the market with their new DX-20, and I’m happy to say they’ve achieved their goal with flying colours. There are a lot of important aspects to get right with a mouse designed for competitive gaming. It needs durable build quality to sustain the needs of a travelling LAN gamer, it needs flawless sensor performance that won’t let you down in a tournament, and it needs to feel right in your hand.
QPAD nailed all the major features here, with durable build quality, helped in no small part by that durable matte grip finish, braided cable and even an extra set of slipmats for those who tend to wear them out. The use of a high-quality sensor and Omron switches not only instils confidence in the quality, but also give it the performance and tactile feedback you desire.
The aesthetics are certainly up to scratch too, with a slightly more refined and modern take on the IntelliMouse design. Those familiar with the old shape will still feel right at home, but the tweaked shaped just gives it that extra edge in terms of grip and that’s obviously a perk for gaming.
On top of all that, we’ve got nice little bonuses too. The software is a little overly colourful, but has all the major features you could hope for and they’re easy to find and adjust, and everything can be saved to the onboard memory, making it compliant with tournament rules. The RGB lighting is great, with vibrant lights that add some extra flair and finally, the price is spot on for a competitive eSports friendly, just right to take on the current popular choices on the market.
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Flawless sensor performance
- Responsive and programmable switches
- Matte finish grip coating
- Lightweight
- Braided cable
- RGB lighting
- Competitive price
Cons
- None
“The QPAD DX-20 is one of the best mice on the market today, flawless performance, sleek and stylish design, perfectly tuned for the competitive gaming market and all this at a price that doesn’t put it out of the reach of most gamers. It’ll make a welcome addition to any desktop setup.”
Thank you VIP for providing us with this sample.
