Steelseries Kinzu V3 Review
Category : Mice
Published by Luca Rocchi on 26.03.15
The Kinzu V3 is SteelSeries latest gaming mouse. This particular product combines an attractive price point with high build quality. Apart from that there is an ambidextrous body, which opens the field to left handed gamers as well.
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Today we will be checking out the latest gaming mouse from SteelSeries, which is called Kinzu V3.
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| Page 3 - Features |
| Page 4 - Closer Look |
| Page 5 - Software |
| Page 6 - Conclusion |
Photo Gallery
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Features
| Model number | Kinzu V3 |
| Keys | 4 |
| DPI | 200-2000 |
| Materials | ABS |
| Polling Rate | 1000Hz |
| Sensor | Pixart ADNS-3050 |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Cable | 2.0 m |
| Dimensions | 64 x 117 x 36 mm |
| Weight | 77 g |
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Closer Look
The most interesting feature of the Kinzu V3 is definitely its body, since it rather is small and with compact dimensions. The shape is pretty classic with quality materials and, like usual, there is a lot of attention to details. The Kinzu V3 mouse is made entirely from soft touch material, smooth with almost velvety finish which makes the mouse very comfortable right from the first grip. The shape and arrangement of buttons make the mouse symmetrical and usable by both left and right-handers. The wheel, which is made from plastic and covered almost entirely with rubber, is thin, light and provides excellent grip as well as tactile feedback. Right behind the wheel, there is one button used to increase/decrease the DPI.
Back
The SteelSeries Kinzu V3 uses an optical sensor, the PixArt ADNS-3050, which is able to reach the 2000 DPI in 200 DPI steps. Under the mouse there are three small black teflon feet arranged in a way to ensure a low friction. The sensor is located in the mid part of the center of gravity of the Kinzu V3. Despite being a gaming mouse you can't adjust the weight, however, the Kinzu V3 is already well balanced and very light. The cable is 2.0 meters long and not sleeved.
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Software
Inside the package there is no optical media and the software application, called SteelSeries Engine 3, is only available on the official website. The software requires approximately 100 MB of space on your hard drive and is compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1 and Mac OS X 10.7 - 10.9.
The graphic interface of the software is practical and easy to use. With this program you can configure macros, customize profiles, buttons and the DPI level.
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Conclusion
| General | + | - | |
| The Steelseries Kinzu V3 is a pleasant surprise. The device is comfortable, with some really interesting features and an expected high build quality. The rubber surface provides a good grip for long gaming sessions. Overall, the sensor performs well and the software is practical and easy to use. The compact and lightweight shape make it the smallest mouse we tested so far and it is also perfect for trips away from your home PC, and thus very practical as a notebook mouse as it can easily fit inside a notebook bag. |
- Low weight
- Design - Build quality |
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| Performance / Ergonomics | + | - | |
| The Steelseries Kinzu V3 is a gaming mouse designed for those who love the palm grip or the the claw grip as it can be used in both worlds. We do not recomment the Kinzu V3 for those who prefer the fingertip grip, since there are mice specifically created for this purpose. The sensor is able to achieve a resolution of 2000 DPI and behaves quite well during game sessions and daily usage. The overall experience with the Kinzu V3 is straightforward, accurate and fast. The glide pads are made from teflon, which guarantees excellent durability. Ergonomically, the Kinzu V3 is very comfortable from the first contact, thanks to the soft touch surface. In addition Kinzu V3 can be used for left and right-handers. |
- Sensor
- Comfort - Omron switch |
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| Software | + | - | |
| The software, available on the official website, it is well made and easy to use. The program is complete, intuitive and easy to use. There are even some interesting options for the DPI and macro. The software is compabitile with most operating systems including Mac OS X and the latest Windows 8.1 OS. | - Easy to use | ||
| Recommendation / Price | + | - | |
| The price of the Steelseries Kinzu V3 is about 39 Euros. In terms of value, it is certainly a product of excellent quality and in line with competition with features, finish and manufacturing quality. | - Price | ||
| Rating | |||
| We gave the Kinzu V3 from Steelseries 4.5 out of 5 stars. | |||
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