After extensive use over a month, initial impressions of the be quiet! Dark Perk Ergo and Dark Perk Sym gaming mice are positive. The brand has been noted for producing a ‘no frills’ gaming mouse design that focuses on performance rather than distracting features like RGB lighting or unusual shapes.
The aesthetic design is described as matte black and unassuming, allowing it to fit discreetly on a desk without drawing attention. Features such as the be quiet! logo being barely visible on the right mouse button and a tiny DPI indication LED that turns off quickly help maintain a minimalist look while gaming.
Another praised feature is the rubberized coating, which provides a comfortable grip and has shown durability after over a month of use. The inclusion of both symmetrical and ergonomic versions offered choice for users, with reports noting both models are medium-sized and weigh 55g, contributing to an overall lightweight feel. Users also highlighted that the cable connector design is intended to reduce drag when using the mouse wired.
Under the hood, the mice feature high-performance components. These include a PixArt PAW3950 sensor with a maximum DPI of 32,000 and optical Omron D2FP-FN2 switches for the main buttons. Furthermore, both wired and wireless modes support an impressive 8000 Hz polling rate.
The specifications confirm these details: The models are available in black. Both share dimensions (Ergo: 120 x 66 x 40 mm; Sym: 123 x 66 x 39 mm), a total weight of 0.055 kg, and the same components (PixArt PAW3950 sensor, TTC Yellow encoder, Max DPI: 32,000). The listed battery life is up to 110 hours at 1000Hz polling.
Potential drawbacks noted include the fact that the rubberized coating can easily hold fingerprints. Furthermore, while rated for 110 hours of battery life, this duration is significantly reduced when utilizing an 8000 Hz polling rate.
Source: ThinkComputers