The be quiet! Dark Perk Sym is a strong new entrant in the company’s Dark Perk lineup. The device executes all the basics of a gaming mouse while including several extra features.
The physical design features a clean aesthetic with an ultralight 55-gram symmetrical body. The mouse provides solid structural integrity and a favorable surface for gripping. Additionally, its ambidextrous design makes it highly flexible, accommodating both left-handed and right-handed users equally.
Attention to detail is evident in the specific physical items included with the mouse. The device features an angled-up connector designed to prevent cable drag, an extension for the wireless dongle, and an additional set of Teflon skates. The buttons on the mouse are easily accessible, and their clicks are quiet and low-pitched while remaining satisfying to press.
Internally, the Dark Perk Sym is equipped with a PixArt PAW3950 sensor. In testing, this sensor tracks well across all gaming and technical scenarios. The device also boasts exceptional battery life for a wireless mouse, delivering well over a month of use at a standard 1000Hz polling rate before needing to be recharged.
Configuration of the Dark Perk Sym is handled through the IO Center, which is intuitive and flexible. Users have the option to configure the mouse either through a web interface or a traditional installed utility, allowing for customization without any compromises.
Despite its strengths, there are a few areas noted for potential future improvement. The mouse takes slightly longer to wake up from sleep mode, and there are holes at the bottom of the device where foreign materials could potentially enter. Furthermore, additional color options would help distinguish the be quiet! mice from competing products.
The be quiet! Dark Perk Sym is priced at $100, landing in a comparable price range to the Turtle Beach Burst II Air. While this may represent a slight price premium, the strong execution and included extras make it an easily recommended ambidextrous gaming mouse.
Source: APH Networks