Genius GX Gaming DeathTaker

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 7 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

4
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Adjustable Weights, 10 customizable buttons macro buttons, 16 Million lighting, X/Y axis control, 5700 DPI laser, One of the best profile controls, allowing a significant (up to 55) macro settings at once, Driver is extremely responsive and fast,...

Cons:

Drivers has some quirks, Messy exterior design, Priced at the same level as name brands such as Razer and Steelseries.

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Last revision on February 14, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Adjustable Weights, 10 customizable buttons macro buttons, 16 Million lighting, X/Y axis control, 5700 DPI laser, One of the best profile controls, allowing a significant (up to 55) macro settings at once, Driver is extremely responsive and fast,

Reviewers Didn't Like

Drivers has some quirks, Messy exterior design, Priced at the same level as name brands such as Razer and Steelseries

Expert reviews and ratings

Genius is a new player in the hardware market, and the underdog usually has something to prove. Genius has released a new MMO/RTS gaming mouse that costs betweem $40-80 (depening on where you look) and yet has features that rival much more expensive...

By OCModShop on December 26, 2012

Ease of Use, Performance: 22/25Look & Feel: 22/25Features 22/25How much I enjoy 22/25Total: 88/100Genius is taking the peripheral field to the next level with a gaming class mouse but they are not just releasing one but two mice for different game types....

By examiner.com on May 15, 2012

The Genius DeathTaker has solid performance in gaming. At 5700 DPI, and 1000Hz polling rate, The DeathTaker's raw performance matches any high-end gaming mouse. While small, it's still fairly comfortable to use for long durations. How powerful is the...

By Benchmark Reviews on March 19, 2012

Genius is no new comer to the PC peripheral market. Their extensive catalogue covers everything from webcams to headsets, mice to keyboards, and more. For the most part, Genius has targeted the market of the everyday PC user, but recently they have...

By Gamers Daily News on March 02, 2012

We had high hopes for the DeathTaker when we first unboxed it and gave it the once over. Even during our initial testing it was a solid product. It was not until we began our extended usage testing that we ran into the comfort issues that change our...

By decryptedtech.com on April 22, 2014

We've been busy with PAX here at GamersNexus for the past weeks, but now the team is back and it's time to catch up on some peripheral reviews. First in line is a mouse—and it isn't Logitech this time but you should also check out our Logitech...

By GamersNexus on April 06, 2013

The DeathTaker is a good MMORPG/RTS gaming-grade mouse that can also play RTS games, but for that it would have to have a bigger resolution setting. It’s a comfortable mouse, but its peculiar grip and medium-size body may put off players with big...

By Hardware Secrets on November 15, 2012

Performance-wise the Genius DeathTaker fared pretty decently. No matter the activity the sled across our mouse pads with ease. It ran across the pad so easily and smooth that I found myself lowering the DPI settings to compensate. This was definitely...

By proclockers.com on March 30, 2012

Video Review: The Genius DeathTaker Gaming Mouse has a 5700 dpi laser, weights, onboard memory, 55 macros, 9 buttons, 1.8 meter braided cable, 12K fps, 30Gs, 150 IPS, looks great and is affordable. Also, if you have medium size hands this mouse...

By 3dGameMan on February 24, 2012

During Computex this year we got introduced to Genius’s new line of gaming peripherals, branded as “GX Gaming”. Genius was kind to provide us with a Deathtaker mouse and Imperator Pro keyboard. Both accessories have switchable color LED light “under...

By Akihabara News on January 01, 2005

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