Gaming mice are currently among several trends for the consumer public. Generally, to be as light as possible, because, together with the keyboard, they are the most used tool to communicate with the PC. For this reason, the idea of light mice is being presented more and more, having the minimum possible casing, but in the case of the Genesis Xenon 800, it includes a series of weights so that we can control the weight of the mouse gram by gram.
This comes across as an ideal accessibility solution, by the way. Make it very light for people with mobility problems. Make it heavy for people who have trouble keeping their hand steady. In the end, something that is done for the benefit of a few, even if it is just to show off, ends up benefiting many.
We thank Genesis for giving us the product for review
Table of Contents
Unboxing
The box presented to us. Basic, with elements that domestic consumers may be attracted to, such as having RGB, or its very low weight.
In the back you can see everything you have. Several accessories and its ability to be easily disassembled to customize the mouse to the user's desire.
One of Some of the optional additions that come in a zipbag. Teflon lower stops to make it slider, and interchangeable DPI buttons.
Here comes one of the strong points: the use of a series of small weights to control the total weight of the mouse in hand.
In addition to the lightweight honeycomb-patterned cover, a completely smooth cover with the Genesis logo is included so you can use the mouse without fear of sweat or dirt from your hand ending up inside the mouse. Or at least, finish the least part of it.
Integrated
At first glance, the Genesis Xenon 800 looks somewhat strange. We are not completely used to having their casings open, since there is a risk of dust, sand, dander and any dirt entering.
From what we see, there is no left-handed model of this mousen, with which left-handers will have to continue handling the mouse with their non-skilled right hand or filigree to handle the navigation buttons.
On the side of the thumb navigation buttons, we see that these buttons are large, smooth and without edges or points.
This front side can be detached to access the customizable weights, and to put on the smooth lid. The latter will be much more recommended in the winter months, since the lid will stay warm with the heat of the palm of the hand.
The fact that the entire mouse is covered by the honeycomb pattern, allows air to flow and does not trap moisture, so that the possibility of generating a microclimate that ends up damaging the components is reduced.
This is the position of the small weights that each add a few grams to the mouse. Ideally, we should keep the leftovers in a nearby compartment and adapt it to the activity we are going to do, be it playing a game or browsing the internet.
Among the customization options, there are the cover and the button to change the DPIs on the fly. The latter is barely aesthetic and does not have many options, since there are only red and black buttons.
Features
- Wiring
- Interface: USB-A
- Optical sensor model PixArt PMW 3389
- Maximum resolution 16000 DPI
- Resolution range: 200 to 16000 DPI
- 6 buttons
- 8 programmable buttons
- Cable length: 180 cm
- OMRON Switches
- Button lifespan of 20 million presses.
- 50G Acceleration
- 1.000 Hz sample rate
- Up to 400 inches per second maximum sampling
- Memoria interna
- macro registration
- LOD setting
- RGB lighting
- Includes sliding teflon
- Multi-device Compatibility Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 11, Windows 10, Linux and Android
- Only available in black.
- 5 V power support via cable.
- interchangeable casing
- Weight regulation using dumbbells
- Includes slide teflon pack, extra casing and weights
- Requires connection via USB-A
- Length: 120 mm
- Width: mm 66
- Height: 43 mm
- Weight: 58 g
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Experience and conclusion with the Genesis Xenon 800
We have tested this Genesis Xenon 800 for one day, and we can say that it does not fail in normal use. It responds well in the context of using it for office work. In the field of games, it fulfills its functions in games where it is used intensively, such as a first-person shooter, with nothing to highlight, but nothing bad to say, within the entry-level gaming range. .
We can say about the rest of the sections, such as the physical design and its small details. There are some that we personally like. One of them is that thumb navigation buttons are smooth and sharp, which makes it much more comfortable in the long run than gaming-style mice that put on more pointy designs. We've tested the interchangeable shell within an office context, and noticed that with the honeycomb-patterned shell, the inside of the palm receives the cold air coming through.
The fact of being able to customize its weight, always staying within a superlight weight range, is very positive for office work, and for accessibility reasons. Thus, a lightweight mouse can help people who have more trouble moving the mouse, and the heavier, those who have trouble keeping it steady.
It does not fail that there is some RGB light, which we see is not customizable. At least it serves to be able to see it more easily when the lights are off and we are sailing at night. With all this, the Genesis Xenon 800 is a good mouse that, within its price range, stands out for being super light and ideal for summer. In the other sections, it does not stand out or differ much unless we go to professional practices, but there is hardly anything that gives us a bad feeling.
- Superlight at the user's discretion.
- Includes a lid without holes
- It includes several spare parts in the package so you do not have to ask the technical service.
- Highly customizable
- Nothing negative to highlight.
Integrated
Benefits
Value for money
The Genesis Xenon 800 has nothing negative for its price range, and it adds some welcome customization options.
