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A4Tech Oscar X 710BK Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:2000 DPIWeight:135 g

A4Tech Oscar X 710BK Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

A4Tech Oscar X 710BK
5.2/10

Overall score

Score
5.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the mouse's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best mice on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

80%

4.6

Technical score

20%

7.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 78% of mice
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the mouse's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a mouse that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 78%
4.6

Technical score

Technical score
4.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

36%

5.4

Performance & Sensor

22%

5.1

Controls

16%

4.2

Design

14%

5.1

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 80%
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 67%
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Technical Specifications of mouse A4Tech Oscar X 710BK

Technical score
Technical score
4.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components:

36%

5.4

Performance & Sensor

22%

5.1

Controls

16%

4.2

Design

14%

5.1

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

4.6
User score
User score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.8
Popularity
Popularity
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you prefer a mouse that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Popularity:
A4Tech Oscar X 710BK has a popularity score of 6.5 points, which is higher than that of 50.9% of products in this category.
6.5
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the mouse's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a mouse that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.7
Brand name
A4tech
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 27.8% of mice and equal to 55% of mice.
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >1k Hz
This mouse has a wired polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 13.2% of mice and equal to 77.4% of mice.
2.4 GHz polling rate
N/A
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
Market range: <0 Hz – >125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 0 Hz, which is lower than 36% of mice and equal to 64% of mice.
wired only.
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Connectivity
wired
This mouse supports wired connectivity, which is less versatile than 65.1% of mice and equal to 34.9% of mice.
connection modes: wired.
Bluetooth support
no
This mouse does not support Bluetooth. 35.6% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
no
This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
no
This mouse does not include a receiver. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery form factor
N/A
Rechargeable battery
no
This mouse does not use a rechargeable battery. 46% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
no
This mouse does not use a removable battery. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
7
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 7 buttons, which is more than 63.3% of mice and equal to 15.1% of mice.
N. of side buttons
2
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 2 side buttons, which is more than 15% of mice and equal to 68.6% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
8
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 8 programmable buttons, which is more than 79.8% of mice and equal to 8.7% of mice.
DPI switching button
yes
This mouse includes a DPI switching button. 14.7% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
no
This mouse does not include a profile switching button. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
ambidextrous
Weight
135 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 135 g, which is heavier than 93% of mice and equal to 0.8% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
Market range: <0 g – >25 g
This mouse comes with 0 g extra weights, which is less than 4.6% of mice and equal to 95.4% of mice.
Cable length
1.8 m
Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
This mouse comes with a 1.8 m cable, which is longer than 18.4% of mice and equal to 65.2% of mice.
Cable type
fabric
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Onboard memory profiles
2
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse stores 2 onboard profiles, which is more than 68.1% of mice and equal to 1.6% of mice.
Onboard memory size
160 KB
Market range: <0 KB – >128 KB
This mouse has 160 KB of onboard memory, which is larger than 90.8% of mice and equal to 0.2% of mice.
Software name
Oscar Mouse Editor
Firmware upgradable
no
This mouse does not support firmware upgrades. 77.7% of mice support firmware upgrades.
Suitable for gaming
yes
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

A4Tech Oscar X 710BK vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 2 more programmable buttons
    This mouse has 8 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    8 vs 6
  • 1 more onboard profiles
    This mouse stores 2 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    2 vs 1
  • Gesture support
    This mouse supports gesture controls, while the average mouse does not. 6.6% of mice support gesture controls.
  • Adjustable debounce time
    This mouse supports adjustable debounce time, while the average mouse does not. 28.2% of mice support adjustable debounce time.
  • 100 DPI lower minimum setting
    This mouse goes as low as 100 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    100 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 100 DPI lower minimum setting
    This mouse goes as low as 100 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    100 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 2 more programmable buttons
    This mouse has 8 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    8 vs 6
  • Gesture support
    This mouse supports gesture controls, while the average mouse does not. 6.6% of mice support gesture controls.
  • Adjustable debounce time
    This mouse supports adjustable debounce time, while the average mouse does not. 28.2% of mice support adjustable debounce time.
  • 1 more onboard profiles
    This mouse stores 2 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    2 vs 1
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless, while the average mouse does. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
  • 64.6% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 135 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    135 g vs 82 g
  • 22 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 8 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    8 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • No firmware upgrades
    This mouse does not support firmware upgrades, while the average mouse does. 77.6% of mice support firmware upgrades.
  • 88.8% lower tracking speed
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 45 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    45 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 80% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 2000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    2,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • No automatic sleep mode
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No receiver included
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • 9.9% worse value for money
    A4Tech Oscar X 710BK has worse value for money than the average mouse (6.65 vs 7.3).
    6.65 vs 7.31
  • 88.8% lower tracking speed
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 45 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    45 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 80% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 2000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    2,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 50% lower maximum acceleration
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 20 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    20 G vs 40 G
  • Poor default DPI tuning
    This mouse uses a default DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse uses a default DPI of 1,000 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless, while the average mouse does. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
  • No receiver included
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • Limited connectivity
    This mouse supports wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired.
    wired vs wireless
  • No automatic sleep mode
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No battery level indicator
    This mouse does not include a battery level indicator, while the average mouse does. 59.4% of mice include a battery level indicator.
  • 22 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 8 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    8 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 64.6% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 135 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    135 g vs 82 g
  • 8 older release date
    This mouse has a release date of 2013, while the average mouse has a release date of 2021.
    2013 vs 2021
  • No firmware upgrades
    This mouse does not support firmware upgrades, while the average mouse does. 77.6% of mice support firmware upgrades.

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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about A4Tech Oscar X 710BK

  • Affordable price point for a gaming mouse
  • Exceptional ergonomic shape that fits comfortably in the hand
  • Highly durable construction; many users report years of intensive use
  • Versatile Oscar software allows for easy macro programming and button remapping
  • Unique 'Triple Fire' red button for quick multi-click actions
  • Adjustable DPI settings with a color-coded LED indicator
  • Reliable and precise tracking on various surfaces
  • Ambidextrous-friendly design suited for both left and right-handed use
  • Quality braided or fabric-covered cable that resists tangling

What customers don't like about A4Tech Oscar X 710BK

  • Scroll wheel is a common failure point over long-term use
  • Software can be buggy or fail to recognize the mouse on some systems
  • Hard plastic texture can feel slippery if hands become sweaty
  • Side 'forward/back' buttons are reversed by default compared to other brands
  • Default triple-click button placement requires an adjustment period
  • May feel too small for users with very large hands
  • Stiff cable on some older versions of the model
  • Limited maximum DPI (2000-2500) compared to modern high-end gaming mice

Verdict

The A4tech Oscar X-710BK is a wired optical gaming mouse featuring a sensitivity range of 400 to 2000 DPI with on-the-fly adjustment and a 1000Hz polling rate for a 1ms response time. Its standout characteristics include seven programmable buttons, a dedicated '3-Fire' button for rapid clicking, and 16KB of onboard memory to store custom macros via the Oscar Mouse Editor software without needing drivers on other PCs. Main pros include its durable ambidextrous design, comfortable matte finish with rubberized side grips, and exceptional value for its price point. However, some users have noted cons such as a relatively stiff cable, loud clicking sounds, and a scroll wheel that can lose precision or become noisy over several years of intensive use.

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