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A4Tech Oscar X 718BK Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:3000 DPIWeight:140 g

A4Tech Oscar X 718BK 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 718BK
4.0/10

Overall score

Score
4.0/ 10
✕
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 97% of models
Score components

80%

4.2

Technical score

20%

3.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 97% of mice
5.8

Value for money

Value for money
5.8/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

70%

4.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 98%
4.2

Technical score

Technical score
4.2/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

36%

4.5

Performance & Sensor

22%

5.2

Controls

16%

3.9

Design

14%

5.1

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 88%
3.3

User score

User score
3.3/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

4.0

User ratings

30%

1.6

Number of reviews

â–¼Worse than 99%
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Technical Specifications of mouse A4Tech Oscar X 718BK

Technical score
Technical score
4.2/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

36%

4.5

Performance & Sensor

22%

5.2

Controls

16%

3.9

Design

14%

5.1

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

4.2
User score
User score
3.3/ 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 99% of models
Score components

70%

4.0

User ratings

30%

1.6

Number of reviews

3.3
Popularity
Popularity
1.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Popularity:
A4Tech Oscar X 718BK has a popularity score of 1.6 points, which is lower than that of 81.7% of products in this category.
1.6
Value for money
Value for money
5.8/ 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 98% of models
Score components:

70%

4.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

5.8
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
140 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 140 g, which is heavier than 94.5% of mice and equal to 0.1% 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
braided
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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 718BK 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.
  • 70.7% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 140 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    140 g vs 82 g
  • 20 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 10 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    10 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
  • 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.
  • 70% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 3,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    3,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 25.4% worse value for money
    A4Tech Oscar X 718BK has worse value for money than the average mouse (5.83 vs 7.3).
    5.83 vs 7.31
  • 2.43x lower user score
    User score
    3.3/ 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
    A4Tech Oscar X 718BK
    the average mouse
    A4Tech Oscar X 718BK has a lower user score than the average mouse (3.29 vs 8).
    3.29 vs 8
  • 3.89x less popular
    A4Tech Oscar X 718BK is less popular than the average mouse (1.64 vs 6.4).
    1.64 vs 6.38
  • 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
  • 70% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 3,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    3,000 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
  • 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.
  • 20 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 10 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    10 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 70.7% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 140 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    140 g vs 82 g
  • 9 older release date
    This mouse has a release date of 2012, while the average mouse has a release date of 2021.
    July 2012
    2012 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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What customers like about A4Tech Oscar X 718BK

  • Excellent value for money (budget-friendly)
  • Ergonomic design comfortable for palm and claw grips
  • Onboard memory (160K) for saving button macros via Oscar software
  • Highly durable build that withstands years of use
  • Unique '3xFire' button for multiple shots with one click
  • Adjustable DPI with on-the-fly switching and LED indicator
  • Long, durable fabric-braided cable
  • Includes extra replacement mouse feet

What customers don't like about A4Tech Oscar X 718BK

  • Deep notches and cracks quickly collect dirt and are hard to clean
  • Rubber side grip and matte coating can peel off over time
  • Newer versions (black wheel) are often reported as lower quality than older ones
  • Bright DPI LED can be distracting and cannot always be dimmed
  • The 3xFire button is considered aesthetically 'cheap' or 'ugly' by some
  • Relatively low maximum sensor speed compared to modern competitors
  • Stiff cable can sometimes hinder movement

Verdict

The A4Tech Oscar X-718BK is a wired gaming mouse featuring an optical sensor with an adjustable resolution ranging from 400 to 3000 DPI and a high polling rate of up to 1000 Hz. It is equipped with 7 to 8 programmable buttons, including the signature '3xFire' button for multiple shots with one click, a tilting scroll wheel for horizontal and vertical movement, and 16 KB of onboard memory for storing custom macros via the Oscar Mouse Editor. Main advantages include its highly responsive 3ms key switch time, comfortable ergonomic shape with rubberised side grips, and driver-free functionality that allows settings to be saved directly to the device. However, some users may find it relatively heavy at approximately 140g, and its maximum tracking speed of 45 IPS and 20G acceleration are modest compared to more modern high-end gaming sensors.

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