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Acer Nitro Gaming Mouse Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:4000 DPIWeight:146 g

Acer Nitro Gaming Mouse Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

Acer Nitro Gaming Mouse
5.4/10

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 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.
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Score components

80%

4.6

Technical score

20%

8.7

User score

▼Worse than 72% of mice
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 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
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Score components

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 73%
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
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Score components

36%

5.1

Performance & Sensor

22%

5.2

Controls

16%

3.7

Design

14%

6.5

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

▼Worse than 79%
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 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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Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

7.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 78%
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Technical Specifications of mouse Acer Nitro Gaming Mouse

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
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Score components:

36%

5.1

Performance & Sensor

22%

5.2

Controls

16%

3.7

Design

14%

6.5

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

4.6
User score
User score
8.7/ 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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Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

7.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
7.8/ 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.
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Popularity:
Acer Nitro Gaming Mouse has a popularity score of 7.8 points, which is higher than that of 68.8% of products in this category.
7.8
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 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
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Score components:

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.8
Brand name
Acer
Maximum polling rate
1,000 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
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
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
8
This mouse has 8 buttons, which is more than 78.5% of mice and equal to 9.6% of mice.
N. of side buttons
3
This mouse has 3 side buttons, which is more than 83.8% of mice and equal to 8.6% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
8
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
right-handed
Weight
146 g
This mouse weighs 146 g, which is heavier than 96.1% of mice and equal to 0.1% of mice.
Extra weights
20 g
This mouse comes with 20 g of extra weights, which is more than 98.4% of mice and equal to 0.4% of mice.
Cable length
?
Cable type
braided
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Onboard memory profiles
?
Onboard memory size
?
Software name
Nitro Mouse Software
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.

Acer Nitro Gaming Mouse 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 side buttons
    This mouse has 3 side buttons, while the average mouse has 2 side buttons.
    3 vs 2
  • 20 g more tuning weights
    This mouse comes with 20 g of extra weights, while the average mouse comes with 0 g of extra weights.
    20 g vs 0 g
  • 2 more buttons
    This mouse has 8 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
    8 vs 6
  • 8.8% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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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    Acer Nitro Gaming Mouse
    the average mouse
    Acer Nitro Gaming Mouse has a higher user score than the average mouse (8.7 vs 8).
    8.7 vs 8
  • 8.8% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Acer Nitro Gaming Mouse
    the average mouse
    Acer Nitro Gaming Mouse has a higher user score than the average mouse (8.7 vs 8).
    8.7 vs 8
  • 2 more programmable buttons
    This mouse has 8 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    8 vs 6
  • 1 more side buttons
    This mouse has 3 side buttons, while the average mouse has 2 side buttons.
    3 vs 2
  • 2 more buttons
    This mouse has 8 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
    8 vs 6
  • 20 g more tuning weights
    This mouse comes with 20 g of extra weights, while the average mouse comes with 0 g of extra weights.
    20 g vs 0 g
  • 78% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 146 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    146 g vs 82 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.
  • 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.
  • 70% lower tracking speed
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 120 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    120 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.
  • 60% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 4,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    4,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 7.6% worse value for money
    Acer Nitro Gaming Mouse has worse value for money than the average mouse (6.8 vs 7.3).
    6.8 vs 7.31
  • 70% lower tracking speed
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 120 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    120 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 60% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 4,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    4,000 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
  • 200 DPI higher minimum setting
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 400 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    400 DPI vs 200 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.
  • 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
  • 78% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 146 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    146 g vs 82 g
  • 3 older release date
    This mouse has a release date of 2018, while the average mouse has a release date of 2021.
    December 2018
    2018 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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Summary of the review

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about Acer Nitro Gaming Mouse

  • Affordable budget-friendly price point, often around £15-£30
  • Includes features typically found in premium mice, such as a braided cable and adjustable weights
  • Highly responsive performance with a 1,000Hz polling rate for low-latency gaming
  • Ergonomic design that is generally comfortable for long gaming sessions, especially for smaller hands
  • Eight functional buttons, including a dedicated 'Burst Fire' button for quick actions
  • Customizable aesthetics with LED lighting that changes based on the selected DPI level

What customers don't like about Acer Nitro Gaming Mouse

  • The 'Burst Fire' button's placement under the thumb can lead to frequent accidental misclicks for some users
  • Limited DPI range on some models, with a minimum setting of 800 DPI which may be too high for some FPS players
  • All-plastic construction lacks rubberized side grips and can be a 'fingerprint magnet'
  • Software limitations, such as the inability to reassign certain side buttons or a lack of dedicated lighting control software
  • Potentially small size that may not suit users with large hands or those who prefer a full 'palm' grip

Verdict

The Acer Nitro Gaming Mouse (NMW120) is a wired optical peripheral featuring a Pixart PAW3325 sensor with six adjustable sensitivity levels ranging from 400 to 4,200 DPI, accompanied by a high 1,000Hz polling rate for 1ms response times. Its primary characteristics include eight buttons—highlighted by a dedicated 'Burst Fire' button for rapid successive shots—integrated RGB lighting that changes colour to indicate active DPI stages, and a customisable weight system using four removable 5g modules. Main pros include its ergonomic right-handed design, durable switches rated for 10 million clicks, and the flexibility of weight adjustment. However, some users have noted cons such as the Burst Fire button occasionally causing accidental clicks and a relatively short 1.6m cable that may limit desk movement.

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