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Ardor Gaming Essence Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Connectivity:wireless+wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:26000 DPIWeight:57 g

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

7.6/10

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 79% of models
Score components

80%

7.6

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–²Better than 79% of mice
8.3

Value for money

Value for money
8.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 78%
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

36%

6.9

Performance & Sensor

22%

8.1

Controls

16%

9.2

Design

14%

6.1

Features

7%

10

Connectivity

5%

5.6

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 81%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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 62% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £25
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Technical Specifications of mouse Ardor Gaming Essence

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 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–² Better than 81% of models
Score components:

36%

6.9

Performance & Sensor

22%

8.1

Controls

16%

9.2

Design

14%

6.1

Features

7%

10

Connectivity

5%

5.6

Battery & Charging

7.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 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 62% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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 99% of models
Popularity:
Ardor Gaming Essence has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 83.8% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components:

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.3
Brand name
Ardor
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
1,000 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 33.4% of mice and equal to 46.9% of mice.
Bluetooth polling rate
125 Hz
Market range: <0 Hz – >125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 125 Hz, which is higher than 67.8% of mice and equal to 30.7% of mice.
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Connectivity
wireless+wired
This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, which is more versatile than 56.8% of mice and equal to 43.3% of mice.
connection modes: wired / Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz.
Bluetooth support
yes
This mouse supports Bluetooth. 64.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
5
This mouse uses Bluetooth 5, which is newer than 73.9% of mice and equal to 12.3% of mice.
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
This mouse supports proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 38.8% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
yes
This mouse includes a receiver. 37.8% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
44 hours
Market range: <50 hours – >500 hours
This mouse has a battery life of 44 hours, which is less than 91.4% of mice.
Battery capacity
300 mAh
Market range: <300 mAh – >800 mAh
This mouse has a battery capacity of 300 mAh, which is smaller than 70.3% of mice and equal to 19.9% of mice.
Battery form factor
integrated
Rechargeable battery
yes
This mouse uses a rechargeable battery. 54.2% 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
6
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 6 programmable buttons, which is more than 35.6% of mice and equal to 31.2% 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
57 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 57 g, which makes it lighter than 82% of mice and equal to 1.2% 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
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse stores 1 onboard profiles, which is more than 48% of mice and equal to 20% of mice.
Onboard memory size
?
Software name
?
Firmware upgradable
yes
This mouse supports firmware updates. 22.5% of mice support firmware updates.
Suitable for gaming
yes
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

Ardor Gaming Essence vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 50 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    This mouse offers switch durability of 80 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    80 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 2.6x higher maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 26,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    26,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 30.5% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 57 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    57 g vs 82 g
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 62.5% higher tracking speed
    This mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 650 IPS, while the average mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    650 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • Usable while charging
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • Multi-device pairing
    This mouse supports multi-device pairing, while the average mouse does not. 20.3% of mice support multi-device pairing.
  • Adjustable debounce time
    This mouse supports adjustable debounce time, while the average mouse does not. 28.2% of mice support adjustable debounce time.
  • 2.6x higher maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 26,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    26,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 62.5% higher tracking speed
    This mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 650 IPS, while the average mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    650 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 25% higher maximum acceleration
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 50 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    50 G vs 40 G
  • Multi-device pairing
    This mouse supports multi-device pairing, while the average mouse does not. 20.3% of mice support multi-device pairing.
  • Versatile connectivity
    This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired / Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz.
    wireless+wired vs wireless
  • Bluetooth support
    This mouse supports Bluetooth, while the average mouse does not. 35.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
  • Receiver storage inside mouse
    This mouse has receiver storage inside the mouse, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice have receiver storage inside the mouse.
  • Usable while charging
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This mouse uses a rechargeable battery, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
  • 50 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    This mouse offers switch durability of 80 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    80 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • Adjustable debounce time
    This mouse supports adjustable debounce time, while the average mouse does not. 28.2% of mice support adjustable debounce time.
  • 30.5% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 57 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    57 g vs 82 g
  • Detachable cable
    This mouse comes with a detachable cable, while the average mouse does not. 43% of mice come with a detachable cable.
  • 6 mm narrower mouse width
    This mouse is 60 mm wide, while the average mouse is 66 mm wide.
    60 mm vs 66 mm
  • 41 hours shorter battery life
    This mouse has a battery life of 44 hours, while the average mouse has a battery life of 85 hours.
    44 hours vs 85 hours
  • 6.38x less popular
    Ardor Gaming Essence is less popular than the average mouse (1 vs 6.4).
    1 vs 6.38
  • 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
  • 40% smaller battery capacity
    This mouse has a battery capacity of 300 mAh, while the average mouse has a battery capacity of 500 mAh.
    300 mAh vs 500 mAh
  • 6.38x less popular
    Ardor Gaming Essence is less popular than the average mouse (1 vs 6.4).
    1 vs 6.38
  • 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
  • 41 hours shorter battery life
    This mouse has a battery life of 44 hours, while the average mouse has a battery life of 85 hours.
    44 hours vs 85 hours
  • 40% smaller battery capacity
    This mouse has a battery capacity of 300 mAh, while the average mouse has a battery capacity of 500 mAh.
    300 mAh vs 500 mAh

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What customers like about Ardor Gaming Essence

  • Extremely lightweight design (approximately 57g), making it easy to move quickly
  • High-performance PixArt PAW3395 sensor with up to 26,000 DPI and 650 IPS
  • Versatile tri-mode connectivity supporting USB wired, 2.4GHz wireless, and Bluetooth
  • Excellent value for money, often cited as a great budget alternative to premium brands
  • Functional design with 7 buttons, 6 of which are programmable
  • Supports charging while in use with a 1.8m flexible cable

What customers don't like about Ardor Gaming Essence

  • The scroll wheel may feel slightly stiff or unusual to some users initially
  • Battery life is relatively short at 44 hours compared to higher-end wireless competitors
  • Claw grip orientation might not be comfortable for all hand sizes or styles
  • Lack of onboard memory profiles for saving custom settings directly to the mouse
  • General brand reputation is less established globally compared to major manufacturers

Verdict

The Ardor Gaming Essence is an ultra-lightweight, ambidextrous gaming mouse featuring the flagship PixArt PAW3395 optical sensor, which delivers a maximum sensitivity of 26,000 DPI, 650 IPS tracking speed, and 50G acceleration. It offers tri-mode connectivity (2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.1, and USB wired) with a 1,000 Hz polling rate and includes seven buttons, including six programmable ones and a dedicated DPI switch. Its main pros are the extremely low weight of 57g, high-tier sensor performance, and the ability to be used while charging its 44-hour rechargeable battery; however, potential cons include a relatively short battery life compared to rivals and a scroll wheel that some users find slightly stiff or unusual for certain grip styles.

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