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Ardor Gaming Prime Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£20Connectivity:wireless+wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:12400 DPIWeight:80 g

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

6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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 58% of models
Score components

80%

6.6

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–²Better than 58% of mice
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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 57% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 57%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 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 65% of models
Score components

36%

5.6

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.9

Controls

16%

7.4

Design

14%

8.7

Features

7%

9.7

Connectivity

5%

8.4

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 65%
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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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Technical Specifications of mouse Ardor Gaming Prime

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 65% of models
Score components:

36%

5.6

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.9

Controls

16%

7.4

Design

14%

8.7

Features

7%

9.7

Connectivity

5%

8.4

Battery & Charging

6.6
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 Prime 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
7.6/ 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–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.6
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 / 2.4 GHz.
Bluetooth support
no
This mouse does not support Bluetooth. 35.6% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery form factor
integrated
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
6
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 6 buttons, which is more than 23.2% of mice and equal to 40% 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
right-handed
Weight
80 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 80 g, which makes it lighter than 51.7% of mice and equal to 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
fabric
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Onboard memory profiles
?
Onboard memory size
?
Software name
ARDOR GAMING Prime
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 Prime vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 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.
  • Usable while charging
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • Adjustable debounce time
    This mouse supports adjustable debounce time, while the average mouse does not. 28.2% of mice support adjustable debounce time.
  • Detachable cable
    This mouse comes with a detachable cable, while the average mouse does not. 43% of mice come with a detachable cable.
  • 24% higher maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 12400 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    12,400 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 2 more stored DPI steps
    This mouse stores 7 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    7 vs 5
  • Versatile connectivity
    This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired / 2.4 GHz.
    wireless+wired vs wireless
  • 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.
  • 75% cheaper
    Ardor Gaming Prime is cheaper than the average mouse (£20 vs £35).
    £20 vs £35
  • 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.
  • 24% higher maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 12400 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    12,400 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 2 more stored DPI steps
    This mouse stores 7 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    7 vs 5
  • Versatile connectivity
    This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired / 2.4 GHz.
    wireless+wired vs wireless
  • 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.
  • Adjustable debounce time
    This mouse supports adjustable debounce time, while the average mouse does not. 28.2% of mice support adjustable debounce time.
  • Detachable cable
    This mouse comes with a detachable cable, while the average mouse does not. 43% of mice come with a detachable cable.
  • 45% lower tracking speed
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 220 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    220 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 10 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 20 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    20 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 6.38x less popular
    Ardor Gaming Prime is less popular than the average mouse (1 vs 6.4).
    1 vs 6.38
  • No RGB lighting
    This mouse does not have RGB lighting, while the average mouse does. 56.3% of mice have RGB lighting.
  • 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
  • 25% lower maximum acceleration
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 30 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    30 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 1000 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • 6.38x less popular
    Ardor Gaming Prime is less popular than the average mouse (1 vs 6.4).
    1 vs 6.38
  • 45% lower tracking speed
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 220 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    220 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 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
  • 25% lower maximum acceleration
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 30 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    30 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 1000 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • 10 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 20 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    20 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • No RGB lighting
    This mouse does not have RGB lighting, while the average mouse does. 56.3% of mice have RGB lighting.

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What we like about Ardor Gaming Prime

  • High-quality components including a PixArt PAW3389 sensor
  • Excellent ergonomic shape for FPS gaming and comfort
  • Competitive price point, often cited as a good value for the specs
  • Adjustable DPI and polling rate buttons located at the bottom for quick access without software
  • Lightweight design (approx. 75g-103g depending on wired/wireless variant)
  • Soft, flexible cable that allows for convenient use while charging

What we don't like about Ardor Gaming Prime

  • Brand perception as a lesser-known company with some concerns regarding long-term reliability
  • Lack of advanced features such as profile switching buttons or gesture support
  • Coating can feel cheap or attract fingerprints depending on the specific model finish
  • Scroll wheel has been reported as prone to failure by some users
  • Buttons may feel heavy or less 'spammable' for certain high-speed competitive games

Verdict

The Ardor Gaming Prime is a versatile gaming mouse featuring an ambidextrous design and a PixArt PAW3327 optical sensor that delivers a maximum sensitivity of 12,400 DPI, 220 IPS tracking speed, and 30G acceleration. Key characteristics include dual-mode connectivity via USB and 2.4GHz wireless, a lightweight 80g body, 1000Hz polling rate, and six programmable buttons. Its main pros are the reliable sensor performance for its class, adjustable DPI settings, and the inclusion of onboard memory profiles for custom gaming setups. However, notable cons include a lack of RGB lighting and the absence of a rechargeable battery in the standard model, which may be a drawback for users seeking more visual flair or modern power convenience.

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