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Genius DX 125S Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£9Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:125 HzMaximum DPI:1200 DPIWeight:70 g

Genius DX 125S Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

Genius DX 125S
4.3/10

Overall score

Score
4.3/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

80%

3.5

Technical score

20%

7.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 95% of mice
6.0

Value for money

Value for money
6.0/ 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 96% of models
Score components

70%

4.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 96%
3.5

Technical score

Technical score
3.5/ 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 97% of models
Score components

36%

3.4

Performance & Sensor

22%

1.9

Controls

16%

8.1

Design

14%

2.8

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.2

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 97%
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 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 79% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

1.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 79%
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Technical Specifications of mouse Genius DX 125S

Technical score
Technical score
3.5/ 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 97% of models
Score components:

36%

3.4

Performance & Sensor

22%

1.9

Controls

16%

8.1

Design

14%

2.8

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.2

Battery & Charging

3.5
User score
User score
7.5/ 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 79% of models
Score components

70%

10

User ratings

30%

1.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.5
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:
Genius DX 125S 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
6.0/ 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 96% of models
Score components:

70%

4.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.0
Brand name
Genius
Maximum polling rate
125 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, which is lower than 75.8% of mice and equal to 23.9% of mice.
Wired polling rate
125 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >1k Hz
This mouse has a wired polling rate of 125 Hz, which is lower than 89.2% of mice and equal to 10.8% 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
3
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 3 buttons, which is less than 91% of mice and equal to 8.5% of mice.
N. of side buttons
0
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 0 side buttons, which is less than 85.3% of mice and equal to 14.7% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
0
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 0 programmable buttons, which is less than 83.4% of mice and equal to 16.7% of mice.
DPI switching button
no
This mouse does not include a DPI switching button. 85.4% 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
70 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 70 g, which makes it lighter than 63.8% of mice and equal to 0.9% 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
1.5 m
Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
This mouse has a cable length of 1.5 m, which is less than 87.2% of mice and equal to 8.3% of mice.
Cable type
?
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Onboard memory profiles
0
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, which is less than 52.2% of mice and equal to 47.8% of mice.
Onboard memory size
0 KB
Market range: <0 KB – >128 KB
This mouse has an onboard memory size of 0 KB, which is smaller than 12.6% of mice and equal to 87.4% of mice.
no onboard memory.
Software name
SmartGenius
Firmware upgradable
?
Suitable for gaming
no
This mouse is not suitable for gaming. 76.2% of mice are suitable for gaming.

Genius DX 125S vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • Silent primary switches
    This mouse uses silent primary switches, while the average mouse does not. 14.1% of mice use silent primary switches.
  • 14.6% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 70 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    70 g vs 82 g
  • 3.89x cheaper
    Genius DX 125S is cheaper than the average mouse (£9 vs £35).
    £9 vs £35
  • 4 newer release date
    This mouse was released in 2025, while the average mouse was released in 2021.
    January 2025
    2025 vs 2021
  • 5.2 mm narrower mouse width
    This mouse is 60.8 mm wide, while the average mouse is 66 mm wide.
    60.8 mm vs 66 mm
  • 3.89x cheaper
    Genius DX 125S is cheaper than the average mouse (£9 vs £35).
    £9 vs £35
  • Silent primary switches
    This mouse uses silent primary switches, while the average mouse does not. 14.1% of mice use silent primary switches.
  • 14.6% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 70 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    70 g vs 82 g
  • 4 newer release date
    This mouse was released in 2025, while the average mouse was released in 2021.
    January 2025
    2025 vs 2021
  • 5.2 mm narrower mouse width
    This mouse is 60.8 mm wide, while the average mouse is 66 mm wide.
    60.8 mm vs 66 mm
  • 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.
  • 6 fewer programmable buttons
    This mouse has 0 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    0 vs 6
  • 87.5% lower maximum polling rate
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 27 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 3 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    3 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 88% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 1,200 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    1,200 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 87.5% lower wired polling rate
    This mouse has a wired polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a wired polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1
  • No automatic sleep mode
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • 22.1% worse value for money
    Genius DX 125S has worse value for money than the average mouse (5.99 vs 7.3).
    5.99 vs 7.31
  • 3.89x less popular
    Genius DX 125S is less popular than the average mouse (1.64 vs 6.4).
    1.64 vs 6.38
  • 6.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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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    Genius DX 125S
    the average mouse
    Genius DX 125S has a lower user score than the average mouse (7.49 vs 8).
    7.49 vs 8
  • 87.5% lower maximum polling rate
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 88% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 1,200 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    1,200 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 87.5% lower wired polling rate
    This mouse has a wired polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a wired polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • No adjustable DPI
    This mouse does not support adjustable DPI, while the average mouse does. 93.9% of mice support adjustable DPI.
  • 1,000 DPI higher minimum setting
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 1,200 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    1,200 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • No angle snapping support
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • 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.
  • 6 fewer programmable buttons
    This mouse has 0 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    0 vs 6
  • 27 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 3 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    3 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • No DPI switching button
    This mouse does not include a DPI switching button, while the average mouse does. 85.3% of mice include a DPI switching button.
  • 2 fewer side buttons
    This mouse has 0 side buttons, while the average mouse has 2 side buttons.
    0 vs 2
  • 3 fewer buttons
    This mouse has 3 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
    3 vs 6
  • No RGB lighting
    This mouse does not have RGB lighting, while the average mouse does. 56.3% of mice have RGB lighting.
  • 0.3 m shorter cable
    This mouse has a cable length of 1.5 m, while the average mouse has a cable length of 1.8 m.
    1.5 m vs 1.8 m
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1
  • Not suitable for gaming
    This mouse is not suitable for gaming, while the average mouse is. 76.1% of mice are suitable for gaming.

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Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about Genius DX 125S

  • Silent click design significantly reduces noise for quiet environments
  • Plug-and-play functionality works instantly via USB without additional software
  • Ambidextrous, symmetrical design is comfortable for both left and right-handed users
  • Affordable price point makes it an excellent budget or office option
  • Solid 1200 DPI resolution provides decent optical precision for productivity tasks

What customers don't like about Genius DX 125S

  • Fixed 1200 DPI with no dedicated button to adjust sensitivity on the fly
  • Basic 3-button setup lacks side buttons or programmable keys
  • Limited features compared to gaming or premium productivity mice (no RGB, tilting wheel, or weights)
  • Fixed 1.5m cable length may be restrictive for some setups
  • Potential quality control issues reported, such as DOA units or stiff scrolling in some batches

Verdict

The Genius DX-125S is a wired, silent optical mouse designed for office productivity and quiet environments. It features a fixed 1200 DPI resolution, a standard 3-button layout with a scroll wheel, and a 1.5-meter USB cable for simple plug-and-play connectivity. Key advantages include its silent switch design that minimizes click noise, an ambidextrous contoured shape suitable for both right and left-handed users, and its lightweight, compact build (approximately 70–85g). However, its limitations include a lack of adjustable DPI settings, no programmable side buttons, and a basic 125 Hz polling rate, which may not be suitable for precision gaming.

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