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Genius NX 7005 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£9Connectivity:wirelessMaximum polling rate:125 HzMaximum DPI:1200 DPIWeight:56 g

Genius NX 7005 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 NX 7005
5.0/10

Overall score

Score
5.0/ 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 83% of models
Score components

80%

4.4

Technical score

20%

7.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 83% of mice
6.5

Value for money

Value for money
6.5/ 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 85% of models
Score components

70%

5.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 85%
4.4

Technical score

Technical score
4.4/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

36%

3.9

Performance & Sensor

22%

1.0

Controls

16%

9.0

Design

14%

2.8

Features

7%

9.6

Connectivity

5%

5.4

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 85%
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 NX 7005

Technical score
Technical score
4.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components:

36%

3.9

Performance & Sensor

22%

1.0

Controls

16%

9.0

Design

14%

2.8

Features

7%

9.6

Connectivity

5%

5.4

Battery & Charging

4.4
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 NX 7005 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
6.5/ 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 85% of models
Score components:

70%

5.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.5
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
N/A
2.4 GHz polling rate
125 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 125 Hz, which is lower than 71.1% of mice and equal to 28.8% of mice.
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.
2.4GHz only.
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Connectivity
wireless
This mouse supports wireless connectivity, which is more versatile than 35% of mice and equal to 21.7% of mice.
connection modes: 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
AA
Rechargeable battery
no
This mouse does not use a rechargeable battery. 46% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
yes
This mouse uses a removable battery. 77.8% 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
56 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 56 g, which makes it lighter than 83.3% 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
N/A
Cable type
N/A
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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 NX 7005 vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 31.7% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 56 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    56 g vs 82 g
  • Removable battery
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • 3.89x cheaper
    Genius NX 7005 is cheaper than the average mouse (£9 vs £35).
    £9 vs £35
  • 8 mm narrower mouse width
    This mouse is 58 mm wide, while the average mouse is 66 mm wide.
    58 mm vs 66 mm
  • 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.
  • 3.89x cheaper
    Genius NX 7005 is cheaper than the average mouse (£9 vs £35).
    £9 vs £35
  • 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.
  • Removable battery
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • 31.7% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 56 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    56 g vs 82 g
  • 8 mm narrower mouse width
    This mouse is 58 mm wide, while the average mouse is 66 mm wide.
    58 mm vs 66 mm
  • 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
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1
  • 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
  • 87.5% lower 2.4 GHz polling rate
    This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • Not suitable for gaming
    This mouse is not suitable for gaming, while the average mouse is. 76.1% of mice are suitable for gaming.
  • 3.89x less popular
    Genius NX 7005 is less popular than the average mouse (1.64 vs 6.4).
    1.64 vs 6.38
  • 12.4% worse value for money
    Genius NX 7005 has worse value for money than the average mouse (6.5 vs 7.3).
    6.5 vs 7.31
  • 6.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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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    Genius NX 7005
    the average mouse
    Genius NX 7005 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
  • 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
  • 87.5% lower 2.4 GHz polling rate
    This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 2 fewer stored DPI steps
    This mouse stores 3 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    3 vs 5
  • 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.
  • 6 older release date
    This mouse has a release date of 2015, while the average mouse has a release date of 2021.
    2015 vs 2021
  • 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: May 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Genius NX 7005

  • Extremely budget-friendly and affordable for a basic wireless device.
  • Comfortable ambidextrous design suitable for both right and left-handed users.
  • BlueEye tracking technology allows for reliable use on diverse surfaces like glass, marble, and sofas.
  • Compact and lightweight build makes it highly portable for travel or office use.
  • Includes a convenient internal storage compartment for the Pico USB receiver.
  • Long-lasting battery life, with some reports citing up to 10 months of use from a single AA battery.

What customers don't like about Genius NX 7005

  • Common reports of technical failure, specifically the scroll wheel malfunctioning over time.
  • Frequent issues with the left mouse button registering double-clicks when pressed once.
  • High click volume/noise that may be disruptive in quiet environments.
  • Basic 3-button configuration lacks modern features like side buttons or a physical DPI switch.
  • Potential for wireless interference with 2.4GHz WiFi routers, causing occasional cursor lag.
  • Build quality is often described as feeling 'plasticky' or less durable than slightly higher-priced alternatives.

Verdict

The Genius NX-7005 is a compact, ambidextrous wireless mouse featuring a 1200 DPI BlueEye optical sensor that allows for precise tracking on diverse surfaces including glass, marble, and carpet. It connects via a 2.4GHz RF wireless USB pico receiver—which can be stored internally for portability—and operates on a single AA alkaline battery providing up to 10 months of life. Main pros include its lightweight 56g build, universal 'plug-and-forget' receiver compatibility with other Genius models, and a contoured design suitable for both left- and right-handed users. Potential cons include reported issues with scroll wheel durability, occasional double-clicking malfunctions, and a relatively loud clicking sound during use.

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