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GIGABYTE ECO500 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Connectivity:wirelessMaximum polling rate:125 HzMaximum DPI:1600 DPIWeight:75 g

GIGABYTE ECO500 Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

GIGABYTE ECO500
5.5/10

Overall score

Score
5.5/ 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–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

80%

5.2

Technical score

20%

6.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 68% of mice
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 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–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 68%
5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 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–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

36%

3.8

Performance & Sensor

22%

6.8

Controls

16%

7.8

Design

14%

1.0

Features

7%

9.6

Connectivity

5%

6.6

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 62%
6.7

User score

User score
6.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

3.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 94%
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Technical Specifications of mouse GIGABYTE ECO500

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 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 62% of models
Score components:

36%

3.8

Performance & Sensor

22%

6.8

Controls

16%

7.8

Design

14%

1.0

Features

7%

9.6

Connectivity

5%

6.6

Battery & Charging

5.2
User score
User score
6.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

3.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.7
Popularity
Popularity
3.6/ 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 75% of models
Popularity:
GIGABYTE ECO500 has a popularity score of 3.6 points, which is lower than that of 74.3% of products in this category.
3.6
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 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 68% of models
Score components:

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.9
Brand name
Gigabyte
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
5
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 5 buttons, which is less than 76.9% of mice and equal to 9.6% 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
5
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 5 programmable buttons, which is less than 64.5% of mice and equal to 13.4% 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
?
Weight
75 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 75 g, which makes it lighter than 57.1% of mice and equal to 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
?
Firmware upgradable
no
This mouse does not support firmware upgrades. 77.7% of mice support firmware upgrades.
Suitable for gaming
no
This mouse is not suitable for gaming. 76.2% of mice are suitable for gaming.

GIGABYTE ECO500 vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • Removable battery
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • 8.5% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 75 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    75 g vs 82 g
  • 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.
  • 6.3 mm narrower mouse width
    This mouse is 59.7 mm wide, while the average mouse is 66 mm wide.
    59.7 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.
  • Removable battery
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • 8.5% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 75 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    75 g vs 82 g
  • 6.3 mm narrower mouse width
    This mouse is 59.7 mm wide, while the average mouse is 66 mm wide.
    59.7 mm vs 66 mm
  • 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
  • 92.5% lower tracking speed
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 30 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    30 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • No firmware upgrades
    This mouse does not support firmware upgrades, while the average mouse does. 77.6% of mice support firmware upgrades.
  • 84% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 1,600 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    1,600 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 fewer programmable buttons
    This mouse has 5 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    5 vs 6
  • 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.
  • 19.7% lower user score
    User score
    6.7/ 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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    GIGABYTE ECO500
    the average mouse
    GIGABYTE ECO500 has a lower user score than the average mouse (6.69 vs 8).
    6.69 vs 8
  • 76.5% less popular
    GIGABYTE ECO500 is less popular than the average mouse (3.62 vs 6.4).
    3.62 vs 6.38
  • 6.4% worse value for money
    GIGABYTE ECO500 has worse value for money than the average mouse (6.87 vs 7.3).
    6.87 vs 7.31
  • 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
  • 92.5% lower tracking speed
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 30 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    30 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 84% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 1,600 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    1,600 DPI vs 10,000 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
  • 600 DPI higher minimum setting
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 200 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
  • No angle snapping support
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • 705 DPI coarser step size
    This mouse has a DPI step size of 800 DPI, while the average mouse has a DPI step size of 95 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 95 DPI
  • 3 fewer stored DPI steps
    This mouse stores 2 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    2 vs 5
  • 1 fewer programmable buttons
    This mouse has 5 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    5 vs 6
  • No RGB lighting
    This mouse does not have RGB lighting, while the average mouse does. 56.3% of mice have RGB lighting.
  • 10 older release date
    This mouse has a release date of 2011, while the average mouse has a release date of 2021.
    July 2011
    2011 vs 2021
  • No firmware upgrades
    This mouse does not support firmware upgrades, while the average mouse does. 77.6% of mice support firmware upgrades.
  • 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.

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about GIGABYTE ECO500

  • Exceptional battery life, lasting up to 12 months with two AA batteries
  • Convenient on-the-fly DPI switching button (800/1600 DPI)
  • Comfortable ergonomic design with a non-slip rubber grip
  • Reliable 2.4GHz wireless connection with a dedicated laser tracking system
  • Highly portable and lightweight compared to many gaming mice
  • Includes a low-battery indicator light for timely replacements

What customers don't like about GIGABYTE ECO500

  • Limited maximum sensitivity (1600 DPI) may not suit high-resolution displays or competitive gaming
  • Low polling rate (125 Hz) can lead to slight responsiveness issues in fast-paced tasks
  • Lacks modern features like RGB lighting or a tilting scroll wheel
  • Uses removable batteries rather than being rechargeable via USB
  • Does not support onboard profile storage for custom button mappings across different devices

Verdict

The Gigabyte ECO500 is a wireless laser mouse featuring a high-precision laser tracking system and 2.4GHz wireless technology with a 10-meter working distance. It offers dual-level on-the-fly DPI adjustment (800/1600 DPI) and is equipped with five programmable buttons, including two side buttons customizable via GIGABYTE SIM software. Key pros include an exceptional battery life of up to 12 months using two AA batteries, an ergonomic design with comfortable rubber grips, and a lightweight build of 75g (excluding batteries). However, notable cons include the lack of a rechargeable battery, the absence of modern features like RGB lighting or a tilting scroll wheel, and a relatively low maximum DPI compared to modern gaming-grade mice.

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