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iBall G1000 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£9Connectivity:wirelessMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:4000 DPIWeight:62 g

iBall G1000 Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

iBall G1000
5.3/10

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 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 75% of models
Score components

80%

5.3

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 75% of mice
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 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 78% of models
Score components

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 78%
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 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 60% of models
Score components

36%

5.6

Performance & Sensor

22%

2.5

Controls

16%

8.6

Design

14%

2.8

Features

7%

9.6

Connectivity

5%

6.0

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 60%
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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
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Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £9
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Technical Specifications of mouse iBall G1000

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 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 60% of models
Score components:

36%

5.6

Performance & Sensor

22%

2.5

Controls

16%

8.6

Design

14%

2.8

Features

7%

9.6

Connectivity

5%

6.0

Battery & Charging

5.3
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%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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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:
iBall G1000 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
6.7/ 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 78% of models
Score components:

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.7
Brand name
Iball
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
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
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
62 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 62 g, which makes it lighter than 73.6% of mice and equal to 0.8% 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
N/A
Firmware upgradable
?
Suitable for gaming
no
This mouse is not suitable for gaming. 76.2% of mice are suitable for gaming.

iBall G1000 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.
  • 24.4% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 62 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    62 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
    iBall G1000 is cheaper than the average mouse (£9 vs £35).
    £9 vs £35
  • 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
  • 14.7 mm lower mouse height
    This mouse is 25 mm tall, while the average mouse is 39.7 mm tall.
    25 mm vs 39.7 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
    iBall G1000 is cheaper than the average mouse (£9 vs £35).
    £9 vs £35
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Silent primary switches
    This mouse uses silent primary switches, while the average mouse does not. 14.1% of mice use silent primary switches.
  • 24.4% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 62 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    62 g vs 82 g
  • 14.7 mm lower mouse height
    This mouse is 25 mm tall, while the average mouse is 39.7 mm tall.
    25 mm vs 39.7 mm
  • 6 fewer programmable buttons
    This mouse has 0 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    0 vs 6
  • 25 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 5 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    5 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 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.
  • 60% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 4,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    4,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 400 DPI higher minimum setting
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 600 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    600 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 6.38x less popular
    iBall G1000 is less popular than the average mouse (1 vs 6.4).
    1 vs 6.38
  • 2 fewer side buttons
    This mouse has 0 side buttons, while the average mouse has 2 side buttons.
    0 vs 2
  • 6.38x less popular
    iBall G1000 is less popular than the average mouse (1 vs 6.4).
    1 vs 6.38
  • 8.8% worse value for money
    iBall G1000 has worse value for money than the average mouse (6.72 vs 7.3).
    6.72 vs 7.31
  • 60% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 4,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    4,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 400 DPI higher minimum setting
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 600 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    600 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 1 fewer stored DPI steps
    This mouse stores 4 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    4 vs 5
  • 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
  • 25 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 5 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    5 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 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.
  • 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

What customers like about iBall G1000

  • Sleek and premium metallic finish for a high-end look
  • Silent button clicks, ideal for quiet work environments
  • Lightweight and compact design, weighing approximately 62g
  • Includes a dedicated DPI switching button for adjustable sensitivity
  • Automatic power-saving mode to extend battery life
  • Fast and responsive pointer movement on various surfaces
  • Plug-and-play setup with internal storage for the nano USB receiver

What customers don't like about iBall G1000

  • Not very ergonomic; users report discomfort and palm pain during long-term use
  • Reliability concerns, with some units reported to stop working after a few months
  • Uses a single AA battery and is not rechargeable while in use
  • Small form factor may feel uncomfortable for users with larger hands
  • Lacks programmable side buttons or multi-device Bluetooth pairing
  • Battery compartment cover is reported to be loose on some units
  • Mixed reviews on tracking accuracy on glass or very reflective surfaces

Verdict

The iBall G1000 is a premium wireless optical mouse featuring a sleek metal finish and a compact, ambidextrous design weighing just 62 grams. It offers adjustable sensitivity with four DPI levels (600, 1200, 2500, and 4000 CPI), a 1000 Hz polling rate, and Blue Eye technology for tracking on various surfaces. Key advantages include silent-click buttons for a noise-free environment, a 10-meter wireless range via a 2.4 GHz nano receiver, and an automatic power-saving mode that contributes to a battery life of up to 360 hours on a single AA battery. However, some users have reported that the slim, low-profile shape may be less comfortable for extended use compared to traditional ergonomic designs, and it lacks Bluetooth connectivity and a rechargeable battery.

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