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MAD Catz R A T 2 Plus Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:5000 DPIWeight:67 g

MAD Catz R A T 2 Plus Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

MAD Catz R A T 2 Plus
5.2/10

Overall score

Score
5.2/ 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
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

80%

4.3

Technical score

20%

8.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 79% of mice
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 81%
4.3

Technical score

Technical score
4.3/ 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
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Score components

36%

5.3

Performance & Sensor

22%

2.8

Controls

16%

8.4

Design

14%

1.9

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 87%
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 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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â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 81%
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Technical Specifications of mouse MAD Catz R A T 2 Plus

Technical score
Technical score
4.3/ 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 87% of models
Score components:

36%

5.3

Performance & Sensor

22%

2.8

Controls

16%

8.4

Design

14%

1.9

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

4.3
User score
User score
8.8/ 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–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.8
Popularity
Popularity
8.4/ 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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â–² Better than 76% of models
Popularity:
MAD Catz R A T 2 Plus has a popularity score of 8.4 points, which is higher than that of 76% of products in this category.
8.4
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 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–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components:

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.6
Brand name
MAD
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
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
3
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 3 programmable buttons, which is less than 79.5% of mice and equal to 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
ambidextrous
Weight
67 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 67 g, which makes it lighter than 67.6% of mice and equal to 1.1% 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
rubber
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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
yes
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

MAD Catz R A T 2 Plus 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.
  • 18.3% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 67 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    67 g vs 82 g
  • 100 DPI lower minimum setting
    This mouse goes as low as 100 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    100 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 10% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 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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    MAD Catz R A T 2 Plus
    the average mouse
    MAD Catz R A T 2 Plus has a higher user score than the average mouse (8.8 vs 8).
    8.8 vs 8
  • 10% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 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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    â–¼
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    MAD Catz R A T 2 Plus
    the average mouse
    MAD Catz R A T 2 Plus has a higher user score than the average mouse (8.8 vs 8).
    8.8 vs 8
  • 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.
  • 100 DPI lower minimum setting
    This mouse goes as low as 100 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    100 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 18.3% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 67 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    67 g vs 82 g
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 3 fewer programmable buttons
    This mouse has 3 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    3 vs 6
  • No firmware upgrades
    This mouse does not support firmware upgrades, while the average mouse does. 77.6% of mice support firmware upgrades.
  • 75% lower tracking speed
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 100 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    100 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 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.
  • No receiver included
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • 10.4% worse value for money
    MAD Catz R A T 2 Plus has worse value for money than the average mouse (6.62 vs 7.3).
    6.62 vs 7.31
  • 75% lower tracking speed
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 100 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    100 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 50% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 5,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    5,000 DPI vs 10,000 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.
  • 1 fewer stored DPI steps
    This mouse stores 4 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    4 vs 5
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 3 fewer programmable buttons
    This mouse has 3 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    3 vs 6
  • 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
  • 3 older release date
    This mouse has a release date of 2018, while the average mouse has a release date of 2021.
    November 2018
    2018 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

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about MAD Catz R A T 2 Plus

  • Extremely lightweight (approx. 67g), making it ideal for fast movements and long sessions
  • Ambidextrous design that supports various grip styles (palm, claw, fingertip)
  • Adjustable palm rest allows users to customize the length of the mouse for small to medium hands
  • Features a dedicated DPI switching button with four customizable levels via software
  • Distinctive 'aggressive' aesthetic with customizable RGB lighting on the palm rest
  • Good budget-friendly option for entry-level gaming

What customers don't like about MAD Catz R A T 2 Plus

  • Lacks side buttons, making it less suitable for MMO or productivity tasks
  • Poor sensor accuracy; users reported significant CPI undershooting during fast movements
  • High click latency compared to other gaming mice in its price range
  • Build quality feels somewhat 'cheap' due to plastic materials and internal rattling when shaken
  • The rubber cable is stiff and prone to retaining kinks from its packaging
  • Unsuitable for large or extra-large hands despite the adjustable palm rest
  • Customization software is currently only compatible with Windows

Verdict

The Mad Catz R.A.T. 2+ is an ultra-lightweight, ambidextrous gaming mouse weighing just 67g and featuring a signature adjustable palm rest to accommodate various grip styles. It is equipped with a Pixart PMW 3325 optical sensor that delivers up to 5000 DPI, 100 IPS tracking speed, and 20G acceleration, supported by 5-million click rated switches and a 1000Hz polling rate. Main advantages include its highly portable, lightweight chassis, customisable RGB lighting zone, and a versatile shape suitable for small to medium hands; however, notable drawbacks include the lack of any side buttons, high click latency, and a relatively inflexible rubber cable.

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