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MAD Catz R A T 6 Plus Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:12000 DPIWeight:120 g

MAD Catz R A T 6 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 6 Plus
6.2/10

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 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
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
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Score components

80%

5.6

Technical score

20%

8.5

User score

â–²Better than 50% of mice
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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 52% of models
Score components

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 52%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 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%

6.0

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.3

Controls

16%

4.1

Design

14%

7.4

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 52%
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 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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â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

7.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 71%
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Technical Specifications of mouse MAD Catz R A T 6 Plus

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 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 52% of models
Score components:

36%

6.0

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.3

Controls

16%

4.1

Design

14%

7.4

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

5.6
User score
User score
8.5/ 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–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

7.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.5
Popularity
Popularity
7.9/ 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–² Better than 71% of models
Popularity:
MAD Catz R A T 6 Plus has a popularity score of 7.9 points, which is higher than that of 70.8% of products in this category.
7.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

70%

6.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.3
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
11
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 11 buttons, which is more than 94.1% of mice and equal to 2.1% of mice.
N. of side buttons
3
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 3 side buttons, which is more than 83.8% of mice and equal to 8.6% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
11
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 11 programmable buttons, which is more than 93.9% of mice and equal to 2.2% 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
yes
This mouse includes a profile switching button. 84.1% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
right-handed
Weight
120 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 120 g, which is heavier than 86.2% of mice and equal to 2.2% of mice.
Extra weights
?
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
fabric
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Onboard memory profiles
3
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse stores 3 onboard profiles, which is more than 69.8% of mice and equal to 8.2% of mice.
Onboard memory size
?
Software name
?
Firmware upgradable
?
Suitable for gaming
yes
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

MAD Catz R A T 6 Plus vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 5 more programmable buttons
    This mouse has 11 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    11 vs 6
  • 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.
  • 2 more onboard profiles
    This mouse stores 3 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    3 vs 1
  • 20 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    This mouse offers switch durability of 50 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    50 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 1 more side buttons
    This mouse has 3 side buttons, while the average mouse has 2 side buttons.
    3 vs 2
  • Thumb scroll wheel
    This mouse includes a thumb scroll wheel, while the average mouse does not. 2% of mice include a thumb scroll wheel.
  • Profile switch button
    This mouse includes a profile switching button, while the average mouse does not. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
  • 2 more RGB zones
    This mouse has 3 RGB zones, while the average mouse has 1 RGB zones.
    3 vs 1
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 5 more programmable buttons
    This mouse has 11 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    11 vs 6
  • 20 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    This mouse offers switch durability of 50 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    50 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 1 more side buttons
    This mouse has 3 side buttons, while the average mouse has 2 side buttons.
    3 vs 2
  • Thumb scroll wheel
    This mouse includes a thumb scroll wheel, while the average mouse does not. 2% of mice include a thumb scroll wheel.
  • Profile switch button
    This mouse includes a profile switching button, while the average mouse does not. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
  • 5 more buttons
    This mouse has 11 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
    11 vs 6
  • 2 more RGB zones
    This mouse has 3 RGB zones, while the average mouse has 1 RGB zones.
    3 vs 1
  • 2 more onboard profiles
    This mouse stores 3 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    3 vs 1
  • 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.
  • 46.3% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 120 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    120 g vs 82 g
  • 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.
  • 37.5% lower tracking speed
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 250 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    250 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 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.
  • 22 mm wider mouse width
    This mouse has a width of 88 mm, while the average mouse has a width of 66 mm.
    88 mm vs 66 mm
  • Limited connectivity
    This mouse supports wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired.
    wired vs wireless
  • 57.1% more expensive
    MAD Catz R A T 6 Plus is more expensive than the average mouse (£55 vs £35).
    £55 vs £35
  • 37.5% lower tracking speed
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 250 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    250 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • Poor default DPI tuning
    This mouse uses a default DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse uses a default DPI of 1,000 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • 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.
  • 46.3% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 120 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    120 g vs 82 g
  • 22 mm wider mouse width
    This mouse has a width of 88 mm, while the average mouse has a width of 66 mm.
    88 mm vs 66 mm
  • 3 older release date
    This mouse has a release date of 2018, while the average mouse has a release date of 2021.
    2018 vs 2021

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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 MAD Catz R A T 6 Plus

  • High level of physical customisation (adjustable length and weight system)
  • Durable build with an aluminum chassis and reliable Omron switches
  • Versatile 11-button layout, including a unique side scroll thumb barrel
  • Precise gaming performance using the PixArt PMW3360 optical sensor
  • Ergonomic comfort that can be tailored to various grip styles
  • Understated and customisable RGB lighting zones

What customers don't like about MAD Catz R A T 6 Plus

  • Heavy base weight (120g) may not suit fans of lightweight gaming mice
  • Software (F.L.U.X.) can be difficult to use or prone to driver conflicts
  • Polarising 'aggressive' aesthetic that some users find over-designed or 'ugly'
  • May feel uncomfortable or cramped for users with particularly wide hands
  • Side buttons can be fiddly or difficult to reach for some hand sizes
  • Limited to right-handed users only

Verdict

The Mad Catz R.A.T. 6+ is a right-handed wired gaming mouse built on a rigid aluminum chassis and powered by the PixArt PMW3360 optical sensor, offering up to 12,000 DPI, 250 IPS tracking speed, and 50G acceleration. It features 11 programmable buttons, Omron switches rated for 50 million clicks, and three-zone RGB lighting customizable via F.L.U.X. software. Its primary strengths lie in its extreme physical adjustability, including a sliding palm rest to suit various grip styles and a tunable weight system that ranges from 120g to 141g. However, it is notably heavy compared to modern ultra-lightweight alternatives, and the complex, angular design can be polarizing, potentially feeling uncomfortable or cluttered for some users.

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