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MAD Catz R A T 8 Plus ADV Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£80Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:2000 HzMaximum DPI:20000 DPIWeight:157 g

MAD Catz R A T 8 Plus ADV 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 8 Plus ADV
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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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â–² Better than 65% of models
Score components

80%

6.5

Technical score

20%

8.2

User score

â–²Better than 65% of mice
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 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–² Better than 64% of models
Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 64%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 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–² Better than 64% of models
Score components

36%

8.4

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.9

Controls

16%

2.3

Design

14%

8.8

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 64%
8.2

User score

User score
8.2/ 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 59% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

6.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 59%
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Technical Specifications of mouse MAD Catz R A T 8 Plus ADV

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 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–² Better than 64% of models
Score components:

36%

8.4

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.9

Controls

16%

2.3

Design

14%

8.8

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

6.5
User score
User score
8.2/ 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 59% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

6.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.2
Popularity
Popularity
6.3/ 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–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Popularity:
MAD Catz R A T 8 Plus ADV has a popularity score of 6.3 points, which is lower than that of 50.5% of products in this category.
6.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 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–² Better than 64% of models
Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.8
Brand name
MAD
Maximum polling rate
2000 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 2000 Hz, which is higher than 83% of mice and equal to 1.9% of mice.
Wired polling rate
2000 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >1k Hz
This mouse has a wired polling rate of 2000 Hz, which is higher than 90.7% of mice and equal to 1.7% 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
157 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 157 g, which is heavier than 98.1% of mice and equal to 0.3% of mice.
Extra weights
18 g
Market range: <0 g – >25 g
This mouse comes with 18 g of extra weights, which is more than 97.1% of mice and equal to 0.6% 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
braided
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Onboard memory profiles
4
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse stores 4 onboard profiles, which is more than 78.1% of mice and equal to 3.2% of mice.
Onboard memory size
?
Software name
Mad Catz R.A.T. + ADV Software
Firmware upgradable
yes
This mouse supports firmware updates. 22.5% of mice support firmware updates.
Suitable for gaming
yes
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

MAD Catz R A T 8 Plus ADV vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 2x higher maximum polling rate
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 2000 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    2,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 5 more programmable buttons
    This mouse has 11 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    11 vs 6
  • 3 more onboard profiles
    This mouse stores 4 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    4 vs 1
  • 2x higher wired polling rate
    This mouse has a wired polling rate of 2000 Hz, while the average mouse has a wired polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    2,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 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.
  • 30 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    This mouse offers switch durability of 60 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    60 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 2x higher maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 20,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    20,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 150 DPI lower minimum setting
    This mouse goes as low as 50 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    50 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 2x higher maximum polling rate
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 2000 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    2,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 2x higher wired polling rate
    This mouse has a wired polling rate of 2000 Hz, while the average mouse has a wired polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    2,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 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.
  • 2x higher maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 20,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    20,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 150 DPI lower minimum setting
    This mouse goes as low as 50 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    50 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 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
  • 5 more programmable buttons
    This mouse has 11 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    11 vs 6
  • 30 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    This mouse offers switch durability of 60 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    60 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
  • 18 g more tuning weights
    This mouse comes with 18 g of extra weights, while the average mouse comes with 0 g of extra weights.
    18 g vs 0 g
  • 2 more RGB zones
    This mouse has 3 RGB zones, while the average mouse has 1 RGB zones.
    3 vs 1
  • 3 more onboard profiles
    This mouse stores 4 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    4 vs 1
  • 91.5% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 157 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    157 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 2.29x more expensive
    MAD Catz R A T 8 Plus ADV is more expensive than the average mouse (£80 vs £35).
    £80 vs £35
  • 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
  • 2.29x more expensive
    MAD Catz R A T 8 Plus ADV is more expensive than the average mouse (£80 vs £35).
    £80 vs £35
  • 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.
  • 91.5% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 157 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    157 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

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Nicolas11x12 English
≈ estimated
04/11/2020
Hands-on review · ergonomics, customisation and software tests
Verdict
MAD Catz R.A.T. 8+ ADV is a well-built, highly customisable mouse worth recommending, though weight and price are drawbacks.
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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 8 Plus ADV

  • Unmatched hardware customisation with adjustable length, width, and weight
  • Interchangeable parts including palm and pinky rests to fit various hand sizes and grip styles
  • High-performance PixArt PMW3389 sensor with up to 20,000 DPI sensitivity
  • Robust selection of 11 programmable buttons, including a unique side barrel scroll wheel
  • Premium build quality with a solid chassis and durable switches rated for 60 million clicks
  • F.L.U.X. software offers extensive macro programming and profile management

What customers don't like about MAD Catz R A T 8 Plus ADV

  • Heavy overall weight compared to modern ultra-light gaming mice, even with weights removed
  • The open-shell design attracts dust and pet hair into hard-to-clean crevices
  • Dated software interface that feels like a 'throwback' to older eras
  • Relatively high price point for a wired mouse
  • Aggressive, shiny red aesthetic may be polarizing or 'toy-like' to some users
  • Adjustable mechanisms use small parts (like washers and screws) that are easily misplaced

Verdict

The Mad Catz R.A.T. 8+ ADV is a high-performance wired gaming mouse featuring the PixArt PMW 3389 PRO optical sensor, which delivers a maximum 20,000 DPI, 400 IPS tracking speed, and 50G acceleration. Its standout characteristic is 'Dynamic Ergonomics,' allowing users to physically adjust the length of the palm rest, the angle of the thumb rest, and the overall weight using three 6g modules. The mouse is equipped with high-durability switches rated for 60 million clicks, 11 programmable buttons including a side 'barrel scroll' and a 'precision aim' button, and four onboard memory profiles. Key pros include its extreme physical customisability for various grip styles, a top-tier sensor, and a robust metal-base build. However, potential cons include its heavy base weight (157g), a somewhat dated software interface, and a flashy red glossy finish that may not appeal to all users.

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