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MAD Catz R A T DWS Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Connectivity:wirelessMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:16000 DPIWeight:113 g

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

6.8

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
When you need a quick reference to identify the best mice on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components

80%

6.8

Technical Score

20%

6.8

User score

â–²Better than 64% of mice
6.8

Technical Score

Technical score
6.8/ 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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â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

36%

5.7

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.9

Controls

16%

4.7

Design

14%

8.8

Features

7%

9.7

Connectivity

5%

6.6

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 68% of mice
6.8

User score

User score
6.8/ 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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Score components

70%

7.0

User ratings

30%

6.4

Number of reviews

Based on 667 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 92% of mice
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Verdict

The Mad Catz R.A.T. DWS is a highly modular, dual-mode wireless gaming mouse featuring a 16,000 DPI PixArt PAW3335DB optical sensor and 14 programmable buttons, including a unique barrel side scroll wheel. Its primary characteristics include an adjustable palm rest and swappable pinky rests that accommodate various hand sizes and grip styles, supported by a 100g aluminum alloy chassis for durability. Key pros include its versatile connectivity (2.4GHz and Bluetooth 5.0), low-latency Dakota switches with a 60-million click lifespan, and impressive battery life of up to 300 hours on a single AA battery. However, significant cons include its heavy weight (approximately 113g without battery), the lack of internal rechargeable power, and the absence of RGB lighting.

Technical Specifications of mouse MAD Catz R A T DWS

Technical Score
Technical score
6.8/ 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 68% of models
Score components:

36%

5.7

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.9

Controls

16%

4.7

Design

14%

8.8

Features

7%

9.7

Connectivity

5%

6.6

Battery & Charging

6.8
MAD Catz R A T DWS has a technical score of 6.8 points, which is higher than that of 68.4% of products in this category.
User score
User score
6.8/ 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–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

User ratings

30%

6.4

Number of reviews

Based on 667 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
6.8
MAD Catz R A T DWS has a user score of 6.82 points, which is lower than that of 92.4% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
6.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Popularity:
MAD Catz R A T DWS has a popularity score of 6.4 points, which is higher than that of 49.6% of products in this category.
6.4
MAD Catz R A T DWS has a popularity score of 6.4 points, which is higher than that of 49.6% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.7/ 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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â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components:

60%

6.8

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

7.7
MAD Catz R A T DWS has a value-for-money score of 7.7 points, which is higher than that of 60.7% of products in this category.
Brand name
MAD
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 28% of models
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
N/A
2.4 GHz polling rate
1,000 Hz
2.4 GHz polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 33% of models
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
100 Hz
Bluetooth polling rate
100 Hz
â–² Better than 66% of models
Market range: <0 Hz – >125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 100 Hz, which is higher than 65.6% of mice.
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Connectivity
wireless
Connectivity
wireless
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This mouse supports wireless connectivity, which is more versatile than 35% of mice and equal to 21.7% of mice.
connection modes: Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz.
Bluetooth support
yes
Bluetooth support
yes
â–² Better than 65% of models
This mouse supports Bluetooth. 64.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
5
Bluetooth version
5
â–² Better than 74% of models
This mouse uses Bluetooth 5, which is newer than 73.9% of mice and equal to 12.3% of mice.
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This mouse supports proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 38.8% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
yes
Receiver included
yes
â–² Better than 38% of models
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
Rechargeable battery
no
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
This mouse does not use a rechargeable battery. 46% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 78% of models
This mouse uses a removable battery. 77.8% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
14
N. of buttons
14
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 14 buttons, which is more than 97.8% of mice.
N. of side buttons
3
N. of side buttons
3
â–² Better than 84% of models
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
14
N. of programmable buttons
14
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 14 programmable buttons, which is more than 97.9% of mice.
DPI switching button
yes
DPI switching button
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This mouse includes a DPI switching button. 14.7% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
?
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Orientation
right-handed
Weight
113 g
Weight
113 g
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 113 g, which is heavier than 83.1% of mice and equal to 0.4% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
Extra weights
0 g
â–¼ Worse than 5% of models
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
4
Onboard memory profiles
4
â–² Better than 78% of models
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
?
Firmware upgradable
yes
Firmware upgradable
yes
â–² Better than 22% of models
This mouse supports firmware updates. 22.5% of mice support firmware updates.
Suitable for gaming
yes
Suitable for gaming
yes
â–² Better than 24% of models
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

MAD Catz R A T DWS vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 8 more programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    14
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 14 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    14 vs 6
  • 3 more onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    4
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse stores 4 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    4 vs 1
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    Lift-off distance adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    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
    Switch durability
    60 million clicks
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    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
  • 60% higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    16,000 DPI
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 16000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    16,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 1 more side buttons
    N. of side buttons
    3
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This mouse has 3 side buttons, while the average mouse has 2 side buttons.
    3 vs 2
  • Thumb scroll wheel
    Thumb scroll wheel
    yes
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This mouse includes a thumb scroll wheel, while the average mouse does not. 2% of mice include a thumb scroll wheel.
  • Removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    Lift-off distance adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 60% higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    16,000 DPI
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 16000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    16,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 100 DPI lower minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    100 DPI
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse goes as low as 100 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    100 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • Bluetooth support
    Bluetooth support
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This mouse supports Bluetooth, while the average mouse does not. 35.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
  • Receiver storage inside mouse
    Receiver storage in mouse
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    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
    Removable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • 8 more programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    14
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 14 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    14 vs 6
  • 30 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    60 million clicks
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    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
    N. of side buttons
    3
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This mouse has 3 side buttons, while the average mouse has 2 side buttons.
    3 vs 2
  • Thumb scroll wheel
    Thumb scroll wheel
    yes
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This mouse includes a thumb scroll wheel, while the average mouse does not. 2% of mice include a thumb scroll wheel.
  • 8 more buttons
    N. of buttons
    14
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <4 – >9
    This mouse has 14 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
    14 vs 6
  • 3 more onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    4
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse stores 4 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    4 vs 1
  • 37.8% higher mouse weight
    Weight
    113 g
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 113 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    113 g vs 82 g
  • 3.14x more expensive
    MAD Catz R A T DWS is more expensive than the average mouse (£110 vs £35).
    £110 vs £35
  • No RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This mouse does not have RGB lighting, while the average mouse does. 56.3% of mice have RGB lighting.
  • 17.3% lower user score
    User score
    6.8/ 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
    MAD Catz R A T DWS
    the average mouse
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    MAD Catz R A T DWS has a lower user score than the average mouse (6.82 vs 8.000).
    6.82 vs 8
  • 21 mm wider mouse width
    Width
    87 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <60 mm – >78 mm
    This mouse has a width of 87 mm, while the average mouse has a width of 66 mm.
    87 mm vs 66 mm
  • 1 fewer stored DPI steps
    DPI steps stored
    4
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <3 – >6
    This mouse stores 4 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    4 vs 5
  • 3.14x more expensive
    MAD Catz R A T DWS is more expensive than the average mouse (£110 vs £35).
    £110 vs £35
  • 17.3% lower user score
    User score
    6.8/ 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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    MAD Catz R A T DWS
    the average mouse
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    MAD Catz R A T DWS has a lower user score than the average mouse (6.82 vs 8.000).
    6.82 vs 8
  • 1 fewer stored DPI steps
    DPI steps stored
    4
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <3 – >6
    This mouse stores 4 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    4 vs 5
  • 37.8% higher mouse weight
    Weight
    113 g
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 113 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    113 g vs 82 g
  • No RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This mouse does not have RGB lighting, while the average mouse does. 56.3% of mice have RGB lighting.
  • 21 mm wider mouse width
    Width
    87 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <60 mm – >78 mm
    This mouse has a width of 87 mm, while the average mouse has a width of 66 mm.
    87 mm vs 66 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 667 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about MAD Catz R A T DWS?

  • Highly modular design with swappable side panels and an adjustable palm rest to fit various hand sizes
  • Dual wireless connectivity supporting both 2.4 GHz (low latency) and Bluetooth 5.0
  • Excellent battery life of up to 200 hours on 2.4 GHz and 300 hours on Bluetooth via a single AA battery
  • Responsive 'DAKOTA' mechanical switches rated for 60 million clicks with a 2ms response time
  • Features a secondary thumb-operated 'barrel scroll' wheel and a dedicated precision aim (sniper) button
  • Onboard memory allows for storing up to four user profiles directly on the device

What customers dislike about MAD Catz R A T DWS?

  • Notably heavy compared to modern ultra-light gaming mice, which may hinder competitive performance
  • Lacks a wired connection mode; it is strictly wireless and requires AA batteries rather than being rechargeable
  • Customisation process can be fiddly, requiring a screwdriver for some parts rather than using tool-less magnets
  • No built-in storage for the required hex adjustment tool, making small parts easy to lose
  • Configuration software is often described as basic, unintuitive, or unpolished compared to competitors
  • Thin mouse feet that can feel cheap and may not glide as smoothly as higher-end options
  • Limited functionality on macOS, with some buttons and software features not working correctly

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