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Sharkoon Skiller SGM1 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:10800 DPIWeight:130 g

Sharkoon Skiller SGM1 Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

5.6

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
✕
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 64% of models
Score components

80%

4.9

Technical score

20%

8.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 64% of mice
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 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 71% of models
Score components

36%

5.6

Performance & Sensor

22%

5.2

Controls

16%

3.5

Design

14%

7.5

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 71% of mice
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 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–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on 3,777 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–²Better than 77% of mice
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Technical Specifications of mouse Sharkoon Skiller SGM1

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 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 71% of models
Score components:

36%

5.6

Performance & Sensor

22%

5.2

Controls

16%

3.5

Design

14%

7.5

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

4.9
User score
User score
8.7/ 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 77% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on 3,777 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.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
8.0/ 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–² Better than 72% of models
Popularity:
Sharkoon Skiller SGM1 has a popularity score of 8 points, which is higher than that of 72% of products in this category.
8.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 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 68% of models
Score components:

60%

5.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.9
Brand name
Sharkoon
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
1,000 Hz
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 13% of models
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
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 36% of models
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
Connectivity
wired
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
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
Bluetooth support
no
â–¼ Worse than 36% of models
This mouse does not support Bluetooth. 35.6% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
no
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
no
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
no
Receiver included
no
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
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
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
no
Removable battery
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This mouse does not use a removable battery. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
12
N. of buttons
12
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 12 buttons, which is more than 96.3% of mice and equal to 0.7% of mice.
N. of side buttons
5
N. of side buttons
5
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 5 side buttons, which is more than 97.2% of mice and equal to 1% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
12
N. of programmable buttons
12
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 12 programmable buttons, which is more than 96.2% of mice and equal to 0.3% 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
no
Profile switching button
no
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
This mouse does not include a profile switching button. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
right-handed
Weight
130 g
Weight
130 g
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 130 g, which is heavier than 91.3% of mice and equal to 0.8% of mice.
Extra weights
24 g
Extra weights
24 g
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <0 g – >25 g
This mouse comes with 24 g of extra weights, which is more than 99.1% of mice.
Cable length
1.8 m
Cable length
1.8 m
â–² Better than 18% of models
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
6
Onboard memory profiles
6
★ Better than 100% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse stores 6 onboard profiles, which is more than 99.8% of mice and equal to 0.1% of mice.
Onboard memory size
?
Software name
?
Firmware upgradable
no
Firmware upgradable
no
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
This mouse does not support firmware upgrades. 77.7% of mice support firmware upgrades.
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.

Sharkoon Skiller SGM1 vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 5 more onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    6
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse stores 6 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    6 vs 1
  • 6 more programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    12
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 12 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    12 vs 6
  • 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.
  • 3 more side buttons
    N. of side buttons
    5
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This mouse has 5 side buttons, while the average mouse has 2 side buttons.
    5 vs 2
  • 24 g more tuning weights
    Extra weights
    24 g
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <0 g – >25 g
    This mouse comes with 24 g of extra weights, while the average mouse comes with 0 g of extra weights.
    24 g vs 0 g
  • Tilting scroll wheel
    Tilting scroll wheel
    yes
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This mouse has a tilting scroll wheel, while the average mouse does not. 6.6% of mice have a tilting scroll wheel.
  • 6 more buttons
    N. of buttons
    12
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <4 – >9
    This mouse has 12 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
    12 vs 6
  • 2 more stored DPI steps
    DPI steps stored
    7
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <3 – >6
    This mouse stores 7 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    7 vs 5
  • 8.6% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Sharkoon Skiller SGM1
    the average mouse
    Sharkoon Skiller SGM1 has a higher user score than the average mouse (8.69 vs 8.000).
    8.69 vs 8
  • 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.
  • 2 more stored DPI steps
    DPI steps stored
    7
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <3 – >6
    This mouse stores 7 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    7 vs 5
  • 6 more programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    12
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 12 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    12 vs 6
  • 3 more side buttons
    N. of side buttons
    5
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This mouse has 5 side buttons, while the average mouse has 2 side buttons.
    5 vs 2
  • Tilting scroll wheel
    Tilting scroll wheel
    yes
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This mouse has a tilting scroll wheel, while the average mouse does not. 6.6% of mice have a tilting scroll wheel.
  • 6 more buttons
    N. of buttons
    12
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <4 – >9
    This mouse has 12 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
    12 vs 6
  • 24 g more tuning weights
    Extra weights
    24 g
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <0 g – >25 g
    This mouse comes with 24 g of extra weights, while the average mouse comes with 0 g of extra weights.
    24 g vs 0 g
  • 5 more onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    6
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse stores 6 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    6 vs 1
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    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.
  • 58.5% higher mouse weight
    Weight
    130 g
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 130 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    130 g vs 82 g
  • 20 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    10 million clicks
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse has a switch durability of 10 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    10 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • No firmware upgrades
    Firmware upgradable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    This mouse does not support firmware upgrades, while the average mouse does. 77.6% of mice support firmware upgrades.
  • No automatic sleep mode
    Auto-sleep
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No receiver included
    Receiver included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • 62.5% lower tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    150 IPS
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 150 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    150 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 600 DPI higher minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    800 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 5.2% worse value for money
    Sharkoon Skiller SGM1 has worse value for money than the average mouse (6.95 vs 7.3).
    6.95 vs 7.31
  • 62.5% lower tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    150 IPS
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 150 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    150 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 600 DPI higher minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    800 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 25% lower maximum acceleration
    Maximum acceleration
    30 G
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <10 G – >50 G
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 30 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    30 G vs 40 G
  • Poor default DPI tuning
    Default DPI
    800 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This mouse uses a default DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse uses a default DPI of 1000 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    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
    Receiver included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • Limited connectivity
    Connectivity
    wired
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This mouse supports wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired.
    wired vs wireless
  • No automatic sleep mode
    Auto-sleep
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No battery level indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This mouse does not include a battery level indicator, while the average mouse does. 59.4% of mice include a battery level indicator.
  • 20 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    10 million clicks
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse has a switch durability of 10 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    10 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 58.5% higher mouse weight
    Weight
    130 g
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 130 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    130 g vs 82 g
  • 16 mm wider mouse width
    Width
    82 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <60 mm – >78 mm
    This mouse has a width of 82 mm, while the average mouse has a width of 66 mm.
    82 mm vs 66 mm
  • 5 older release date
    Release date
    2016
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This mouse has a release date of 2016, while the average mouse has a release date of 2021.
    September 2016
    2016 vs 2021
  • 2.3 mm taller mouse height
    Height
    42 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <36 mm – >43 mm
    This mouse has a height of 42 mm, while the average mouse has a height of 39.7 mm.
    42 mm vs 39.7 mm
  • No firmware upgrades
    Firmware upgradable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    This mouse does not support firmware upgrades, while the average mouse does. 77.6% of mice support firmware upgrades.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 3,777 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Sharkoon Skiller SGM1

  • Excellent price-to-performance ratio for a gaming mouse.
  • Highly comfortable ergonomic design, especially for right-handed palm grip users.
  • Extensive customization through 12 programmable buttons and 5 thumb buttons.
  • Integrated weight tuning system allows for precise handling adjustments.
  • High-performance PixArt PMW3336 optical sensor with up to 10,800 DPI.
  • User-friendly software for managing RGB lighting, macros, and polling rates.

What we don't like about Sharkoon Skiller SGM1

  • Some users find the rear-most additional buttons difficult to reach during fast gameplay.
  • Occasional build quality concerns, such as reported issues with the weight tray locking mechanism.
  • Signs of physical wear and wobbling in the main mouse buttons can appear after short-term use.
  • The braided cable can feel somewhat stiff initially.
  • Limited suitability for non-right-handed users due to its ergonomic shape.

Verdict

The Sharkoon Skiller SGM1 is a wired gaming mouse featuring an optical PixArt PMW3336 sensor with a maximum resolution of 10,800 DPI, 30G acceleration, and a 1,000 Hz polling rate. It is characterized by its right-handed ergonomic design, 12 programmable buttons (including 5 thumb buttons), and a customizable weight tuning system that allows adjustment between 106g and 130g using six 4-gram weights. Main pros include its highly versatile programmability via dedicated software, durable Omron switches, onboard memory for up to 6 game profiles, and a 4-way scroll wheel. However, some users have noted cons such as the rear macro buttons being difficult to reach, a somewhat stiff braided cable, and potential long-term issues with double-clicking or loose weight compartment locking.

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