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SPC Gear Gem Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:8000 DPIWeight:67 g

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

5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

80%

5.8

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 59% of mice
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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 59% of models
Score components

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 59%
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components

36%

5.4

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.0

Controls

16%

8.4

Design

14%

6.1

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 52%
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £25
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Technical Specifications of mouse SPC Gear Gem

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components:

36%

5.4

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.0

Controls

16%

8.4

Design

14%

6.1

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

5.8
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
SPC Gear Gem has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 83.8% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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 59% of models
Score components:

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.1
Brand name
SPC
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
6
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 6 buttons, which is more than 23.2% of mice and equal to 40% of mice.
N. of side buttons
2
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 2 side buttons, which is more than 15% of mice and equal to 68.6% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
6
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 6 programmable buttons, which is more than 35.6% of mice and equal to 31.2% 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
paracord
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Onboard memory profiles
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse stores 1 onboard profiles, which is more than 48% of mice and equal to 20% of mice.
Onboard memory size
?
Software name
SPC Gear GEM 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.

SPC Gear Gem 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.
  • 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
  • 18.3% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 67 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    67 g vs 82 g
  • 2 more RGB zones
    This mouse has 3 RGB zones, while the average mouse has 1 RGB zones.
    3 vs 1
  • Adjustable debounce time
    This mouse supports adjustable debounce time, while the average mouse does not. 28.2% of mice support adjustable debounce time.
  • 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
  • Adjustable debounce time
    This mouse supports adjustable debounce time, while the average mouse does not. 28.2% of mice support adjustable debounce time.
  • 18.3% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 67 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    67 g vs 82 g
  • 2 more RGB zones
    This mouse has 3 RGB zones, while the average mouse has 1 RGB zones.
    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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 6.38x less popular
    SPC Gear Gem is less popular than the average mouse (1 vs 6.4).
    1 vs 6.38
  • 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.
  • 200 DPI higher minimum setting
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 400 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    400 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 6.38x less popular
    SPC Gear Gem is less popular than the average mouse (1 vs 6.4).
    1 vs 6.38
  • 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 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
  • 200 DPI higher minimum setting
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 400 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    400 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 20% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 8,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    8,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 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
  • 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.

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31/08/2021
Summary of the review
SPC Gear GEM Plus Review

Third-party reviews

What customers like about SPC Gear Gem

  • Excellent price-to-performance ratio for a budget gaming mouse
  • Extremely lightweight at 67g with a solid full-shell design
  • High-quality Kailh GM 4.0 or 8.0 switches providing firm and satisfying clicks
  • Reliable PixArt sensors (PMW3325 or PMW3370) with precise tracking
  • Soft and flexible 'paracord-like' braided cable that minimizes drag
  • Includes a set of replacement PTFE skates in the box
  • Symmetrical shape suitable for various grip styles
  • Fully customizable ARGB lighting across multiple zones

What customers don't like about SPC Gear Gem

  • Scroll wheel often described as 'spongy' or lacking distinct steps
  • Build quality concerns regarding some shell flexing under heavy pressure
  • Reported issues with scroll wheel and button rattling in some units
  • Coating and textured sides can attract fingerprints and are harder to clean
  • Symmetrical design lacks side buttons on the right, making it less ideal for left-handed users
  • Some significant CPI deviation reported on certain sensor steps

Verdict

The SPC Gear Gem is an ultralight gaming mouse weighing just 67g, featuring a durable full-shell design with etched side walls for enhanced grip. It is equipped with the PixArt PMW3325 optical sensor offering up to 8000 DPI, 100 IPS tracking speed, and a 1000 Hz polling rate. Key components include mechanical Kailh GM 4.0 switches rated for 60 million clicks, a highly flexible 1.8m paracord-like cable, and pure PTFE skates for smooth gliding. While it boasts a strong price-to-performance ratio and fully programmable ARGB lighting, some users find the scroll wheel lacks tactile precision and the shell material can feel slightly soft under significant pressure.

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