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SteelSeries Prime Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:18000 DPIWeight:69 g

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

7.0

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 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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Score components

80%

6.7

Technical Score

20%

8.1

User score

â–²Better than 67% of mice
6.7

Technical Score

Technical score
6.7/ 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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Score components

36%

6.1

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.7

Controls

16%

8.3

Design

14%

9.7

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 67% of mice
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 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 57% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

6.9

Number of reviews

Based on 615 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 57% of mice
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Verdict

The SteelSeries Prime is a 69g ultra-lightweight wired gaming mouse featuring an ergonomic, right-handed shape co-developed with top esports professionals. Its core characteristics include revolutionary Prestige OM (Optical Magnetic) switches rated for 100 million clicks and a TrueMove Pro optical sensor offering 18,000 CPI, 450 IPS, and 50G acceleration with advanced tilt tracking. Key pros are its consistently tactile 'crispy' clicks, highly flexible Super Mesh cable, and onboard customization for four polling rates and five CPI presets. Main cons include a somewhat high click latency for a competitive wired mouse and a proprietary micro-USB connection that limits third-party cable compatibility.

Technical Specifications of mouse SteelSeries Prime

Technical Score
Technical score
6.7/ 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 67% of models
Score components:

36%

6.1

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.7

Controls

16%

8.3

Design

14%

9.7

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

6.7
SteelSeries Prime has a technical score of 6.7 points, which is higher than that of 66.9% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.1/ 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 57% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

6.9

Number of reviews

Based on 615 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.
8.1
SteelSeries Prime has a user score of 8.09 points, which is higher than that of 57.5% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
6.9/ 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 57% of models
Popularity:
SteelSeries Prime has a popularity score of 6.9 points, which is higher than that of 56.6% of products in this category.
6.9
SteelSeries Prime has a popularity score of 6.9 points, which is higher than that of 56.6% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.9/ 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 67% of models
Score components:

60%

7.0

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.9
SteelSeries Prime has a value-for-money score of 7.9 points, which is higher than that of 66.8% of products in this category.
Brand name
Steelseries
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
6
N. of buttons
6
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
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
N. of side buttons
2
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
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
5
N. of programmable buttons
5
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 5 programmable buttons, which is less than 64.5% of mice and equal to 13.4% 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
69 g
Weight
69 g
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 69 g, which makes it lighter than 64.9% of mice and equal to 1.6% 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
2 m
Cable length
2 m
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
This mouse comes with a 2 m cable, which is longer than 85.6% of mice and equal to 10% of mice.
Cable type
paracord
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Onboard memory profiles
5
Onboard memory profiles
5
â–² Better than 81% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse stores 5 onboard profiles, which is more than 81.4% of mice and equal to 18.2% of mice.
Onboard memory size
?
Software name
SteelSeries GG
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.

SteelSeries Prime vs the average mouse

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  • 70 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    100 million clicks
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 100 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    100 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 4 more onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    5
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse stores 5 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    5 vs 1
  • 80% higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    18,000 DPI
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 18000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    18,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 15.9% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    69 g
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 69 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    69 g vs 82 g
  • 12.5% higher tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    450 IPS
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 450 IPS, while the average mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    450 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • Detachable cable
    Detachable cable
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This mouse comes with a detachable cable, while the average mouse does not. 43% of mice come with a detachable cable.
  • 25% higher maximum acceleration
    Maximum acceleration
    50 G
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 G – >50 G
    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
    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
  • 80% higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    18,000 DPI
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 18000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    18,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 12.5% higher tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    450 IPS
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 450 IPS, while the average mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    450 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 25% higher maximum acceleration
    Maximum acceleration
    50 G
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 G – >50 G
    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
    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
  • 70 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    100 million clicks
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 100 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    100 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 15.9% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    69 g
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 69 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    69 g vs 82 g
  • Detachable cable
    Detachable cable
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This mouse comes with a detachable cable, while the average mouse does not. 43% of mice come with a detachable cable.
  • 0.2 m longer cable
    Cable length
    2 m
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
    This mouse comes with a 2 m cable, while the average mouse comes with a 1.8 m cable.
    2 m vs 1.8 m
  • 4 more onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    5
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse stores 5 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    5 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.
  • 1 fewer programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    5
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 5 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    5 vs 6
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Thin glide feet
    Feet thickness
    0.7 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This mouse uses 0.7 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.7 mm vs 0.8 mm
  • 2.7 mm taller mouse height
    Height
    42.4 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <36 mm – >43 mm
    This mouse has a height of 42.4 mm, while the average mouse has a height of 39.7 mm.
    42.4 mm vs 39.7 mm
  • 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.
  • 1 fewer programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    5
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 5 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    5 vs 6
  • Thin glide feet
    Feet thickness
    0.7 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This mouse uses 0.7 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.7 mm vs 0.8 mm
  • 2.7 mm taller mouse height
    Height
    42.4 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <36 mm – >43 mm
    This mouse has a height of 42.4 mm, while the average mouse has a height of 39.7 mm.
    42.4 mm vs 39.7 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 615 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about SteelSeries Prime?

  • Excellent ergonomic shape well-suited for various grip styles (palm and claw) and hand sizes
  • Highly durable build with a high-quality matte finish that provides a secure, non-slip grip
  • Prestige OM optical-magnetic switches offer very tactile, crispy, and satisfying clicks rated for 100 million uses
  • Extremely lightweight design (69g for the wired version) that is ideal for competitive FPS gaming
  • Reliable tracking performance with a low lift-off distance (LOD)
  • Onboard customization allows changing settings like CPI and polling rate directly on the mouse without software

What customers dislike about SteelSeries Prime?

  • Higher click latency compared to some top-tier competitors, which may be noticeable to professional players
  • The stock cable on the wired model is criticized for being stiff and heavy, often requiring a replacement
  • Standard wired model uses an outdated Micro-USB connection rather than USB-C
  • Side buttons are noted to be small and thin, which can make them harder to actuate for some users
  • The scroll wheel can feel unusual or tough to click, with some users reporting sensitivity issues
  • DPI/CPI button is located on the underside, making it impossible to switch sensitivities quickly mid-game

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