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T-Dagger Detective T TGM109 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£9Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:500 HzMaximum DPI:3200 DPIWeight:206 g

T-Dagger Detective T TGM109 Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

3.3/10

Overall score

Score
3.3/ 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%

3.3

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 99% of mice
5.3

Value for money

Value for money
5.3/ 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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Score components

70%

3.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 99%
3.3

Technical score

Technical score
3.3/ 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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Score components

36%

2.9

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.1

Controls

16%

3.8

Design

14%

4.7

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 98%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £9
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Technical Specifications of mouse T-Dagger Detective T TGM109

Technical score
Technical score
3.3/ 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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Score components:

36%

2.9

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.1

Controls

16%

3.8

Design

14%

4.7

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

3.3
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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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
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Popularity:
T-Dagger Detective T TGM109 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
5.3/ 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
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Score components:

70%

3.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

5.3
Brand name
T
Maximum polling rate
500 Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 500 Hz, which is lower than 72.3% of mice and equal to 1.4% of mice.
Wired polling rate
500 Hz
This mouse has a wired polling rate of 500 Hz, which is lower than 87% of mice and equal to 1.4% of mice.
2.4 GHz polling rate
N/A
Bluetooth polling rate
0 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
This mouse has 6 buttons, which is more than 23.2% of mice and equal to 40% of mice.
N. of side buttons
2
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
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
right-handed
Weight
206 g
This mouse weighs 206 g, which is heavier than 99.6% of mice.
Extra weights
0 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
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
0
This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, which is less than 52.2% of mice and equal to 47.8% of mice.
Onboard memory size
?
Software name
T-Dagger Software
Firmware upgradable
?
Suitable for gaming
yes
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

T-Dagger Detective T TGM109 vs the average mouse

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  • 3.89x cheaper
    T-Dagger Detective T TGM109 is cheaper than the average mouse (£9 vs £35).
    £9 vs £35
  • 3.89x cheaper
    T-Dagger Detective T TGM109 is cheaper than the average mouse (£9 vs £35).
    £9 vs £35
  • 2.51x higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 206 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    206 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.
  • 25 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 5 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    5 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 92.5% lower tracking speed
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 30 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    30 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 50% lower maximum polling rate
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 500 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    500 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1
  • 50% lower wired polling rate
    This mouse has a wired polling rate of 500 Hz, while the average mouse has a wired polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    500 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • No automatic sleep mode
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • 36.9% worse value for money
    T-Dagger Detective T TGM109 has worse value for money than the average mouse (5.34 vs 7.3).
    5.34 vs 7.31
  • 6.38x less popular
    T-Dagger Detective T TGM109 is less popular than the average mouse (1 vs 6.4).
    1 vs 6.38
  • 92.5% lower tracking speed
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 30 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    30 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 50% lower maximum polling rate
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 500 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    500 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 50% lower wired polling rate
    This mouse has a wired polling rate of 500 Hz, while the average mouse has a wired polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    500 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 68% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 3,200 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    3,200 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 800 DPI higher minimum setting
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 1,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    1,000 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 70% lower maximum acceleration
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 12 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    12 G vs 40 G
  • 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.
  • 25 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 5 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    5 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 2.51x higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 206 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    206 g vs 82 g
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1

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What customers like about T-Dagger Detective T TGM109

  • Affordable entry-level pricing
  • Comfortable ergonomic body design supporting various grip styles
  • Dedicated on-board DPI switching button
  • Adjustable resolution tracking up to 3200 DPI
  • Responsive 500 Hz polling rate performance
  • Six fully functional programmable custom buttons
  • Visually pleasing built-in RGB lighting effects
  • Generous 1.8-metre non-restrictive durable connection cable

What customers don't like about T-Dagger Detective T TGM109

  • Notably heavy chassis weighing around 206 grams
  • Low maximum acceleration tracking speed limit of 12G
  • Basic entry-level build materials lacking a premium finish
  • High minimum DPI tracking threshold locked at 1000 DPI
  • Restricted to wired USB connections with no wireless capability

Verdict

The T-Dagger Detective T-TGM109 is an entry-level wired gaming mouse featuring an optical sensor with four adjustable DPI levels (1000/1600/2400/3200), a 500Hz polling rate, and 12G acceleration. It is built for durability with a 1.8m high-speed PVC USB cable and buttons tested for up to 5 million clicks. Main characteristics include an ergonomic right-handed design with a total of six buttons and integrated RGB lighting to enhance its gaming aesthetic. Pros include its high affordability, a comfortable grip suitable for long sessions, and responsive plug-and-play functionality. However, its lower maximum DPI and 500Hz polling rate may not meet the demands of high-level competitive gaming, and its 206g weight makes it significantly heavier than many modern lightweight alternatives.

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