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Wings Crosshair 205 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£9Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:125 HzMaximum DPI:6400 DPIWeight:84 g

Wings Crosshair 205 Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

4.9/10

Overall score

Score
4.9/ 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 85% of models
Score components

80%

4.9

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 85% of mice
6.4

Value for money

Value for money
6.4/ 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 88% of models
Score components

70%

4.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 88%
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 70% of models
Score components

36%

3.8

Performance & Sensor

22%

8.0

Controls

16%

7.3

Design

14%

3.7

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 70%
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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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<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~ £9
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Technical Specifications of mouse Wings Crosshair 205

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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components:

36%

3.8

Performance & Sensor

22%

8.0

Controls

16%

7.3

Design

14%

3.7

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

4.9
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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Wings Crosshair 205 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
6.4/ 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 88% of models
Score components:

70%

4.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.4
Brand name
Wings
Maximum polling rate
125 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, which is lower than 75.8% of mice and equal to 23.9% of mice.
Wired polling rate
125 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >1k Hz
This mouse has a wired polling rate of 125 Hz, which is lower than 89.2% of mice and equal to 10.8% 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
8
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 8 buttons, which is more than 78.5% of mice and equal to 9.6% of mice.
N. of side buttons
5
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
8
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 8 programmable buttons, which is more than 79.8% of mice and equal to 8.7% 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
84 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 84 g, which is heavier than 51.1% of mice and equal to 1.6% of mice.
Extra weights
?
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
braided
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Onboard memory profiles
0
Market range: <0 – >5
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
0 KB
Market range: <0 KB – >128 KB
This mouse has an onboard memory size of 0 KB, which is smaller than 12.6% of mice and equal to 87.4% of mice.
no onboard memory.
Software name
?
Firmware upgradable
?
Suitable for gaming
yes
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

Wings Crosshair 205 vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 2 more programmable buttons
    This mouse has 8 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    8 vs 6
  • 3 more side buttons
    This mouse has 5 side buttons, while the average mouse has 2 side buttons.
    5 vs 2
  • 3.89x cheaper
    Wings Crosshair 205 is cheaper than the average mouse (£9 vs £35).
    £9 vs £35
  • 2 more buttons
    This mouse has 8 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
    8 vs 6
  • 3.89x cheaper
    Wings Crosshair 205 is cheaper than the average mouse (£9 vs £35).
    £9 vs £35
  • 2 more programmable buttons
    This mouse has 8 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    8 vs 6
  • 3 more side buttons
    This mouse has 5 side buttons, while the average mouse has 2 side buttons.
    5 vs 2
  • 2 more buttons
    This mouse has 8 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
    8 vs 6
  • 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.
  • 87.5% lower maximum polling rate
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 87.5% lower wired polling rate
    This mouse has a wired polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a wired polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    125 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
  • 68.8% lower tracking speed
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 125 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    125 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.
  • 600 DPI higher minimum setting
    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
  • 6.38x less popular
    Wings Crosshair 205 is less popular than the average mouse (1 vs 6.4).
    1 vs 6.38
  • 13.4% worse value for money
    Wings Crosshair 205 has worse value for money than the average mouse (6.45 vs 7.3).
    6.45 vs 7.31
  • 87.5% lower maximum polling rate
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 87.5% lower wired polling rate
    This mouse has a wired polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a wired polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 68.8% lower tracking speed
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 125 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    125 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 600 DPI higher minimum setting
    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
  • 36% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 6,400 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    6,400 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 6 mm wider mouse width
    This mouse has a width of 72 mm, while the average mouse has a width of 66 mm.
    72 mm vs 66 mm
  • 2.4% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 84 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    84 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 Wings Crosshair 205

  • Excellent value for money in the budget category
  • Eight programmable buttons including a dedicated 'fire' button
  • On-the-fly DPI switching with dedicated buttons for increasing and decreasing sensitivity
  • Premium aesthetic with RGB lighting and a stylish textured finish
  • Durable build featuring a high-quality braided cable and gold-plated USB
  • Comfortable ergonomic design with a thumb rest suitable for long sessions
  • Customisation software for adjusting macros, RGB, and sensitivity

What customers don't like about Wings Crosshair 205

  • Relatively low polling rate (125Hz) compared to high-end gaming mice
  • Limited sensor performance with a maximum speed of 125 IPS and 20G acceleration
  • Lack of a dedicated profile switching button
  • Absence of onboard memory for saving multiple profiles directly to the device
  • No horizontal scrolling or tilting scroll wheel functionality
  • Right-handed orientation only, not suitable for left-handed users

Verdict

The Wings Crosshair 205 is a budget-friendly wired gaming mouse designed for right-handed users, featuring an optical sensor with adjustable sensitivity ranging from 800 to 6,400 DPI. It is equipped with 8 programmable buttons, including a dedicated DPI switcher, and supports a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz for responsive tracking at speeds up to 125 IPS. Key highlights include its ergonomic design with a braided cable, gold-plated USB connector, and customisable RGB lighting through dedicated software. While it offers great value with durable switches and comfortable grip, it is relatively heavy at 84g to 200g (depending on measurement) and lacks advanced features like adjustable weights or on-board profile storage.

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