Today, I will be reviewing the archer tech lab recurve 600 wireless gaming mouse that is priced under 2000.
It comes with the Pixart 3325 gaming sensor, and there is no compromise made in terms of DPI, as it has a 10000 DPI with a 1000Hz polling rate. Therefore, its performance is expected to be quite good for gaming, but we will have to test its latency and sensor accuracy in detail.
Additionally, it has no shortage of features, including the ability to connect to multiple devices and software support, as well as an RGB option.
The box comes with a manual, a thank you card, and a 1.6-meter type-C braided copper cable. The mouse has a black and green color combination and, in terms of looks and design, it is somewhat similar to the Razer Viper Mini, but in a wireless version.
The build quality is good, with a decent thickness of plastic and no loose parts that make sound, such as the scroll wheel. The top surface does not have rubber coating, instead, it is made of normal smooth plastic. There is a slightly glossy part in the center that gives the mouse a premium look. The Archer logo is made of white plastic and has RGB lighting.
The size of the mouse is similar to a normal mouse, with dimensions of 4.6 inches in length, 2.4 inches in width, and 1.5 inches in height.
The weight of the mouse is also quite reasonable at 74g, which makes it ideal for FPS games. In terms of ergonomics and comfort, the mouse is quite good. There are grooves in the front to hold your fingers, and the thumb and side grip are also quite comfortable.
There is a Type-C charging port in the front, and the quality of the foot pads is excellent. It is important to remove the plastic before use from the foot pads. Additionally, the receiver can be stored in the mouse.
The mouse has a multiple connection switch for 2.4 GHz connection, Bluetooth, and wired connection. However, there is no information provided about the Bluetooth version.
Currently, while using these three connections, I haven't noticed any latency issues during normal use.
The mouse uses the PWM 3325 sensor, which is an almost 6-year-old sensor. Its maximum tracking speed is 100 ips (which means 100 inches per second), making it decent for this budget and entry-level for tracking speed.
The acceleration force of the mouse is 20g, which means that the sensor will accurately track the mouse's position even when flicked at a fast speed of up to 20g. It also doesn't have any spin-out problems.
The polling rate is 1000hz, which means that the CPU receives the mouse's position information 1000 times per second. This can make a big difference in gaming and can help turn you from zero to hero.
The mouse also has an RGB light on the bottom that can enhance your desk's looks. You can switch between 7 RGB modes with the button or turn it off entirely. The pattern you last saved will remain after turning the mouse on or off.
The click quality is excellent and not too hard or too soft, making it great for gaming. Only the top panel of the left click is slightly wobbly, but it's hardly noticeable and won't irritate you.
The scroll wheel is made of rubber material, making it smooth to scroll, and there is no weird sound. It's a 10/10 for me.
The mouse has six adjustable dpi modes, ranging from a minimum of 1200 to a maximum of 10000. There are two extra buttons on the side, but their quality is just okay. However, all these buttons can be customized because the mouse has software support that can be downloaded from their official website.
The software for this mouse is currently in the early stage, as customization is only possible in wired mode. If you are connected via receiver or Bluetooth, the software will not open, and the mouse will be shown as offline. To customize the mouse, you must connect it in wired mode. All customization information is stored in the mouse, so you do not need to connect the wire repeatedly.
You can customize keys profile-wise, add macros, and view the battery percentage. The DPI setting can be customized in detail, and there are seven RGB light modes, including several single colors to choose from. There are four polling rate modes, including 125, 250, 500, and 1000.
In terms of gaming, there are no issues with holding or gripping the mouse comfortably. The clicks and scroll also perform very well.
I didn't experience any latency in FPS games with both wired and 2.4 GHz connections.
The Pixart 3325 sensor is one of the best in terms of accuracy at this price point. If it were a mouse that cost 3-4 thousand, I might have criticized the sensor, but at this price, it deserves praise.
Changing the polling rate can make a noticeable difference in gaming accuracy. For example, I was losing many games while playing with the GM 700 and its 270 Hz polling rate, and I thought that maybe I just wasn't good enough. However, when I switched to this mouse with a 1000 Hz polling rate, I started winning many games, and I was shocked to see how much the sensor and polling rate matter in FPS gaming.
The 10000 too much to me a maximum of 3600 DPI seemed sufficient.
The battery in this mouse is 500 mAh, so with RGB lighting, it will last for a maximum of 3-4 days, and without RGB lighting, it will last for 8-9 days easily because there is no LED light in the sensor.
So, I think this is the best budget wireless gaming mouse for FPS gamers.
What do you think about this mouse? You can share your thoughts in the comment section.
Leave a Comment