When comparing Roccat Savu vs Razer Taipan, the Slant community recommends Razer Taipan for most people. In the question“What is the best gaming mouse?” Razer Taipan is ranked 13th while Roccat Savu is ranked 42nd. The most important reason people chose Razer Taipan is:
Like all Razer products the cable is braided on the Taipan.
Specs
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Pros
Pro A lightweight braided cable
Roccat Savu has a lighter than usual braided cable that helps prevent kinking, curling and protects the cable prolonging life of mouse.
Pro Accurate 4000 CPI optical sensor
The mouse has an accurate 4000 CPI optical sensor. No angle snapping, no acceleration, no prediction.
Pro Great grip provides good control over the mouse
A high quality rubberized grip on top and a sweat-proof grip material on the sides provides good control over the mouse.
Pro Full Linux support
Roccat has good Linux drivers.
Pro Roccat Talk informs which profile is selected when switched
Pro Easy+Shift allows for double mouse actions
Pro Good driver software
Pro Accomodating thumb rest
Pro Good build quality
The mouse weights 90g.
Pro Good for smaller hands
Pro 7ft braided cable
Like all Razer products the cable is braided on the Taipan.
Pro Has both laser and optical sensors
The Razer Taipan has a dual sensor system, being able to utilize an optical and laser sensor at the same time.
Pro Two pairs of programmable side buttons
Being that the mouse is ambidextrous there are two sets of side buttons for either hand.
Pro Nonslip textured finish
Instead of a glossy finish that gets sweaty or a rubberized finish that picks up oil over time, the Taipan has a nice hard textured surface that's perfect.
Pro Ambidextrous
The Razer Taipan is designed to be an ambidextrous mouse.
Pro Comes with good driver software that allows for more tweaking
Like the rest of Razers equipment the Taipan utilizes the Synapse software to customize the mouse even further.
Pro Quick access CPI switch
The Razer Taipan has on the fly CPI switching with two buttons that are behind the scroll wheel.
Cons
Con Reports of non-slip grip wearing off within a year
The soft touch coating does not last and will wear easily.
Con Side buttons can irritate ring finger
The ambidextrous extra buttons on the side may rub against the ring or pinkie fingers.
