When comparing Roccat Savu vs Microsoft Natural 6000, the Slant community recommends Microsoft Natural 6000 for most people. In the question“What is the best mouse for programmers?” Microsoft Natural 6000 is ranked 4th while Roccat Savu is ranked 20th. The most important reason people chose Microsoft Natural 6000 is:
Unlike other, more non-traditional, ergonomic mice, it does not take long to adjust to this one.
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 Easy to get used to
Unlike other, more non-traditional, ergonomic mice, it does not take long to adjust to this one.
Pro Meant for larger hands
Medium to larger hands will work for this mouse, avoid if you have small hands.
Pro Good tracking
Except for some surfaces, this mouse has good accuracy.
Pro Comfortable and easy to use
Unlike standard mouse designs, this model's buttons, wheel, and palm rest upward to the right. It has the effect of rolling your wrist up off your desk and it feels less stressful on my wrist.
Cons
Con Reports of non-slip grip wearing off within a year
The soft touch coating does not last and will wear easily.
Con Not recharchable
The Natural Wireless 6000 takes two included AA batteries instead of being able to recharge.
Con No left handed version
Con Odd placement of thumb buttons
They are position in a way that requires moving either main finger or thumb.