When comparing Mad Catz RAT 7 vs Razer Ouroboros, the Slant community recommends Mad Catz RAT 7 for most people. In the question“What is the best gaming mouse?” Mad Catz RAT 7 is ranked 37th while Razer Ouroboros is ranked 67th. The most important reason people chose Mad Catz RAT 7 is:
It will still work just as well as the day you bought it.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Reliable; keeps on going through the years
It will still work just as well as the day you bought it.
Pro Incredible flexibility
Many parts of the mouse are adjustable with interchangeable pinkie grips and palm rests to a custom weight system. The mouse is able to literally change its size and weight.
Pro Cordless version available
It also comes in a cordless version, called the RAT 9.
Pro Hybrid wireless/wired mouse
The Razer Ouroboros is a dual wired/wireless mouse so that when the device may be running low on battery the user can just plug it in.
Pro Swappable side magnetic panels
There are swappable magnetic side panels comprised of two thumb grip and two finger rest panels. This allows for users to customize the size and shape to their liking.
Pro Rechargeable (and removable) AA battery
There is an included rechargeable AA battery that offers 12 hours of gaming time. It can also be swapped with another battery if needed.
Pro Ambidextrous
The Razer Ouroboros is and ambidextrous device so left or right handers can use it equally.
Cons
Con Laser (not optical) sensor
Laser sensors are just not that great when compared to optical sensors. Often there is acceleration issues with laser sensors.
Con Expensive for what the internal hardware is
Sadly the components inside of this mouse are pretty cheap, ranging from the switches to the laser sensor. For the price Mad Catz is charging one should expect higher quality components.
Con Forward / back buttons wear easily
The two buttons located on the side of the mouse (sometimes known as the page forward and page back buttons for internet browsers) wear out easily after only a few months of usage. That means that it requires extra force to register a button press, all while receiving no touch (or audible clicking) feedback. Frustrating but the mouse does continue working.
Con Uncomfortable "seam" where your thumb and palm meet
Con Expensive
At $149.99 this is a pretty expensive device, even if it is wireless.