When comparing Mad Catz RAT 7 vs Roccat Kone XTD, the Slant community recommends Roccat Kone XTD for most people. In the question“What is the best gaming mouse?” Roccat Kone XTD is ranked 17th while Mad Catz RAT 7 is ranked 37th. The most important reason people chose Roccat Kone XTD is:
Like all Roccat devices there are Linux drivers available, making for a good choice for Linux users who want to retain the control of the setting of their mouse.
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 Good Linux drivers
Like all Roccat devices there are Linux drivers available, making for a good choice for Linux users who want to retain the control of the setting of their mouse.
Pro Good build quality
The weight and feel, feels solid and not cheap, the scroll wheel is silent when being used and there is zero button rattle. All this makes for a nicely feeling mouse that feels like the price paid.
Pro Good for an ergonomic palm grip
For those that enjoy an ergonomic grip device, the Kone XTD is a good choice since it allows ones whole hand to rest on the device easily and comfortably.
Pro Good weight due to adjustability
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 No Linux support
Con Button in front of scroll wheel is awkwardly placed
The button in the front of the scroll wheel is difficult to press when holding the mouse normally, while it is always nice to have more options of programmable buttons, the placement makes it difficult to use as ones grip will need ot be changes, which takes time off of other actions that one may need to perform.
Con Sticky light strip plastic
The plastic used for the light strip on the device tends to stick to ones skin, which can make moving ones hand feel odd.
Con Ostentatious logo
While not really visible when using the mouse, the logo on it may be off putting to some who want a sleek looking work desk as well as worthwhile gaming mouse.