When comparing Anker CG100 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 Anker CG100 is ranked 50th. 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 Quick DPI Change
Profiles can be custom made in the drivers for the 4 different DPI settings. Your current profile is shown with the 4 lights by the left mouse button.
Pro 2 profiles can be saved to the device
Two user profiles can be saved to the device with a switch on the bottom of the mouse.
Pro Adjustable weight in base
Option to add 8 cylindrical weights to base of the mouse (weights included) from 140g to 160g..
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 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 Two pairs of programmable side buttons
Being that the mouse is ambidextrous there are two sets of side buttons for either hand.
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 Macro Button Placement
Placement of the macro button by the scroll wheel means there is accidental presses.
Con Side buttons can irritate ring finger
The ambidextrous extra buttons on the side may rub against the ring or pinkie fingers.