Tested using Methodology v1.0
Reviewed Jul 27, 2021 at 10:10 am
By Olivier Martin, Gregory Vodden, and John Peroramas
7.9
Office/Multimedia
6.4
Video Games (FPS)
7.8
Video Games (MMO)
5.1
Ultra-Light Gaming
7.5
Travel
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Type
Connectivity Wireless
The UtechSmart VENUS Pro is a good budget-level wireless gaming mouse. It has a comfortable, right-handed shape, but because of its width and button placement, it's only suitable for medium and large-sized hands using a palm or claw grip and extra-large hands using a fingertip grip. It has a wide range of CPI, adjustable by increments of 100, and a very low lift-off distance. Unfortunately, it has high click latency compared to other wireless gaming mice, so it may not feel responsive enough for fast-paced or competitive gaming. Also, while the sensor on our unit is reasonably consistent, it's moderately inaccurate and undershoots the set CPI somewhat during slow cursor movements and significantly during faster movements. There's customization software that allows you to adjust a range of settings; however, it's only compatible with Windows and only allows you to have one custom profile at a time.
Our Verdict
7.9 Office/Multimedia
The UtechSmart VENUS Pro wireless is a very good mouse for office and multimedia work. It feels well-built and has a right-handed shape well-suited for medium and large-sized hands using a palm or claw grip. You can use it either wired or wirelessly with its USB receiver, and it has a ton of buttons, including 12 side buttons, all of which you can program along with most of the other buttons using the companion software. Unfortunately, the software is only compatible with Windows, there's no Bluetooth support, and the mouse wheel lacks L/R tilt buttons and doesn't unlock for free scrolling.
Pros
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Feels well-built.
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Connects wirelessly with its USB receiver.
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Lots of programmable buttons, including a 12-button side panel.
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Almost all buttons are re-programmable using the customization software.
Cons
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No Bluetooth support.
6.4 Video Games (FPS)
The UtechSmart VENUS Pro wireless is mediocre for FPS gaming. It's very heavy compared to dedicated FPS gaming mice, and it has very high click latency. Also, it has a 12-button side panel, which may get in the way for FPS players who only need two or three side buttons. That said, it feels well-built and has a comfortable right-handed shape best suited for medium and large-sized hands using a palm or claw grip. It also has a wide range of CPI, adjustable by increments of 100, and a very low lift-off distance.
Pros
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Feels well-built.
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Lots of programmable buttons, including a 12-button side panel.
Cons
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High click latency.
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Quite heavy.
See our Video Games (FPS) Recommendations
7.8 Video Games (MMO)
The UtechSmart VENUS Pro wireless is a good MMO gaming mouse. It feels well-built and has a ton of programmable buttons, including 12 side buttons. It has a comfortable right-handed shape that includes a thumb rest and is well-suited for medium and large-sized hands using a palm or claw grip. Performance-wise, it has a wide range of CPI, adjustable by increments of 100, and a very low lift-off distance. Unfortunately, it has a very high click latency for a gaming mouse.
Pros
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Feels well-built.
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Lots of programmable buttons, including a 12-button side panel.
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Almost all buttons are re-programmable using the customization software.
Cons
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High click latency.
See our Video Games (MMO) Recommendations
5.1 Ultra-Light Gaming
The UtechSmart VENUS Pro wireless is inadequate for ultra-light gaming since it's much heavier than dedicated ultra-light mice and has very high click latency. That said, it feels well-made and has mouse feet that glide well on mousepads and desks. Its right-handed shape is well-suited for medium and large-sized hands using a palm or claw grip or extra-large hands using a fingertip grip.
Pros
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Feels well-built.
Cons
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High click latency.
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Quite heavy.
7.5 Travel
The UtechSmart VENUS Pro wireless is a good travel mouse, but it's bulky and may not fit most laptop cases. Nevertheless, it feels well-built and connects wirelessly with its USB receiver. It also has a storage compartment for its receiver when not in use. Unfortunately, the customization software is only compatible with Windows. However, it has onboard memory that allows you to use your saved settings on computers without installing the software.
Pros
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Feels well-built.
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Connects wirelessly with its USB receiver.
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Onboard memory.
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Internal storage compartment for its receiver when not in use.
Cons
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Bulky; likely won't fit in most laptop cases.
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No Bluetooth support.
- 7.9 Office/Multimedia
- 6.4 Video Games (FPS)
- 7.8 Video Games (MMO)
- 5.1 Ultra-Light Gaming
- 7.5 Travel
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- Updated Jul 27, 2021: Review published.
- Updated Jul 23, 2021: Early access published.
- Updated Jun 21, 2021: Our testers have started testing this product.
- Updated Jun 15, 2021: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
- Updated Jun 12, 2021: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The UtechSmart VENUS Pro RGB wireless MMO gaming mouse is a wireless version of the UtechSmart VENUS. The unit we tested is black, and there aren't any other color variants. You can see the label for our unit here.
Compared To Other Mice
The UtechSmart VENUS Pro RGB wireless MMO gaming mouse is a good budget-level choice for those looking for a wireless MMO gaming option. While it's more affordably priced than most other wireless MMO gaming mice, it has some features that even some more premium models lack, including a charging cable with a USB-C port and CPI indicator lighting. It also has a wide shape and a thumb rest, making it a more comfortable choice than some mice; unfortunately, this makes it unsuitable for small hands. Also, it has a very high click latency for a gaming mouse, especially when connected wirelessly with its USB receiver.
For other options, see our picks for the best wireless mouse, the best wireless gaming mouse, and the best MMO mouse.
Redragon M913 Impact Elite
The Redragon M913 Impact Elite is a very similar wireless gaming mouse compared to the UtechSmart VENUSPro. Both mice are nearly the same size and visually very similar, but the Redragon is wider and has a pinky rest. It also has better wireless click latency. However, its click latency is still very high for a gaming mouse. Additionally, it has software that allows you to configure more than one profile, a feature the UtechSmart lacks. Both mice are well-suited for medium or large-sized hands using palm or claw grip or extra-large hands using a fingertip grip.
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UtechSmart VENUS
The UtechSmart VENUS Pro is a good MMO gaming mouse and a wireless version of the UtechSmart VENUS.You can connect thePro either with its charging cable or wirelessly with its USB receiver. It feels sturdier and has an optical sensor. On the other hand, the VENUS is a wired-only model, but it's a bit lighter. It has an older laser sensor, but performance-wise, it has a marginally wider CPI range, a more precisely adjustable CPI, and a more consistent sensor. The VENUS also includes a set of eight 2.5g weights, which the wireless version lacks.
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Razer Naga Pro
The Razer Naga Pro is a better wireless MMO gaming mouse than the UtechSmart VENUS Pro. The Razer is lighter and feels sturdier. It has a more flexible paracord-like charging cable, mouse feet that glide more smoothly, and modular side panels with different button configurations. Performance-wise, it has a higher maximum CPI, a more precisely adjustable CPI, Bluetooth support, and much lower click latency. On the other hand, the UtechSmart has a thumb rest and a charging cable with a newer USB-C port, compared to the cable on the Razer, which has a Micro-USB port. Neither mouse is suitable for small hands using any grip type, but the Razer is more accommodating for a wider range of hand sizes overall.
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Redragon M908
The Redragon M908 and the UtechSmart VENUS Pro are MMO gaming mice with comparable and performance. The Redragon is a wired-only model and is somewhat lighter. It has a thumb rest just like the UtechSmart, but it also has a pinky rest. Additionally, it has a bit lower click latency and the ability to create multiple profiles, a feature the UtechSmart lacks. On the other hand, the UtechSmart feels sturdier and connects wired or wirelessly with a USB receiver. It also has a wider CPI range and a lower lift-off distance.
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BenQ ZOWIE FK2-B
The BenQ ZOWIE FK2-B is a good, wired gaming mouse for FPS gaming, while the UtechSmart Venus Pro is a good wireless mouse for MMO gaming. The BenQ ZOWIE is much lighter and has an ambidextrous shape with two side buttons. It also has mouse feet that glide more smoothly and a much lower click latency. Unfortunately, it only has four default CPI settings. On the other hand, the UtechSmart has a right-handed shape with a thumb rest and a 12-button panel on the left. It also has a wider CPI range, an adjustable CPI, a lower lift-off distance, and customization software.
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Razer Naga X
The Razer Naga X is a better MMO gaming mouse than the UtechSmart VENUSPro. The Razer is a wired-only mouse but is much lighter. It feels sturdier, and its mouse feet glide more smoothly. It also has a higher maximum CPI, much lower click latency, and software that allows you to configure multiple custom profiles, a feature that the UtechSmart lacks. On the other hand, the UtechSmart connects wirelessly with its USB receiver. It also has a thumb rest and a lower lift-off distance. Both mice are large and unsuitable for small hands, but the Razer is more accomodating for more hand sizes.
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Test Results
Design
Type
Lighting Color RGB
The UtechSmart VENUS Pro RGB wireless MMO gaming mouse has a sleek, gamer aesthetic. Most of its body, including the left and right-click buttons, have a grippy, rubberized surface, but the 12-button side panel and a section of the palm area have a glossy plastic texture. There are RGB zones in the logo on the palm area, in the scroll wheel, in the 12-button number pad, and in two arrow-shaped sections at the front. However, none of them are independently programmable. There's also a line of red LED lights alongside the CPI buttons behind the scroll wheel that display what CPI profile you're using.
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Design
Length 4.7" (120 mm)
Height 1.6" (42 mm)
Width 3.2" (80 mm)
Grip Width
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7.4 Design
Volume
Cable/Receiver Storing
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Design
Maximum Weight With Wire
Maximum Weight Without Wire
Minimum Weight Without Wire
Weight Distribution
Extra Weights
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8.0 Design
The UtechSmart VENUS Pro RGB wireless MMO gaming mouse feels well-built. There's no flex in the plastic body when you apply pressure, and the buttons feel responsive and provide good physical feedback. There's a slight rattling sound if you shake the mouse. However, this shouldn't be noticeable during normal use.
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8.5 Design
Right-handed
Left-handed
Ambidextrous
Coating
Finger Rest
The UtechSmart VENUS Pro RGB wireless MMO gaming mouse is very comfortable. It has a thumb rest, grippy textured surfaces, and most of its buttons are well-placed for most hand sizes. However, the button on the top next to the left-click button may be difficult for small hands to reach comfortably using certain grip types.
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Design
Small Hand
Medium Hand
Large Hand
X.Large Hand
This mouse is too wide for small hands, while extra-large hands may find their fingers extend past the front end of the mouse when using a palm grip.
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LEARN ABOUT PALM GRIP: HAND SIZE RECOMMENDATION
Design
Small Hand
Medium Hand
Large Hand
X.Large Hand
The mouse is quite wide and may be uncomfortable for small hands using a claw grip. Also, extra-large hands may need to angle their thumbs too sharply to comfortably use the 12 side buttons.
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LEARN ABOUT CLAW GRIP: HAND SIZE RECOMMENDATION
Design
Small Hand
Medium Hand
Large Hand
X.Large Hand
Small, medium, and large-sized hands may have trouble reaching the top side button using a fingertip grip.
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LEARN ABOUT FINGERTIP GRIP: HAND SIZE RECOMMENDATION
6.8 Design
Bluetooth
Receiver
Battery Type
Use When Charging
On/Off Activation
Receiver Extender
Battery Indicator No
UtechSmart claims the UtechSmart VENUS Pro has a battery life of up to 70 hours, but this isn't something we test.
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6.5 Design
Connectivity Wireless
Cable Length 6.1 ft (1.9 m)
Cable Type
Permanent Kink
Port Type: Mouse End
Port Type: PC End
The UtechSmart VENUS Pro has a fairly stiff braided cable that retains kinks from packaging. However, because this is a wireless mouse, you only need to use the cable for charging. It's also a standard USB-C to USB-A cable, making it easy to replace.
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7.5 Design
Gliding Experience
Material
Extra Included
The UtechSmart VENUS Pro's mouse feet glide well on all surfaces, but they make a slight scratching sound directly on desks.
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Design
- UtechSmart VENUS Pro RGB wireless MMO gaming mouse
- User documentation
- USB download driver
- Replacement mouse feet
- USB-A to USB-C charging cable
- Travel bag
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Control
Sensor Technology
Sensor Model
Works On Glass
Minimum CPI (DPI)
Maximum CPI (DPI)
CPI (DPI) Adjustment Steps
CPI (DPI) Variation
Minimum Lift Off Distance
Maximum Polling Rate
The available polling rate settings on the UtechSmart VENUS Pro RGB wireless MMO gaming mouse are 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, and 1000Hz. The sensor on our unit is reasonably consistent, and the CPI variation isn't very high. However, it's somewhat inaccurate and undershoots the set CPI by approximately 8% during slow cursor movements and 15% during faster movements.
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8.8 Control
Buttons Activation
Total Number Of Buttons
Number Of Side Buttons
Number Of Programmable Inputs
Profile Switching Button
CPI (DPI) Switching Button
Gesture Support
You can program all buttons on the UtechSmart VENUS Pro except the two CPI buttons and the up/down inputs of the scroll wheel. You also can't reprogram the "profile switch" button on the bottom of the mouse, which toggles between a 125Hz and 1000Hz polling rate, instead of switching custom settings profiles. The side buttons are bound to numbers 1 to 0 and "-", "=" by default.
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Control
Scroll Wheel
Scroll Wheel Steps
Scroll Wheel Tilt
Thumb Wheel
Thumb Wheel Steps
The UtechSmart VENUS Pro's mouse wheel has a fairly grippy texture, light step definition, and an RGB lighting zone.
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Control
Click Noise
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5.8 Control
Click Latency: Receiver
Click Latency: Bluetooth
Click Latency: Wired
The UtechSmart VENUS Pro has disappointing click latency. Many gamers may prefer a more responsive-feeling option, especially for fast-paced or competitive gaming.
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LEARN ABOUT CLICK LATENCY
7.0 Operating System And Software
Software Name Venus Wireless Gaming Mouse
Software Windows Compatibility
Software macOS Compatibility
Account Needed
On-Board Memory
CPI (DPI) Adjustment
Polling Rate Adjustment
Profile Configuration
RGB On/Off
The UtechSmart VENUS Pro RGB wireless MMO gaming mouse's software has a futuristic, gamer look. It's straightforward to use and offers plenty of options for button mapping, sensor adjustments, and lighting. It allows you to program five CPI settings and cycle through them using the CPI buttons behind the scroll wheel; however, you can't configure more than one custom settings profile, which is unusual for a gaming mouse.
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8.3 Operating System And Software
Windows Compatibility Fully
macOS Compatibility Partially
The button on the top next to the left-click button doesn't work on macOS by default.
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