At first we would like to thank SteelSeries for offering the Sensei 310 Ambidextrous Gaming Mouse for testing and reviewing.

 

About SteelSeries:

"From day one, SteelSeries has been focused on making high performance gaming gear used by the most demanding, top professional gamers worldwide and peripherals that provide superior quality and a competitive edge to gamers of all skill levels. We believe, as most gamers do, in winning, not trying!

 

What originally began with two people who recognized the need for superior, high-quality/performance gaming gear that would give gamers a competitive edge, has grown into a global leader in gaming and entertainment gear sought after for their high performance capabilities.

 

Fast-forward to today, and we’ve come a long way since our first glass mousepad. We have global offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, providing an integrated portfolio of products designed specifically for gaming. Fueling our growth is you, the gamer!

 

While we are proud of our technology and product innovation, we are even more excited about how these products are developed to meet the needs of gamers. Many companies may claim to develop superior gaming products but few actually do. Instead, they spend countless hours with lab engineers trying to force fit a new technology with bells and whistles and mediocre functionality for the end-user.

 

At SteelSeries, we develop our products with a small internal team and a vast network of technology partners, channel partners, game publishers, and gaming communities around the globe. We aren’t afraid of being challenged and implementing new ideas. Our main goal is to always to listen to the collective feedback of our professional gaming community.

 

We won’t bore you with cheeky slogans, trying to underline our authenticity as gamers. We fully acknowledge that the best professional gamers in the world know more about what they want and what will make them better, than we do. We are proud to be working with our partners, but we can’t take credit for their invaluable input and feedback. Instead we tell it like it is: they help us. We want to know what works and what doesn’t. For this reason, SteelSeries creates innovative solutions that provide a competitive advantage for all gamers.

 

Critical to our company’s success is also our reinvestment in the gaming communities and the individuals who support them. As a result, our corporate philosophy is to take a substantial portion of our revenue and put it back into the gaming community to help spur industry growth. We support our community in numerous ways, ranging from co-hosting tournaments like Iron Lady and King of the Hill, and supporting gaming competitions of all sizes, to promoting the top and up-and-coming gaming teams/organizations.

 

Put simply, SteelSeries does not claim to invent or reinvent the gaming industry. Nor do we focus on one specific product, copy other companies or follow the crowd.

 

Instead we leave it to you, the gamer, our customer/partner/inspiration, to decide if we are deserving of such declarations and accolades. What we do promise, however, is to remain committed to you. We will continue to work with you and the gaming community to make the best products possible and give you that competitive edge. We will continue to do our best to support the growth of the professional gaming industry and give back to the gaming communities. By doing so, we don’t just talk a good game, we win!"

Product Features:

 

World’s First True Esports Sensor

 

SteelSeries TrueMove3 sensor technology features true 1 to 1 tracking for ultra-low latency and pinpoint accuracy.

 

Exclusive Split-Trigger Buttons

 

Featuring industry-leading guaranteed 50-million click mechanical switches designed with Omron, our exclusive split-trigger buttons deliver long-lasting durability and a fast and consistent click feel.

 

Maximum Comfort

 

The legendary SteelSeries Sensei shape delivers maximum comfort and flexibility for both claw and finger-tip grip styles. First of its kind pure silicone side grips deliver extraordinary comfort and grip.

 

ARMed for Performance

 

Powerful 32-bit ARM processor delivers low-latency performance and allows you to save CPI settings, button remappings and lighting effects on-board for software-free use at LAN events and tournaments.

 

Product Specifications:

 

 

 

 

 

One of the iconic SteelSeries peripheral models is back with the launch of the Sensei 310 which does come with a TrueMove3 sensor and its advertised 1 to 1 tracking capabilities. This new model price is set to be affordable for most users and is aso ambidextrous as the previous Sensei models.

The Sensei 310 is shipped inside a small cardboard enclosure and on the top cover we will get to see some of its main highlights listed:

 

 

 

The full list of product features is however available on the back, in multiple languages:

 

 

 

The manufacturer does not omit to include the model internal code name and power rating on the same side with the serial number:

 

 

 

 

After removing the top packaging layer, we will end up with an all-black cardboard enclosure, that features the SteelSeries logo and the “Rise Up” motto:

 

 

 

The mouse is carefully protected inside with lots of foam material, so it won’t move during transit:

 

 

 

We will also receive a Product Information Guide with instructions on how to operate the product:

 

 

 

 

Let’s take an in-depth look at the Sensei 310!

 

 

 

The mouse is considered to be quite light at about 92.1 grams and comes with a black matte plastic shell that does not collect fingerprints. Its shape was designed in order to accommodate fingertip or claw grip types, while the top button near the scroll wheel is initially programmed for easy DPI switching:

 

 

 

In the back area of the mouse shell we will get to see a RGB-enabled logo:

 

 

 

On the left area, the manufacturer has included two programmable buttons, along with a thick pure silicone side grip:

 

 

 

Since we are talking about an ambidextrous model, the right side is built exactly the same:

 

 

 

In the front, we’ve got the two-usual left/right click buttons which do feature split-trigger switches (Omron, rated for 50 million clicks), meaning that they are separated from the rest of the back shell. This type of design is meant to provide an optimal experience during rapid clicks, button holds or burst firing. Also, we need to mention of the rubberized scroll wheel, which is silent when actuated and is also RGB-enabled:

 

 

 

On the bottom area of the mouse, we can see the PTFE feet in the corners, along with the central TrueMove3 optical sensor lens. The new sensor was built upon the base of the Pixart 3360 and now does feature 1:1 true tracking capabilities, very low latency, advanced jitter reduction but also a custom firmware for increasing the sensor accuracy timing. The sensor DPI can be adjusted from 100 to 12000, in 100 DPI increments:

 

 

 

For an unknown reason, SteelSeries did not choose to go with a braided cable this time:

 

 

 

The USB connector does feature a thin design and we can also spot a sticker attached to it which informs the user to download the dedicated software in order to be able to control all the Sensei 310 features:

 

 

 

Right after downloading and installing the latest version of SteelSeries Engine 3, we will get to see the compatible connected products listed in the main screen; we need to mention that the software required us to update the firmware of the Sensei 310 and this was done in just about 10 seconds:

 

 

 

People which have taken a look at our Arctis series of headset reviews, are already familiar with the aspect of the Engine 3 interface. For the Sensei 310, we do have the ability to set a different function for each programmable button, adjust the lighting scheme but also fine-tune its performance. Regarding the performance aspects, we can configure the CPI/DPI steps, adjust the Acceleration/Deceleration, Angle Snapping but also the Polling Rate:

 

 

 

Here is the list of functions we can assign to the buttons:

 

 

 

Keyboard Buttons

 

 

Mouse Buttons

 

 

Macros

 

 

The Macros are really easy to record and the configuration window does open in a separate area; some other macro-related options are available when we do click the small gear button:

 

 

Media Buttons

 

 

Launch Application

 

 

Launch Configuration

Launch Engine Apps

OS Shortcuts

Macro Recording On-The-Fly

 

The product views can be adjusted from the Engine 3 interface:

 

 

 

The RGB-enabled areas do have some lighting effects we can choose from:

 

 

 

Colorshift

 

 

 

Steady

 

 

Multi-color Breathe

 

 

Trigger

 

This mode is interesting because it is designed to change the color of the configured areas briefly, when the buttons are actuated:

 

 

 

If in some usage environments we do not need lighting, we can disable it completely:

 

 

 

Back Logo

 

 

Scroll Wheel

 

 

Right after installing the mouse and configuring it to our preferences in SteelSeries Engine 3, we did fire up Kritika Online, DOOM, Agents of Mayhem but also Mafia III; we did not run complex fully-fledged MMORPGs such as Black Desert Online since those do require a higher number of programmable buttons such as Rival 500. The mouse is able to successfully correct hand imprecise movement thanks to the advanced jitter reduction feature so people with unsteady hands will really appreciate the new sensor features. From our experience with the mouse, besides the excellent tracking on both the cloth SteelSeries QcK pad and the ModMyMachine aluminum surface, Sensei 310 did remain comfortable in hand. This aspect also means that we can use it successfully at the office for doing productivity work and browsing the Internet for long periods of time.

 

SteelSeries Engine 3 is really easy to use, does come with the ability to update the firmware of the compatible peripherals and when a new version of it is available, we will be immediately prompted for installation. Sensei 310 is also PrismSync enabled, which does mean that the RGB lighting will be synchronized across all compatible devices, for obtaining an interesting effect.

 

SteelSeries Sensei 310 can be found online for about 65 Euros, which is a good price considering the multitude of features and high-quality materials used for the chassis.

 

SteelSeries Sensei 310 Ambidextrous Gaming Mouse is Recommended for:

 

 

We would like to thank again to SteelSeries for making this review possible!