Introduction

Mionix is a relatively unknown brand among gamers, which is a shame since they sport a full line-up of interesting gaming peripherals. Quite recently they launched a brand new gaming mouse dubbed the Naos 5000 which is based around an Avago 9500-series laser sensor, much like the recently reviewed SteelSeries Xai laser mouse. Priced at a whooping € 70 this mouse is an expensive piece of kit just like the SteelSeries Xai.

Mionix have adopted a right hand only design for the Naos, and it features a multitude of features like the CoolerMaster Storm Sentinel mouse.

Specifications

• Truly ergonomic design: Truly ergonomic design with support for all five fingers
• Maximum grip: The rubber coating ensures a maximum grip
• Balanced weight tuning system: A unique weight tuning system for an optimal weight distribution
• 5040 DPI laser sensor: Remarkable performance built for gaming
• 128 kb built-in memory: Bring your settings and recorded macros with you stored into one of the 5 profiles
• Customizable LED light system: Personalize your mouse with extensive color options
• S.Q.A.T - Surface Quality Analyzer Tool: Surface Quality Analyzer tool to measure the tracking quality on a certain surface
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• 3 steps customizable dpi in-game adjustment: Set 3 dpi values and switch easily between them in-game
• 7 programmable buttons: The buttons can be assigned to any key, mouse command or macro
• In-game profile switch: Switch easy with a click between stored profiles in-game
• Adjustable polling rate: Tune it all the way up to 1000Hz through the software
• Plug n Play: Completely Plug n Play, software needed only for configuration

Package

The Mionix mouse ships in a black cardboard box with a very sparse bundle.


The bundle only includes a set of weights for the internal weight. For drivers you have to visit their site, which is not a bad thing in my opinion since the mouse is very new and already the driver has been revised several times.

Mionix have taken the idea of a weight system to a new level. Instead of placing the weights in the center of the mouse which means that the internals have to be raised they have divided the system into to compartments located on each side of the central PCB inside the mouse. This should yield a lower center of gravity which in turn should improve the perceived handling of the mouse.