SCYROX V8

[pzogel]

SCYROX is a new name in the mouse industry, aiming to offer high-quality peripherals at affordable prices. For $69.99, the ambidextrous SCYROX V8 offers PixArt's latest PAW3950 sensor, Omron optical switches, and 8000 Hz wireless polling, wrapped into a 40 g solid-shell package.

Show full review

 

[Onasi]

I have been shilling the V8 as one of the best, if not the best outright, budget claw shape mice for several months now. That said, calling Scyrox a new player is somewhat of an “ehhhhh” situation. Far as I can tell (and I think Boardzy confirmed it with his sources?) they are basically a value brand for LAMZU, hence the similar choice of hardware in terms of clicks, scroll and even overall parts (the scroll wheel is identical/near-identical to some LAMZU mice, no?). Might be wrong here, but it does seem to track.

 

[aciDev]

Good job Scyrox team!

 

[pzogel]

I have been shilling the V8 as one of the best, if not the best outright, budget claw shape mice for several months now. That said, calling Scyrox a new player is somewhat of an “ehhhhh” situation. Far as I can tell (and I think Boardzy confirmed it with his sources?) they are basically a value brand for LAMZU, hence the similar choice of hardware in terms of clicks, scroll and even overall parts (the scroll wheel is identical/near-identical to some LAMZU mice, no?). Might be wrong here, but it does seem to track.

Correct, LAMZU sub-brand. Given that it's a new brand, calling them a new player is fair IMO.

 

[Onasi]

@pzogel
Fair. I wonder if Lamzu aren’t afraid of competing with themselves. Maybe not with V8, but V6 is veeeery Maya-ish (not 1 to 1, but damn close) and costs quite a bit less. Lighter too. Interesting strategy to be sure.

 

[bonehead123]

"web-based driver" uh huh....

Just another way of saying "tracking & recording every click you make" and sending that info to god knows where.......

Probably have to create an account & sign in every time you wanna change a setting or update the firmware, which is also recorded & reported to god knows who..

Nope, notta, no way, 'Jose....

Not doin that

 

[bug]

If it has side buttons (only) on the left hand side, it's not exactly ambidextrous, is it?

 

[pzogel]

If it has side buttons (only) on the left hand side, it's not exactly ambidextrous, is it?

Ambidextrous but not symmetrical (fully ambidextrous), hence the qualification "partially" in the spec box. The most basic distinction for shape archetypes is between right-handed ergonomic and ambidextrous, which applies independently of whether a mouse is fully suited for left-handed use.

 

[bug]

Ambidextrous but not symmetrical (fully ambidextrous), hence the qualification "partially" in the spec box. The most basic distinction for shape archetypes is between right-handed ergonomic and ambidextrous, which applies independently of whether a mouse is fully suited for left-handed use.

There's no such thing as "partially ambidextrous". It either fits both hands just the same or it doesn't.
Furthermore, if it's not meant to be used with the same ease with any hand, a symmetrical body shape is actually a flaw, it won't fit the palm as well as right handed design.

 

[pzogel]

There's no such thing as "partially ambidextrous". It either fits both hands just the same or it doesn't.
Furthermore, if it's not meant to be used with the same ease with any hand, a symmetrical body shape is actually a flaw, it won't fit the palm as well as right handed design.

It does fit it the same, just without side buttons on that side. Given that non-ergonomic designs are currently dominating the market, I'd argue that it's not considered a flaw by the majority of people.

 

[bug]

It does fit it the same, just without side buttons on that side.

It may fit, but it's still for naught.

Given that non-ergonomic designs are currently dominating the market, I'd argue that it's not considered a flaw by the majority of people.

The majority of people use whatever their employer buys/rents in bulk. That's not an argument.

TL;DR The use of "ambidextrous" is just a marketing gimmick (put big words on the box), I would have been happier if you just ignored it.

 

[bl4C3y3]

Furthermore, if it's not meant to be used with the same ease with any hand, a symmetrical body shape is actually a flaw, it won't fit the palm as well as right handed design.

Given that non-ergonomic designs are currently dominating the market, ...

Yes, it seems all recent gaming mice are very similar, shape wise ... they all have this non-ergonomic 'simple' symmetrical shape, which I find very uncomfortable for prolonged use (I use palm grip, resting my hand on the mouse).
Without being 'fully' ambidextrous (buttons + shape), what's even the point of these symmetrical shaped designs ?

Ergonomic gaming mice (for palm grip) are not so easy to find ... there are a couple of shapes that are used by many budget gaming brands, but the quality/features are not guaranteed.
Many of these ergonomic gaming mice that I've used past 15 years are simply no longer made ... luckily Mionix is back (again) with a Naos.

These are the mice that I've used over the years:
Steelseries Ikari (SteelSeries Ikari Laser Gaming Mouse Review | TechPowerUp)
Func MS-3 rev2 (Func MS-3 Mouse & 1030XL Mouse Mat Review | TechPowerUp)
Mionix Naos 3200 (Mionix Releases Naos 3200 Gaming Mouse with LED-Optical Sensor | TechPowerUp)
Mionix Naos QG, for lack of other available mice at the time (Mionix Naos QG Review | TechPowerUp)

And currently using:
QPAD 5K, for gaming (close enough: QPAD Announces Power Packed 8K Optical Gaming Mouse | TechPowerUp)
Mionix Naos Pro, for work (Mionix Naos Pro Gaming Mouse Review | TechPowerUp)

They are/were all very comfortable, but the Func and the QPAD have a more pronounced split between ring and pinky finger, which make them easier to lift (and better suitable for gaming in my case)

 

[bug]

...
Without being 'fully' ambidextrous (buttons + shape), what's even the point of these symmetrical shaped designs ?
...

Save a few cents per unit by using a cheaper, possibly off-the-shelf) mold. Which is fine. But it needs to be called what it is.

 

[Frozoken]

"web-based driver" uh huh....

Just another way of saying "tracking & recording every click you make" and sending that info to god knows where.......

Probably have to create an account & sign in every time you wanna change a setting or update the firmware, which is also recorded & reported to god knows who..

Nope, notta, no way, 'Jose....

Not doin that

Wtf are you talking about mate? None of that's happening and not only do you not have to create an account, there's not even an option to.

 

[Sandbo]

Interestingly it looks very much like the Viper Pro V3 from Razor (which I am using). They both have the limit on how when wired the polling rate is limited to 1000 Hz.

 

[Onasi]

Interestingly it looks very much like the Viper Pro V3 from Razor (which I am using).

Wat.

They both have the limit on how when wired the polling rate is limited to 1000 Hz.

This is true, though. Wired 8K is mostly a domain of dedicated Wired mice. Probably a hardware thing.