Gaming: Latest Be Quiet! Dark Perk Ergo Review

The Dark Perk Ergo is a decent but boring competitive mouse lost in a market that is too varied and interesting for it to stand out.

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Competitive gaming gear often isn't all that exciting. That's because, like the ill-fated switch to Dvorak or Colemak (if you had to Google that, it proves my point), players get used to a certain standard. You can't push the boat out too much or overcommit to a single selling point. Most competitive players simply want something that functions as they're used to, but better.

That's why I was a little surprised to see competitive players as the target audience for Be Quiet!'s first foray into the gaming peripherals market. Unlike the Be Quiet! Light Mount and its wonderful dampened keys, the Dark Perk Ergo and Dark Perk Sym don't have noticeable gimmicks—they miss a USP.

I can, however, say that the Dark Perk Ergo is clearly very well built. Despite holes in the bottom to cut down on weight, it's not flimsy. I can apply a lot of pressure on the side (be it for fun or because I've lost a round), and it doesn't move an inch.

At 55 g, it's certainly on the lighter side, but Be Quiet!'s material choice is a good one, giving a mouse that could take a drop or jostle without a problem. The Ergo model is clearly a right-handed design, with its side buttons being on the left and a slight curve on the right to hold your palm. It's a comfortable design, though quite small.

Buttons: 6 (including one DPI)Connectivity: USB-C and wireless 2.4 GHzSensor: PixArt PAW3950Switches: Omron switchesFeet: PTFE glide skatesMax DPI: 32,000Weight: 55 gMax acceleration: 50 GMax speed: 750Polling rate: 8,000 HzBattery life: Up to 110 hoursRGB lighting: NoColours: BlackPrice: $110

Due to its diminutive frame, I felt myself committing to 'the claw' rather than a more comfortable flat palm holding position. When flat, my fingers hang over the edge of the front, and the weight of the mouse mostly sits in the top of my palm. This took a little getting used to.

One thing I did notice after a little time with the Ergo is that, despite coming with a very smooth material shell, it handles fingerprints very well. Razer's DeathAdder V4 Pro feels similar to the touch but is far worse for smudges.

A competitive gamer may not mind, but this, plus the fairly minim

Source: PC Gamer