Conclusion
The DeathTaker has a solid feature set that rivals that of competitors like Razer. I really wanted to like the DeathTaker, but I just found it too uncomfortable. It’s too small. I have largish hands, but no more so than the average American male. I found my hand contorting into some bizarre claw-like shape when I gamed for any extended period. Also my ring finger kept falling off the nub on the right side that has the macro “M” key. I’m not sure they designed the DeathTaker with a Western audience in mind.
With the price being in the $40 range at time of writing, Genius is competing with Razer in the same price range. Maybe someone with smaller hands than myself would find it more comfortable, but I have to review items as I receive them. I could easily see a larger version of the DeathTaker getting our Gold award, but as it stands now, it only gets bronze. Despite all of the awesome features and build quality, I just can’t get over the size of it. Above all else, a gaming mouse should be comfortable.
Pros
- Excellent feature set
- Solid build quality
- Plenty of programmable buttons
Cons
- Too small for the average male American hand
- Priced at the same level as major competition brands like Razer
Thats for the feedback on the error, we all make mistakes. It has been corrected. Enjoy the review.
“Suite your needs”? Really?
Some mice are meant for a claw grip, your hands nor American hands are particularly big.
“I have largish hands, but no more so than the average American male”. Is this relevant? Does anybody know the size of the average American males hand? Interesting.