I'm a guy who has used cloth mousepads and mousepads made of other materials, from a variety of gaming peripheral companies. I prefer cloth pads for the feel and wear durability of the pad itself, and metal/synthetic pads for edge durability (lack of fraying). My daily pad of the last few years was a SteelSeries QCK, until its edges began to fray. With that in mind, it's hard not to compare the TeckNet Mouse Mat to the SteelSeries QCK line.
Frankly, after being a long-time QCK user, and a recent purchaser of the TeckNet gaming mouse mat, I'm not sure why TeckNet doesn't have more recognition and more positive reviews. In fact, I'm going to have to look up the company and what else they produce, just based on the strengths of this pad!
PROS:
* My QCK began to fray and die after 1-2 years. This pad's cleanly stitched edge should prevent that.
* The mouse surface is smooth. Silky. It seriously contends for the slickest cloth pad I've ever used, possibly moreso than the QCK, though my last memories of the QCK are from ~2 years of wear.
* Combine these two features, and what do you get? A comfortable pad with a little squish/give, with more durability than a cloth pad. There's not much this thing can do to be better, if that's what you' prefer.
* Sharp and classy - I have a Mionix Avior SK (black/white coloration) and a Corsair K70. This blends right in with the whole setup and couldn't look better.
CONS:
* It IS a bit smaller than the QCK... But not by much. Medium-sensitivity gamers (I run around 800-1000DPI, claw grip, and my hand doesn't move much) should not have a problem with reaching the edges of this pad.
* Definite strong rubber smell when first unpacking - but this goes away in the first hour. You'd have to practically snort the mousepad after that to continue to pick up that smell.
| Brand | TECKNET |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 3.52 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 10.6 x 8.2 x 0.1 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 10.6 x 8.2 x 0.1 inches |
| Color | Dark Gray |
| Manufacturer | 613991 |
| ASIN | B0D4DR62S4 |
| Date First Available | May 17, 2024 |
