CM Inferno vs. QPAD 5K Two very capable gaming mice

Author: Jouni 'Jipa' Vasama Published: 23.09.2010 Product Group: Mice In English Suomeksi

Size Comparison

For shape comparison we lined the 5K and Inferno against the earlier reviewed Mionix Naos 5000. The Mionix is very close to perfect for my hand, so it acts as the benchmark in comfort here. The Qpad shares pretty much the same shape with the Naos, but is a bit taller and longer. The Inferno is much more traditionally shaped mouse than the other two here, and also the smallest.

Looking from the top one can see that the side humps of the 5K are a bit sharper and wider than on the Naos. The differences seem very small, but in use it's very easy to notice the differences. While the 5K fits my hand great as well, I still do find the Mionix' slightly lower profile and smoother finger rest more pleasing in long use. Again the Inferno stands out from the other two, but it's worth noticing that while it seems smaller than the others, it still is very wide and tall at the back, which means it still may not feel too comfortable to people with smaller hands.

In Use

Both mice were put through their paces in normal all-round use including photo editing, surfing and ofcourse gaming. Neither ever skipped a beat during the testing, and in that sense everything is OK. In longer game sessions the Qpad fit my hand much better, the rear of the Inferno is just too wide for my liking. That said, the Qpad is a bit higher than I would prefer, which meant it didn't feel spot on either. The shape of the mouse is always a personal preference, but this just goes to high light just how important it is to try the mouse before buying.

Conclusion Cooler Master Inferno PROS  11 buttons Software Solid feel CONS  Shiny plastic Gold Award! QPAD 5K PROS  Excellent shape Solid feel Very smooth scroll Rubber finish CONS  A bit too high for my liking Gold Award! The Qpad 5K is a boldly shaped gaming mouse that packs the latest and greatest in sensor technology to keep up in even the fastest of movements. The mouse feels very well made and sturdy and the rubber coating feels comfortable even in longer gaming sessions. Also the software is easy to use and packs all the features you'd expect. Personally I still prefer the slightly lower Mionix Naos over the Qpad 5K, but everyone's hand is different and that is just a personal opinion. Overall the 5K is an excellent mouse. The CM Storm Inferno is really a completely different beast than the 5K. It comes with 11 buttons and a software with which you can really make use of all those keys. There are so many options it's almost exhausting. Three profiles with nine programmable buttons each racks up a total of 36 possible keys, which should be more than enough no matter what games you play. The Inferno is also sturdily built, but in my eyes the shiny black plastic just makes it seem a bit cheap. In longer sessions the rubberized surface of the 5K also feels more comfortable.

Additional Information

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