These buttons offer a great benefit in terms of control because you can assign two buttons that would usually be assigned to the keyboard. With these buttons on the mouse it allows faster reaction time when you’re gaming. The side programmable buttons are removable from the mouse because the mouse comes with two sets of programmable buttons. The two sets are there to give the user a preference between larger or smaller side buttons based on comfort.

When I first got the mouse I was skeptical because I was very used to my Logitech Trackball that I didn’t want to switch to any other type of mouse. But after using the Habu I changed my mind. It took some time getting used to but when I tested it by playing Counter Strike Source I could see why it’s a gaming mouse. My score increased significantly mostly because of the improved reaction time and precision the mouse offered. It’s also very comfortable to use even over long periods of time so you don’t have to worry about getting carpal tunnel.

Something that I thought the mouse lacked was being cordless because as with all mice the cord sometimes got in the way. I predict it won’t be long until a cordless Habu is made but this first model doesn’t have this feature. If the Habu was cordless it could improve gaming performance even more. Also the mouse doesn’t have a switch for the blue backlight, so whenever you use it, day or night it’s constantly lit up in blue. Update: Thanks to Gary for pointing out that the blue light can be switched on and off on the Habu mouse settings program, as seen in the screenshot above. The light up feature is useful when you’re playing in a low lit area but during the day the backlight could get a bit annoying.

Overall it is a great gaming mouse and I recommend it to anyone who plays any type of FPS online. The Habu offers everything you need in a mouse including speed, comfort, and precision. You can’t go wrong with the Habu.

Price:

Newegg: $59.99