Let's start with the functionality before we get into the looks and software. On this aspect, we find the 550M a good fit to our right hand. It fits for claw grip and relaxed grip, it glides effortlessly on the surfaces we use to test with, and even with...
Abstract: A while ago I assembled a list of eight gaming mice worth buying . They ran the gamut in terms of design, customization and, of course, price. Though all of these mice are still available and I'd gladly recommend any of them, quite a few contenders for th...
Abstract: The Cougar 550M Optical Gaming Mouse comes with a great sensor, Omron switches, 6 fully programmable buttons, 16.8 million colors, 1.8m braided cable, software and looks awesome. As well, it's available in two different color options and is affordable. By...
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Published: 2016-01-28, Author: Ben , review by: pcmag.com
Inexpensive, Lightweight, Comfortable with solid thumb rest, Plenty of customization options, Designed for ambidextrous use,
Using dpi-switching button jerks the cursor, Included software could be more straightforward
The Cougar 550M Gaming Mouse has a comfortable design, and plenty of buttons to customize, but the awkward placement of one of its key buttons holds it back...
Creating a product that sits at the top of the price range isn't as difficult as it might appear. After all if budget is no object then you just keep chucking expensive hardware at the thing until it's done. Perhaps that's why we always have a soft spot f...
Abstract: I use a lot of input devices on a daily basis. I work on the same computer I use for gaming, and that means I spend more than 12 hours a day using the same mouse and keyboard.It's important to me, then, that I use solid devices. I've been jumping from mec...
Abstract: Cougar Gaming has a long running history of delivering top notch pc components, but they've only recently tackled the gaming peripherals market. I've been introduced to Cougar's tech only recently, but after testing their newest 550M Gaming Mouse, I'm cur...
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Published: 2015-09-11, Author: David , review by: legitreviews.com
Using the 550M mouse was a bit interesting. After looking at pictures, including that on the front of the box, the mouse bears semblance to the Razer Deathadder, a claw grip mouse. Yet, the 550M is longer, heavier, and more rounded along its cross section...
Abstract: The Cougar 550M is a mouse of contradictions. It looks stylish, with a smart mix of deep blue, black side grips and metallic orange highlights. It also uses excellently clicky Omron switches rated at five million finger smacks and a popular, great optical...
Good optical sensor, Attractive hourglass body, Ergonomically minded for a gaming mouse, Supports angle snapping
Stores only three profiles, UIX macro creation lacks depth, Only two non-essential buttons to reassign
The 550M isn't ideal for dedicated MMO gamers, but a fine physical design and some smooth extras make for a good all-around, light-gaming mouse at a low price. Read More…...