TteSPORTS Talon X Gaming Gear Combo Review

Cheap gaming peripheral bundles, for the most part, are very risky purchases since either one product is terrible and the other is alright or they’re both quite terrible. TteSPORTS thinks they’ve changed that with their Talon X Gaming Gear Combo, featuring a mouse and a mousepad for gamers on an extremely strict budget. At €30, it has a lot to prove and expectations are low. Perhaps a pleasant surprise awaits us.

Again, before we continue with the review, I’d like to emphasise on the term “low expectations”. Moving forward, the packaging is the first point of discussion. Utilising a smart flap and a window, both products are visible and even available to touch and feel. There is a plastic mould to grip the mouse. Both products have their specifications spread evenly across the red and black package. To free the peripherals, a top flap needs to be lifted and the two will easily fall out . Included is a quick-start guide for the mouse and a warranty document which should cover the whole bundle. Overall, the unboxing experience is impressive and the architecture is unique allowing consumers to really establish a confidence in what they’re buying. The box seems sturdy enough to withstand hits and bumps possible during transportation.

As we dive into the two products, please note that we’ll try to keep it short for both peripherals. Starting with the mousepad, the “Dasher Mini”, this is the smallest size available of the well-known Dasher mousepads from TteSPORTS. These products are used in top-tier competition, so the little brother had something to prove and we can confirm that it does so excitingly.  Sporting a cloth weave across the surface, it’s a smooth cloth experience which should be felt by high-end mice. Encompassed by a gentle braid, the mat wears the dragon logo in pride along with its product name and branding at the bottom in a subtle manner. Mapping an area of 250 by 210 by 2mm, it will surely stay in place thanks to a non-slip polyurethane base. Overall, it’s a fantastic surface at the smallest of sizes which will surely compliment the gaming mouse that accompanies it along with any other high-performance mouse. This corresponds to superb portability. Obviously, the lack of area is not ideal for low-dpi gaming.  Just like that, the Dasher Mini holds up the pride name which many professionals refer to.

With a little more to talk about, the Talon X Gaming Mouse makes up the rest of the deal which so far, looks quite promising. Speaking of looks, the product certainly has a unique look to it as shown in the images. With an ambidextrous design, the symmetrical mouse rocks a wide and short profile. My favourite part of the aesthetic is definitely the scroll wheel with everything hanging out. No colours except a matte black appear on the product, that is until you plug it in.

Suddenly, the Ttesports Dragon shines and a chunk of light separates the face and the side areas along with the dpi toggle button. The RGB lighting is exceptional on this device, for the price. Using the quick guide, it’s quickly understood how to toggle the dpi between 400/800/1600 and 3200 dpi along with some effects for the lighting limited to spectrum cycling and static. Simple but executed well, the lights are a welcome addition. The only minor problem is that the red optical sensor light is visible at some angles through the translucent areas. Speaking of the sensor, performance is our next topic for the Talon X.

The PIXART AVAGO 3050 optical sensor does a great job at tracking moderately precise movement at average speeds. Very high speeds and slow speeds is where you’ll find it struggle to keep up. Anywhow, it’s a great companion to the other features. These include OMRON switches rated at 10,000,000 clicks along with a sizeable weight of 140g. For serious gamers, this is a little on the hefty side, but the grip does make up for it. Ergonomics are better than you’d expect, thanks to defined finger grooves, well-defined rubber areas with the only obstacle at times being the line down the middle. Materials used include hard plastic and a rubbery scroll wheel.  Palming is recommended while clawing may be a struggle.  Back to the texturized area, only two side buttons on the right side are available, sadly for the left-handed. These cannot be programmed through software but only through in-game assignment. As for the scroll wheel, it's rubbery, grooved and has a pleasant feel. Performance is pretty much amazing for the price point. 

Other details of the mouse include a 1.8m braided cable, non-gold plated connection and dimensions of 122 by 71.25 by 42.25 mm. Nowhere on the manual or product page was an ultrapolling rate shown, if there is any. One other noticeable detail which requires attention is the footing. This is provided by four “rubbery” feet which feel more like plastic which give a passable glide but quite subpar when compared to that of the Razer DeathAdder Chroma for example, which we reviewed here.

So, what’s it like to use the two included products together? Well, I’m delighted to admit that it’s a great budget setup. For average use, the small mat and mouse combo are perfect for certain FPS and MOBA; anything that doesn’t require low dpi movement. Separating the two products is possible, perhaps giving the mouse more breathing room and pairing the mat with a laptop due to its portability.

To conclude, stating that you’re getting a “bang for your buck” is a slight understatement. For €30, one gets an impressive mousemat along with an equally delightful mouse which pairs RGB lighting to decent functionality. If you’re on a tight budget, or you’d love to save money to build your low-tier setup, than this bundle is a must-buy.

Right now, it’s available at the Gamers Lounge for the €30; hurry while stock lasts!