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Mad Catz R.A.T. 4+ vs Mad Catz R.A.T. DWS
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Mad Catz R.A.T. 4+
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ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
ConnectivityWireless
TypeStandard
Variants
- R.A.T. 4+ (Black)
- R.A.T. DWS (Black)
Our Verdict
Mad Catz R.A.T. 4+
Mad Catz R.A.T. DWS
The Mad Catz R.A.T. 4+ is a mid-range mouse in the Mad Catz R.A.T. lineup, while the Mad Catz R.A.T. DWS is the only wireless model in the lineup. The R.A.T. 4+ is wired-only and significantly lighter. It also has a more precisely adjustable CPI. On the other hand, the R.A.T. DWS feels sturdier and connects wirelessly either with its USB receiver or via Bluetooth. Additionally, it has several interchangeable pieces that alter the look and feel of the mouse, a mouse wheel with L/R tilt buttons, and a thumb wheel. Performance-wise, it has lower click latency when connected with its USB receiver. However, It has extremely high click latency when connected via Bluetooth.
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Office/Multimedia
Threshold
Office/Multimedia
6.7
8.5
Wireless Versatility
0.0
9.4
Build Quality
7.5
8.5
Thumb Wheel
No
Notched Wheel
Comfort Of Use
8.0
8.5
Number Of Programmable Inputs
7
14
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Type
Standard
Standard
Style Picture
Lighting Color
Red
No Lighting
Shape
3D Model
Length
5.1" (130 mm)
4.5" (113 mm)
Height
1.5" (39 mm)
1.5" (39 mm)
Width
3.5" (88 mm)
3.5" (88 mm)
Grip Width
59 mm
70 mm
Portability
5.3
7.4
Portability picture
Volume
27.03 in³ (443 cm³)
23.74 in³ (389 cm³)
Cable/Receiver Storing
No
Yes
Weight
Maximum Weight With Wire
121 g
N/A
Maximum Weight Without Wire
91 g
142 g
Minimum Weight Without Wire
91 g
140 g
Weight Distribution
Centered
Centered
Extra Weights
No
No
Build Quality
7.5
8.5
Build quality picture
Comfort Of Use
8.0
8.5
Right-handed
Yes
Yes
Left-handed
No
No
Ambidextrous
No
No
Coating
Matte
Matte
Finger Rest
Thumb
Thumb and Pinky
Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Picture
Small Hand
Yes
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Yes
Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Claw Grip Picture
Small Hand
Yes
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Yes
Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Picture
Small Hand
Yes
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Yes
Wireless Versatility
0.0
9.4
Bluetooth
No
Yes
Receiver
No
Yes
Battery Type
No Batteries
1x AA
Use When Charging
No
No ( Single use batteries)
On/Off Activation
None
Auto Off And On/Off Switch
Receiver Extender
No
No
Battery Indicator
No
Yes
Cable
7.0
0.0
Connectivity
Wired
Wireless
Cable Video
Cable Length
6.1 ft (1.9 m)
N/A
Cable Type
Braided
No Cable
Permanent Kink
Yes
No
Port Type: Mouse End
No Port
No Port
Port Type: PC End
USB
No Port
Mouse Feet
7.0
7.0
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Ok
Ok
Material
PTFE
PTFE
Extra Included
No
No
In The Box
In the box picture
Control
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Optical (LED)
Optical (LED)
Sensor Model
PixArt PMW3330
PixArt PAW3335DB
Works On Glass
No
No
Minimum CPI (DPI)
50 CPI
100 CPI
Maximum CPI (DPI)
7,200 CPI
16,000 CPI
CPI (DPI) Adjustment Steps
50 CPI
100 CPI
CPI (DPI) Variation
0%
3%
Minimum Lift Off Distance
1.2 mm
1.2 mm
Maximum Polling Rate
1000 Hz
1000 Hz
Buttons
7.6
8.2
Buttons Picture
Buttons Activation
Mechanical
Mechanical
Total Number Of Buttons
9
10
Number Of Side Buttons
3
3
Number Of Programmable Inputs
7
14
Profile Switching Button
Yes
Yes
CPI (DPI) Switching Button
Yes
Yes
Gesture Support
No
No
Mouse Wheel
Mouse wheel picture
Scroll Wheel
Notched Wheel
Notched Wheel
Scroll Wheel Steps
24 Steps
30 Steps
Scroll Wheel Tilt
No
Yes
Thumb Wheel
No
Notched Wheel
Thumb Wheel Steps
No Thumb Wheel
12 Steps
Noise
Noise Video
Click Noise
Loud
Quiet
Click Latency
6.6
7.7
Click Latency: Receiver
N/A
15 ms
Click Latency: Bluetooth
N/A
57 ms
Click Latency: Wired
24 ms
N/A
Operating System And Software
Compatible Software Option
8.0
7.8
Software settings screenshot
Software Name
MADCATZ R.A.T. 4+
MADCATZ R.A.T. DWS
Software Windows Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatibility
No
No
Account Needed
No
No
On-Board Memory
Yes
Yes
CPI (DPI) Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Polling Rate Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Profile Configuration
Yes
Yes
RGB On/Off
Yes
No
Mouse Compatibility
8.3
8.3
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Partially
Partially
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