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SteelSeries Prime vs SteelSeries Prime Mini
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SteelSeries Prime
SteelSeries Prime Mini
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ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
Variants
- Prime (Black)
- Prime (Black Ice Edition)
- Prime (Neo Noir Edition)
- Prime Mini (Apex Legends)
- Prime Mini (Black)
- Prime Mini (Nachocustomz)
Our Verdict
SteelSeries Prime
SteelSeries Prime Mini
The SteelSeries Prime Mini is a scaled-down version of the SteelSeries Prime, but it also has several added improvements. The Mini has better quality virgin grade PTFE mouse feet, and its paracord-like cable has a USB-C connector, while the full-sized Prime cable has a Micro-USB connector. On the other hand, the Prime feels somewhat better built. Both mice are suitable for all hand sizes, but the Mini is better suited for smaller hands, while the full-sized Prime is more accommodating to larger hands.
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Threshold
Office/Multimedia
7.2
7.0
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Type
Standard
Standard
Style Picture
Lighting Color
RGB
RGB
Shape
3D Model
Length
4.9" (125 mm)
4.8" (121 mm)
Height
1.7" (43 mm)
1.6" (41 mm)
Width
2.7" (68 mm)
2.6" (65 mm)
Grip Width
65 mm
62 mm
Portability
5.5
5.6
Portability picture
Volume
22.09 in³ (362 cm³)
19.65 in³ (322 cm³)
Cable/Receiver Storing
No
No
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
Build quality picture
Weight
8.4
7.0
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
68.6 g
64 g
Default Weight
68.6 g
95 g
Weight Distribution
Centered
Centered
Extra Weights
No
No
Maximum Weight Without Wire
64 g
Comfort Of Use
8.0
8.0
Right-handed
Yes
Yes
Left-handed
No
No
Ambidextrous
No
No
Coating
Matte
Matte
Finger Rest
No
No
Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Picture
Small Hand
Yes
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
No
X.Large Hand
No
No
Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Claw Grip Picture
Small Hand
Yes
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
No
Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Yes
Medium Hand
No
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
No
Wireless Versatility
0.0
0.0
Bluetooth
No
No
Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
No Batteries
No Batteries
Use When Charging
No
No
On/Off Activation
None
None
Receiver Extender
No
No
Battery Indicator
No
No
Cable
8.5
8.5
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Cable Video
Cable Length
6.9 ft (2.1 m)
6.6 ft (2.0 m)
Cable Type
Paracord-like
Paracord-like
Permanent Kink
Yes
Yes
Port Type: Mouse End
Micro USB
USB-C
Port Type: PC End
USB
USB
Mouse Feet
8.0
9.0
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Good
Good
Material
PTFE
Virgin Grade PTFE
Extra Included
No
No
In The Box
In the box picture
Control
Buttons
7.3
7.3
Buttons Picture
Buttons Activation
Optical And Mechanical
Optical And Mechanical
Total Number Of Buttons
6
6
Number Of Side Buttons
2
2
Number Of Programmable Inputs
7
7
Profile Switching Button
Yes
Yes
CPI (DPI) Switching Button
Yes
Yes
Gesture Support
No
No
Click Latency
9.1
8.3
Latency Testing While Gaming
Latency Data
Expected Connection
3.7 ms
Wired
3.7 ms
12 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
CPI
9.4
CPI Video
CPI Graph
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
0.06%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
0.13%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
0.33%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.15%
Precision Error Between CPI
0.14%
Worst Tracking Error
-0.50%
Minimum CPI
50 CPI
50 CPI
Maximum CPI
18,000 CPI
18,000 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
50 CPI
50 CPI
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Optical (LED)
Optical (LED)
Sensor Model
TrueMove Pro
TrueMove Pro
Works On Glass
No
No
Minimum CPI (DPI)
50 CPI
50 CPI
Maximum CPI (DPI)
18,000 CPI
18,000 CPI
CPI (DPI) Adjustment Steps
50 CPI
50 CPI
CPI (DPI) Variation
10%
Minimum Lift Off Distance
1.2 mm
1.2 mm
Maximum Polling Rate
1000 Hz
1000 Hz
Mouse Wheel
Mouse wheel picture
Scroll Wheel
Notched Wheel
Notched Wheel
Scroll Wheel Steps
24 Steps
24 Steps
Scroll Wheel Tilt
No
No
Thumb Wheel
No
No
Thumb Wheel Steps
No Thumb Wheel
No Thumb Wheel
Noise
Noise Video
Click Noise
Loud
Loud
Operating System And Software
Compatible Software Option
10
10
Software settings screenshot
Software Name
SteelSeries GG
SteelSeries GG
Software Windows Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatibility
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
Mouse Compatibility
10
10
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Fully
Fully
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