SteelSeries QcK Gaming Surface - 3XL Cloth Mouse Pad of All Time - Optimized for Gaming Sensors - Maximum Control
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CK
Greater than one weekI cant believe its been four years since I first unfurled this mousepad. Its held up great over time, as I use it several hours per day. The short version is: this is the perfect mousepad. Ive used many different mousepads before, but the QcK+ is by far my favorite, and I can see myself still using it 10 years down the road. It is slightly on the larger side, but I feel like its perfect both for gaming and general use. Theres a lot of space to work with; the downside is, Im so used to the size now that I get annoyed whenever I have to use a public computer with a smaller mousepad. The material and texture is perfect; the back of my hand and wrist feel comfortable resting on it. Ive moved around a bit, rolling the pad back into its original packaging every time. Thankfully, it takes very little time to flatten out after each unfurling. In terms of gaming, I primarily play FPS games (almost 2000 hours between CSGO and Planetside 2), but a wide variety of other games as well. Even though Im a pretty middle-of-the-road sensitivity player, I still appreciate the amount of space afforded by the QcK+. I rarely stray close to the edges and never feel like Im running out of mousepad. Pros: +great quality +durable +comfortable against skin +good thickness; not too thick, not too thin +spacious +makes for smooth mouse movement +unobtrusive logo Cons: -attracts a fair bit of cat fur, since my cats like sleeping on it (come on, guys, its a mousepad, not a catpad)
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David A. Soussan
> 3 daySubject says it all. They also have a larger size; bought both preferred the smaller one.
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A. M. R.
> 3 dayThis mousepad gets five stars from because it does exactly what I wanted it to. I use this along with the
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Sexydove
Greater than one weekI received a decent quality mouse pad from overseas shopping 8 months ago. I forgot to review for nearly a year. It is late, but I leave a word short now. The mouse pad was shipped in an elongated, narrow printed box. The box was pitted in advance so that the texture could be felt by touching it on the surface in advance. I was a little surprised after opening the mouse pad box. It was wide and thin enough to be impossible to imagine. The exact size will be shown in dimensions, so lets say the approximate size. I am referring to my arm, which is an adult male with an average height. The horizontal length is the length of the arm in the state where the hand is in the unfolded state, and the vertical length is the arm length in the state in which the fist is held. The texture was fairly rough and soft. For those who ask about this contradictory meaning, lets say about the fps game for example. There was enough grip, and the success rate of the drag was quite good. Usually, the higher the stability of the pull, the greater the frictional force of the mouse pad, which makes it difficult to continuously move the mouse, but the mouse pad is also designed to give you enough smooth movement depending on your arm muscle strength. The inconvenience of using was not felt while using for 8 months. I am satisfied with this product. Here are some things to keep in mind: 1. The back of the mouse pad is made of smooth rubber so that it can be fixed to the desk. The smooth rubber surface is strong enough to stick to the desk, but also sticks to the foreign material as much. I do not know how to work around it, but keep your desk clean so you do not get dirty. 2. The surface of the mouse pad is made of delicate fabrics, which makes it easy for foreign substances to enter. The mouse pad has a lifetime of about a year, but if you want to use it for a longer period of time, keep the following guidelines in mind. a) Do not touch the mouse pad with dirty or oiled hands (fingers). The black surface of the mouse pad will absorb your oil and become rotten. Curiously enough, you can clean a part of your mouse pad with your hand cleaned with soap. b) If you want to eat sweets in the room, put the mouse pad away for a while. Cookie flakes can lead to a pleasant life in your mouse pad fabric. c) The narrow side of the mouse pad is a good place for the dust to stick together. If you do not clean it up, your mouse pad will wear nice clothes made of gray dust hairs. 3. This mouse pad is really really really big. Because it occupies 1/3 of the width of your desk, you will need to adjust your position and the position of things on your desk.
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jcd16
> 3 dayUpon receiving the steelseries QcK+ mouse pad I was a bit skeptical, seeming as though the only reason I even considered the option was because I love the steelseries brand and wanted to test out a mousepad to game with a more immersed experience and to enjoy the overall experience of a first-person game more fully. The QcK+ delivered in almost every way I wanted it to except for one, which is its look. The mousepad itself was wonderful, the cloth felt smooth, it offered little resistance on my mouse, just enough to where when playing games such as Counter Strike: Global Offensive or Overwatch I was feeling the pull from the mouse, which in my opinion is brilliant, it makes me feel like the movements are so much more precise and that the quality of the mouse pad is that much better. For its absolutely affordable price it is a must grab for any gamer looking to add that little extra bit of depth to their game. Though the mousepad is so incredibly well made and provides so much to the gamer, alas, it has its flaws which must be addressed. Mainly, the design of the mousepad, which makes it a little redundant for a gamer in some ways. Firstly, the steelseries logo, while having its own appeal and being very flashy and unique, does impede on the mousepad, since the logo is not woven into the fibers of the mousepad but rather is painted on, something which unfortunately comes due to its low cost. Secondly, though the mousepad does deliver on its promise of a deeper experience for the gamer and the cloth itself is absolutely fantastic, it does lack a strong bottom side to stick on surfaces. I personally game and work on a wooden desk, which is the main reason why I was looking for a mousepad such as this, but when I got down to play a few games of Overwatch I noticed that the pad wasnt sticking to the wood very well, oftentimes slipping off and moving about, which made it a little annoying to have to readjust every 5 minutes or so. This annoyance, however, was not enough for me to deny that a mousepad such as this, for 10 dollars is well worth the buy. Finally, Id just like to add that this mousepad has very little flaws, and the ones that I did notice are ones that I assume most gamers looking for a cheap mousepad such as this wouldnt mind dealing with. However, if you do mind the design and color of the mouse, Id suggest going along the steelseries QcK line and checking out some of the other models, where you can find mousepads with just as good quality and cloth but with the added flare in the design and color.
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Tristan Berger
> 3 dayI use a mouse primarily for productivity - applications, photoshop, etc - and occasionally for gaming, and this mouse pad is exactly what I want. - Cloth surface provides a little resistance - its easy to move the mouse, but if you let go it will stop immediately. A mousepads friction level is supposedly a matter of personal preference, but I get the impression it is more based on application: a cloth pad like this one can find a target faster (99.9% of everyday use), while a harder / smoother surface can move in a certain direction faster (a component of many video games). As video games are not my primary activity, my preference is obvious. - Rubber base = easy setup. Some hard-surfaced pads are finicky in terms of what they will grip, and folding them will ruin them - not so with this pad. It always lays down flat and smooth, and has no memory of being rolled up or folded. - Thin. My palm doesnt dig into the edge, and, when on a small table, I can have my laptop halfway on top of it and the lean is imperceptible. - The right size. Its large compared to a normal mouse pad - maybe 50% larger in each dimension - but smallish compared to some gaming mousepads. It ends up feeling large yet not quite unwieldy. The size is appreciated - I no longer need to worry about centering the mouse on the pad, and my palm usually rests on the pad, not its edge. I think the $10 price is reasonable. I believe that this is one of many products that is priced according to design more than materials; too often, the designers of such products get arrogant and think their good design justifies a 50%, 100%, 1000% markup on cost, but not here. While Im sure this pad would still be profitable at a lower price, I feel good about giving a company $10 for such a well-thought-out product. I have only used this product for a few weeks, so I cannot speak to its long-term durability, though it certainly seems resilient so far. I will update this review if and when it degrades. One final thought - I usually dislike visible branding on my products, even stylish branding like the logo on Apple laptops, but I dont mind the logo on this pad. It isnt big, it isnt gaudy, and, so far as Ive experienced, a little credit is deserved. === Update 2018-02-02: mousepad is used up. Its moderately warped, the cloth is pulling off, the rubber is disintegrating, and I cant scrub out the dirt. Its been in a similar state for about a year, so, I put the mousepads durability at about 3 years of being used a few hours per day. Taking the rating from 5 to 4 stars because I expected better durability.
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Josiah
Greater than one weekAlso buying this made me realize how dirty my old steel series mouse was, i use the g pro super light and my mouse glides across it completely fine for FPS games and i even find this mouse perfect for just simple browsing activities.
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NMeck702
> 3 dayThe pad has a nice smooth cloth surface. The back is very grippy, made of a textured soft rubber. It wont push from its position on my desk no matter how hard I try. Roll this thing up and youve got a tire. If youre feeling scared or lonely, hug one of these because itll never let go. Want to be a non-trademarked spider-human super hero that can climb up buildings? Strap these to your hands and feet and you wont slip! (Warning: Do NOT use mousepads as tires, or to hang off buildings. Hug the heck out of it though) The pad is very thin, which makes it feel part of my desk rather than something on it. Its size is perfect for my needs. I play a lot of first person shooters, and this gives me plenty of surface to move when using low sensitivity settings. I havent owned it long enough to speak to its durability yet. It doesnt look like the cloth will peel or wear down anytime soon. It will definitely last longer than the WASD on my keyboards do. Using this pad has improved my accuracy and skill in most games. Huge disclaimer on that statement: Im upgrading from no mouse pad at all. Ive been gaming for years with either no pad or a piece of printer paper taped to the desk. My mouse tracks better and more consistently than before. Even outside of gaming, a quality pad makes using a computer better. I dont know how this compares to other ones, but I cant think of anything else for $8 that will improve your overall computing experience. If you need a mouse pad thats better than those 99 cent pads with pictures of dolphins on them. If you dont want to spend a premium for some Pr0_MG-Sup3R-ExXtreme~PhazerZz marketing. If you like subtle and functional, this is a great choice.
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MILES D.
> 3 dayI wouldnt buy any other mouse pad, its very high quality so dont buy any other mouse pad these are the best...
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M.A.O.
> 3 dayHad since 2015. Its stained but its not ripped.