Disclaimer
Redragon sent me the AATROX M811 Pro to review for my blog. While I am very grateful for the opportunity, I won’t let it sway my opinions. This will be my honest review. Make sure you also check out my reviews for the Redragon BS8773 keyboard combo and the Wyvern K761 mechanical keyboard. I’ll be using my Amazon Affiliate link where possible. It really helps me out if you use it before buying anything.
Table of Contents
What’s in the box?
- M811 Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse
- USB-C to USB-A Cable
- 2.4Ghz Wireless Dongle
- User Manual
Unboxing
Features
Redragon brings affordability and performance to its roster of quality products with the Aatrox M811 Pro gaming mouse. This sleek design promises both style and comfort in a package that might be too good to pass up. Whether you need a few extra keys for your workflow macros, or a better way to grind some levels, the Redragon Aatrox M811 might be what you’re looking for.
Aesthetic
The Aatrox M811 Pro is available in two colors: black and white. It can also be engraved for an added personalized touch. The engraving also lights up with the RGB effect to maximize the gaming aesthetic.
The side buttons have been arranged to create a low profile mouse with easy access to the buttons you need. The sleek modern design of the mouse has been designed to give players a more comfortable grip. All of the RBG (buttons, logo, and bottom strip) can be customized through the official software so the mouse always matches your aesthetic. It can be turned off for those of you who don’t want the light show, or if you want to enjoy the Aatrox’s impressive 80 hours of battery life.
Performance
The Aatrox M811 Pro is more than just a cool looking mouse, it is ready to take your game to the next level. The mouse eliminates wire clutter by providing users a fast, low latency connection through its wireless and Bluetooth connections. The impressive 1000 mAh boasts 20 hours of use (80 without the RGB) for peace of mind during those important team boss fights. The high quality, wired cable is ready to support you when you need to get back online. To maximize the M811 Pro’s utility, each of the 15 macro buttons can be customized for and reprogrammed with the macros you need. While the mouse doesn’t have rapid fire for FPS, you do have an easily adjustable dpi (up to 26000) so the mouse is always as fast as you need it to be. At this price, you’d be hard pressed to find anything better.
Review
If you are looking for an affordable MMO that works, the M811 Pro is a fine choice. You get a cool looking mouse with enough buttons for what you need. I might opt for the the wired version for a more reliable mouse or if you need a cheaper option, but I had no issues with the wireless version.
Quality
My first impression of the mouse is good. The mouse doesn’t look or feel cheap out of the box. The machining is clean, and the numbers and etchings are clean and legible. The buttons don’t have the cheap plastic click, and it feels like it can survive those long, sweaty raid nights. One complaint I do have is that my oily hands seem to leave the mouse discolored after a few hours of use. Wiping it after use seems to give the mouse it’s natural glow, but I do worry the coat might start pealing after a while. For $40 tho, I’m not complaining but I recommend getting it in black.
Aesthetic
One thing I will say about Redragon is that they know how to design into the gaming aesthetic. This is a very gaming looking mouse and you are either going to love or hate the aesthetic. I think the design is fine, and I appreciate the attempts at good ergonomics. The mouse has groves on it to allow the hand to sit more naturally on the mouse. I have big hands and found it to be a perfect fit, but people will smaller hands will struggle (especially when reaching for the buttons). The RGB effects are fine. I like that they are subtle, but you aren’t really seeing the effects anyways.
Engraving
I opted to get my M811 Pro engraved. The engraving is clean and legible, but it isn’t very visible if the RGB is off. I is a nice enough effect for those who want to add a touch of personality to their accessories, but I wouldn’t personally wouldn’t spend the extra money on getting an engraving. It is nice to look down at my desk and see my name light up though. I guess I am a little conceited in that way.
Performance
The Aatrox M811 Pro works great out of the box. I was up and gaming without having to adjust any of the settings. I did eventually opt for a more faster dpi setting because of my workflow, but I didn’t have a need to install third party software. After my week of testing, I didn’t notice any dips in performance. The mouse is responsive enough for Guild Wars 2 meta events and some pvp. I might reprogram the side buttons for a more efficient loadout in the future, but for now, it’s good enough. The battery life is very impressive, and I was able to get about the 20 advertised hours of use. I appreciate any excuse to eliminate wire clutter.
Comfort
Comfort is where I had issues with the M811 pro. Now I have repetitive stress injury that requires a certain level of ergonomics. My experience isn’t universal. There are cheap mice out that there that leave my hand with so much pain, I lose the use my hands. It never got that bad with the M811, but there was enough soreness that prompted frequent breaks. I could get a respectable hour of use between those breaks, which is probably healthier than the alternative. The shape does feel perfect for the size of my hand, but I would have preferred a steeper slant for a more natural grip.
I like the idea of the slanted buttons, but it did get some getting used to. The top four buttons were easy to reach, but I had trouble with the bottom four. The placement put my hand in an awkward position that would trigger some discomfort. Again, this isn’t going to be an issue for everyone, but it is an issue for the older gamers like me who need better ergonomics. If you just need a beater mouse for travel or LAN parties and don’t want to risk losing your expensive mouse, its comfortable enough.
Conclusion
For the price, you aren’t getting much better than the Aatrox M811 pro (or the wired version for added savings). You get a mouse with enough buttons for what you need, with enough quality to get you back into the game. If you need an ergonomic solution, this shouldn’t be your main mouse. For me, its good enough because of how long parenting allows me to game, but those with more time to game won’t like it. While the quality is solid, especially for the price point, I don’t expect it to be a for ever mouse. It is good for those who need a spare, a beater, or a travel mouse, but it isn’t a permanent solution. As someone who has done a lot of gaming with several different mice, I would argue that none ever are.
If you are looking for a mouse that works, don’t need special ergonomics, and don’t want to spend a premium, the Redragon M811 Pro is a solid choice. You can pick yours up on the official Redragon store, or on Amazon through my affiliate link.
