SteelSeries Sensei Pro review: clever battery management meets high performance

SteelSeries Sensei Pro review While many wireless gaming mice are content with wired play-and-charge, the Sensei Pro takes a different tact with a battery management concept that, while not entirely new, may steer the sector in a new direction given its implementation by an esteemed brand such as SteelSeries.

In terms of looks, though, the Sensei Pro hardly departs from your typical symmetrical mouse.

Its design is largely functional, with a small logo and orange scroll wheel being the only concessions to style.

There are no odd angles or shapes here, or even any RGB lighting. (Image credit: Future) The standard model is quite large, and the prominent central hump might feel uncomfortable to certain hands.

It took me a little while to adjust to it, but once I did I found it quite comfortable, helped by the super smooth finish of the shell.

Those wanting more texture can attach the included grip tape to the sidewalls, mouse buttons, and even the back buttons.

Despite its bulky shape, the Sensei Pro is actually very light, weighing just 53g, yet feels perfectly solid and sturdy.

This attention to build quality extends to the buttons, which all operate smoothly and provide satisfying feedback.

My one gripe is with the DPI button: it’s placed underneath, a location I usually find impractical when playing games requiring frequent menu access and the like.

Not only is it underneath, it’s to the right, which means right-handers won’t be able to reach it easily with their fingers.

You can customize the inputs of the Sensei Pro using SteelSeries’ GG software.

Here you’ll find a remapping facility with plenty of options, including a healthy selection of media and system shortcuts.

You can also adjust the DPI from 1K to 65K, with five customizable presets to cycle through.

Not only that, but you can also adjust the DPI for the X and Y axes independently, which isn’t something I’ve often seen. (Image credit: Future) Then there are some features I’ve never seen before.