Introduction
COUGAR has been making gamer tech since 2008, mainly focusing on power supplies, PC cases, and cooling fans. In the last couple of years, they have widened their product range while continuously releasing gaming-grade peripherals as well as some other gear. I have tested some of their earlier mouse models back in the day, and I have got to say that they improved a lot in this aspect. Today, I am going to show you the Minos X5, which is part of their ergonomic lineup and an improved version of the Minos X3 they released a few years back.
Specifications
| Cougar Minos X5 |
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| Sensor: | PixArt PMW3360 |
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| MCU/Processor: | PTC PT32C302 32-bit ARM |
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| Main switches: | Omron D2FC-F-K 50M |
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| Wheel Encoder: | Alps, tactile |
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| Size: | 120 mm x 65 mm x 38 mm |
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| Ambidextrous: | Yes, right-handed oriented |
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| Number of Buttons: | 6 |
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| Weight: | 92 g |
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| Polling Rate: | 125 - 2000 Hz |
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| Cable Length: | 1.8 m |
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| Software: | Cougar UIX™ System |
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Packaging
The box is dominated by dark gray and orange colors, which is as you would expect from a Cougar product, of course. It definitely looks nice and sleek and is covered with render pictures and technical specifications. The front has a door that can be swung open and is kept shut by a patch of Velcro. Once opened, you can peek inside the box and check on your newest addition. A small user manual, four stickers, a card showing some other Cougar products, an extra set of mousefeet, and the mouse itself are the contents of the package.