GAMIAC PA50 vs TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey

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The TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey scores 6.1/10 overall, ahead of the GAMIAC PA50 at 5.6/10.

The GAMIAC PA50 leads on sensor and tracking and build and buttons.

The TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey leads on comfort and shape, connectivity and battery and software and value.

The biggest difference is connectivity and battery, where the TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey scores 7/10 to the GAMIAC PA50's 4/10.

GAMIAC PA50

5.6/10verdict: good, not the best

The GAMIAC PA50 is for right-handed users who want a wired optical mouse with programmable buttons and a high-DPI sensor. It suits desk setups where a cable is no problem and batteries are unwelcome. It is a poor fit for anyone who needs wireless, Bluetooth or a left-handed shape.

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TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

This is a wireless mouse for people who split work between two computers, such as a desktop and a laptop. It suits small to medium hands and right-handed users who want quiet clicks and no driver installs. It is less suited to gamers, left-handed users or anyone who relies on side buttons on a Mac.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	GAMIAC PA50	TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey
Comfort and shape	25%	5/10	6/10
Connectivity and battery	25%	4/10	7/10
Sensor and tracking	20%	7/10	5/10
Build and buttons	15%	7/10	5/10
Software and value	15%	6/10	7/10
Overall		5.6/10	6.1/10

Specifications

Spec	GAMIAC PA50	TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey
Connection	Wired, 180 cm detachable braided cable	Bluetooth 3.0/5.0 or 2.4G USB-A receiver; connects two devices simultaneously with a slide switch
Sensor and DPI	PixArt PMW3327 optical, up to 12400 DPI, 220 IPS, 1000 Hz polling	Optical, 4800 DPI maximum with six levels (4800/3200/2400/1600/1200/800)
Battery life	None; wired and needs no batteries	Rechargeable; 1.5 to 2 hours to fully charge; about 3 months at 2 hours a day per charge
Weight	50 g	not listed
Buttons	6 buttons, 5 programmable, Huano switches rated for 20 million clicks	6
Shape and hand	Right-handed, ergonomic	Ergonomic, right-hand design implied; suited to small to medium hands; left-hand option not stated
Software	PA50 Software download; listed for Windows 8/10/11 and Mac OS	No driver installation needed; compatible with Windows, macOS, Chrome and Linux

Strengths and weaknesses

GAMIAC PA50

+ PMW3327 sensor with 12400 DPI and 220 IPS
+ Five programmable buttons on Huano switches
+ Detachable 180 cm braided cable
− Wired only, with no Bluetooth or receiver
− Right-handed shape, with no size options
− Software lists Windows and Mac OS, not Linux

Skip it if:

Left-handed users, as the shape is right-handed only
Buyers who want Bluetooth, a USB receiver or a battery
Linux users who need the vendor software for button programming

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TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey

+ Connects two devices at once with a slide switch
+ Rechargeable, rated at about 3 months per charge
+ No driver needed on Windows, macOS, Chrome or Linux
− Side buttons do not work on macOS
− Sensor model, polling rate and weight are not published
− Right-hand shape, suited to small to medium hands

Skip it if:

Mac users who rely on side buttons for back and forward
Left-handed users, as no left-hand option is stated
Gamers who need a published sensor model and polling rate

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