ASUS ROG Matrix Carry: wireless gaming mouse for travel gamers
ASUS ROG Strix Carry is a compact right-hand-held wireless gaming mouse with the ability to connect via radio or Bluetooth, an optical sensor at 7200 DPI and a polling frequency of up to 1000 Hz.
What is interesting about ASUS ROG Strix Carry?
ASUS ROG Strix Carry received a very good optical sensor Pixart PMW3330 with a maximum resolution of 7200 DPI and proven Omron switches that can be replaced independently. Includes 2 pairs. The mouse works either on the 2.4 GHz radio channel or via Bluetooth. The survey frequency can reach 1000 Hz (over the radio channel). Powered by two AA batteries, the mouse promises 300 hours of 2.4 GHz gaming and 433 hours of Bluetooth operation.
What does ASUS ROG Strix Carry look like?
The first thing that catches your eye is the very compact size of the ASUS ROG Strix Carry. At the same time, the shape is quite familiar, as for a gaming mouse under the right hand. The upper panel is made of a smooth matte plastic of dark gray color with a small silver “tint”. The main buttons are not separated from the top panel and have small depressions under the fingers. Between them is a matte black insert with a scroll wheel and a button that has a small led indicator in the back.
ASUS ROG Strix Carry itself is light: only 72.9 g, but two AA batteries add about 40 g and the mouse becomes very heavy, which may not appeal to fans of light manipulators. ROG Strix Carry looks very nice.
How convenient is it?
The mouse is designed to grip with fingers or “claw”, which is primarily due to its very compact size. In practice, it was convenient for me to use the mouse with a finger grip, including due to the impressive weight (which I love). But there is one important point to keep in mind: the ASUS ROG Strix Carry has its center of gravity shifted to the back. The mouse falls back when raised above the surface. This is typical of most wireless mice due to the design features and the need to cram the batteries somewhere. The materials used proved to be very convenient: the side rubberized inserts help to hold the ASUS ROG Strix Carry more securely, and the upper matte plastic is pleasant and almost no traces of use remain on it.
What can she do?
The ASUS ROG Strix Carry has a PixArt PMW3330 optical sensor with a maximum resolution of 7200 DPI. It is able to track movement at speeds of up to 150 inches per second and acceleration of up to 30g. In practice, there are no cardinal differences from the well-known PMW3360 (except for the maximum resolution). The sensor performs stably and accurately: there are no breaks, twitches or jumps.
Conclusion
ASUS ROG Strix Carry-an unusual gaming mouse that will be useful for fans to always carry a gaming laptop and play anywhere at the first opportunity. The mouse uses an accurate and fast Pixart PMW3330 optical sensor, long-lasting interchangeable Omron switches, and support for 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth connectivity makes it quite versatile. Built-in memory allows you to save up to three custom profiles, and the proprietary ROG Armoury II allows you to customize the mouse to your preferences. Portability has led to some compromises: the miniature size is perfect for finger grip, but does not allow you to use the palm, and the center of gravity is noticeably shifted, which for some users will not be particularly pleasant.
The mouse lives for a long time on one set of batteries, but the built-in battery and the ability to connect by wire would not be superfluous. ASUS ROG Strix Carry made a very pleasant impression, and small controversial features in General are common to other representatives of this class of mice, which are very few. The mouse has not yet gone on sale and the company has not yet announced the price.
