Hi guys.
 

I wanted to drop by and see if I could get more input on something I've noticed when it comes to different sensors (thanks to the DPI analyzer).

I have an ec1a, G403, G502, DA-elite. When testing all these mice, the 3366 from Logitech seems to be 99% accurate when measuring 1inch at 800dpi.
The Ec1a and the DA elite however give me varying results. My DA-elite actually lands around 840 or 860dpi.

I was hoping there would be others here who could help me confirm the actual dpi/accuracy of the DA-elite and Ec1a since I'm having the hardest time transferring sensitivities between these mice. 

 

On a sidenote, I'd also like to point out that the sensor in the G403 seems off center. When palm gripping the mouse and moving in a straight horizontal line, the mouse actually moves in a vertical downward angle something none of the other mice seem to do.

Edited January 28, 20188 yr by Drimzi

I've tested most of them mice and the only one I found around a 50dpi discrepancy was the steelseries rival 300. I can check the DA specifically if you'd like.

Regarding the sensor, axis orientation of the mouse sensor and how it is seated in to the mouse cannot be altered, if you hold the mouse slightly rotated from intended design, then moving sideways may not appear as such on screen.

This is why most 'good' mice tend to have the sensor central (central to all grip styles is almost impossible to achieve). If you rotate your mouse back and forth from the wrist you should notice a fairly tight cursor movement, this is an attempt to minimise intended cursor movement and actual cursor movement. As you can imagine, a sensor located on the 'nose' of the mouse would be subject to much more movement if you twisted your wrist whilst trying to track something.

Thanks a lot for the replies you guys, I didn't know any of this.
Gonna go see if I can find that guys reviews as well. 

Much props!

It is quite normal for different mice to have fluctuating cpi values. Those values even change when you apply new feet or use a different mousepad.

 

All zowie mice are usually below the advertised steps. So 400 is usually around 390~ , while the G-pro for example is around 405~ .

So the best way to measure it yourself is, to use this software http://www.overclock.net/t/1590569/mousetester-software-reloaded

Go into a game, pick a spot on the wall turn around 360, measure your distance traveled with a ruler and then compare it the one from the mousetester, keep adjusting the cpi value in the mouse tester, till it matches with what you measure.

Or just measure it with the mousetester multiple times and take the average.