CM Storm Reaper Gaming Mouse Review

By Joe Gulczinski

Manufacturer: Cooler Master Ltd. Inc.
Product Name: CM Storm Reaper
Model Number: SGM-6002-KLLW1
UPC: 884102020704
Price As Tested: ~$65 (Amazon)

Full Disclosure: The product sample used in this article has been supplied by Cooler Master.

Cooler Master, a company world renown for their excellent case and cooling solutions, has recently augmented their Storm series lineup with some new additions.  “What is this Storm series?” one may ask.  It is Cooler Master’s answer for consumers looking for higher then average specifications, durability, and aesthetics. Today Benchmark Review’s has taken the opportunity to give the CM Storm Reaper a formidable shakedown to see what sets this apart from the rest.

With such a foreboding name chosen, you just know this mouse was designed for gaming in mind.  Just from first glance one can take in the oversized buttons and the monstrous metal-weighted scroll wheel. Does the Reaper have what it takes to live up to its name? Check out the complete list of features and specifications below before we take a closer look.

Features:

• Avago ADNS-9800 Laser Sensor
• 8 fully programmable buttons
• Omron switches
• 128 K internal memory
• 1.8m / 5.75″ braided cable with gold plated USB connector
• Passive cooling with a removable anodized aluminum plate cover
• Macro management and 3 custom profiles
• X/Y DPI Axis settings may be adjusted independently or together
• White LED grounding light effects
• Massive metal mouse wheel

Specifications:

Max DPI	8200
Polling Rate	1000 Hz / 1 ms
Lift Off Distance	Adjustable
Inches per Second	150
Max Acceleration	30g
Grip Design	Palm grip
Form Factor	Right hand
Material	Aluminum, Plastic, Rubber
Size	73.85mm (W) x 127.22mm (L) x 37.24 (H)
Weight	145g