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Like the keyboard, the Briskie mouse is also understated in design. The two-tone black and grey finish is a little uninspiring but should appeal to a wide range of users. It should also prove practical in the long run as the mouse wont show up grime readily and the matte finish will resist marks and scratches well.
Considering the price of the keyboard and mouse bundle, we can't really complain about the build quality of the mouse. Sure, it's doesn't even compare to the likes of SteelSeries or Razer but it's noticeably better than your average budget mouse. The plastics used in construction feel reasonably good quality and the general fit and finish is good.
While it's clear that Enermax haven't spent an awful lot of resources on the ergonomics of the mouse, it fits nicely in the hand and is easy to grip securely. There are only three mouse buttons in total, the left, right and centre mouse buttons. The mouse wheel is easy to operate precisely as it provides a reasonable amount of resistance between clicks.
When it comes to performance, the Briskie is perfectly acceptable for general productivity tasks but isn't well suited to more demanding applications like gaming. It features an optical sensor which has a resolution of 1600 DPI. Unlike most budget mice, the Briskie features a DPI switch which lets you change the sensitivity level on the fly between four levels, 800, 1000, 1200 and 1600 DPI. This is a nice touch that gives it an advantage over the competition. We would have preferred to see browser forward and back buttons, though, as most customers would find them more useful.
Despite feeling extremely lightweight when removed from the box, the Briskie mouse feels much more substantial when the two AAA batteries have been installed. These aren't rechargeable so you'll need to replace them every so often. When not in use, you can turn the mouse off using a switch on the underside.
