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CM Storm has created yet another competitive mouse in the Recon. Comfort, layout, performance and ease-of-use are all weapons in the Recon's arsenal.
Designed to meet the demands of gamers that insist upon the utmost in durability, functionality and accuracy, we can confirm that the Recon ticks all 3 of those boxes. Durability is the most awkward feature to comment on, but with a market-leading sensor, high-quality materials and a solid design, we can't see a reason as to why the CM Storm Recon wouldn't be a long-lasting, robust gaming mouse.
Comfort is a clear strength for the CM Storm Recon. The rubberised grip and palm-resting design allow a user's hand and fingers to sit comfortably in their respective locations. Conveniently located side buttons ensure that a simple movement of the thumb is enough to operate the page forward and backward controls.
Placing the DPI adjustment buttons behind the scroll wheel allows them to be easily accessed in the blink of an eye… or change of a battle's conditions. Being able to rapidly switch between 800, 1600, 3200 and 4000 DPI modes gives gamers a good degree of flexibility to play a game in the manor that they desire.
General usage was an enjoyable experience with the CM Storm Recon. Precise tracking and a plethora of customisable buttons creates a solid basis for increased productivity to be achieved. Gaming performance was equally impressive, but there is the potential for some users to be disappointed by the maximum DPI setting of 4000.
More of a comment than a complaint, the side buttons that are adjacent to one's outside fingers have the potential to be accidentally clicked. While the inwards-slanting design of the Recon's sides does its best to eliminate the possibility, there is still a slim chance for users with large fingers to accidentally activate the function.
We don't see this as a negative factor because, taking the opposite point of view, it proves that every button on the mouse can be easily accessed by using all fingers. We would advise care to be taken or even a profile-based function adjustment to made when using the CM Storm Recon. This would ensure that a ‘page backwards' button isn't accidentally clicked, causing potential work-losing problems.
For users with a crowded and untidy desk, the Skorpion mouse bungee is a convenient product that is worthy of consideration. The flexible arm and cable-routing channel minimise the potential for point-losing wire snags to occur. To users with a tidy desk and clear route for their mouse cable, the Skorpion is little more than a unique ornament.
At around £12.95, the Skorpion is a relatively cheap way to avoid wire snags. It offers great portability but has a very specific target audience. Only you can tell whether or not the Skorpion is of any use to make it worthy of your money.
With CM Storm claiming an expected retail price of around £41.95, the Recon is suitably priced to become a competitive sub £50 option. Excellent comfort, a well-thought design and good performance make the CM Storm Recon a hot contender to anybody wanting a new gaming mouse.
Pros:
- Comfortable shape and rubberised grip.
- 9 customisable buttons.
- High quality Omron micro switches.
- Customisable LED colours.
- Conveniently located DPI adjustment buttons.
- Truly ambidextrous design.
Cons:
- 4000 DPI may be limited for certain users.
- CM Storm Skorpion mouse bungee is of questionable use.
KitGuru says: CM Storm has done it again! The Recon is a comfortable and easy to use gaming mouse that utilises one of the market's supreme sensors to offer excellent performance in a variety of scenarios.
