Ozone Neon Mouse and Origen Mouse Mat Review

1. Introduction 2. Unboxing 3. Testing4. Conclusion5. View All Pages

Today we are taking a look at the Ozone Neon ambidextrous mouse along with the gargantuan Origen Mouse Mat. The Neon is fairly simple in terms of design but it sports a 6,400 dpi sensor and incorporates re-programmable buttons. Can it compete in today's market?

The Ozone Neon resembles many other ambidextrous mouse, including the SteelSeries Sensei, or even the Zowie FK1, both of which we reviewed last year.

Features and Specifications:

• Ambidextrous design.
• Re-programmable buttons.
• 6400 DPI laser sensor.
• DPI toggle.

 

The Ozone Neon comes in a fairly standard box. The front shows off the mouse itself, while the back lists key features and specifications.

Inside of the box you will find an Ozone sticker, quick start guide and driver disc, in addition to the mouse itself.

First impressions of the mouse are positive, the build quality feels solid enough though the mouse is a little on the small side. The braided cable is a nice touch and I do quite like the blue accent going around the edge.

The mouse incorporates four additional buttons, two on each side of the mouse to make it compatible with both right and left-handed users. This level of inclusiveness is always welcome.

The Origen mouse mat ships rolled up, so you will need to lay it out to get rid of some of the creases. I found that the edges of the surface can take a while to flatten out in particular.

One thing is for sure, this mouse mat is huge. You will need quite a large desk if you wish to roll it out unobstructed, unfortunately my desk isn't quite big enough thanks to my additional monitor on the right. I ended up having to place my monitor on top of part of the mat, along with part of my keyboard.

In all, first impressions are pretty solid, the Origen mouse mat offers a very large cloth gaming surface for a smooth glide and the Neon mouse seems comfortable enough to use. Now let's find out how it all performs…

The Ozone Neon mouse doesn't come with any additional LED lighting. As a result, customization is limited in that respect, though there are still plenty of tweaks and options available in Ozone's software.

When you first launch the Neon software, you will be greeted with the above window. From here, you can change sensitivity options, set your DPI toggle levels, save or load a profile and change different button actions.

In the system settings tab, you are able to customize some of the basic functions, like double-click speed and windows pointer speed.

In the advanced settings tab, you can set your mouse polling rate, along with the on-to-go speed. Now, this isn't a setting we usually find inside of mouse software, so I did the unthinkable and consulted the manual, which reveals that ‘on-to-go' speed controls how quickly mouse functions can be repeated.

Ozone's software is simple to use and easy to navigate- two things that I have grown to appreciate in my time testing various gaming mice. I also found the customization options to be surprisingly deep for such a cheap mouse. However, the Ozone Neon does miss out on lighting and macro functions.

Now let's talk about the user experience. The Ozone Neon is an ambidextrous mouse and as a result, its design is fairly similar to others on the market such as the SteelSeries Sensei, or the Zowie FK1. That said, I did find the Neon to be quite small and I was able to fit the entire mouse in the palm of my hand.

I'm not opposed to smaller mice, though it did take some getting used to, particularly since I normally use the Rocatt Tyon as my main mouse, which is significantly bigger. In the end, I found the Neon most comfortable while using fingertip grip, rather than palm or claw grip.

The 6400DPI sensor should be enough to keep most people satisfied. It is a laser sensor, so if you prefer optical then that is something to keep in mind, though I have no preference personally. A lot of gaming mice these days push upwards of 16,000 DPI, which is an insane level of sensitivity. I like to keep my mouse in the 2400 to 3200 DPI range, which the Neon managed perfectly fine.

Weighing in at 120g the Neon is a very light mouse, making swift movements very easy indeed. This is great for games that require a lot of twitch reaction movements, such as Counter-Strike. So if you are a competitive gamer who values speed, then the Neon delivers.

We have summed up that the Ozone Neon is a capable mouse, but how is the Origen mouse mat? Well we have already established that it is massive – so you may want to ensure that you have space for it on your desk!

The braided stitching along the edge of the mat should help fight against the material fraying away over time, which is a nice touch. This is a cloth mouse mat, which offers a level of surface friction that you don't get with the hard granular mouse pads. When it comes down to it, it's all about personal preference, if you like cloth mouse surfaces and you require a big one, then the Ozone Origen is a nice option.

To sum up, I am quite happy to recommend the Ozone Neon – as long as you don't mind using a physically smaller mouse. I appreciated the light weight while gaming and I encountered no issues with the 6400 dpi laser sensor either.

Ozone's software is easy to navigate, making it a pleasure to use. The Neon doesn't have the fancy RGB lighting we tend to see on many mice available in 2015 but it is offered in various colours, so if you aren't a fan of the blue model I tested today, then you can also find white, red and black variants available.

Despite the lack of lighting or advanced macro functions, I found the level of customization available through the Neon's software to be adequate.

In addition to the Neon, I also had the pleasure of using the Origen mouse mat for this review. If you prefer cloth mouse surfaces but worry about the edges fraying, then this is a good option thanks to the braided stitching around the edge. Just make sure you have the space for it, I was shocked at how big the Origen actually was.

The Ozone Neon can be found on Amazon for £32.43, putting this in the budget end of the gaming mouse spectrum. It stacks up quite well to the competition, so if you don't necessarily want flashy LEDs but you value performance, then the Neon seems like the way to go. The Origen mouse pad on the other hand can be found for £14.99, which is fairly standard for a surface of this size.

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Pros:

• 6400DPI laser sensor is very smooth.
• Lightweight for swift movements.
• Ozone's software suite is one of the best around.
• Origen mouse mat offers plenty of surface area.

Cons:

• DPI toggle light clashes with blue colour scheme.

KitGuru Says: The Ozone Neon uses a tried and true design and offers excellent customization at a low price. If you are looking for a lightweight ambidextrous mouse and don't want to spend too much, then this is a solid option.

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