CM Storm’s Power RX Mouse Pad Review
A mouse is one of the most essential parts of a PC experience, and typically a mouse is used with a mouse pad. Most people tend to focus on purchasing the perfect mouse and forget the importance of a good mouse pad. The accuracy and usability of a mouse doesn’t just rely on its components but the surface it is used on.
CM Storm’s Power RX is an extra-large mouse pad that is made out of specially designed anti-slip silicon for it’s base and then coated in rubber cloth. Power RX’s spacious surface and material allows us to use any mouse to it’s fullest potential.
Power RX comes packaged nicely in a poster like tube for easy transport and storage and is available for around $31.99 (Newegg).
Here are some quick specs:
Model Number
SGS-8000-KRSL1
Material
Rubber coated cloth + Silicon base
Thickness
2.5mm
Size
450 x 350mm
Base Color
Storm Red
Power RX does require some space as it measures in at 45cm x 35cm. If space is a non-issue than Power RX’s size means you will almost never run out of room to move your mouse around.
Power RX’s rubber texture and anti-silicon base allows for extreme precision and room for mouse movement without the fear of Power RX sliding around the desk. In fact, quite a bit of force was required to move Power RX from its place due to the material.
Power RX is a dark black color on top and crimson red on the bottom. The black side of the mouse pad is where the mouse is used as the material has the rubber cloth.
Power RX’s red bottom surface is pure anti-slip silicon.
Power RX is also a medium-soft mouse pad which results in less wrist strain. It works perfectly with laser and optical mice. The pad features rounded clamped-down edge linings to help prevent mouse cords from dragging on the pad.
As a bonus, CM Storm’s Power RX is durable and water repellant for easy cleaning.
CM Storm’s Power RX is also backed up with a world wide 2 year warranty.
CM Storm’s Power RX Mouse Pad is an extra-large, precise, durable, and well-made mouse pad for around $32. The price may be steep as a decent pad will typically be half the price of Power RX.
Still, we can’t imagine going back to a small mouse pad after using the Power RX.
CM Storm’s Power RX uses some of the best materials and every corner of the mouse pad was designed with comfort and usability in mind. You will almost never run out of room using Power RX’s large surface.
The entire product allows your mouse to reach its fullest potential, whether that be precise movements in Photoshop or fast-paced gaming. Ultimately Power RX is an easy recommendation for all of our readers.
Pros:
– Extra-large anti-slip silicon base with a rubber cloth coating.
– Durable, water repellant, and stylish
– Poster tube for easy transport
Cons:
– May be too large for some areas
– Price may be too steep for most
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