Gaming mouse Rapture BANSHEE has never been cheaper! A year ago it cost a thousand, now Alza wants 399 CZK for it.

A gaming mouse with a flagship PixArt sensor usually costs around a thousand or more. Rapture BANSHEE has now dropped from 999 CZK to 399 CZK, which is its lowest price ever. In the previous sale, it sold for 500 CZK, so the current price is a hundred below the previous minimum. You can verify the price and stock availability (with such significant discounts, this changes quickly) directly in the product details on Alza.

Quick summary:
✅ Makes sense if you are looking for a lightweight mouse for FPS games with an excellent PixArt PAW 3395 sensor for a few hundred crowns.
⚠️ Consider if you have smaller hands or don’t like very lightweight mice and clickier buttons; both stand out in this model.
💡 For 399 CZK, this is the historically lowest price, and the sensor corresponds to significantly more expensive mice.

Why this mouse is interesting

The main draw is the sensor. Rapture BANSHEE uses PixArt PAW 3395, one of the best optical sensors on the market today. Reviewers agree that they know this sensor from mice costing two to three thousand crowns, and here you get it for a fraction of the price. In addition, you get Huano Green Shell White Dot switches with a lifespan of up to 100 million clicks, so in terms of internals, it’s a very well-equipped mouse.

The second thing is the price. It normally cost 999 CZK, dropped to 500 CZK in the last sale, and is now the cheapest in its history at 399 CZK. For FPS players who want the lightest possible mouse with a precise sensor and don’t care about the brand on the box, this is one of the most interesting offers in this price range. A bonus is the three-year warranty, which you often don’t find with cheap mice.

Key parameters explained simply

The most striking number is the weight of just 51.5 g without the cable. That’s very little, and it needs to be said aloud: this mouse is intentionally extremely lightweight. It’s perfect for enthusiasts of fast movements in shooters, but anyone used to a heavier mouse might be surprised at first. The sensor offers sensitivity up to 26,000 DPI, a polling rate of 1,000 Hz, and a tracking speed of 650 IPS, which are values that are perfectly sufficient even for competitive gaming.

On the side, you’ll find a sniper button, which temporarily lowers DPI when pressed for precise aiming, for example with a sniper rifle. A useful detail not apparent from the page: the sniper button can be remapped via software to another function. The software is in Czech and can handle macros, step-by-step DPI adjustment, and LOD (lift-off distance) settings to 1 or 2 mm. The package also includes replacement glides and a detachable braided cable with a length of 1.8 m.

Practical aspects: size, cable, ergonomics

One thing to know before buying: it’s a larger mouse, more suitable for big hands. According to more detailed reviews, it’s long, wide, and taller, the buttons sit quite high, and the sniper button can be harder to reach with medium-sized hands. The mouse is designed for right-handed users and connects via USB-C on the side of the mouse, so you can replace the cable if needed.

The cable divides opinions: for some, it seems thin, but at the same time, it is soft and easily shapeable, which means less resistance during gaming and is more of an advantage. The mouse does not have RGB backlighting, which some players see as a plus. A few users mention that the mouse goes to sleep after a period of inactivity and dirt easily gets caught in the side grooves. The low complaint rate of 1.26% is pleasing, suggesting decent reliability for an inexpensive peripheral.

What users say

On Alza, the mouse has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 and 85% of customers recommend it, but there are only 12 written reviews (out of 20 ratings), so take the sample as indicative. The most common praise is for the sensor and price/performance ratio: one reviewer compared it to Razer and Glorious, and according to him, it performed better, another summarizes that “even for 999 CZK, you won’t find anything better.” Satisfaction with the software and replacement glides included in the package is also repeatedly mentioned.

Criticism mainly revolves around weight and size. For several people, the mouse was too light and slipped out of their hands; one user stated that it remained light even after adding weights from an old mouse. There was also a complaint about stiffer and louder button clicks, which is, however, a characteristic of the switches used. One mention of a squeaky left button is noteworthy, while another reviewer explicitly writes that their unit does not squeak, so this may indicate quality variation between units.

When it doesn’t make sense

If you like a heavier mouse that stays in your hand due to inertia, this model won’t convince you; its 51.5 g is really light, and you can’t add weights. It also won’t suit people with smaller hands, as it’s quite large and the side buttons can be harder to reach. And if you want a quiet mouse with a soft click, be aware that Huano switches are noticeably clickier and louder, so you should opt for a different model.

Verdict: who it’s worth it for

Rapture BANSHEE is a very advantageous purchase for FPS players with larger hands who want the lightest possible mouse with a top-tier sensor and don’t want to spend thousands. For 399 CZK, you get PixArt PAW 3395, quality switches, Czech software, and a three-year warranty, which is above-average equipment for this price. However, take seriously that the mouse is intentionally very lightweight and rather large, and the buttons are clickier. If these features suit you, the historical low of 399 CZK is a strong reason to buy right now.

Do you prefer the lowest possible weight for gaming mice, or do you prefer a heavier one?