Hardware Heaven

"The fact is though that SteelSeries have designed this to be a no-frills mouse with a low cost but minimal compromise on the quality, something backed by the slogan "No Frills, just kills". Overall we would say that SteelSeries have found the right balance as the Kinzu V2 Pro Edition performs well, feels great to use and should last due to the components used. At €45 RRP a very worthwhile purchase for gamers on a budget."

Score: 9/10

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Funky Kit

"If you are looking to have great mouse performance but you do not want to break the bank to buy a bunch of features you may or may not use, the Kinzu v2 Pro edition will get you fragging in no time. T"

Score: 8.5/ 10

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The Gaming Experience

"SteelSeries has always been one company since the start of TheGamingExperienc e that fed my fuel for more and better peripherals for my high-end PC. This time though, we kept it simple, and they sent me a Kinzu v2 Pro Edition gaming mouse. This mouse was actually a great refresher as I have been used to 5-10 programmable buttons; switching back to the basics is just what I needed."

Score: 4/5

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No frills, just kills.

The Kinzu v2 Pro Edition is built to kill (and win). It features, tournament grade Omron button switches which are recognized by the industry and the community as reliable, high-end hardware components that deliver ‘best-in-class’ performance and feedback.

• Weight: 77 grams (0.17 lbs)
• Height: 36 mm (1.4 in)
• Width: 64 mm (2.5 in)
• Length: 117 mm (4.6 in)

The SteelSeries Kinzu v2 Pro Edition uses optical technology and operates at 3600 Frames Per Second and supports stable movement speeds at 65 Inches Per Second. These specs simply say that regardless of your frantic movements, the mouse will consistently deliver, especially for fast-paced FPS games.

1. Left click
2. Right click
3. Scroll wheel / Middle click
4. CPI Toggle

The centrally located toggle button allows you to quickly switch between two sensitivity settings. The pre-defined CPI settings in the Kinzu v2 Pro Edition are used and recommended by professional gamers all over the world. These CPI settings are also easily adjustable if you want to personalize your Kinzu v2 Pro Edition via the SteelSeries Engine software.

The SteelSeries Engine allows you to customize your mouse settings like never before. With the SteelSeries Engine installed you are able to:

• Set custom CPI settings
• Program your mouse buttons
• Set polling rate
• Record macros
• Track button usage statistics
• Set game triggers for profiles
• Setup unlimited profiles for the settings above…

We are proud to be associated with some of the best players in the world of eSports. We maintain strong relationships and have continuous dialogue with teams like Natus Vincere, SK Gaming, Fnatic, Evil Geniuses and others who help in the development and improvement of our products.

To ensure maximum performance in all gaming scenarios we enlisted help from world-class StarCraft® II, Counter-Strike, DotA, League of Legends, Heroes of Newerth, WarCraft® III and Doom players.

The SteelSeries Kinzu v2 Pro Edition is ergonomically shaped to comfortably fit all three grip styles – claw, palm and swipe – for easy reach to all 4 buttons whether the user is playing a fast-paced FPS game or even a long session MMO game.

Mouse glides

Material: High performance UPE material covers 16 % of mouse bottom to ensure maximum glide. We recommend changing glides regularly as they will eventually be worn down.

The SteelSeries Kinzu v2 Pro Edition is made to be stable on every kind of surface with the help of its Tournament Grade optical sensor. This sensor is also designed to eliminate jitter and provide optimized stability for the user.

• USB 2.0 connector
• Anti-tangle braided cord for enhanced durability
• Cord length: 2 meters (6.5 feet)

Compatibility

Operating systems:

And the numbers

Frames per second: 3600
Inches per second: 65
Mega pixels per second: 3.7
Counts per inch: 400 – 3200
Maximum acceleration: 30 G
Sensor data path: True 16 bit
Lift distance: ~2 mm
Maximum polling: 1000 Hz

Drivers

Manuals

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I remap or change button assignments on the SteelSeries Kinzu v2?

• What are the key features of the SteelSeries Kinzu v2?

• I heard that the original Kinzu had built-in acceleration; does the Kinzu v2 also have acceleration?

• What mousepads do you recommend for the SteelSeries Kinzu v2?

• What are minimum system requirements for SteelSeries Engine?

• What are the differences between the Kinzu v2 and Kinzu v2 Pro?

• Why does the Keyboard Setup Assistant pop up when I plug my mouse into my Mac?

• What are the technical specifications of the SteelSeries Kinzu v2?