Be Quiet!, a respected German hardware maker known for its premium PC components and ultra‑quiet designs, has finally entered the competitive gaming peripherals space with its Dark Perk mouse series — including the ergonomic Dark Perk Ergo. This mouse blends high‑end performance specs with a comfortable right‑handed design and class‑leading battery life, making it ideal for serious players and extended sessions alike.
🎯 Performance That Competes With the Best
At its core, the Dark Perk Ergo features a PixArt PAW3950 optical sensor capable of up to 32,000 DPI — one of the highest sensitivity ranges available in consumer gaming mice. The sensor delivers precise, smooth tracking across mouse pads and gaming surfaces, helping you maintain control even during fast movements.
The mouse also supports an up to 8,000 Hz polling rate in both wireless and wired modes — meaning the cursor position updates extremely fast for ultra‑responsive gameplay. This high polling rate is especially useful in competitive shooters and high‑speed action titles where every millisecond counts.
🧠 Comfort First — Ergonomic Design for Long Use
Unlike many ultralight “shooter‑only” mice, the Dark Perk Ergo is designed with ergonomics in mind. Its sculpted right‑hand shape helps support a relaxed grip and reduces strain during long sessions. Two thumb buttons sit conveniently within reach, offering comfortable macro or command inputs without stretching your fingers awkwardly.
Weighing just 55 g, it strikes a balance between ultra‑light competitiveness and ergonomic comfort — helping reduce fatigue while keeping movement nimble and precise.
🔋 Outstanding Battery Life — Up to 110 Hours
One of the Dark Perk Ergo’s most impressive features is its wireless battery life. With up to 110 hours of use on a single charge at 1,000 Hz polling, this mouse pushes well beyond many mainstream gaming options.
Thanks to efficient internal components — including a Nordic nRF54H20 microcontroller — and smart firmware optimization, you can game for days without recharging. And when you do need to juice up, the included braided USB‑A to USB‑C cable lets you keep playing in wired mode while charging.
🔘 Buttons, Switches & Customization
The mouse comes with 5 programmable buttons, all of which can be remapped using the be quiet! IO Center software or web app. That makes it easy to assign custom macros, DPI profiles, or gaming commands.
The primary buttons use optical Omron D2FP‑FN2 switches, which offer fast, precise clicks with a quieter, softer sound compared with traditional mechanical switches — aligning well with Be Quiet!’s signature focus on reduced noise.
There’s also an onboard DPI switch to cycle between up to five preset levels quickly, letting you change sensitivity on the fly without needing software.
🛠️ Smooth Glide & Build Details
For precise movement, the Dark Perk Ergo uses 100 % PTFE glide skates with rounded edges, helping it slide effortlessly across a wide variety of surfaces.
The combination of lightweight construction and premium glides ensures both quick flicks and refined micro‑adjustments feel easy and controlled.
⚙️ Software Support — be quiet! IO Center
Customization is handled via be quiet! IO Center or the browser‑based IO Center Web app, giving you control over DPI steps, polling rate, button assignments, lift‑off distance, and more. Settings can be saved to the mouse’s onboard memory, so they travel with you between systems.
This flexibility is helpful whether you’re optimizing for different games or sharing the mouse between PCs.
💰 Price & Value Positioning
Although official retail pricing varies by region, early coverage suggests the Dark Perk series will land in the premium mouse segment — with prices around $109 (~PKR 20,000–25,000) at retail launch.
Given its premium sensor, high polling rate, lightweight ergonomic design, and excellent battery life, it stands as a strong competitor against established models from other leading brands.
⚖️ Final Thoughts — A Strong New Contender
The Be Quiet! Dark Perk Ergo marks a bold entry into the gaming mouse market for the brand. It combines:
✔ Pros
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Industry‑leading battery life (up to 110 hours)
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Extremely high‑resolution PixArt 32,000 DPI sensor
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Up to 8,000 Hz polling even in wireless mode
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Lightweight yet ergonomic design for comfort
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Customizable button mapping and profiles
⚠ Cons
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Only 5 buttons — fewer than many gaming mice in the same class
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Premium price point may be higher than other mainstream options
If you want a modern wireless ergonomic gaming mouse with exceptional battery life and competitive performance specs, the Dark Perk Ergo is definitely one to consider.
