AZIO Atom Ambidextrous Backlit Gaming Mouse Review

I tested the AZIO Atom both with the GMP-XXL pad and with my glass CorePad over a couple weeks to get used to the smaller size and weight.  Surprisingly I found the lower height less of an issue due to the length and quickly got used to the feel. 

My Atom testing overlapped nicely with a Battlefield 1 DLC release so the majority of my time was spent playing the new maps.  I ended up most comfortable at 1600 DPI with some 1200 DPI sessions.  My palm grip did lead to some wrist drag, making the GMP-XXL a nice addition, but the shape is familiar and comfortable. I could easily see this as a solid claw grip choice.

The side grip was also better than expected but I would have found a rubberized grip surface a nice upgrade. The ability to switch the buttons from left to right is a fantastic call for my left handed friends and the shape doesn’t seem to suffer from it.

Several times during testing I wondered why there was an option to turn off both sides rather than turning them both on to provide extra buttons for more demanding games.  Possibly a limitation from the hardware only driver setup?  I also would have preferred to have the DPI on top to make select on the fly possible.

Truly I liked the feel of the AZIO Atom much more than I expected.  AZIO seems to have avoided the awkward shapes some ambidextrous mice seem to have and provided a comfortable gaming experience.  The subtle lighting provided a nice accent with no distractions.  The addition of the hardware only configuration is a nice bonus.

Overall I found the AZIO Atom to be a well-designed gaming mouse that would be successful for both left and right handed gamers without breaking the bank.  I can’t wait to see what AZIO does next for gamers!

Comfortable light weight shape
Great lighting
Hardware configuration
Ambidextrous design

Simple button implementation
Placement of the DPI select
Minimal side grip