Razer has unveiled its first tempered glass mousepad designed specifically for gamers. The Razer Atlas is marketed as a pad that delivers “pure polished precision” and features a micro-etched tempered glass surface with rounded edges, a non-slip rubber base, and quick and easy cleaning.
The Razer Atlas is priced at $99 and boasts a range of compelling features. It is specifically designed to enhance the performance of mice with optical sensors, and its scratch-resistant micro-etched surface offers an ultra-smooth experience that is both quiet and resistant to dirt and dust. The mousepad also features a non-slip rubber base that prevents it from sliding around excessively, while its edges are CNC-milled and rounded for added durability.
Razer claims that the combination of features on this mouse pad is ideal for gamers who require quick mouse flicks and swipes. Moreover, the Razer Atlas offers two color options – black or white, if you’re curious.
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The Razer Atlas is compatible with all mice, however, for optimum performance, Razer recommends using it with gaming mice equipped with the Razer Focus Pro 30K optical sensor, capable of tracking on clear glass. Such mice include the Viper V2 Pro, the DeathAdder V3 Pro, or the Basilisk V3 Pro.
Although I haven’t tried the new Razer Atlas mousepad yet, I have used one made entirely from steel. One benefit I liked about the steel mousepad was that it was very easy to clean compared to a cloth one. Cleaning a cloth mousepad can be time-consuming since you have to wash and dry it. With the steel mousepad, I could simply wipe it down with a damp cloth. Even when I had to wash it, it dried quickly.
However, a mousepad with a very hard surface could damage your mouse feet, unless you replace them with ceramic ones.
Despite this, I find the idea of using a new material for a mousepad quite interesting. Unfortunately, due to its small size, the Razer Atlas cannot be used across a desk under a keyboard. Additionally, it does not feature Chroma RGB, which may disappoint RGB lovers.
