CONCLUSION

   It hasn't been that long since we tested the Avior 8200 but although both that and the Avior 7000 share the same body and thus have the same excellent grip thanks to the ergonomic ambidextrous design and the rubber coating the performance of their sensors is quite different. We did test the Avior 8200 in 4 different DPI levels back then (1600/4000/5000/7000) and we did the same with the Avior 7000 (much like we do with most gaming mice) but this time over the same levels (especially the 1600/4000 ones) felt much smoother and accurate (perhaps due to the no positive/negative acceleration feature and the higher IPS). Of course some issues still remain with the Avior (just like its predecessor) such as the very soft thumb buttons (especially the front one) and the somewhat light body (many think that 100g is much but we obviously disagree) which is mostly designed for small to medium hands (the Naos body is a lot more suitable for large hands). The control software by Mionix may not be new considering that we've seen it with all of their gaming mice since day one but what really matters is that it's very easy to use and provides more functions than any other mouse control software in the market currently.

   Quality and performance are the two things you can always expect to get with Mionix products but the downside of that is the cost and the current price tag of USD79.99 inside the EU (Amazon.com) and 99Euros inside the EU (Amazon.co.uk) is obviously not something many potential buyers will like. On the other hand however Mionix products like the Avior and NAOS line of gaming mice have a specific target audience and that's hardcore gamers and enthusiasts who are always after the best equipment regardless of how much it costs. Of course for casual gamers and generally people who are not willing to spend much Mionix has released very good gaming mice like the NAOS 3200 in the past so it's not like they have forsaken that segment of the market. Overall the Avior 7000 is an excellent addition in the Mionix family since it's very fast, very accurate and has one of the best ergonomically ambidextrous bodies (for small to medium sized hands) in the market currently so our Golden Award is once again in order.

PROS

- Build Quality
- Design/Size
- Accuracy/Grip (4 Rubber Coat Layers)
- 7000DPI Avago ADNS-3310 IR-LED Optical Sensor
- Surface Quality Analyzer
- 128kb Onboard Memory
- 9 Programmable Buttons
- 5 Profiles
- Ambidextrous
- Illumination Control (2 Different Zones)
- Braided Cable With Gold Plated USB Connector

CONS

- Price (For Some)
- Side Buttons Feel Too Soft