With the Burst II Pro, Turtle Beach has released a lightweight gaming mouse. The strengths include, especially in the test, the long battery life and the low weight.
Which device is it about? With the Burst II Pro, Turtle Beach has presented the successor to the old Burst Pro from Roccat (for the test). The mouse is primarily aimed at shooter players who prefer a lightweight and fast mouse.
I used the mouse in everyday life for several weeks and explain how the device performed in the test.
The test at a glance:
- Scope of delivery, design and construction
- Processing
- Software
- Weight, ergonomics and battery life
- Mouse buttons, scroll wheel, and sensor
- In practice
- Conclusion
Who tested it?
Benedikt has been testing hardware for our readers at MeinMMO since 2019. Besides the PC and the PS5, he also plays on the Steam Deck.
The review sample was provided to us by the manufacturer.
Benedikt Schlotmann
Hardware editor MeinMMO
Details
| Sensor | Owleye sensor (PixArt derivative) |
| Resolution | Up to 30,000 DPI |
| Switches | Optical switches |
| Buttons | 5 buttons |
| Design | White or black right-handed mouse |
| Glide feet | 4 |
| Cable | Detachable 2.0 m USB-C cable |
| Weight | 58 grams |
| Price (RRP) | 129.99 |
Scope of Delivery, Design and Construction
Positive: Scope of delivery (griptape) and ergonomics | Neutral: – | Negative: DPI button and bottom of the mouse
What does the scope of delivery look like? In addition to the gaming mouse, there is a charging cable (USB-A to USB-C), a wireless transmitter, and additional griptape in the package. If the mouse feels too slippery, you can stick the mouse with the griptape.
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How is the mouse constructed? The mouse is available in various colors; in the test, I use the black model. An alternative would be white:
- On the top side of the mouse are the main buttons and the scroll wheel in between. On the top side, in front of the scroll wheel, is an indicator light that shows whether the mouse is currently charging (yellow) or if the mouse is nearly empty (red).
- On the bottom side, there is a switch to toggle between wireless and Bluetooth or to turn off the mouse. Additionally, you can store the transmitter on the bottom side.
- On the left side of the mouse, there are two side thumb buttons. At the front of the mouse is a DPI button. More about the button later.
Processing
Positive: Detachable cable, mouse body, optical switches | Neutral: – | Negative: Open bottom of the mouse
The Burst II Pro relies on a stable plastic body and a detachable cable. Inside, durable optical switches are installed, which are supposed to last longer than the usual mechanical switches that are otherwise used in many mice.
One thing I didn’t like about the Burst II Air: The underside is open. To reduce weight, this is practical but less hygienic. The underside collects dirt and especially pet hair. And over time, the dirt then wanders inside the mouse, where the sensor and other components are located.
I can’t yet say how this will affect the mouse and its technology in the long term after several weeks.
Software
Positive: unobtrusive, resource-light | Neutral: slightly confusing at the beginning | Negative: –
Turtle Beach relies on “Swarm II” for the Burst II Pro. With this software, you can update the drivers of the mouse and make adjustments to the mouse.
First of all, a compliment: “Swarm II” does without any community integration and intrusive advertising within the software, making it much better than ASUS, SteelSeries, or Razer, which fill their software with it. During Black Friday, there was only a subtle hint that the hardware was on offer.
Otherwise, the software is clear and unobtrusive. The settings menu looks overloaded at first glance, but it also has all the important options in one window. With about 100 MB in RAM, Swarm II is also not particularly hardware-hungry. Another plus point.
Weight, Ergonomics and Battery Life
Positive: Low weight (57 grams), battery life | Neutral: Ergonomics varies by hand size | Negative: –
The weight: The Burst II Pro weighs about 57 grams and is thus one of the lightweight gaming mice on the market. Its own competitor, the Burst II Air (for the test), weighs slightly less than the Pro version:
- Turtle Beach Burst II Air: 47 grams
- Glorious Model O Eternal: 55 grams
- Razer Viper V2 Pro: 58 grams
- Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2: 62 grams
Thus, the Burst II Pro ranks in the upper third in terms of weight but offers significantly better battery life compared to the competition: The Razer Viper V2 Pro lasts for about 80 hours, while the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 lasts 90 hours. For about 10 grams more, you get a significantly better battery life.
The ergonomics: I have very large hands with a hand size of 19 centimeters. In everyday life, however, the mouse lies comfortably in hand overall and tends to have the same ergonomic limitations as the Burst II Air: Especially in the first few days, I find the mouse uncomfortable; afterwards, I get used to the position and the rather wide behind of the mouse.
In general, the mouse fits better in smaller hands, but then the side buttons may not be optimally reachable. The same applies to the Burst II Pro as with other mice: It’s best to test the mouse once in a specialized store to see if it fits well in your hand; that way, you can’t go wrong.
The package also includes griptape, which you can use to stick the mouse. However, this is not necessary. In everyday life, the mouse provided me with enough grip, even though I quickly get sweaty hands while playing.
Battery life: The manufacturer specifies the battery life as up to 150 hours. I easily manage a week to 10 days with the mouse in everyday life, which can certainly be 15 hours on long days. In the end, however, the battery suddenly runs out. However, it must be said: The battery only lasts this long if you reduce the polling rate from 8K to 1K.
Nevertheless, currently, I can only think of a handful of gaming mice that offer a similar or longer battery life at such a low weight:
| Mouse | Battery life | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Logitech G309 | 300 hours (AA batteries) | 86 grams (AA batteries)/ 68 grams (Powerplay) |
| Razer Cobra Pro | 180 hours | 77 grams |
| SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless | 180 hours | 66 grams |
| SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless | 500 hours (2 AAA batteries) | 106 grams |
The Mouse Buttons, Scroll Wheel, and Sensor
Positive: Optical switches (buttons), accurate, modern sensor | Neutral: Scroll wheel
The mouse buttons: Under the buttons are optical titan switches. They feel solid and precise and are comparable to the keystroke of a keyboard. The thumb buttons on the side also have a distinct pressure point.
The scroll wheel: The scroll wheel has often been a weak point for mice from Roccat and Turtle Beach. However, the scroll wheel on the Burst II Pro can convince and is the same model as in the Air variant: The rotation is firm and thus can be used precisely. You won’t get a free-spinning scroll wheel.
Sensor: Inside the mouse is the Owleye sensor from Turtle Beach with a resolution of up to 30,000 DPI and 750 IPS (maximum tracking speed of the mouse’s sensor) and an acceleration of 70 G. The sensor is a derivative of PixArt.
In terms of level, the sensor lies between Logitech’s Hero sensor and Razer’s Focus+ sensor. Razer’s sensor is still quite a bit more accurate, especially over the wireless connection.
In Practice: Very Good Playable with Low DPI Settings
In everyday life, I regularly play fast-paced action shooters with the mouse, including Marvel: Rivals. Here I often use the very low DPI settings. I rarely set it higher than 300 to 400 DPI. However, with the low settings, I have to move the mouse a lot when I want to turn around in the game.
With a weight of 57 grams, the mouse can be moved quickly without resistance, and fast movements are easily possible. However, it is even better with the significantly lighter Turtle Beach Burst II Air (48 grams). 20 grams can make a significant difference.
A horror, however, is the DPI button, located at the very front of the mouse. In a game where speed is essential, I simply can’t reach it. My workaround is to assign the DPI settings to the thumb buttons. This way, I can quickly switch the DPI in everyday life when I need to.
Conclusion: Strong Battery and Low Weight
For whom is the mouse suitable? With the Turtle Beach Burst II Pro, you get a lightweight and fast gaming mouse that is especially suitable for shooter players. Especially if you move the mouse a lot on the table and play with low DPI settings.
However, with the Burst II Air, you get a similarly good mouse for 20 euros less from the same manufacturer, but you have to sacrifice battery life and the slightly better sensor. If battery life and sensor are not important to you, you can easily opt for the older model.
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What alternatives are there?
- The Turtle Beach Burst II Air weighs less but offers less battery life. If you want to save 20 euros, then the Burst II Air is an alternative.
- The Razer Viper V3 Pro offers the best sensor on the market but has shorter battery life and a higher price. It is definitely an alternative.
- The Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2 is also a decent option. However, I have had some processing issues with this mouse.
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