Mionix Alioth 320 Gaming Pad Review

👤by David Mitchelson Comments 📅14-05-09
Features

The below information was taken from www.mionix.net.

Alioth comes from the brightest star in the constellation of Ursa Major. The word “Alioth” origins from the Arabic word Alyat, which means “fat tail of the sheep”. Alioth has a very weak magnetic field for its type of star and the magnetic poles separates different elements in the stars hydrogen fuel. This phenomena causes Alioth to have very strange spectral lines. The spectral lines has been implemented in the design of the surface to avoid data losses in chaotic situations.

New developed coating for maximum glide
Alioth have been processed with a new developed coating to minimize the friction between surface and mouse. The new developed coating allows you to do rapid movements without loosing control.

Optimized dimensions for high mouse sensitivity
The dimensions of Alioth 320 is optimized for gamers that makes minor and more exact movements.

Rubber Backing
Backside is made of a rubber-based material with a ribbed pattern to improve the grip.

Design
The unique striped design improves the sensor performance and reduces data loss and the 3 mm thickness smoothens out the differences irrespective of the surface under the mousepad.

Technical Specification

Material: Durable, smooth and flexible coated cloth
Surface: Glossy, low-friction coating
Dimensions: 320mm x 270mm
Thickness: 3mm
Weight: 146 g
Back: Rubber based back for a firm grip on all types of surfaces
Compatibilty: Infrared, laser & ball
Warranty: 2 years

Closer look

The Alioth 320 comes packaged in a rectangular plastic box. As mentioned previously in the Saiph 1800 review, the packaging Mionix opt for is characterized perfectly. The branding scheme fits gaming merchandise particularly well. The box clearly defines the Alioth giving a short technical rundown



Taking the pad out of the box, it looks fantastic. Visually, this pad will look perfect. Next to a gaming system. The design work on the Alioth has been carefully anticipated, there is an interlaced Mionix logo which sits nicely next to some small typography which says “ALIOTH 320 LIGHT-YEARS AHEAD OF THE GAME – MIONIX.NET”

So far, visually very impressive. I really like the combination of shapes and colours. Aesthetically very pleasing, but the surface is also very smooth and I’m looking forward to seeing how a mouse will interact with the Saiph gaming mouse.

The underside of the pad follows the typical cloth pad standard of being made completely of rubber, allowing it to bond with any surface and reduce unnecessary movement.









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