The QPAD 5K L.E arrives packaged in a corrugated cardboard box with matt red print. To the left are the main features of the mouse with a quick product description found beneath the large cut-out area which allows the potential buyer to try the ergonomics out before purchasing.


The rear of the box shows the specifications in 6 common European languages. Beneath the specs' is a product introduction along with commentary on QPAD's Grassroots commitment.


After removing the packaging we get a first look at the 5K L.E which, as mice go is quite a lot larger than your average rodent. 12.5cm long and 8.5cm wide (at the widest point) makes this one of the biggest gaming mice currently available at the high end of the market. When I first cast my eye on the 5K L.E I thought it was a left hooker due to the oversized finger rest on the right hand side. Alas it is most definitely for right handed players, the give away being the two side buttons.

Let's take a closer look...