Turtle Beach - Burst II Air Ultra-Lightweight Wireless Optical Gaming Mouse with Bluetooth & 120-hour battery - Wireless - Black

I knew ROCCAT made great peripherals, but i wasnt sure about this after turlte beach bought them. I dont own any turtle beach items but this actually blew me away. Ive used plenty of mice, including the razer viper v3 pro. I prefer this over any mouse right now because of the 47g weight, which literally feels like a feather. It makes playing games like LoL and Counter Strike so much easier because there is no fatigue and micro movements are outstanding. It uses a pixart 3395 if anyone is wondering and its an amazing sensor. You can actually adjust debounce delay too. The swarm II software is also not bloated unlike other softwares. Highly recommend.

The Turtle Beach Burst II Air is the lightest gaming mouse I’ve owned so far, perhaps even the lightest one among all full-size mice I’ve ever owned. As advertised, it is in fact ultra lightweight, can easily connect through various modes (Bluetooth, wireless receiver or just the cable), and can be easily customized to suit whatever needs you’d have. This is the first Turtle Beach product I used and so far, I am delighted with it. It doesn’t have all the bells and whistles as other gaming mice, such as more buttons and decorative lights, but for the weight and ease of use, I’d highly recommend it. - Pros: Ultra-light, accurate, customizable. - Cons: N/A. >> Setup It just works out of the box; however, you’d want to download the software to configure/customize it. Following the Quick Start Guide the first thing to do is to navigate to http://www.turtlebeach.com/swarm2, it will be redirected to the support page for downloading updates/software. I just selected the Burst II Air mouse product, downloaded the Swarm II software and proceeded to install it. When I first connected the mouse with the cable provided, and launched the Swarm II software, there was a notice for an update available, which I downloaded and installed (it was a little strange having to click once for download and another click to do the actual install, just one click should have sufficed, minor detail/feedback). After that initial update, I was greeted with another a mandatory update for the device. When applying that update, it forced me to plug in the receiver which means that both the mouse and the receiver got some updates. No issues at all with the initial setup, very easy. >> Profiles As with other similar gaming devices, you can set up different profiles that hold specific parameters that are suited to whatever tasks you are undertaking. Launching the Swarm II app, there are 5 default profiles that you can select from and customize even more. In my case, I’ve only been using two, one for editing pictures and another for gaming (this last one also for general use). One useful thing to note is that the front-left side small button is preconfigured to cycle through DPIs when pressed, which I find very handy. For example, when playing games, sometimes you’d want to move faster, and other times you’d want to be as accurate as possible minimizing the mouse movement so that you can accurately aim at the at the target when playing FPS games, for example. You can change the preconfigured use of this button to instead of cycling through the DPIs, to go up or down in DPI, and you can even assign the button a different function altogether. >> Battery It is nice that the Burst II Air comes with its own internal rechargeable battery, which, by the way, doesn’t seem to add much weight to the device. The battery charges fast and seems to last for days (didn’t take an exact measure because I’d recharge before battery went to zero). >> Ease of use It is taking me some time to adjust to how light this mouse is as I’ve always favored a little heavier than usual mice for gaming, due to my thought that heavier mice were more suited for gaming, for example, to be more accurate at shooting in FPS games. So far, this device has proven me wrong and I see using it more frequently than other gaming mice I own, especially when traveling somewhere (in which saving as much carry-on luggage weight as possible is desired) . It comes with extra skates and grip tape. I haven’t yet attached the grip tape to the Burst II Air mouse, but I might do it. So far, the mouse doesn’t seem to slip easily under my fingers, but I haven’t been gaming heavily lately. For the replacement skates, the mouse is so light that I wonder if I’d need to change them before the mouse’s left button dies and the mouse being rendered useless (as I’ve seen being the case in gaming mice).

I really like gaming mice, so I’ve tried all of the top gaming mice on the market right now. Also, tried a ton of other ones. I went in with low expectations. As I didn’t know Turtle Beach made gaming mice. But supposedly they bought out Roccat. So wasn’t sure how it would perform, but was pleasantly surprised by how much they got right. WEIGHT: The biggest and best thing this guy has going for it is the weight at 47 grams which is very lightweight. While being very well balanced which is just as critically important. This WILL make you better at aiming if you are using a heavy mouse. Especially, 70 – 80 grams or more. Also, the rest of the specs are upper end (not top of the line but nearly). To get that weight if you squeeze hard there is some flex. But I didn’t notice that while gaming. CONNECTIVITY: It does come with grips, you can store the dongle inside the mouse, and connect via USB-C, 2.4 GHz wireless, or Bluetooth. SHAPE: It’s got a comfortable shape, made for those who either A. Like smaller mice, or B. have small hands. Good for claw/fingertip, but if hand is small enough palm. But I’d say for most a claw/fingertip grip. Honestly, reminds me a lot of a smaller GPX. COATING: The coating is similar to the GPX where it feels a bit like matte rubber. SCROLL WHEEL: Scroll wheel has defined steps and isn’t very loud. Light to medium amount of force required to scroll. Middle click is light, snappy, and easy to spam. CLICKS: Side and primary clicks are not my favorite and hit middle of the pack in the sense of feel compared to others. But are still relatively snappy. They are optical which is greatly appreciated. As that means no double clicks and faster latency. There is no side to side play. They say they are pre-tensioned but I’m still getting moderate pre and post travel (which I think is the main contributor on why they don’t feel great). But are consistent on left/right click. And during games I don’t really notice. Side buttons are more of the same. DPI BUTTON: Uniquely there is a DPI button the front left side of the mouse. Which I think is a cool spot for it. Out of the way enough you can use it during game but easy enough to access if you want to change your DPI on the fly. Which is also remappable in their software. Such as for play/pause or muting your microphone. PERFORMANCE: Sensor, firmware, software, are all upper end. I performed excellently across all my games with this mouse. Didn’t have to acclimate at all to it. As the shape, size, weight, latency are all excellent. As mentioned above the only thing that took me out of game a bit is the clicks/side buttons/scroll wheel while solid/very good are not up there with my favorite mice. It also lacks higher polling rate which I like. But is not everyones cup of tea and the trades are seldom worth it for people. BATTERY LIFE AND PERFORMANCE CONTINUED: It doesn’t have any RGB. The sensor is upper end, and battery life is very good. PTFE feet are solid without any complaints. The wireless is good, I didn’t notice any drop outs or issues. Didn’t feel as responsive as my Razer mice. But they are top dog right now so something that is a lot cheaper I wouldn’t expect it too. However, this still competes extremely well against them. The included cable is very flexible and high quality. Much better than most of the competition. Firmware is solid as well. Not the best I’ve tried but again, up there competing well with the best. CONCLUSION: Overall, this is a highly competitive mouse that does nearly everything right and is an easy recommendation for me.

The Turtle Beach - Burst II Air Ultra Lightweight Wireless Symmetrical Gaming Mouse with Bluetooth & 120-hour battery is a game changer! Not only does it have bluetooth (big bonus for avoiding cable clutter), but it also has a wireless dongle if your computer doesn't have bluetooth. It lasts an entire week+ on one charge. However, I am old school and limit any potential delay so I choose the 3rd option of actually plugging it in with a Type C cable. But the best part is it's SO light, it feels like an extension of your hand. It weighs about 1.5 ounces -- just over the weight of a slice of bread. It's mind-bogglingly light -- while I usually don't have any problems, I can game for hours without any discomfort. It even comes with special grips to make it extra secure to my hand -- think of pinetar in baseball -- no slippage at all. I don't even need a fancy mousepad either, thanks to the quality skates that are included. What are skates? It basically makes my desk frictionless -- pretty cool features that I haven't seen before. On top of that, you can customize everything to your heart's content. Want to adjust how sensitive the mouse is? No problem! There's even software that lets you fine-tune all sorts of settings -- for example, you can reduce the debounce time so clicking is more sensitive (lighter touches register more clicks). Angle snapping and dpi options are there and you have 6 different programmable buttons to bind to certain game actions. While the mouse is the lightest I've ever used, it's still packed full of many different features that have made it my go-to when gaming.

As a tech enthusiast who has spent considerable time testing various gaming accessories, the Turtle Beach Burst II Air offers an intriguing blend of features that both impress and leave room for improvement. Let's dive into the specifics.The Turtle Beach Burst II Air is designed with the modern gamer in mind, boasting a lightweight and ergonomic build that ensures comfort during extended gaming sessions. The first thing you’ll notice is how feather-light it feels, a testament to its name, making it an ideal choice for marathon gamers who can’t afford wrist fatigue. Performance-wise, the Burst II Air delivers solid results. The high-precision optical sensor provides smooth and accurate tracking, which is essential for competitive gaming where every millisecond counts. Additionally, the adjustable DPI settings allow for customizable sensitivity, catering to a wide range of play styles from snipers requiring precision to fast-paced action enthusiasts. The wireless connectivity is another highlight, offering a lag-free experience thanks to its robust 2.4GHz connection. This ensures that even in the heat of battle, your inputs are registered instantaneously, providing a competitive edge. The battery life is commendable as well, lasting up to 50 hours on a single charge, which means you won’t be interrupted in the middle of a critical moment.However, the Burst II Air is not without its shortcomings. The build quality, while comfortable, feels a bit plasticky, which may raise concerns about its durability over time. Some users might find the button placement a bit cramped, which can be an issue for those with larger hands. Moreover, while the wireless performance is generally reliable, there are occasional instances of connectivity drops, which can be frustrating in high-stakes scenarios. Another downside is the software support. Turtle Beach’s customization software, while functional, lacks the polish and depth seen in competitors' offerings. It gets the job done but feels a bit clunky and unintuitive, which might deter some users from fully utilizing the mouse’s capabilities. Overall, the Turtle Beach Burst II Air is a commendable gaming mouse that offers great performance and comfort for its price range. However, it is held back by a few minor flaws that prevent it from being truly exceptional. If you’re in the market for a lightweight, wireless gaming mouse that offers solid performance without breaking the bank, the Burst II Air is worth considering. Rating: 4 out of 5 stars. While it excels in many areas, the issues with build quality, button ergonomics, and software hold it back from achieving a higher rating. With some refinements, future iterations could easily push this product into the upper echelon of gaming accessories.