Customer Ratings & Reviews

Really good balanced mouse pad, typical good SteelSeries quality!

Hands down best pad for my play style. 10/10 would reccomend

A classic mat with improvements, totally recommended

Went from an onn desk mat to this big game changer

I think they did a great job with the mousepad but I gave it 4/5 because the speed version of this pad is much better for the same price. completely subjective though

Great just a good mousepad nothing crazy it’s just a good mousepad

This gaming mouse pad is exactly what I was looking for. Good price and functionality.

Best mat around, definitely would appreciate a bigger may though.

This mouse pad has a great texture and feel. My mouse is very responsive and the speed is perfect. The only draw back for me is that I prefer a thicker pad. Other then that its an excellent product!

Amazing I love this product so much! Best purchase I have made

Lasted a long time and worked really well recommend it highly

it made a huge difference in my gaming experience, recommended.

Great mouse pad. It is convenient and easy to use with my PC.

I was hoping the texture would be a bit rougher (a la Razer Strider) but it feels fine. Looks good and does provide a bit of control over soft pads.

When it comes to gaming peripherals, mouse pads might seem like an afterthought compared to high-DPI mice or mechanical keyboards. However, the easily forgotten mouse pad can make or break your gaming experience. And when it comes to quality options, the SteelSeries QcK Performance Gaming Mouse Pad XL Speed is a solid, reliable choice. This pad delivers great tracking accuracy, comfortable and roomy dimensions, and durability that suggests it will last through years of long gaming sessions. When SteelSeries throws the "XL" tag on this, they mean it. It takes up a substantial 900mm x 400mm (35.4" x 15.7") of space. On my desk, which holds two monitors and a laptop, this pad occupies roughly 2/3 of the surface. The mouse pad has a clean, minimalist design with no frills. Those looking to add to the gaming LED light pollution in their room will be sorely disappointed. The tradeoff here is phenomenal build quality; the grippy rubber bottom provides a completely slip-free experience and the high-quality stitched edges deliver hours of comfort while gaming. The "Speed" designation in this model indicates its optimization for quick, fluid mouse movements, and it delivers in spades. The micro-textured cloth surface provides significantly less resistance than standard mouse pads and other gaming pads that I've used, allowing for faster movements and smoother tracking. Coming from a more roughly textured pad, it took a minute to acclimate while playing FPS games (which is my primary gaming time these days), but once I did, the slicker surface worked perfectly with the relatively fast-paced motion of games like Call of Duty and Apex. Overall, my only complaint with this pad, coming in at 3mm (0.14") thick, is that I wish it were a tad thicker/more padded. While the padding is adequate, I've used pads that are slightly more cushioned and better aided in long-term comfort. I don't foresee this being an issue long term, but it was another aspect of the pad that I had to adjust to. In summation, if you're looking for a large gaming pad and have the space for it, I'd highly recommend the QcK Performance Gaming Mouse Pad XL, particularly this Speed variant. It marries comfort, build quality, and performance, providing an amazingly stable base on which to game.

I had a QCK Heavy and I thought that pad was slow. This one is way slower, not sure why anyone would need this type of control.

Pretty decent pad, but very large. Was bigger than what I needed or wanted, but figured I'd try it since it gets good reviews.

After using a felt desk pad for about a year and half I began feeling the pills forming under my wrists which began causing irratation. I 'shaved' them down a few times. but once it starts it was prone to happening more often. I haven't used a traditional mouse pad in several years now with The Steelseries QcK Control being my first mouse mat. Luckily this mat was was the same as my felt pad coming in at approximately 900mm x 400mm (35.4in x 15.7 in), offering ample room for exaggerated mouse movements. The would be beneficial for low-sensitivity gamers or while working on large documents or creative projects. Running out of pad space isn't much of a concern. I usually run 2 mice for my desktop and work laptop and have plenty of space for either without bumping into the other. The "Control" aspect of the QcK's namesake appears to be evident. The micro textured woven surface offers excellent friction, providing a noticeable degree of resistance to your mouse movements. Offering a controlled glide with precise tracking and stopping power, which is paramount for accuracy in games where you could be lining up a headshot in a first-person shooter or making minute adjustments in a graphic design software or navigating cells in a spreadsheet. The QcK Control delivers consistent and reliable tracking for both optical and laser sensors. The QcK Control prioritizes control over comfort. However, during extended use I use a THIN logitech wrist pad that grips nicely to the smooth micro texture control surface. The Qck Control pad itself feels pleasant under the wrist and hand. I have noticed no irritation even during extended gaming sessions or long workdays. The non-slip rubber base keeps the pad firmly planted on my desk, preventing unwanted shifting and maintaining a stable surface. This stability contributes significantly to a comfortable and distraction-free experience. SteelSeries QcK Control looks to be relatively easy to clean. While not entirely stain-proof, most spills can be quickly blotted away with a damp cloth. I like to use a damp microfiber cloth. Extended sessions could leave some dead skin marks under the wrists, which is why I like to use my wrist rest. My one con for this QcK Control would be the placement of the Steelseries logo on the bottom right. As a righty, and the multiple mice I usually run I can feel it on my wrist. It was remedied by turning the desk pad 180deg so that the logo is to my top left and out of the way. Not the most bothersome. But was the 1 thing I could think that I could ding it for. The SteelSeries QcK Control XL DESK pad strikes an excellent balance between its generous size, accuracy, control, to a degree comfort and ease of maintenance. If your work space allows for it, the large surface area will benefit most users and play styles. The controlled cloth surface delivers the precision needed for demanding tasks. The focus on control makes it particularly well-suited for gamers who value precision, but its comfortable surface and generous size also make it a great choice for everyday use and professional applications.

Gonna get this out of the way, I love this mouse mat. I've been using a large mouse mat for years to dampen keyboard sounds on my mech keeb and of course for all of my mousing needs. It also neatens up the desk space a bit, plus it just looks good. I was happy to give this steelseries mouse mat a go and I couldn't be happier with it. The mouse mat comes in three varieties based on surface texture speed, balance, and control. I opted for control as the feet on my mouse are very slick and I find it somewhat difficult for precision movement sin gaming. Pairing that with a mat with a coarser surface seems to be the perfect pairing of mouse and mat. Of course this is a very personal preference that's entirely subjective to your specific needs. For me, these two pair really well. What isn't subjective is the quality of the mat. Feels premium the moment you take it out of the package. It lies perfectly flat without issue, even after being wound around a cardboard cylinder for packaging. It's got a good weight and feels pretty durable. The stitching is nice, no loose threads or frayed edges out of the box which I'd definitely experienced with other products. It's got some sort of rubberized backing that holds the mat firmly in place without making the mat feel overly heavy. It's just nice. Mousing on this is perfect. Movement is smooth, no cursor jumping or skipping which I've had on other mats. It's precise. The micro texture on this feels really good and provides just enough drag with my mouse to give me the precision that I need. I do run my mouse at a relatively high DPI and this pairs perfectly with both the mouse feet and my preferred settings. It's good. My only concern, and this is the only thing that you can't really evaluate in a few days, is how well this will hold up. I've had other mats start to fray around the edges, get dust and fine particles trapped in the weave of the fabric which made the mouse sensor very unhappy, and even one where the layers of the mat separated. Time will tell of course, but compared to mats I've used in the past this one feels more premium. Out of the box though I have no complaints. It's perfect, I even like the little bits of flair on the mat (the logo on the bottom right corner and the little qck control tab on the top right). Definitely recommended if you're looking for an xl mouse mat with a coarser, grippier surface.

Texture was scratchy didnt really get the “control” feel i was looking for hard for a cloth pad