The all new Aivia M8600 denotes a radical departure from previous design philosophies for Gigabyte and rightly deserves to be part of the Aivia brand. Much like the Aivia K8100 keyboard, this mouse is designed for gaming and gaming only. Compare and contrast this single mindedness with previous models which were better rounded and “jack of all trades” in their approach and things look both good and bad for this mouse.
Previous mice with the “GHOST” label attached to them worked well regardless of which grip used to hold them. The Aivia on the other hand is not particularly well rounded and is only comfortable when used in a finger grip hold. This is perfectly acceptable in a gaming mouse as gaming enthusiasts know exactly what they want out of their peripheral and know which of the three main grips work best for them. Unfortunately, this means the M8600 is a poor match for non-gaming environments.
The tale of contrasts can be told about the Aivia’s weight as well. The large batteries Gigabyte has opted for, coupled with its dual wired and wireless abilities make for a mouse which some will find on the heavy end of the spectrum. This too is perfectly acceptable in a gaming peripheral as the intended niche knows exactly what they like weight wise and how to overcome a heavier than optimal mouse. However, we know that gamers want a choice and sometimes like to custom tailor every aspect of their mouse depending on the game being played. On the flip side of the coin, having an extremely long wireless life is likely a trade-off many would be willing to make. We certainly do not want to buy another Logitech G7, as small “quick change” batteries with no wired abilities is a recipe for disaster; a disaster which Gigabyte has cleverly avoided by learned from their competitors’ past mistakes.
When you add up killer software, enough buttons and onboard profiles to satisfy even the most demanding gamer with average ergonomics hidden behind aggressive styling, the end result can be considered a very good mouse. Unfortunately, there is one major caveat worth pointing out. To be precise this mouse – much like some other single minded mice we have reviewed recently - is going to be a love it or hate it affair. There will be no middle ground. If you know exactly what you want from your gaming peripherals and understand the design goals of the Gigabyte Aivia M8600 before purchasing, it will provide you with endless hours of enjoyment. If you do not know what you need, want or desire from your tools then the experience may not be as fulfilling.
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