Tesoro Gandiva H1L

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 8 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

4
Average:

2
Bad:

0

Pros:

Unique aesthetics, Highly customizable, Scroll wheel shape and texture make it comfortable and easy to actuate, 5 user customizable, on the fly DPI settings, Glides nicely and is well supported on your mousing surface
Build Quality, Speed & Accuracy (Avago ADNS9800), 8 Programmable Buttons, 32bit Cortex Processor With 512Kb Of Onboard Memory, Illumination, Adjustable LOD, Braided Cable With Gold Plated USB Connector, Price (For Some)

Cons:

Hard to find in the USA and the price is fairly high when you do find it, Build quality issues:, Right mouse button is a bit wobbly/loose, Scroll wheel is squeaky and a bit wobbly/loose, Please drop by the Bigbruin.com Forum and feel free to post...
Design (For Some), Control Software (Needs To Be More User Friendly)

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Last revision on November 7, 2017

Reviewers Liked

Unique aesthetics, Highly customizable, Scroll wheel shape and texture make it comfortable and easy to actuate, 5 user customizable, on the fly DPI settings, Glides nicely and is well supported on your mousing surface
Build Quality, Speed & Accuracy (Avago ADNS9800), 8 Programmable Buttons, 32bit Cortex Processor With 512Kb Of Onboard Memory, Illumination, Adjustable LOD, Braided Cable With Gold Plated USB Connector, Price (For Some)

Reviewers Didn't Like

Hard to find in the USA and the price is fairly high when you do find it, Build quality issues:, Right mouse button is a bit wobbly/loose, Scroll wheel is squeaky and a bit wobbly/loose, Please drop by the Bigbruin.com Forum and feel free to post
Design (For Some), Control Software (Needs To Be More User Friendly)

Expert reviews and ratings

Designed for gamers with a claw grip, the Gandiva H1L focuses more on aesthetics than ergonomics, which means that it scores an average when it comes to overall comfort during extended gaming sessions. There are a few minor niggles with the design,...

By vrworld.com on October 27, 2014

As we've said earlier, this isn't a mouse for palm grip gamers and claw and finger tip grip people will likely find its exterior amenable if not spectacularly comfortable. The software is well-featured and easy to use, if a little slow, and all the...

By Bit-tech.net on October 16, 2014

after using this mouse for a little over 3 weeks is that I like it, a lot! The style is unique and with the customisable LEDs it looks great too. It is very responsive and every movement you make happens instantly on the screen, there's no lag and the...

By pcGameware UK on March 12, 2014

The build quality is at a good level, plastic parts are strong and well finished Of course design is a subjective matter, but we really like when the manufacturer provides different products with a very similar design The blue LEDs positioned on the...

By Ocaholic on January 29, 2014

The aesthetics of the Tesoro Gandiva H1L laser gaming mouse are the first thing that grabbed my attention, and despite the solid performance of the device, they are the first thing I would like to comment on in the conclusion. The body is plastic, but...

By Bigbruin on January 19, 2015

I like the Gandiva as a basic gaming mouse. It is accurate and comfortable, and these two traits are the most important. However, in other areas it falls short – its extra buttons are programmable, but placed inefficiently. Its scroll wheel is well...

By XSReviews on December 22, 2014

I happen to like the last three Batman films so since the design of the Gandiva reminds me a lot of the Tumbler i really liked using it although i have to admit that i've seen and used far more ergonomic models. This is perhaps the only problem the...

By NikkTech on November 03, 2014

PriceA quick Google will find you the Tesoro Gandiva for a very affordable £40-45, this is incredibly good value for money given the range of features and performance that this mouse offers. It's also very competitive against similarly priced gaming...

By eTeknix on October 30, 2014

At $60, The mid-level Tesoro Gandiva H1L has has just enough features and aesthetics to satisfy consumers. It offers many customization options through its software, overall helping alter the performance based on the specific user settings.That said,...

By GamersNexus on October 25, 2014

"Un mouse dalla forma insolita e strana con un sensore potente e preciso ed un costo contenuto: Tesoro incarna l'arco di Arjuna nel Gandiva, periferica da...

By rehwolution.it on March 06, 2015

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