The Hades H1 is a mix of extreme goodness offset by things that need improvement. On the plus side, this is the only mouse that is so configurable that it lets you mess with the optical sensor. It’s extreme tweakability is handled through customized software, which can be difficult to use at times.
Hades claims that the H1 is the “most advanced gaming mouse in the world”, but there are several facts that dispute this claim. For one, Razer has introduced their Lachesis mouse which supports an insane 4000dpi. Even though the H1 is very similar to the Logitech G9, the H1 uses “outdated” optical technology and has no customizable grip.
The hardware has great potential, but the included software is a usability nightmare, and there is no other way to access the mouse’s configuration. Not only is there no explanation about what most of the settings do, but you can very easily crash this mouse without knowing what you’re doing. Feature-wise it nearly matches the Logitech G9 Gaming Mouse, but uses a more familiar mouse design. If you’re a fan of Logitech’s previous offerings then you’ll feel right at home with the Hades mouse.
Despite these differences, the Hades H1 has replaced my 800dpi laser mouse for gaming and desktop purposes. Being able to dial up and down your resolution on-the-fly is a feature that I can no longer live without, and is a feature that is helpful for graphics and office work, in addition to gaming. The mouse isn’t as ergonomic and comfortable as some of Microsoft and Logitech’s offerings, but this rodent was designed for performance, and it definately does deliver. If you need a high-performance mouse (regardless of your reason), then the Hades H1 is a decent alternative to the Logitech G9, Microsoft Sidewinder, and Razer Lachesis.
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