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When I found out that the Bloody SG5, the manufacturer’s flagship gaming mouse, was coming in for review – and in two color variants – I realized one important thing: the era of flagship products has passed. Not in the sense that the market no longer sees powerful, premium, and expensive gaming mice. The SG5 is exactly that – in every sense of the word, from its specifications to its overall execution. It fully deserves the flagship title.
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Specifications
- Dimensions: 125×64×40 mm
- Sensor: S-Tier 30K
- Resolution: 50–30,000 CPI
- Acceleration: up to 50 G
- Tracking speed: up to 750 IPS
- Wired polling rate: 125–1,000 Hz
- Wireless polling rate: 125–8,000 Hz
- Button response time: 0.125–8 ms
- Micro-switches: over 50 million clicks (left/right buttons)
- Scroll wheel: over 800,000 rotations
- Battery: Li-Pol, 300 mAh
- Battery life: up to 80 hours
- Weight: 64 g
Bloody SG5 Video review
Positioning
I simply remember the times when the most expensive gaming mice had distinctive, unique, and original features. They were not always practical, but, for example, 200x zoom cameras in smartphones or UWB support are also features that are genuinely useful to perhaps 1% of users, right? Yet they exist.
However, if you are, for example, a fan of gaming smartphones, you do not expect those kinds of features. You expect maximum gaming performance, the highest possible FPS, and advanced cooling. The same mindset should be applied to the SG5 – and everything starts to make sense.
Key Advantages
Because do you really need extra buttons on an esports-focused gaming mouse? No – only the essential controls matter, which is why the SG5 is not designed as a customizable “transformer.” Instead, it focuses on reliability: the main switches are rated for up to 50 million clicks, while the scroll wheel is built to withstand up to 800,000 rotations.
A cable is not necessary – even with professional cable management systems designed for esports, the absence of a cable is often preferable. That is why the Bloody SG5 can operate wirelessly via a 2.4 GHz USB dongle using SpeedLink 8K Wireless technology, with an impressive polling rate of up to 8000 Hz.
Not a groundbreaking feature, because some competitors offer it as well. However, there is no higher level to reach at the moment. There are no better implementations – only equivalent ones. Wireless 8K polling is now available across flagship gaming mice, especially when paired with a top-tier 30K sensor, which is essentially a rebranded PixArt PAW3950.
I do not have any particular complaints about this, because the PixArt PAW3950 is currently the best sensor available on the market. Gaming mice that cost three times more also use it, so this is a welcome choice. It offers everything expected from a top-tier sensor: adjustable resolution from 50 to 30,000 CPI, tracking speed of up to 750 IPS, and acceleration of up to 50 G. In other words, the performance level is excellent.
Technologies
The Bloody SG5 also supports RapidSnap Rebound, which uses a dual-spring mechanism to enable faster key rebound. However, the more interesting feature is the Dual Rebound Click Spring Flaps technology. It combines several design elements that reduce and evenly distribute the pressure applied to the main switches, helping to improve their durability.
Bloody claims that this technology is patented, but I was unable to find any publicly available patent information confirming this claim.
Package Contents
Also, if the built-in USB adapter is not enough for you, I have good news – the SG5 comes with an excellent accessory package. The box includes additional PTFE skates and grips, branded under Savage Impact, as well as a USB-C to USB-A adapter and a USB-C to USB-A cable.
The new-generation charging dock, RX-62, left me with mixed impressions – it both pleased and disappointed me. On the one hand, the dock now features a USB-A port on the housing, allowing the wireless dongle to be stored inside. However, the station has lost its function as an additional receiver, and without the dongle inserted, it only charges the SG5. In addition, the mouse charging indicator has been removed from the surface, and the cable is now permanently attached.
The latter is especially strange and disappointing. I personally bought a 3-meter USB-C cable for my R72, which allowed me to extend the receiver across the entire studio. As a result, it could maintain a stable signal both from the stand and from a laptop located seven meters away, even through several walls. Additionally, permanently attached cables are more likely to fail during transportation. Overall, I am not a fan of this design decision. However, the inclusion of a USB-A port is a genuinely useful improvement – no complaints there.
Other Features
What else does the SG5 offer? It comes with a 300 mAh battery that provides up to 80 hours of continuous operation. At the same time, the mouse weighs only 64 g, although the skeletonized design is limited to the bottom part of the body. A weight of 64 g is not an absolute record in the ultralight mouse category, but it is still light enough to avoid becoming a noticeable limitation during use.
Software support is also included, and this time it comes with a new-generation application. Unfortunately, it is not Bloody Unified, but rather the Wireless 8KM-Esport Editor. The software allows detailed customization of the mouse functions, provides battery status monitoring, and even enables saving settings directly to the built-in 512 KB onboard memory. This capacity is enough to store three profiles that remain saved directly on the mouse.
However, I have always supported the idea of having a single unified application for all accessories. Consistency across devices is a good thing. Bloody Unified is a good solution. The 8KM-Esport Editor is simply acceptable.
Design and Differences
Regarding the color options, I like the white version significantly more. It has a very bright and distinctive appearance. The black Bloody SG5, on the other hand, looks like… simply a flagship-level mouse with high-end hardware inside, but without any visible brand identity or unique character.
There are, however, a few design choices that surprised me. First is the placement of the status indicator. It is now located in front of the scroll wheel, and at first I assumed it was an additional button. But that is not the case – all extra buttons are located on the underside of the mouse. On the top, there are only the two main buttons and two side buttons.
Secondly, there is no Bloody branding on the top of the housing. The only visible logo is Savage Impact. And this is something I do not fully understand, because my association with Savage Impact has always been tied to unique, distinctive components with an aggressive street-inspired design language and gaming collaborations. When I see Savage Impact branding on a plain black or white mouse, it feels like it dilutes the identity of both brands rather than strengthening it.
On the other hand, the materials used here feel truly premium. The plastic is most likely PBT rather than ABS, as it has a smooth finish while still providing enough texture and grip that additional skates are not strictly necessary. And as a reminder, extra skates are included in the package. I even made a separate video about them – the link is available in the description.
Conclusion
So, the final verdict is this: yes, the Bloody SG5 does not have RGB lighting. Yes, it offers fewer top-mounted buttons compared to some competitors. However, in both color variants, the Bloody SG5 is a premium, powerful, durable, long-lasting, and genuinely impressive gaming mouse. And if you still have any doubts – the white version has now replaced the R72 Pro Dual in my test setup. So yes, I can confidently recommend it.
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