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Mad Catz R.A.T. 8+'s Brand, Model and Release Date.
| Manufacturer | Mad Catz |
| Model | R.A.T. 8+ |
| Picture | ![]() |
| Release Date | 2019 |
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Dimensions and Weight
Size and Weight of Mad Catz R.A.T. 8+ mouse.
| Length | ~119 mm ~11.9 cm ~4.69 in |
| Width | ~88 mm ~8.8 cm ~3.46 in |
| Height | ~38 mm ~3.8 cm ~1.5 in |
| Weight | ~157 g ~0.16 kg ~0.35 lbs |
Technical Specs
Sensor, Lift Off distance and rest of the specifications for the Mad Catz R.A.T. 8+ mouse.
| Sensor Type | Optical |
| Sensor Model | PMW3389 |
| Perfect Sensor (Flawless) | Yes |
| Resolution (CPI/DPI) | 100 - 16000 |
| Max Resolution (CPI/DPI) | 16000 |
| Min Resolution (CPI/DPI) | 100 |
| Resolution Ratio (Max/Min) | |
| Maximum Acceleration | 50 G |
| Max Tracking Speed | 400 IPS |
| Polling Rate | 2000 Hz (0.5 ms) |
| Lift Off Distance | Adjustable (~2.0 mm default) |
| Switches Type | Omron |
| Switches Lifespan | 50 million clicks |
| Feets (Material) | PTFE |
| Onboard Memory | Yes |
| Smoothing / Filtering | No |
| Hardware Acceleration | No |
| Click Latency | 16.5 ms |
| Shift Latency | - |
Connectivity
Connectivity types for the Mad Catz R.A.T. 8+ mouse.
| Connectivity | Wired, USB |
| Cable Length | ~1.8 m ~5.91 ft |
| Cable Type | Braided |
General Specifications and Features
List of additional Mad Catz R.A.T. 8+ features.
| Mouse Type | Gaming mouse |
| Ergonomy | Right-handed |
| Buttons | 11 |
| Suggested Grip | Palm grip, Claw grip, Fingertip grip |
| CPI/DPI Indicator | Yes |
| LED Lighting | Yes |
| LED Editable | Yes |
| Adjustable Weight | Yes |
| Editable Scroll-Wheel Resistance | No |
| Silent Clicking | No |
| Color | Black |
| Battery Time | - |
| Battery Type | - |
Price and Warranty
Satisfaction is (not) guaranteed.
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Manufacturer URL | https://www.madcatz.com/ |
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Review
What MouseSpecs thinks about this mouse.
Mad Catz R.A.T. 8+ is a war-machine device equipped with a sensor offering mid-high performance, the PMW 3389 (16000 Max DPI, 400 IPS, 50 G, 2000 Hz – 0.5 ms).
This top-level segment mouse has elements which make it unique and differentiate it from other products:
- Find the most suitable grip for your unique hand size and shape by using the included two pairs of swappable palm rests and pinkie rests, including anti-slip palm rests.

- Benefit of the “Precision Aim“, to increase or decrease cursor speed with a single button press, ideal for sniper modes or high accuracy required works.

- On this model you will find also a scrollable wheel which will enable a wide variety of new actions and combos, like edges sneaking and vehicles driving.

- Its unique shape can be personalized by adding extra weight units.

Find out more at MadCatz R.A.T. 8+ dedicated page.
Video Review as Different Opinion
Additional look and feel of the mouse by a third-party reviewer.




