By: Aaron Lai
March 20, 2026
Amidst my preparations for Japan trip later this year, I realize I enjoy planning in general. One event I have organized many times for different groups is a scavenger hunt. I enjoy thinking of the logistics of these activities. For me, I think about what sort of narrative you are telling when you run through an event like this. You need to consider different constraints participants will have, whether time, capability, or feasibility. The first time I planned one, it was with a childhood friend, and we had a pretty successful turnout. We did learn a few things, including the importance of wording of clues and clarity of awarding points. I enjoyed the openness of the structure while also appreciating working with someone else to bounce ideas off. Every time I organized and executed these events, I have also learned more to improve and streamline future versions of the event. For those who are new to preparing an event of this nature, I would encourage you to try, but also be ready to make and catch your mistakes. Similarly, when companies venture into new categories, I am always encouraged because it means they have, at a minimum, tried something new. However, it also will undoubtedly result in finding things to learn and improve upon, as it is rare anyone becomes a master on the first try. Today, we have one of two new be quiet! mice in the form of the Dark Perk Ergo. This company is no amateur to computer peripherals, but it is their first venture into gaming mice. How does the Dark Perk Ergo compare with its competition? Are there new things for be quiet! to learn from? Let us read on to find out!
Today's review unit of the be quiet! Dark Perk Ergo came from a Newegg distribution center in Ontario, California, United States. Traveling to our APH Networks location in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, this corrugated cardboard box came in decent condition. There are a few bruised corners, but nothing to really suggest any severe damage. In addition to the Dark Perk Ergo, be quiet! also sent us their Dark Perk Sym, which I will be reviewing in the coming weeks.
The retail containers of the be quiet! Dark Perk mice are standard design for this company. This is an all-black box with the product displayed in the middle. The product name is underneath with the be quiet! logo on the top right corner. The side panels are also clean with only the product name found on here. At the back, there are more specifications about the mouse inside, which is useful for comparison. The box separates from each other to get to the product inside, but it is sealed at the top and bottom to keep everything together.
Before we continue, I have grabbed the specifications from the manufacturer's website for your reading pleasure:
General data
Model: Dark Perk Ergo
Dimensions (L x W x H), (mm): 120 x 66 x 39
Color option: Black
Total weight (kg): 0.055
Sensor: PixArt PAW3950
Encoder: TTC Yellow
Max DPI: 32.000
Lift Off Distance (LOD) (mm): 1-2
Battery Life: Up to 110 (1000Hz polling)
Materials: ABS, rubber, PTFE
Technical specifications
Wireless connectivity (GHz): 2.4
Technology: RF Wireless
Polling rate (Hz / ms): 8000 / 0.125
Tracking Speed (g): 50
Micro Switches (L+R): Omron Optical D2FP-FN2
Cable length (m): 1.8
Hardware, Software
Connector: USB 2.0 Type-C
MCU: Nordic nRF54H20
Software support: ✓, bequiet! IO Center, bequiet! IO Center Web
Accessories
Included Accessories: 2.4GHz RF wireless dongle, USB Type-A to Type-C adapter, braided USB Type-A to Type-C adapter, cable tie
Service
Warranty (Years): 2
International hotline / free of charge: ✓ / DE, FR, US
Once you break the top and bottom seals, you can open the box to see a few things. First, the Dark Perk Ergo is situated at the top and seated in a hard paper tray. I mistook it for plastic until I took a closer inspection of the tray. A small foam pad is placed on the top lid to prevent the mouse from bouncing about. Under the tray, there is a black cardboard box that contains all the accessories and a small quick start guide. This gives users quick start, certification, and warranty information. The be quiet! Dark Perk Ergo comes with a standard two-year limited warranty.
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. A Closer Look - Hardware and Software
3. Subjective Performance Tests
4. Conclusion
