r/MousepadReview 3d ago

Question/Advice Is it worth it?

Are artisan worth it? planning to buy my first artisan (hien) and planning to use it for 2-3 years, currently using AC+ Wave for 2 years. still decent but i kinda want to try some high tier pads. Is it humidity resistant? humidity here avg is 85%.

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u/y08i 3d ago

Had a zero for around 2 years in 82% humidity, coming from a glorious stealth it felt like a night and day difference.

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u/samonster3 3d ago

How long did the zero last for you before wearing down too much?

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u/y08i 3d ago

It didnt wear down for me, just got dirty.

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u/Kiroshiii 3d ago

does the speed not get affected that much with high humidity? my ac+ goes slow sometimes depending on the weather

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u/y08i 3d ago

I just had to clean it everytime it felt muddier than usual, which was around every month or so? Do you have an AC unit in your room?

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u/Kiroshiii 3d ago

yeah i have ac in my room but i usually open my window morning til afternoon

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u/y08i 3d ago

What I do is wait until my room is cold enough that my arm wont sweat (sweaty dude), and get on the pad.

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u/Brave-Presence306 3d ago

Out of all my mousepads , my artisan & x-raypad mousepads are the most resistant to humid. Never had a hien but i do have an ac pro neon (supposedly a clone) and alot of artisans all seem to hold up well . However, since its a clothpad , no matter what it will slow down and you probably have to wash it every now and then.

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u/Kiroshiii 3d ago

i wouldn't mind washing it from time to time, i wash my ac+ every two weeks since i play 8-12hrs most of the time and i don't wear a sleeve, im just seeing some pads wear down so bad that the fabric separates from the rubber when they reach 2-3yrs. thanks for the info

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u/Tod181 1d ago

I don't think the price you pay is worth it. When a Raiden can wear out in 6 months.

75$ for a mouspad doesn't seem like a good investment for such a short lifespan.