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ARTISAN Gaming Mouse pad Zero MID(Hard) Large ZR-NMD-BK-L Color: Black (Japan Import)
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ARTISAN Gaming Mouse pad Zero MID(Hard) Large ZR-NMD-BK-L Color: Black (Japan Import)

Bottom line: The ARTISAN Gaming Mouse pad Zero MID Large ZR-NMD-BK-L Color: Black: Large 420x330mm surface suits low-DPI arm aiming; main trade-off: firm hard surface, less cushioned than cloth pads.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For keyboards, mice, headsets and other PC peripherals, synthesises manufacturer specs and independent reviews rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Large 420x330mm surface suits low-DPI arm aiming
  • ✓ Knit polyester surface glides fast with no drag
  • ✓ Snappy, firm stops for precise aim recovery
  • ✓ Made in Japan, trusted by gamers in 50+ countries

Cons

  • ✗ Firm hard surface, less cushioned than cloth pads
  • ✗ Thin 3mm build gives minimal wrist padding
  • ✗ Japan import can mean longer delivery times
  • ✗ Offered in Black colorway only

Manufacturer description

Gaming mouse pad Zero New MID series - Unparalleled glide. While gliding, it will not have dragging feeling. Operation feel is snappy. Firmly stops. Little difference between the horizontal and vertical glide. ARTISAN is a Japanese maker of new generation mousepads for gaming, used in over 50 countries. Its innovations are highly acclaimed. [A tracking surface that blows away all traditional conventions]Traditional mousepads have all used standard tracking surfaces. This diversely multi-use surface balances both "quickness of initial movements and light operability" with "stop ability." With…

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SpecPicks scored ARTISAN Gaming Mouse pad Zero MID Large ZR-NMD-BK-L Color: Black using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the gaming peripherals category. Artisan's gaming peripherals lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for gaming peripherals of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Size: 420 x 330 x 3 mm
  • Weight: 272g
  • Color: Black running surface
  • Surface: knit (polyester twisted yarn) Middle layer: Single-bubble rubber foam
  • Made in Japan.

Full Specifications

SizeLarge
BrandArtisan
ColorMulticolor
ShapeRectangular
Weight272g
Surfaceknit (polyester twisted yarn) Middle layer: Single-bubble rubber foam
MaterialPolyester
Dimensions420 x 330 x 3 mm
Unit Count1.0 Count
Model NumberZR-NMID-BK-L
Item Thickness3 Millimeters
Mfr Part NumberZR-NMID-BK-L
Special FeatureNon-slip, Washable
Antenna LocationGaming
Enclosure MaterialPolyester
Additional FeaturesNon-slip, Washable
Item Dimensions L x W12.99"L x 16.54"W
Recommended Uses For ProductGaming

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