SteelSeries QCK vs ARTISAN FX ZERO Battle! The Legend vs The Newcomer!

[@CorbinNorris]

dude your lighting is crazy in every video and the quality is amazing like always!

[@BTaesthetics]

Thanks hiderr

[@opywop18]

@El diablo da Costa steel series fanboy

[@miko-or2fi]

I feel like I'm watching a documentary from National Geography. Your so good at making videos! Keep it up! Ps. Happy Easter!

[@BTaesthetics]

Thank you Miko! Happy Easter my brother

[@kril1433]

Really interesting video. I am an "old" QCK user who still uses a QCK + and I always choose it over other mousepads because I don't find them comfortable for me, usually I don't like stitched edges but this Artisan looks very interesting... unfortunately it's hard to find, on the official web site it's often sold out and online it is hard to find it at a decent price. Great review!

[@diemiesmuschel2623]

If ur EU, it's very good to see when the pads are available on Max-Gaming! Also there's twitter accs that ping you, when it is in stock. Imo, the limit to get a artisan pad should be 100 bucks to not wait for like 2 years. I myself got mine for 70 Euros on Max Gaming and it arrives this or next week. Pre-ordered though, which you can also easily do on Max-Gaming and I think Lethalgaming as well.

[@Shobu55]

Did you manage to get one in the meantime? I also always have used the QCK+ but wondering if the Artisan Zero or even Logitech G640 might be a good (or better) option too.

[@Morningstar-.-]

@@Shobu55 honestly i got artisan zero after use qck+ 6 years my aim gone so bad somehow, and i bought new steelseries qck+ because after 6 years my current one's edges gone bad, but this new steelseries qck+ also felt wrong logo ripped off after 2 days, my 6 years one still have logo and text new ones also don't have text i think they changed somethings on product.

[@ivan__]

Can u review the Nedis glass pad? Keep up the good work :)

[@MrPS1111]

Steelseies now offer the Qck Edge which has a stitched edge. 450x400x2mm for $14.99 its also washable. So for those who don't want to spend $40.00 on a mouse pad. it's worthy of a look. Also Glorious has nice pads as well.

[@xel...]

does the edge use the same material for the mat ?

[@toxiicii4068]

I bought a qck like 2 weeks ago I love it

[@sc4rey]

What is it like after 10 months?

[@elsfeldt03]

xScarey its still fine after 5 years

[@toxiicii4068]

@@sc4rey threw that garbage out and bought a zowie mousepad

[@Nice-in9gi]

I liked the QcK but honestly I’ve been using the fury S and it’s amazing

[@Nice-in9gi]

And the fury has lasted for so long too with weathering down

[@agoogleuser9025]

@@Nice-in9gi Hi! Its been a year, any updates on your use? I am looking for a QCK replacement.

[@Nice-in9gi]

Cy I am now using the X ray pad Equate as my main pad but that pad will last a very long time and is very good

[@thatoneuser8600]

@@Nice-in9gi It's been 6 months, are you still using Equate? Cuz I'm thinking of getting it as my very first mousepad. People say it has good stopping power, not affected by humidity, stitched edges, and it's non-coated, which is why I'm interested in it

[@Nice-in9gi]

@@thatoneuser8600 yes! It’s a very good pad

[@jtn191]

2:34 wash your mousepads: soak in hot water in your sink 5-10 min, scrub with dish soap. let dry. I've done this easily 4-7 times with my QCK Heavy and it looks brand new. I prefer my amp500 now though

[@xhonatanblini]

i have been using the qck for almost 7 years, i've tried a ton of mousepads but i always go back to the qck it's just perfect for me

[@howled0]

Damn that's some loyalty

[@Clungenuggets]

same tbh qck+ is a great mousepad they don't wear that quick and you can clean them....

[@MakN.]

@@Clungenuggets yeah.. u just use some fairy liquid and a cloth and it cleans up good to go again.

[@sNksnAke]

Same in my case, 20 years of QCK!

[@random-internet-dude]

Great comparison mate. Your advice on the longevity and money spend over time makes total. GJ as always. Also i laughed at 2:36 when you died from a Widow shot. You made that pikachu meme face. 😂

[@BTaesthetics]

Hahaha I was not expecting that everyone on their team was dead

[@TheSponge467]

Great video as always, was hoping to see a comparison between these two pads

[@BTaesthetics]

I’m glad I can help then and I’m glad you enjoyed this video thank you for watching and for all your support

[@GabrielZattNunes]

You should do a review on the amp500 or the G.L.I.D.E 38, since you seem to be fan of speed pads I think you're gonna like them.

[@BTaesthetics]

I have the amp already been using it for awhile for testing going to be posting my thoughts soon thanks for watching Gabriel

[@jtn191]

I'm loving the amp500

[@justintongol7581]

So you'd recommend the Qck for speed or just get an Artisan FX Zero Mid?

[@rometherevenant8749]

Brandon Taylor. Yo man just subbed and love the content and sweet editing. Keep up the great work and looking forward to more reviews!

[@BTaesthetics]

Thanks Jerome appreciate that my brother glad to have you as a sub! Much more coming soon

[@sweazer]

i have the heavy qck for 2 years now and i just wash it when it gets dirty works fine

[@nattttt212]

Steelseries qck xxl vs rog scabbard???

[@denisar1746]

Hey man, love your content, for how long do you think the artisan fx zero is going to last without affecting the glide?

[@user-hh9jc9hs8f]

hey man! I love you setup and I was wondering what lights/lamps you have under your monitors much love💕💕

[@feowgkrgoipjmejmhe12344]

ye same they look amazing

[@BTaesthetics]

Philips hue go

[@rialto5151]

Artisan is good but I love huge mousepads that are extended

[@viktor4757]

love the short and simple videos

[@BTaesthetics]

Haha thanks viktor! Appreciate that

[@lukeyyy1319]

Love your vids BT! Keep up the good work!

[@reesestepanian1258]

Love the content bt

[@terroo]

Could you review the last on the artisan lineup; The Raiden FX. After all that would you rank all the artisans mousepads (pros, cons, similarities, etc.) Thanks and love the video as always :)

[@BTaesthetics]

Yep you know that video is coming I just picked up a hayate kou as well out here in japan so the family is complete expect a review soon

[@terroo]

Let’s go; I’m hyped and I can’t wait !

[@reymartcruz3895]

What do you think is slower and have a strong stopping power QCK Heavy or that Artisan Fx Zero?

[@Anzu.02]

You should review the hyperx fury S pro L

[@rei_sen7646]

Is this Artisan Zero more similar feeling to a worn down QCK or a GSR in your opinion? Also is the Hayate Otsu similar to the GSR SE? I'm thinking of getting an artisan pad for durability and consistency, I would like something that lasts a long time, recently I have started to want items I will use for many years to come with similar enough feeling when I first got it. Or something that deteriorates slowly enough, so I won't notice.

[@burntluckycharms3915]

I think you should

[@Gilaric]

Artisan op

[@jonathanskulsky6631]

Hey just wondering what mousepad would be better and why (Qck Heavy Med size-6mm Thickness) or (Qck Prism Cloth Med size-4mm Thickness), I was originally looking at the Qck Heavy Large with its 6mm thickness and would have looked at larger however those have 4mm thickness anyways I'm basically going for the Qck Heavy Med now but the Prism has got that nice stitched edge and RGB but it is 4mm thickness vs the 6mm so I dunno whats better. I should probably add im going to be using a brand new Logitech pro Wireless mouse and I like to play games like World of Tanks, Borderlands, Halo to name a few or primarily FPS' RPGs, RTS' And my playstyle in FPS' usually has a preference for sniping although thats not to say I dont like using Rapd fire weapons. But also how much of a difference does 2mm vs 4mm vs 6mm make in terms of pad thickness anyways? Someone named Boardzy mentioned said this though "Do not get a qck. If you can't get an artisan zero go with an aqua control plus from xraypad. Strongly recommend the zero for you though" so now im wondering if i should go for the Qck Heavy/Prism or something else like the Artisan.

[@chocAscetic]

I recently got the FX Zero Mid XL and love the surface. The feedback is very consistent, perfect for tracking. It is a little small for 34cm/360 in my opinion but it's viable. I wanted to ask you Brandon, how do you get the pad to stick? For me even water and heat can't produce a good non-slip grip...

[@BTaesthetics]

I think over time it got better once you use it and it becomes my flat. I didn’t have to use water or anything to make this one stick. Try cleaning off your surface with a cleaner before you lay it down I might make a video on this coming soon

[@cypherpls]

@@BTaesthetics Exactly what he said, wipe down the surface with a cleaner wipe (lysol etc wipes) and then place down the pad, literally a sticker at that point.

[@Alexpzzz]

bro why is BT not at 100k these people missing out the best reviews on mouses, pads etc....

[@xeronoobmaster6984]

Perpzz because we want to have our little secret of amazing reviews for only subscribers that love B.T’s vids

[@Alexpzzz]

@@xeronoobmaster6984 but its good to share the love also

[@BTaesthetics]

I’ll get there bro thank you for the support my brother can’t thank you enough

[@Alexpzzz]

@@BTaesthetics no worries brother and we are

[@onecleangti]

Do you have any surfaces that are like the razer goliathus control?

[@BTaesthetics]

The artisan zero is closest to that one for control I hope this helps!

[@onecleangti]

Dude you da man. I’ve been looking for something to replace it since it’s from 2012 and seen better days. Thank you so much for replying

[@alvise2106]

Sorry the troubleIs, is it the xsoft, soft or mid? I'm looking for the one most similar to the qck. I also saw that there is no red version of that model @Brandon Taylor

[@fez2936]

Just about to buy a new mouse pad this was a life saver

[@midorihibiki]

I have QCK heavy and it wears out fast just about over 1 year lol. Nice budget mousepad but nowaday we have so many higher quality mousepads. Too bad want to try Artisan but the Artisan distributor in my country have gone away lol.

[@rss2169]

What hardness was the zero

[@BTaesthetics]

Soft

[@saswatmeher05]

I don't like stitching on a mousepad man. As a low sensitivity user it gets in my way and it also feels uncomfortable around my wrist😐😐😐

[@bleuwizard2193]

Just an fyi. There is now a stitched edge model of the qck

[@Mayan-_]

both look great but anti fray is a must now

[@xealzy7157]

I’m buying an artisan fx zero and I currently own the QcK. What hardness should I get??? X soft, soft or mid. Can someone tell me the difference between these hardnesses.

[@BTaesthetics]

Soft :) xsoft will give you more stopping power and mid will be the fastest

[@xealzy7157]

Ok thanks BT:)

[@CR7ofAPEX]

I don't know anyone who threw out their QcK's when they got scuffed in the middle area...I know plenty of ppl who just wash them and then they look good as new lol

[@iTzDaNiiLo]

I think the Glorious XL or XL Heavy are better options than the QcK+. Not saying the QcK is bad! Last time I checked the Glorious XL was going for 14.99 and the XL Heavy was going for 15.99. Stitched edges, great consistent surface, minimal branding and it will last for loooong time

[@andresterrazas6615]

Iv had pretty much all the glorious pads and they become so muddy after a month or two. Even after a wash they are still muddy. the Qck is a superior pad imho. Comes back to life after a quick wash. Last forever. Only downside is no stitched edges on the heavy.

[@iTzDaNiiLo]

@@andresterrazas6615 thanks for letting me know! Might give the qck a try. You're right about Glorious pads becoming muddy. A wash makes them a little better but they get muddy again quick

[@Joshkaay]

artisan has been around for like 10 +years they are not the new kid on the block just wnated to give you a heads up ..

[@lostpickle628]

How is the shidenkai holding up?

[@erengol5216]

You can wash mousepads btw (not in a washing machine of course)

[@jacksonfive5180]

stoned as fuck

[@fakeout1043]

Great video I would also like to see a review for the cooler master mp510

[@ChrisKadaver]

I don't think the artisan is immune to sweat and dirt, or is it? XD Nah I don't know. I would like to try it out but they don't sell them here in sweden. Guess I'm just gonna buy another QcK+. I'd would actually want to try something new, but the same time I hate to have to getting used to something new lol.

[@studenheim8388]

"So is it worth it to even get the artisan at this point" -BT Next video in my queue from BT "Artisan mouse pad review, best mouse pad ever made?!" Haha

[@jihochoi3001]

do you know a trick to secure a mousepad so it doesnt move around too much? My mouse pad slides during games.

[@volt8092]

What mousepad do you have? I found that with artisan mousepads you can pour a few drops of water on the base and rub it evenly to get the base to stick onto the desk, idk about others pads though.

[@RequiemOfSolo]

yo BT you should try and get your hands on one of those new GLIDE 38 pads from mad catz. Been hearing a lot about them on r/mousepadreview as the fastest hybrids out now, even faster than the scabbard. Would love to actually see a video on one.

[@BTaesthetics]

Yeah I’m gonna pick one of those up very very soon so I just stay tuned and I’ll probably try to get a review out on one maybe in the next month or so

[@RequiemOfSolo]

@@BTaesthetics Right on, will do!

[@aryanvanderlouw]

Hello from the future, QCK edge is a thing now ;)

[@north104]

for me the zero fx is faster than the qck maybe it depends on what mouse you have

[@chrisr6950]

they dont say its the closest thing to the qck, they say its the closest thing to the qck that they make. also try the roccat taito

[@hedobevibintho]

I have an old qck with the lower part becoming white and the end peeling... maybe I should get a hayate

[@BTaesthetics]

We’ve all been there ashwin! Go with artisan 💯

[@albeeeezzyy1]

another great review!!

[@arcassy]

At least they’re not the overly huge mousepad types

[@pogchamping9378]

how come your qck doesnt have a steelseries name under the logo?

[@pogchamping9378]

also the qck does not wear out fast at all, ive had mine since the beginning of 2017 and it has no frayed edges at all and the surface feels exactly the same all around, i feel like frayed edges on a mousepad happens from people intentionally picking at it over and over because ive had it for so long and not even a tiny amount has frayed its exactly the same as when i bought it.

[@igotsickieatlight]

Mine also dont have it,is it maybe fake ? I got it from amazon

[@pogchamping9378]

qp me and my buddy also got it from amazon and both have it also almost every review also has it

[@igotsickieatlight]

@@pogchamping9378 someone told me its the new design

[@Toddrichardson1994]

Why do people endlessly replace there mouse mat because it gets dirty? Just give it a wash, my steelseries heavy comes out like brand new everytime!

[@marcosantos329]

Hawsome video BT 👌

[@BTaesthetics]

Thanks Marco!

[@izytro7971]

awesome vid man :)

[@BTaesthetics]

Ayye thanks izy!

[@christopherbeltran5020]

what did you found slower the hien hayate or zero

[@phyrim7890]

Christopher beltran zero is the slowest artisan pad

[@learnalanguagewithleslie]

I use a vayakora mouse mat.

[@Taziod]

FX Zero vs FX hayata Otsu?

[@BTaesthetics]

Otsu but I like speed. Zero if you like control

[@Taziod]

@@BTaesthetics I have a decently low sens and have been using qck+ so maybe it's time to switch it up. Bought the otsu off your recommendation thanks for the help.

[@Sunny-yn9vw]

What is his case

[@BTaesthetics]

Corsair 570x

[@user-ks7oj8pe2h]

My mat is way too small

[@maifc7230]

Can you give me a zowie s2 with a paracable for my birthday tomorrow

[@jackintosh3423]

I literaly thought about buying a super soft but no budget hahaha

[@MikeSnailnoodle]

MilosPlays please use ‘ , .

[@stevegoldy2]

sweet hoodie

[@bestofeverything1281]

Can you do a review of the cooler master mp 510 please?

[@BTaesthetics]

I most definitely can! Thanks to watching

[@nlhal]

is the zero fx good for zowie s2?

[@BTaesthetics]

Yeah definitely

[@arkhero_ms]

First mousepad steelseries qck evil geniuses edition

[@mystic-edits9646]

how is it holding up?

[@arkhero_ms]

@@mystic-edits9646 i dont use it anymore, but it was good af

[@oozma1292]

How do you still have only 50k subs?

[@anthony3953]

Is it soft or mid?

[@BTaesthetics]

Soft

[@hamzaeIalaoui]

Qck has stitched model. You shoulve compared that one

[@BTaesthetics]

Hey hamza most people have this one that’s why I compared these 2 :) thanks for watching

[@hamzaeIalaoui]

Brandon Taylor fair enought, I have tried them all Qck "plus/heavy/xxl/dex" they are good but low durability. I sold them... Will be getting a glorious gxxl upon your recommendation!

[@Fvckyou123]

You didn't mention if you got the Artisan xsoft, soft or med which makes a difference in the speed.

[@CYNC33]

QCK heavy for me

[@hach1koko]

Do you think the fx zero is the most similar mousepad to the G-SR from artisan ?

[@alenyx1589]

Can you do a video Zowie G-Sr vs Artisan Shidenkai etc.? Would like to know if its worth the update from current Gsr to Shidenkai

[@lubtlpp9284]

i❤️U BT

[@ZRockwell]

My man is zoooted!

[@BTaesthetics]

Lmao not zooted but tired I made 6 videos that week to have videos to release while I’m on vacation right now :)

[@aznpear2667]

zero vs shidenkai

[@cubanwarlord1722]

Am I still considered early?? 😂

[@BTaesthetics]

Of course bro why not thanks for watching and for being this early

[@cubanwarlord1722]

@@BTaesthetics Your welcome! Btw I enjoyed the video. 👍

[@yy-ze6kn]

Im a low sens user and I don’t know if I should get the glorious 3Xl or some cheaper high rated amazon mousepads that’s are the same size. Could you maybe review a few cheap amazon mousepads and why they aren’t the best maybe?

[@BTaesthetics]

Go with the Glorious it’s the default go to mousepad right now thanks for watching!

[@adampullo6892]

Like this

[@coltify5785]

Only the homies from the haberdashery can like this

[@BTaesthetics]

Haberdashery gang :)

[@coltify5785]

Haha thanks my guy!

[@XxjuniorxX716]

Xl mousepad but wrists aims

[@BTaesthetics]

Let me live

[@jamiealford638]

before 1k

[@arct1cs938]

I know which one is the best Glorious helios Change my mind

[@James58262]

Um, do you still have mousefeet

[@guapstarlik]

You can’t Helios is the best

[@arct1cs938]

James Green barely lol

[@arct1cs938]

OllieSnitch r/engrish

[@ferni0]

Fresh_ Arct1cs what’s so bad about that sentence, he only missed a coma, the sentence is right even without it

[@agnibhkumar1182]

Notification squad 👋

[@ShadowFire266]

Instead of throwing away the qck you could always wash it. It’s really durable and I’ve been using it for years and it’s still good as new as long as you wash it with soap water after it gets dirty.

[@kpg10]

You own the one that is stitched at the edges or without it?

[@ShadowFire266]

@@kpg10 without stitches

[@renato38o]

how do you wash the QCK? I'm using QCK Edge for the first time, and I'm loving it. Don't want to change so fast.

[@darcfonce3140]

You know you could get the qck with stitched edges, and I had my qck for a year or so and it still feels the same -Also if anyone wants a slicker/smoother qck Spray you pad with furniture polish like pledge or behold and it will make it feel so smooth.

[@KindOldRaven]

Just wash it. I really don't know why that's not a standard thing. Unless your cloth pad is coated, you can perfectly hand-wash it with a brush and some shampoo. Let it dry over-night and it'll be good as new. Literally. At least 9/10 times. Every cloth pad will last you at least 6 months longer this way, unless you use it with a mouse lacking mousefeet or something.

[@Lonestar_GER]

I got my QCK "L" back in the days when it was still called QCK+ (almost 10 years ago). It cost me 12€ back then and I still use it to this day. I clean it on a regular basis with warm/hot water, soap and a kitchen sponge (soft side). Then dry it on our normal heater / radiator (takes less than 2 hours in the winter, when heating is on). I consider myself a low to mid sens player (~1200 eDPI / ~40cm per 360°) and have played thousands and thousands of hours on that thing.

[@watsyurdeal]

I currently have the soft version of the Zero, and looking to get the mid to see how different it is. I love the current one, it's honestly close to perfection for me. At this point I am just trying different things to see what I will settle on.

[@cypherpls]

Hey, so how did you like the mid comapared to the soft? Im currently on the Hayate otsu mid and thinking about a fx zero mid, but all im seeing online is soft soft soft soft. Thoughts?

[@jamieeddolls5605]

@@cypherpls Mid is probably a little too fast for precision fps games like CS for most people. Probably great for apex and overwatch though, maybe valorant too

[@someoneprice2371]

2:30 why don't you just wash it and use methods to clean it????

[@justnvc]

Nice video but I don't think you can say that the Artisan will last longer than a QcK if you've only just got it? Maybe I'm mistaken but it appears to be your first Zero pad. Thanks for the video otherwise! Great.

[@drewdizm523]

Exactly, maybe he's just trying to justify the purchase price?

[@howled0]

@@drewdizm523 did you bot hear him. He was saying that the build quality was better than the qck since the qck uses more basic materials and a less advanced design it uses

[@lucent5432]

Bit late, but the Artisan pads don't have coatings, therefore they maintain there form for years, whereas the coating on the QcK wears out in 4-6 months

[@T3chWarri0r]

Habe my QCK Mini for over 15 years still super fine I have no problems with it

[@twiddledoo959]

You could list cons of Zero as well. At least my Soft collects hair that gets stuck in the weave and it doesn't come off even after using lint roller or soft sponge. It takes about couple weeks until you start seeing these hairs stuck in the weave that don't come off unless you just taking them out one by one.. and nobody got time for that.

[@mrkillerbunny-m6317]

My qck has random holes and it feels AWFULL

[@stanleyparker5921]

What about the qck edge that comes with a stitched edge?

[@omath3ro274]

My favourite is still the hyperx L mousepad

[@gurkan6969]

Can you do a qck vs g640?