Porodo BlackHawk PDX318 8D Wired Gaming Mouse in Kenya
The Porodo BlackHawk 8D Gaming Mouse price in Kenya is KES 6,500. It is a wired gaming mouse featuring the PMW3389 high-precision optical sensor with an adjustable DPI range of 500 to 16,000, an adjustable polling rate of 125 to 1000Hz, 400 IPS tracking speed, 50G acceleration, 8 programmable buttons, TTC switches rated for 60 million clicks, full RGB lighting, a 1.8-metre soft braided USB cable, and macro software for DPI, polling rate, and RGB customisation. Designed with a lightweight ergonomic silhouette for all-day gaming and productivity use, the Porodo BlackHawk PDX318 is available in Kenya with a 1-year warranty, exclusively at Jumbo Mart.
Highlights:
- Sensor: PMW3389 high-precision optical, 500 to 16,000 DPI
- Switches: TTC with 60 million click lifespan
- Polling Rate: Up to 1000Hz for 1ms report timing
- Buttons: 8 programmable
- Cable: 1.8-metre soft braided for flexible, tangle-free use
Porodo BlackHawk PDX318 8D Gaming Mouse Full Specifications:
| Model | PDX318 BlackHawk 8D |
| Brand | Porodo |
| Type | Wired gaming mouse |
| Sensor | PMW3389 high-precision optical |
| DPI Range | 500 to 16,000 DPI |
| Polling Rate | 125 to 1000Hz |
| Tracking Speed | 400 IPS |
| Acceleration | 50G |
| Response Time | 2ms |
| Buttons | 8 programmable |
| Switch Type | TTC mechanical switches |
| Switch Lifespan | 60 million clicks |
| Lighting | RGB (customisable via software) |
| Cable | 1.8-metre soft braided USB |
| Connection | USB Plug and Play |
| Software | Macro software (DPI, polling rate, RGB customisation) |
| Dimensions | 122 x 67 x 42 mm |
| Hand Orientation | Right-handed ergonomic |
| Colour | Black |
| Price in Kenya | KES 6,500 |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
High-Precision Gaming Sensor:
The PMW3389 optical sensor from PixArt is one of the most respected gaming mouse sensors available, used in high-end gaming mice from multiple leading brands. It is a hero-class true optical sensor with zero hardware acceleration, zero smoothing, and zero angle snapping at any DPI setting, meaning cursor movement on screen corresponds exactly and precisely to physical hand movement on the mouse pad. This 1-to-1 tracking accuracy is what separates a true gaming sensor from budget alternatives that introduce artificial processing to compensate for tracking limitations. At 400 IPS of tracking speed and 50G of acceleration, the PMW3389 maintains accurate tracking even during the fastest mouse movements that competitive FPS gaming demands, making the Porodo BlackHawk a genuinely capable gaming mouse rather than simply a gaming-styled one.
500 to 16,000 DPI (Precision for Every Game and Task):
The BlackHawk's DPI range of 500 to 16,000 covers every practical gaming and productivity scenario. Low DPI settings of 500 to 1600 DPI are preferred by competitive FPS players who want slow, precise cursor movement across a large mouse pad for accurate aiming in games like PUBG Mobile PC, Call of Duty, and Valorant. Mid-range DPI settings of 1600 to 4000 suit MOBA and strategy games, general productivity, and everyday desktop use where a balance of speed and precision is preferred. High DPI settings above 4000 suit very large or high-resolution displays where cursor traversal speed needs to be fast, and extreme DPI up to 16,000 can be used creatively for specific game types. The macro software lets you assign specific DPI values to each of the on-the-fly DPI switching buttons, allowing instant switching between your preferred gaming and desktop settings without touching any software.
1000Hz Polling Rate:
The adjustable polling rate of 125 to 1000Hz controls how frequently the mouse reports its position to the computer. At the maximum 1000Hz, the mouse sends an update every 1 millisecond, which means any movement or click input reaches the game with no more than 1ms of delay between physical action and on-screen response. At 125Hz, an update is sent every 8ms, which is adequate for everyday computing but noticeable in competitive gaming where lower latency input directly improves reaction time performance. The 2ms response time of the BlackHawk's overall system ensures the entire input chain from sensor reading to USB reporting is fast enough to keep up with the fastest gaming inputs.
Long-Term Gaming Reliability:
The BlackHawk's primary click buttons use TTC mechanical switches, a Chinese switch manufacturer whose gaming switches have earned a solid reputation for consistent, reliable tactile feedback and long-term durability. At 60 million click cycles per switch, the BlackHawk's buttons will last many years of intensive gaming use before any degradation in click feel or reliability would be expected. The crisp, defined tactile feedback from TTC switches provides the satisfying, responsive click that serious gamers and everyday users both find more accurate and less fatiguing than the soft, ambiguous feel of cheaper dome switches found in budget gaming mice.
8 Programmable Buttons:
The BlackHawk's 8 programmable buttons cover the primary left and right click, scroll wheel click, DPI up and DPI down, two side buttons for forward and back navigation, and a further additional button, all assignable through the included macro software. The side buttons are positioned for easy access by the thumb in the ergonomic right-hand grip position, making them natural inputs for in-game abilities, push-to-talk, profile switching, or any other frequently used function you want to remove from the keyboard. For MMO, MOBA, and productivity users who want to reduce keyboard reach during extended sessions, these programmable side buttons deliver a meaningful ergonomic and workflow benefit.
Soft Braided 1.8-Metre Cable:
The BlackHawk uses a 1.8-metre soft braided USB cable rather than a standard rubber-jacketed cable. The braided construction provides significantly better resistance to kinking, tangling, and cable fatigue at the connector junctions compared to rubber cables, extending the cable's practical lifespan. The soft braiding also reduces the drag and stiffness that traditional gaming mouse cables create during movement, allowing the mouse to glide more freely across the mouse pad without the cable pulling back against quick movements. The 1.8-metre length provides enough reach to route the cable comfortably from any standard desk position to the PC without the cable becoming taut.
RGB Lighting and Macro Software Customisation:
Full RGB lighting illuminates the Porodo BlackHawk with customisable colour effects including static colours, breathing patterns, and cycling colour modes, all configurable through the included macro software. The same software platform controls DPI presets, polling rate selection, button remapping, and macro recording, giving you a single unified interface for all customisation. The RGB lighting adds a visual identity to the mouse that suits gaming desk setups and complements keyboards, headsets, and other RGB-equipped peripherals in a matching aesthetic.

