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Artisan · Mousepads

Artisan Hien Series XL

9.2/10

Japanese-woven cloth in the Hien (medium-fast) weave. The pad you buy after testing three Western pads and realising surface texture matters more than thickness.

$79

Our Review

GearScout Score

9.2/10

9.2

Performance

9

Build

9

Comfort

7.8

Value

Our Verdict

Japanese-woven cloth in the Hien (medium-fast) weave. The pad you buy after testing three Western pads and realising surface texture matters more than thickness.

Pros

    Cons

      Alex Chen

      Peripherals Editor • 5+ years experience

      5/25/2026

      15 min read

      Key Features

      Premium
      Japanese-made
      Medium-fast weave

      Specifications

      baseRubber
      edgesSewn
      sizeMm420x330
      surfaceCloth (Hien weave)
      thicknessMm4
      speedControlRatingSpeed-leaning

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