Are micro-textured mouse pads louder than smooth hard pads?

Yes — and it’s not subtle. The Razer Strider’s hybrid surface grabs mouse feet more aggressively than a smooth hard pad like a Glorious Element or Skypad, creating a distinct “shhhhhh” or scratching sound during fast flicks. Smooth hard pads are near silent in comparison. If you hate scratchy noises, stick with a smooth surface.