The SteelSeries Kana was a budget-friendly ambidextrous mouse at 81 grams wired with the Avago ADNS-3090 sensor, launched in 2011 as a more accessible alternative to the premium Sensei. The Kana's smaller ambidextrous shape found a following among competitive players who wanted a compact, no-frills mouse with reliable tracking. Its rubberized coating provided a grippier feel than the Sensei's brushed aluminum. Several Counter-Strike 1.6 and early CS:GO professionals used the Kana during tournaments. At its price point, the Kana offered solid performance that rivaled more expensive alternatives. The Kana demonstrated that SteelSeries could compete in the budget segment without sacrificing the build quality their brand was known for.