Endgame Gear XM1r Mouse Review

Rating: 8.5.

It's been almost two years to the day since we first looked at the Endgame Gear XM1, and today we are following that up with a review of the XM1r. Using the same shape as the original model, the XM1r sports an improved PixArt sensor, updated primary buttons and a snazzy translucent shell. Retailing for £49.99, this is very much a mid-range mouse, so let's see what it has to offer.

If you're unfamiliar with Endgame Gear, the Berlin-based company was established in 2019 and so far has brought out three models of mice (XM1, XM1 RGB and XM1r), alongside some mousepads and a mouse bungee. All three of its mice are variations on the XM1 design, but it has proved quite popular amongst the mouse enthusiast community, so let's take a closer look at the XM1r.

Specifications:

• Sensor: Pixart PAW3370
• Resolution: up to 19000 CPI (steps of 50 CPI for 50 to 10000 CPI, steps of 100 CPI from 10000 to 19000 CPI; pre-defined: 400, 800 (default), 1600, 3200)
• Acceleration: 50 G
• Lift-Off Distance (LOD): 1mm (2mm via software)
• Max Speed: 400 IPS
• Microcontroller: STM32 Arm® Cortex® MCU
• Polling Rate: 125, 500 and 1000 Hz (1000Hz by default)
• Ergonomics / Layout: dextral
• Supported Grip Types: Claw Grip, Palm Grip, Finger Grip
• Dimensions: approx. 122.14 x 65.81 x 38.26 mm (L x W x H)
• Primary Buttons (right/left): Kailh GM 8.0 switches (Click Force: 55-60gf)
• Lifetime: 80 million actuations
• Click Detection: Analog Technology (<1ms)
• Number of Buttons: 6 (2x top, 2x side, 1x mouse wheel, 1x CPI on bottom)
• Wheel Encoder: ALPS (Japan)
• Mouse Wheel Scrolling: 2-way
• Middle Mouse Button: Kailh tactile switch (Click Force: 70+-10gf)
• Side Buttons: TTC micro switches
• Materials: Plastic (Chassis), PTFE (Glides), Dry Grip Coating (Surface)
• Skates: Hybrid Skate Design (small skates pre-installed, large skates included)
• Weight: ~70g
• Connection Type: wired (USB 2.0 Type A)
• Cable: Black Flex Cord 2.0
• Color: Dark Frost, Dark Reflex, Black, White

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