Endgame Gear XM1r Mouse Review

1. Introduction2. Unboxing and First Look3. Testing4. Closing Thoughts5. View All Pages

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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