{"data":{"items":[{"id":"a8f10226-3b01-423b-a785-89b262d0f40d","excerpt":"[Sponsored] RK MG5 gaming mouse review — https://preview.redd.it/66qemjxsghah1.jpg?width=1426&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=56815679e34f08e38fdc99767b9559bd2899f894\n\n**Specs**\n\n* Triple-Mode Connectivity\n* PAW3950 Precision Sensor\n* 42K DPI Gamer Mouse\n* 8000Hz Ultra-Fast Polling\n* 56g Ultra-Lightweight\n* Ergonomic Comfort G","url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/RKRoyalKludge/comments/1uk1ykm/sponsored_rk_mg5_gaming_mouse_review/","role":"pain","weight":1.2928789,"occurredAt":"2026-06-30T21:18:38.000Z","sourceKey":"reddit","sourceName":"Reddit","credibility":0.62,"venue":"RKRoyalKludge","intent":"problem_report","painScore":0.41,"sentiment":0.648,"confidence":0.9169354,"matchedPatterns":["frustrating","workaround","manual_process"],"statement":"The good news is that all of these cons have very simple software workarounds.","title":"[Sponsored] RK MG5 gaming mouse review","body":"https://preview.redd.it/66qemjxsghah1.jpg?width=1426&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=56815679e34f08e38fdc99767b9559bd2899f894\n\n**Specs**\n\n* Triple-Mode Connectivity\n* PAW3950 Precision Sensor\n* 42K DPI Gamer Mouse\n* 8000Hz Ultra-Fast Polling\n* 56g Ultra-Lightweight\n* Ergonomic Comfort Grip\n* 5 Programmable Buttons\n* Long-Lasting 650mAh Battery\n* Online Driver Support\n* Gaming & Office Ready\n\n**Intro**\n\nRoyal Kludge (RK) is widely known for its mechanical keyboards, but its other gaming peripherals rarely get the same spotlight. Today, I am reviewing one of those lesser-known products: the RK MG5 gaming mouse. To give you some context on my preferences, I am a finger-tip/claw-grip gamer with a long-standing bias toward Logitech mice, starting all the way back with the legendary MX518. Because I rarely use a palm grip, this review marks my first time stepping outside my comfort zone to test a different brand.\n\n**Unboxing**\n\n[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cp6dcGnXTGI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cp6dcGnXTGI)\n\n**Switches**\n\nThe RK Royal Kludge MG5 wireless gaming mouse uses Omron premium mechanical switches.\n\n>Lifespan: Rated for 100 million clicks for long-lasting durability.\n\nTactile Feedback: Designed to deliver a crisp, distinct tactile feel with rapid actuation.\n\nPerformance: Optimized for competitive gaming, minimizing double-clicking and latency issues.\n\nI'm not entirely sure what switches are under the side buttons, but they give a great, satisfying click without feeling mushy at all. I’ve used mice from other brands that have a really gross, spongy feel on the sides, but the MG5 completely avoids that problem.\n\nThe main left and right clicks feel just as good to press. I didn't run into any issues with them, and spec-wise, they are rated to last for at least 100 million clicks.\n\n**Left or right handed?**\n\nHeads up: this mouse is strictly designed for right-handed users. If you are a lefty, you will definitely want to skip this model and look elsewhere.\n\nIf you want to stay within the brand, Royal Kludge does offer the RK MG6. Left-handed users can comfortably grip its physical shape, but there is a major catch: you will have to give up using the side buttons entirely since they are positioned exclusively for right-handed thumbs. It is still fundamentally a right-handed mouse, but it works if you do not mind losing side macros.\n\nAlternatively, RK released the RK M3 at CES 2026. However, it shares the exact same limitation as the MG6. While a lefty can technically hold it, it was never designed for left-handed use and forces the same frustrating compromises.\n\n**Sensor & polling rate**\n\nThe switches work alongside high-end hardware performance components:\n\n>Sensor: Elite-tier PixArt PAW3950 optical sensor (up to 42,000 DPI).\n\nPolling Rate: Dual true 8000Hz wireless polling rate for a hyper-fast 0.125ms response time.\n\nWhen it first launched, PixArt co-developed and licensed the underlying technology exclusively to Razer, where it was branded as the Razer Focus Pro 30K Optical Sensor (and used in flagships like the Viper V2 Pro).\n\nBut in the last 2 years or so, it has been made available to other brands. RK used it in the RK MG 5.\n\nThese are some of the interesting features that make this sensor special.\n\n1. Flawless Glass Pad Tracking\n\n>The \"Glass Stalker\": Older sensors frequently suffer from \"spin-outs\" or lose tracking on clear, reflective, or frosted glass mouse pads.\n\nTexture Recognition: The PAW3950 features a massive static scan rate (up to 20,000 FPS). This  allows it to easily pick up micro-textures on transparent surfaces.\n\nmeaning, if you have a tempered glass table top, you can use the mouse as is on it, no mouse pad required. But to my understanding, there is an option in the RK software to enable for glass surfaces, so don't forget to enable for that.\n\n* 2. True Asymmetric Cut-Off\n\n>Independent Thresholds: Standard sensors use a single height threshold for both lifting the mouse up and putting it back down.\n\nZ-Axis Jitter Prevention: The PAW3950 allows you to set a 0.7mm lift-off distance but a lower landing distance (e.g., 0.5mm). This stops the mouse from \"pre-tracking\" or tilting the cursor when you lower it back down after a fast flick.\n\nIf you are the type that lift up the mouse slightly to reposition, you can do these adjustments for detection from lift to surface. This sensor is able to accommodate fine tuned tweaking the setting for this.\n\n* 3. Highly Stable 8KHz Polling\n\n>Native Latency Reduction: It has internal data synchronization pipelines built to perfectly align with high-speed microcontrollers.\n\nSmoother Crosshair Travel: This synchronization prevents data packet drops when running at 8000Hz wireless polling. It translates your physical hand movements into incredibly smooth, predictable paths on high-refresh-rate monitors\n\nif you are worried about wireless not being able to track accurately, this isn't a problem with this mouse since it can do up to 8000Hz wireless polling. However, to use it at such a setting, there is some strict hardware requirements. Like OLED monitor, high fps etc. I feel that 2000 polling is more than enough e.g. 240hz Oled gaming monitor with 240 fps which is basically what i have for my pc system.\n\nI set the DPI to 1600, and the wireless polling to 2000.\n\n**Shape**\n\nThis mouse is designed to accommodate both palm and claw grips, though the shape leans heavily toward palm comfort. I have heard the RK MG6 and RK M3 is even better suited for dedicated claw grippers, but since I don't have it on hand to test, I can only pass along the rumor.\n\nPersonally, I use a hybrid fingertip-claw grip. However, the shape of this mouse naturally forced me into a palm grip. I still used a claw grip at times, but to a much lesser extent because palming it just felt so much more comfortable.\n\nTo give you a visual example, in my side-by-side YouTube comparison with my older Logitech G102 Prodigy, my claw grip was so aggressive that my palm never even touched the mouse. With the RK MG5, my hand shifted entirely—I was practically palming it.\n\nDuring my research, I noticed that the shell shape of the RK MG5 closely resembles the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 DEX, just scaled down to be slightly smaller and lighter.\n\nhttps://preview.redd.it/huinz65rihah1.jpg?width=1678&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a47329ce2acd0de2a0c42ea2f6485b25ff993141\n\nPersonally, I don't mind that design inspiration at all, especially since I'm already a huge fan of Logitech's mouse shapes. For me, the familiar ergonomics are a massive plus.\n\nHowever, keep in mind that just because the outer shell looks similar doesn't mean the internals are identical. Royal Kludge selected some excellent, high-performance components for this final package, and the performance definitely does not disappoint.\n\nIf you want to see a direct visual comparison of how this shell stacks up against the other models, I have dropped a link down in the description below.\n\n[https://www.eloshapes.com/mouse/compare?p=logitech-g-pro-x-superlight-2-dex-vs.-rapoo-vt3-pro-max-vs.-razer-deathadder-v3-vs.-royal-kludge-mg5-vs.-zowie-ec3-cw](https://www.eloshapes.com/mouse/compare?p=logitech-g-pro-x-superlight-2-dex-vs.-rapoo-vt3-pro-max-vs.-razer-deathadder-v3-vs.-royal-kludge-mg5-vs.-zowie-ec3-cw)\n\nOn reddit, they specifically categorize it as a \"Logitech Dex Mini clone shape\" because its main selling point is providing an asymmetrical, mini-ergonomic shell that Logitech does not officially offer.\n\n**Connectivity**\n\nThis mouse features tri-mode connectivity: USB wired, Bluetooth, and 2.4GHz wireless.\n\nYou will use the wired connection primarily for charging, and the 2.4GHz wireless mode for peak gaming performance. Bluetooth is there as a convenient backup—perfect if you cannot plug in the included USB dongle for some reason, like when you are quickly connecting to a laptop on the go. However, for everyday use and gaming, I highly recommend sticking to the 2.4GHz wireless mode.\n\nWhen setting up the mouse, here is exactly how the connectivity works.\n\nIf you flip the mouse over to look at the bottom, you will see a toggle switch on the right side. Leaving this switch in the center position activates the standard USB wired mode.\n\nhttps://preview.redd.it/o2332e81jhah1.jpg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=554fbe69fc9a6477247fe69158f18796ee294c33\n\nTo connect via Bluetooth, flip the switch down to the 'B' position, then press and hold the DPI button to enter pairing mode. From there, just open your PC’s Bluetooth settings, click 'Add Device,' and it will connect instantly.\n\nFor the high-performance 2.4GHz wireless mode, flip the switch all the way up. If it doesn't register right away, press and hold the DPI button until the connection syncs up. Just make sure you have the RK receiver module plugged into your PC or laptop using the included USB cable.\n\nThe receiver module itself features rubber feet on the bottom, so it won’t easily slide off your desk. Still, I recommend keeping it safely away from the table edge just in case. If you have a cable management holder, using it will completely eliminate any cable drag pulling on the module. But honestly, even without one, it stayed perfectly in place during my testing.\n\n**Colors**\n\nThe RK MG5 comes in three distinct colorways: Black, which they call 'Dark Knight'; a clean White version dubbed 'Panda'; and a special 'Save the Oceans' edition, which features a white base accented by a unique, dotted spray color pattern.\n\nhttps://preview.redd.it/8p5hpez7jhah1.jpg?width=900&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0ad6fcc793ebf57b879fb9dfbe2aa5035ab0f06d\n\nAs I mentioned, the 'Save the Oceans' edition—which is the exact model I tested—is constructed using recycled plastic. If reducing your environmental footprint is important to you, I highly recommend picking up this specific version.\n\n**Build quality**\n\n\\*tear down pics for internals\n\nhttps://preview.redd.it/m8nbjzicjhah1.jpg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fb50e1ad2ea4a9e26664f636d0d5f3f605301712\n\nhttps://preview.redd.it/fl2xsv5ejhah1.jpg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1c5322af7440a6f9fa7a15a0b8c5cd7400467724\n\nhttps://preview.redd.it/pzv348nfjhah1.jpg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ccce48c918f6b6da60320ce2dfda8ec627e0d01d\n\nSome would describe Royal Kludge mice as high-quality clones of major brands. They take heavy inspiration from popular external designs but pack the internals with premium components, delivering an excellent final product at a fraction of the cost.\n\nThe colorway I opted for is the 'Save the Oceans' edition. It uses recycled plastic and features a distinctive dot spray pattern that keeps it looking much more interesting than a plain, solid color. I picked this version because I love supporting initiatives that find practical uses for recycled materials. You don’t have to care about that, of course, but for me, it was a massive bonus.\n\nTo give you the exact breakdown, Royal Kludge states that:\n\n>'The shell is manufactured using an exclusive compound where approximately 20% of the plastic consists of recycled ocean plastics. This unique material formulation required Royal Kludge to create a tailored molding process to handle the textured, eco-friendly plastic blend.'\n\nBuild-wise, I didn't notice any structural issues at all, despite the use of recycled plastic. In fact, the shell texture is probably the smoothest I’ve ever experienced—and I don’t mean 'oily' smooth. It just feels incredibly sleek and comfortable in the hand. If you absolutely hate rubberized coatings that degrade over time, I’m happy to report you won’t have that issue here. It is just clean, smooth plastic.\n\nNow, if you prefer a bit more traction, you can always buy aftermarket grip tape. Personally, I don't feel the need for it; it’s perfectly fine as is. My old mouse developed a noticeable, glossy shine after long-term use. While I can't say yet whether this RK MG5 will suffer from that same issue down the road, it looks and feels pristine for","offTopic":false},{"id":"ee2d8cf6-ef13-48d9-84d6-f9ee80858b3b","excerpt":"CRDRAKO KO-ONE [REVIEW & TEARDOWN] by BenReviews — https://preview.redd.it/czdfzbqq8t9h1.jpg?width=1577&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=224ecbb9780f37380d2147be02ccfb1afe0f27a9\n\n**Introduction & Context**\n\nAfter a hiatus of over a month due to the time constraints of my final university exams, I am back with a brand new periph","url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/MouseReview/comments/1uh11n5/crdrako_koone_review_teardown_by_benreviews/","role":"pricing","weight":1.2612395,"occurredAt":"2026-06-27T12:05:11.000Z","sourceKey":"reddit","sourceName":"Reddit","credibility":0.62,"venue":"MouseReview","intent":"pricing_complaint","painScore":0.38263047,"sentiment":0.58878505,"confidence":0.9122029,"matchedPatterns":["too_expensive","missing_feature","manual_process","product:angular"],"statement":"**Pricing & Final Thoughts** Priced at **HK$852** (approximately **$108.64 USD**), I subjectively feel it might be slightly overpriced, especially when factoring in international shipping costs.","title":"CRDRAKO KO-ONE [REVIEW & TEARDOWN] by BenReviews","body":"https://preview.redd.it/czdfzbqq8t9h1.jpg?width=1577&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=224ecbb9780f37380d2147be02ccfb1afe0f27a9\n\n**Introduction & Context**\n\nAfter a hiatus of over a month due to the time constraints of my final university exams, I am back with a brand new peripheral review. From now on, things are back to normal; you can expect more periodic reviews, and not just of mice—keyboards are joining the lineup as well.\n\nCRDRAKO is an entirely new entrant to the peripheral market. Their debut release, designated the **KO-ONE**, marks their first foray into the competitive gaming mouse space. Their engineering objective is clear: deliver an **ultra-lightweight** chassis, pair it with an **LCD receiver dongle**, and implement **flagship-tier hardware** that strictly meets current enthusiast standards.\n\nI'm Ben, a second-year robotics engineering student and still learning. My goal isn't just to tell you if the mouse is \"pretty,\" but to attempt to audit its construction. Today, we're going to measure tolerances, verify if the long-term performance matches the initial specs, and check how the engineering actually holds up under scrutiny.\n\n**Important Context:**\n\n* **Review Sample & Transparency:** This unit was provided directly by CRDRAKO for the purpose of a comprehensive analysis. However, my testing methodology remains strictly objective; my evaluation is completely unbiased, honest, and not influenced by the manufacturer in any way. Zero review bias.\n* **Sample Size & Condition:** I am analyzing a single unit of the **KO-ONE**, which has been subjected to intensive daily use over the past month to accurately assess early signs of mechanical wear and structural integrity.\n* **Hand Size & Grip:** My hand measurements are **19x10cm**, and my primary grip style during this testing period was a hybrid palm/claw grip.\n\n**TL;DR:** An incredibly ambitious, **ultra-lightweight** (**38.93g**) competitive mouse that delivers elite-tier hardware at a slight premium (**\\~$108 USD**). Powered by a **PAW3950** sensor and a **Nordic nRF54H20 MCU**, it outputs absolutely flawless **raw tracking** and rock-solid **8000Hz polling rate** stability. The inclusion of an **LCD dongle** for driverless parameter adjustments is a brilliant engineering touch, and the custom **Huano Transparent Shell Pink Dot** switches offer exceptionally **crispy clicks** with minimal **pre-travel**.\n\n*(****Disclaimer****: I still have a lot to learn in this field. I am very open to constructive feedback, so if you spot any errors in my methodology or measurements, please let me know—I'm here to learn and improve!)*\n\nhttps://preview.redd.it/jy3sl2ki9t9h1.jpg?width=7616&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=eb3d1067dca61b7540d617a05d84c3af5a63a4d1\n\n**Packaging & Unboxing**\n\nThe **KO-ONE** arrives in a relatively large, rectangular black box. The top section features subtle branding alongside the full model designation: **KUMICHO-DRAGON**. Center stage is a clean render of the peripheral, backed by a faded \"ONE\" watermark. The bottom section details the hardware specifications, explicitly listing the **MCU**, the overall weight, and the dongle capabilities. From a presentation standpoint, the packaging utilizes a magnetic flap that opens like a book—a nice premium touch.\n\nInside, the mouse is housed within a standard polybag, resting securely on a molded plastic base. Notably, there is minimal internal shock-absorption material, save for a single circular foam pad attached to the top lid. Beneath this, a slide-out drawer mechanism reveals the **LCD dongle** (secured within a foam cutout) alongside the included hardware accessories.\n\n**Box Contents**\n\n* **1x CRDRAKO KO-ONE**\n* **1x LCD Receiver Dongle** (capable of an **8000Hz polling rate**; telemetry to be analyzed in subsequent sections).\n* **1x USB-A to USB-C Cable**\n* **1x Replacement Stock Skates Set**\n* **1x WESTLAB Collaboration Skates Set** (includes both full-size and dot variants).\n* **1x Grip Tape Set** (pre-cut for main clicks and side walls).\n\nAn excellent inclusion in this kit is the addition of isopropyl alcohol wipes to prep the surface coating before applying the aftermarket grips or skates—a highly practical detail from an engineering perspective.\n\n**Included Hardware Analysis**\n\nLet's break down the accessories, starting with the included cable. It is a standard black cable featuring a purple silicone tie for length management. However, its physical construction is highly rigid. It lacks the flexibility or \"mushy\" paracord feel expected in this tier, meaning **cable drag** against the mousepad will be noticeably high. If you plan on tethered play, I strongly recommend swapping it for a high-quality aftermarket paracord. That said, for purely charging the battery, it is perfectly functional.\n\nRegarding the included **Grip Tapes**, they leave a lot to be desired. They are simple and flat, lacking any aggressive texturing (such as the standard diamond, triangle, or line patterns). Their texture feels incredibly rubbery and somewhat unrefined to the touch. If you require absolute locked-in stability, I recommend purchasing aftermarket alternatives. The digital calipers confirm they are quite thin, measuring a thickness of **0.3 ± 0.1mm**. On a positive note, they utilize high-quality **3M adhesive** for application.\n\nMoving to the **PTFE stock skates**, we must differentiate between the various sets included in this packaging:\n\n* **Pre-installed Stock Skates:** These appear to be a single-layer compound with non-rounded (sharp) edges.\n* **Replacement Stock Skates:** In contrast, these are dual-layer with slightly rounded edges, visually and tactilely leaning towards a faster, smoother glide.\n* **WESTLAB Collaboration Skates:** These are dyed black, confirming they are not 100% pure virgin PTFE. Black compounds generally indicate a higher friction coefficient, resulting in a slower, more controlled glide. They are also single-layer. The WESTLAB pack also includes **10 orange dot skates**.\n\nAll skate thicknesses were measured with the calipers, yielding a highly consistent **0.7 ± 0.1mm** across all included skate profiles.\n\nhttps://preview.redd.it/hqly5ymr9t9h1.jpg?width=8228&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=23b1dba894534e714bc597feb3304e4dca2d8315\n\n**Mass Analysis & Center of Gravity (CoG)**\n\nRegarding weight, CRDRAKO officially specifies **35 ± 2g** (without skates), which is an incredibly lightweight figure for a gaming mouse. To confirm this, I performed the measurement process five times, yielding the following averages:\n\n* **With stock skates:** The scale reads **38.93 ± 0.01g**. We cannot directly compare this to the official spec, as the manufacturer does not provide a mass target with skates included.\n* **Without skates:** The scale indicates an average of **36.55 ± 0.01g**, which equates to a **4.43%** deviation. As we will analyze later, this falls within the variance tolerances specified by the manufacturer.\n\nAs observed, the actual mass of the peripheral does not deviate significantly from the manufacturer's claims and falls well within their manufacturing tolerances. According to the brand, the maximum acceptable deviation is **5.71%** above or below the target.\n\nAs I always state—and this time is no exception—a low static weight does not guarantee the mouse won't feel \"heavy\" or unbalanced in hand. This perception is entirely dependent on a physical parameter called **Center of Gravity (CoG)** or mass distribution. To empirically evaluate this, I used a small cylindrical fulcrum to find the exact equilibrium point of the device along its longitudinal axis.\n\nAs is evident in the image, the equilibrium point is located practically in the center of the object. Consequently, we can affirm that the center of gravity is well-centered, which will translate to a positive in-hand feel and a balanced weight distribution. This is critically important, especially for an ultra-lightweight device of this class.\n\n**Dimensional Audit & Hardware Tolerances**\n\nRegarding physical dimensions, CRDRAKO officially claims **116mm length**, **62mm width**, and **37mm height**. As we can see, it is a rather compact mouse, clearly designed with smaller hands in mind. To verify hardware tolerances and potential deviations, I applied the same 5-measurement average methodology used for the mass, recording the following real-world results:\n\n* **Length:** **116.14 ± 0.1mm**, which translates to being **0.12%** longer than advertised.\n* **Width:** **62.24 ± 0.1mm**, which translates to being **0.39%** wider than advertised.\n* **Height:** **37.28 ± 0.1mm**, which translates to being **0.76%** taller than advertised.\n\nAs you can see, the manufacturing deviations on this specific unit are truly minuscule. We can give this section a green light, confirming that both mass and dimensions fall perfectly within highly acceptable injection molding tolerances.\n\nTo provide additional, highly practical telemetry, I recorded the following metrics:\n\n* **Effective Grip Width:** **55.70 ± 0.1mm**. This clearly confirms a pronounced taper narrowing from the rear towards the front.\n* **Frontal Width** (measured at a mid-point relative to the vertical height, as it is variable): **53.33 ± 0.1mm**. This confirms the taper continues, albeit with a much less aggressive angle.\n* **Front Button Height (M1/M2):** **12.80 ± 0.1mm**, measured exactly at the mid-point of the main click geometry.\n\n**Geometry Profile & Ergonomic Audit**\n\nLet's examine the shape of the KO-ONE. We can firmly state that CRDRAKO opted for a strictly **ambidextrous (laterally symmetrical) shape**, engineered primarily for a pure **claw grip**, dictated both by its compact dimensions and the specific tuning of the hump. As we can observe, the peak hump height is not perfectly centered; it exhibits a distinct rearward bias.\n\nLooking at the profile shots, we have a slightly rear-focused hump that begins to slope downwards before reaching the absolute center, creating a natural resting angle for the fingers. The frontward rake angle towards the main clicks is not overly aggressive, allowing for an incredibly comfortable, locked-in claw grip. However, due to its short length and overall dimensions, attempting a strict **palm grip** falls significantly short ergonomically.\n\nIn terms of shape comparisons, in hand, it feels somewhat reminiscent of the **Lemokey G2**, which in turn shares DNA with the **Endgame Gear OP1**. However, upon gripping it, it also heavily reminded me of the **Lamzu Atlantis Mini**, although the latter features a much more pronounced and wider rear flare that is very noticeable in hand.\n\nMy definitive ergonomic recommendation for this mouse is a strict **claw grip**. Alternatively, due to its compact dimensions and ultra-lightweight mass, it might be perfectly viable for **fingertip grip**—though I cannot fully confirm this as I am not a native fingertip player. Throughout my testing period—which extended for over a month as mentioned in the introduction—I encountered absolutely no ergonomic issues. It remained exceptionally comfortable for both intensive gaming sessions and everyday productivity tasks.\n\nhttps://preview.redd.it/ykml37ghat9h1.jpg?width=4536&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6817c6ebf01739ef7e9fba11c7dc3e22021cab3b\n\n**Frontal Fascia & Panel Gaps**\n\nStarting with the visual analysis, let's look directly at the front fascia. Here we find the **Type-C charging port** positioned relatively low and without excessive recessing. I have verified that this clearance is excellent, meaning third-party aftermarket cables can be used seamlessly if desired for tethered play.\n\nRegarding the **panel gaps**, they maintain an equitable tolerance along their respective longitudinal axes. While the center gap is marginally wider and the rear gap slightly narrower, the alignment remains perfectly balanced and consistent along the separation line.\n\n**Main Clicks Geometry**\n\nThe primary triggers, **M1 and M2**, feature a standard rectangular-","offTopic":false},{"id":"4b93bfa4-9343-44b5-b687-e8d29c74c134","excerpt":"Redragon K1NG M916 Pro 4k. My thoughts/review. — First of all I just want to give a big thanks to Redragon for sending me this mouse to try out. As someone who is not even a professional reviewer, I'm honoured that you gave me a chance to try out one of your products as well as the opportunity to give my honest thought","url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/MouseReview/comments/1u72838/redragon_k1ng_m916_pro_4k_my_thoughtsreview/","role":"request","weight":1.119818,"occurredAt":"2026-06-16T03:27:39.000Z","sourceKey":"reddit","sourceName":"Reddit","credibility":0.62,"venue":"MouseReview","intent":"feature_request","painScore":0.20051846,"sentiment":0.66486484,"confidence":0.9327786,"matchedPatterns":["missing_feature","please_add","praise"],"statement":"When I say effective though, I mean it does have the anti-slip feel to it, there's grip and control, however the longer I hold it, kind of allowing my hand to sweat on it a little, eventually I did find the coating start to get a bit more…","title":"Redragon K1NG M916 Pro 4k. My thoughts/review.","body":"First of all I just want to give a big thanks to Redragon for sending me this mouse to try out. As someone who is not even a professional reviewer, I'm honoured that you gave me a chance to try out one of your products as well as the opportunity to give my honest thoughts on it. That has definitely displayed to me your companies core values in reaching and understanding your customers, gaining all the feedback, positive and negative, to further improve the quality and accessibility of your products. Sincerely, Thank you.\n\nBut alright, lets get to it and see what we got.\n\n**//\\*Packaging** \n\n\\-Just like most modern mice these days, the K1NG M916 Pro 4K comes in a simple lightweight cardboard packaging with the exterior showcasing a blown/zoomed image of the mouse itself so you get an idea of what the mouse actually looks like, as well as a straight forward list of all its specs. Inside we find a lightweight plastic mould that held the mouse firmly in place, as well as the cord and wireless dongle. Additionally it also came with a sheet of some cool brand stickers as you can see from the unboxing photo. Its a pretty straight forward packaging, not much else I can say about it. I do appreciate that they are straight to the point, as too often these days especially with gaming peripheral, we often get vague and also ridiculous statements on the packaging that more often than not don't even make sense honestly and don't add any factual information to the product that would benefit the buyer in any way. Statements in the lines of \"Ultra fast\", \"Super Durable\", \"Number 1 gaming etc\" (looking at you Razer :D), you get what I mean lol. \n\n**Good** = Simple, effective, straight to the point.\n\n**Bad** = If I have to give one criticism, and I understand this might have been deliberately done in order to be more cost effective. I would suggest perhaps at least reinforcing the cardboard packaging a bit more. As even though the mouse itself was completely secured inside with the plastic mould, I found the cardboard box package a tad too thin compared to other mice brand packaging's I've experienced in the past that had a more solid box build basically. Its not really that big of a deal but from a buyers perspective, the box is the first indication of how much quality and care was put into the product itself. The moment you hold a great packaging method, consciously you're  already thinking \"What's inside is probably special\" and you're more likely to purchase that compared to one with a more flimsy packaging method. Just a suggestion to your packaging design team :).\n\nAlright now lets talk about the mouse itself\n\n\\*\\*Introducing the **K1NG M916 Pro 4k** Gaming mouse.\\*\\*\n\n\\***Specs (As listed on Product page)**\n\n* \\-Hype-Speed 4K Polling Rate\n* \\-26K DPI Gamer Mouse\n* \\-3 Modes Connect Tech. \n* \\-49G Ultra-Light\n* \\-Optimal Flagship NORDIC Chip\n* \\-Ergonomic Natural Grip Build\n* \\-Full Programmable Buttons\n* \\-Software Supports DIY Key binds & DPI\n* \\-Set 4K Hz Polling Rate Needs Via Software\n* \\-The 2.4Hz dongle is already integrated with 4K dongle\n\n\\***A bit more detailed Specs**\n\n* \\- Three Connect methods = Wired/Bluetooth/2.4G Wireless\n* \\- Polling Rate = 4000hz \n* \\- Chip = NORDIC Chip\n* \\- Switch Durability - 50M Clicks\n* \\- ACC - 50G\n* \\- Sensor - Optical Pixart 3395 (PAW3395)\n* \\- DPI - 100-26,000 \n* \\- Programmable Buttons - 5\n* \\- Switch - Huano Pink Dot\n* \\- Lightning = N/A\n* \\- Dimensions \n* Length: 120.8 mm\n* Width: 64.3 mm\n* Height: 37.9 mm\n* MSRP = $71 CAD\n\n//\\***Physical**\n\n\\- So just out of the box and into my hands the first thing I noticed was of course the weight. This is a very light mouse at 49G and I am very pleased to say that the weight balance is spot on. The weight itself sits pretty much at the back of the mouse , which I imagine would make micro adjustments rather easier to execute and the mouse size being on the smaller side gives it an overall pleasant centre of gravity. The model I believe comes in three different colours as well which are Black, White and Pink. \n\nThe mouse itself seems to be made out of a matte plastic shell with some kind of anti-slip coating applied on top which In my first impression holding it, seems to be decent, however it does not sport the premium soft rubberized feel we have seen in more expensive mice lately. Most likely a cost effective choice but what we do get again, I will say is rather decent. When I say effective though, I mean it does have the anti-slip feel to it, there's grip and control, however the longer I hold it, kind of allowing my hand to sweat on it a little, eventually I did find the coating start to get a bit more slippery as it accumulated my hands natural oils on top, for lack of a better way of putting that lol. Compared to again the higher end soft rubberize approach I've experienced with say the Viper V4, where it seems the more I sweat, the grippier it got. For the cost of this mouse though, I'll say that they gave us the best they could in that category for the price this mouse is, so I understand. We do have things like grip tape to further improve upon such things so its not the end of the world. Unfortunately though, we do not have that included with the mouse so buyers wanting more grip will have to go look for third party options online if they wanted that extra grip. Something to think about, include grip tape please as it is becoming common practice now with gaming mice to have that and I don't think that would even increase the price all the much, its just tape :D\n\nShape wise we have this, what they call as Ergonomic design. I assume that's simply because of the side flares that protrude at the bottom/back area of the mouse, which then delicately curves inwards moving towards the front making the mouse narrower in the area. This allows for what I must say is, quite a nice place for your fingers to sit comfortably in. Its ergonomic, yet both sides visually seem symmetrical so you're not exactly locked into a specific grip style which is nice. It makes the mouse rather dynamic and adaptive to your playstyle. Gripping this mouse, it actually brought me great joy the first time I did so. Its hard to explain exactly why that is though, but I'll try lol. Its just strange for me because the shape is actually really good and I kind of can't believe it. You would think that the side flares would get in the way and make your fingers uncomfortable and gamers today usually avoid side flares from my understanding, especially in certain grip styles but that's not my experience when I held this mouse. The shape is kind of puzzle for me as to why I find it works so well. Its ergonomic design, yet I can play this using relaxed claw, pincer and EVEN PALM grip. Its easy to adapt claw/pincer grip to most mice provided they don't have crazy designs for the side, but palm grip is not so forgiving with certain shapes. This mouse however, even with the flares on the sides, it still allowed me to also fully straighten my fingers as they just rest in that crevice comfortably, effectively transforming my grip into a nice palm grip. Still having full proper control of the mouse, and more importantly, I didn't feel any discomfort from this at all. It was rather amazing to me honestly. Perhaps its just a great mouse size for my hand size sure, but I do think there definitely was a lot of thought put into the shape here. It's designed well that it can be comfortable for a large portion of gamers with different grip styles, which again is nice. It shows they are indeed trying to reach all of us and trying their best to give proper service. I do find the hump height is placed a bit more towards the back of the mouse which tells maybe its primarily designed for a relaxed claw grip style? but again, it works with other grips too without issues. For reference though, my hand size is 17cm, it's on the smaller side but given the size of this mouse, I probably would not recommend it for people with hands on the larger side. But for short kings like me, this one works great.\n\nNow moving on to the Mouse1/2 buttons. The specs say this mouse sports Huano Pink Dot traditional Mechanical Switches. I'm not going to pretend I know the latency differences between Mechanical, Optical and also the newest Magnetic switches from Logitech but what I can do instead is tell you how it sounds and feels. Sound wise the clicks are actually pleasant. Audible yes, since its a mechanical switch. However the sound is quite soft and for me a bit nostalgic actually. This is the mouse click sound we all grew up with. None of that aggressive loud hollow springy metal sound from Viper V4's switches for example lol. These clicks instead bring me back to a calm childhood memory waking up in the morning, walking into the living room to greet my dad good morning and the first sounds I would hear would be these nice soft clicks as he's clicking away on his computer. Its very pleasant lol. They also feel just as pleasant mind you. Resistance wise I would say there's just a tad more compared to my Razer mice button switches but it feels like a controlled and intentional resistance. I don't think you will have any miss clicks with these switches basically. But for feedback they bounce back quite fast, which is definitely good for your games where you might need to reset your button to reset your burst fire control for example.\n\nSide Buttons. This part might be one of the least impressive parts of the mouse I must say unfortunately. First of all, Why is one button textured and the other not? I don't seem to understand if that's just a style or is there a function to that, someone enlighten me lol. If you don't know what I'm talking about, please refer to one of the photos in which you will see the Front side button has this dotted texture, while the back button has a smooth finish. But anyways, overall the side buttons are quite average in my experience. I did find it rather odd that the front button has slight more resistance/tactile feeling compared to the back button which felt a bit more squishy for lack of a better word. The front button is quick to activate with proper tactile and resistance, but the back button takes a tad bit longer to engage simply because the button squishes into the shell a bit more before it can click. Something mechanical happening there that's causing all that I'm sure. It might just be my specific mouse itself and not all of them, but I can't be sure unless I try another one I guess. But yeah it is what it is. I find a lot of brands, even ones that are up there, do not really put too much though into their side buttons. Do gamers just not use these buttons enough? I certainly do, especially for either crazy movement manoeuvres or tools and grenades. I'm just saying it would be nice if companies put the same amount of care they do on the main buttons into the side buttons as well and the scroll wheel please. Which is our next bit.\n\nScroll Wheel. Personally I don't really care much about mice scroll wheels myself. I don't even use it when I'm gaming since I mainly play competitive FPS titles on PC and I find any type of scroll wheel just too slow to do anything effective for me in the heat of battle. Especially when my fingers are quite almost literally locked into Mouse button 1 and 2 for Fire and ADS lol. There's just no room/time to move my fingers away from those functions especially when its all about fast reaction time and reflexes in gunfights. But because this is a review, I will say that this mouse has a pretty fast scroll wheel. The fastest out of all my mice so far. It rotates with almost no resistance or tactile feedback between rotation clicks. If they made it any faster/smoother it would just free spin lol. Whether that's a good or bad thing, I believe that's highly subjective. I've heard of people looking for scroll wheels like this before, well here it is, I found one lol.  But moving on, for sound it does produce a sligh","offTopic":false},{"id":"07001a93-7c7b-482b-a9b4-dd8811d8ee7b","excerpt":"Keychron M5 Review After 8 Months — A Legitimate Gamechanger — https://preview.redd.it/t9mlgxok8bpg1.jpg?width=6000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a455575792c703a99895a5c2644d640b6e4e2ede\n\n>**Preface**\n\n>I completed most of this review within the first three months of using the M5, but decided to sit on it for five more month","url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/MouseReview/comments/1ruwk0c/keychron_m5_review_after_8_months_a_legitimate/","role":"request","weight":1.0989469,"occurredAt":"2026-03-16T01:50:09.000Z","sourceKey":"reddit","sourceName":"Reddit","credibility":0.62,"venue":"MouseReview","intent":"feature_request","painScore":0.33342227,"sentiment":0.51648355,"confidence":0.8241552,"matchedPatterns":["missing_feature","please_add"],"statement":"Anyone who witnessed the prime years of modern experimentation (2012‑2017) understands exactly what's missing.","title":"Keychron M5 Review After 8 Months — A Legitimate Gamechanger","body":"https://preview.redd.it/t9mlgxok8bpg1.jpg?width=6000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a455575792c703a99895a5c2644d640b6e4e2ede\n\n>**Preface**\n\n>I completed most of this review within the first three months of using the M5, but decided to sit on it for five more months before publishing. The jump from traditional to vertical mice is drastic, and I wanted to avoid letting it exaggerate my impressions or impair my judgment. During those extra months, I simply continued using the mouse without taking notes. My idea was to revisit the review after all my impressions had settled and see if it still matched my current experience (spoiler: it did). Apart from a bunch of grammar edits and the \"Starting From Scratch & Future Potential\" section, I didn't change anything else.\n\n>My review is admittedly overkill for a $70 mouse, but the impact it had on my daily life motivated me to document the experience for anyone who is suffering from similar issues. There's also a general lack of reviews from people who have actually converted from traditional to vertical mice, so I wanted this to serve as a source of information from someone who made that exact transition. If this review helps even one person with chronic wrist pain or death grip, I consider my effort worthwhile.\n\n>English isn't my first language, so please excuse any odd phrasing or grammar mistakes. It was honestly quite the challenge to organize my thoughts and express them clearly. I realize that some sentences read like an ad from *As Seen on TV*, but I couldn't phrase them any better. Overall, the review accurately reflects everything I intended to say.\n\n>If you'd rather skip my ramblings, I wrote a separate, shorter version here:  \n[Keychron M5 Review After 8 Months: A Legitimate Gamechanger (Short Version) : r/MouseReview](https://www.reddit.com/r/MouseReview/comments/1sbln07/keychron_m5_review_after_8_months_a_legitimate/)\n\n# My Journey\n\nThe last time I was in the market for a mouse was in 2015. I was pretty crazy about PC hardware back then, and most of that came from being a passionate gamer. Visiting the local electronics store was a weekly habit for me. It's not like new products came out every week, but I still enjoyed being around electronics. That was a decade ago, and the market has changed in both good and bad ways. For instance, there aren't as many competitive manufacturers anymore, and there are fewer \\[distinct\\] models to choose from. Companies like Logitech, Corsair, SteelSeries, and Razer narrowed their lineups to established models. They shifted their focus to proven formulas and released multiple iterations of the same model. This isn’t necessarily bad, but it could be if you didn't find your match within those models, or if the models changed for the worse.\n\nYet something vital has been lost in this pursuit of refinement. Design, once a playground for experimentation, has become rather conservative over the years. Anyone who witnessed the prime years of modern experimentation (2012‑2017) understands exactly what's missing. An average model from that time feels more contemporary than most of today's releases. Companies used to take risks with ambitious designs. Some overdone to the point they crossed into gimmickry, but many classics emerged from that willingness to experiment. I followed the scene for many years, and these are some notable models I can remember from the top of my head:\n\nLogitech MX518  \nLogitech G900  \nLogitech G502  \nRazer Ouroboros  \nMicrosoft Sculpt  \nTt eSports Level 10  \nCorsair Vengeance M65  \nMAD CATZ R.A.T series\n\nI ended up purchasing the Logitech G502. Long story short: I hated it, returned it, settled with the G303, and never looked back. I still believe it's the best purchase I could've made at the time. Not to mention that it also devoured the test of time. The build quality on that mouse is otherworldly!\n\nSomewhere along the way, I lost my passion for competitive gaming, and with that, also distanced myself from PC-related releases. I'm now a casual gamer, someone who enjoys playing games that bring joy rather than ranked anxiety and frustration. But something started getting in the way, and it wasn't the G303—it was my hand. First it was the 'usual' fatigue in my wrist, and then it evolved into something more serious. I came to realize that I developed a severe death grip. Whenever I was in an intense fight, my wrist would completely lock up, preventing me from controlling my aim or tracking the opponent(s). After looking up the problem, online advice suggested to stay conscious of your grip and relax the hand. But no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't make any progress.\n\nI had a faint memory of coming across a product or article that claimed the handshake position is healthier and promotes neutral posture of the hand, so I decided to revisit that claim. The mouse that immediately came to mind is Logitech's MX Master series. I remember its debut in 2025, and seeing both models in person at my local electronics store. The hype surrounding the MX Master was unlike anything I had seen before, and the media was largely responsible for it. However, there was some truth behind the hype; it popularized ergonomic design like no other mouse, appealing the concept to the mainstream consumer market. People either loved or hated the bronze accents, but I think most will agree that the overall design was impressive for its time. Anyhow, that ergonomic, tilted design slowly made its way into gaming mice, but never evolved past that. Whereas \"gaming\" is usually used as a marketing tactic to charge more, in the mouse industry it's the identifying factor for mice that feature top-of-the-line hardware inside. That's the idea, at least. Unfortunately, the best ergonomic mice aren't the gaming ones, which means they ship with pretty crappy hardware inside. Okay for office work and browsing, but no good for gaming. It essentially came down to an artificial division: you could have comfort or performance, but not both.\n\nI thought to myself, “Look, you have this problem with the standard mouse shape, and you can't fix it. Half-measures aren't going to change how you move or grip the mouse, and therefore won't resolve your problem.” I was prepared to go all in to eliminate my problem. The concept of neutral wrist posture appealed to me, so I tried to mimic mouse movement with my hand in a vertical (handshake) position. The slapping motion felt incredibly natural and comfortable, convincing me to do further research on vertical mice. To my disappointment, I failed to find anything promising. There were less than a handful of 1000Hz vertical gaming mice, but they looked more like gimmicks than finished products. It's 2025. We have dedicated switch manufacturers and the most precise sensors ever. More than a decade passed since 1000Hz polling rate became the norm. So, why has nobody created a half-decent vertical gaming mouse?\n\nWith the DIY scene thriving more than ever, I thought someone must have already made one. Reasonable assumption, right? It turns out there have been some pretty decent attempts, but they were far from ideal. It felt like a dead end, and I was about to give up, but then the story took a 180° turn. For weeks, I'd been venting to my friends about the whole situation. I went on about my failed search, my firm belief in the concept of vertical mice, and how it made so much sense for a vertical gaming mouse to exist. I also shared my fantasy about one of the big companies transplanting latest-gen internals into a vertical shell. But my friends weren't the only ones listening to me—my phone was too. As I was casually scrolling through my Instagram feed, an ad from an influencer promoting the Keychron M5 came up. If there was ever a time that targeted ads' invasion of privacy actually worked in my favor, this was it! I read through the product page, and it was honestly surreal seeing it tick off almost everything I'd been looking for. The fact that I discovered it through Instagram instead of Google just shows the shit state of their search engine.\n\nhttps://preview.redd.it/q4o1pa2m8bpg1.jpg?width=6000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fb6e6e22175ca5d65498894c40f866f62264d89c\n\n# User Experience\n\nI would like to start off by saying that this is the first vertical mouse I have ever used. Before ordering mine or getting a chance to try it for myself, I read the few reviews that were published at the time, and most of them claimed that vertical mice cannot be a viable replacement for your traditional gaming mice. Instead of getting discouraged, I simply acknowledged that this came from professional reviewers, i.e. people who review products write reviews for a living. I saved all my thoughts on this for the rant at the end.\n\nWhen the M5 finally arrived, it was totally worth it. While others needed weeks, I was able to get used to it in just a few hours. By the end of the first week, I already felt comfortable with it. Not only did it replace my G303, but it also set me free from discomfort and pain. This isn't to suggest that you'll turn into a gaming prodigy all of a sudden, but aiming never felt so effortless. Especially now that the honeymoon phase has passed, I can say vertical mice are 100% my thing—so much so that I don't see myself returning to traditional mice. This change has had such a positive impact on both my physical and in-game experience with using a mouse that I consider it an assistive device.\n\nIt's liberating to use a mouse without the feeling of muscular tension and finally be able to exercise the full range of motion with my hand. Movements, both lateral and horizontal, but especially the former, feel fluid and require less energy to perform. For the lack of a better word, maneuvering comes across more naturally. On the more technical side of comfort, the 47° angle works surprisingly well. It lets your hand rest comfortable and keeps your fingers relaxed. You get both support and mobility. Whether your experience will be as pleasant as mine will depend on your hand anatomy and preferences.\n\nMy only complaint is the smooth shell, which lacks any tangible texture and is slippery. This might sound a little gross, but your hand's sweat resolves this problem within a minute or so. Think of it like warming up the tires on a motorcycle... or does that make it sound even worse? You get the idea. The additional inconvenience is that you can't pick up the mouse without having a proper grip on it, so a technique I came up with is to place my thumb on the flat side of the thumb rest, apply firm counter-pressure with my pinky on the flat side of the pinky rest, and also assist by pushing down underneath the knuckles. A small gymnastics exercise, but one that gets the job done at last. Alternatively, you can place some gripping tape in the most crucial gripping points for a permanent fix. If that's something you would be willing to do, that is.\n\nhttps://preview.redd.it/9avf6irm8bpg1.jpg?width=6000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7f9044998a07f55a78a67a93518eed92d523d3e8\n\n# Technology​\n\nM5's biggest selling point as a ~~vertical~~ mouse is the hardware it hides underneath the shell. It uses a PixArt 3950 sensor, Huano 80M (blue shell, pink dot) switches, and a RealTek 8762G MCU. I'm sorry, but that's insane, especially when you consider that branded components in vertical mice were virtually nonexistent not all that long ago. Logitech's MX master series—the face of ergonomic mice—still uses a 125Hz polling rate sensor. That's ~~three~~ *four* generations of the most important ergonomic mouse stuck with the same shitty polling rate! `With the latest-released MX Master 4, Logitech gave its loyal customers a big fat middle finger; instead of a better sensor, you're getting ✨AI✨` As for the M5, it has an 8000Hz polling rate. Many would argue that it's completely unnecessary for a productivity mouse (yes, the M5 isn't marketed as a gaming mouse), but I say let the consumer decide what is necessary or not. I do","offTopic":false},{"id":"03f3c011-92e0-42df-a141-2926fff33959","excerpt":"MCHOSE A7 V2 Ultra + | The closest GPX clone? | Review — # Introduction/Context/About Me\nThis review is about the [MCHOSE A7 V2 Ultra +](https://www.mchose.store/products/mchose-a7-v2-series-lightweight-all-round-wireless-gaming-mouse) in the White colorway. This product was sent out by MCHOSE in exchange for this revi","url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/MouseReview/comments/1une75o/mchose_a7_v2_ultra_the_closest_gpx_clone_review/","role":"demand","weight":1.0652709,"occurredAt":"2026-07-04T17:02:08.000Z","sourceKey":"reddit","sourceName":"Reddit","credibility":0.62,"venue":"MouseReview","intent":"alternative_search","painScore":0.25861645,"sentiment":0.516129,"confidence":0.84638244,"matchedPatterns":["wish","looking_for","alternative_to","missing_feature","product:discord"],"statement":"# Conclusion This is a mouse I can safely recommend to anyone looking for a more affordable Logitech G Pro X Superlight/Superstrike shape with the same weight and a convenient magnetic charging dock included in a single purchase (acting as…","title":"MCHOSE A7 V2 Ultra + | The closest GPX clone? | Review","body":"# Introduction/Context/About Me\nThis review is about the [MCHOSE A7 V2 Ultra +](https://www.mchose.store/products/mchose-a7-v2-series-lightweight-all-round-wireless-gaming-mouse) in the White colorway. This product was sent out by MCHOSE in exchange for this review. There are no monetary compensations nor affiliate programs associated with this post.\n\nMy experience involved using this mouse for around 1 week on a speed glass pad with a carpal-stabilized relaxed claw grip with a 1/2/2 finger layout. My hands measure 18x9 cm and are fairly dry, and I play in a low-humidity environment. It was used at a 2,000 Hz polling rate and 1,600 DPI on a 240 Hz monitor to play Battlefield 6, Path of Exile, Roboquest, Gunfire Reborn, and Witchfire.\n\nEnglish isn't my first language, so please excuse any mistakes and feel free to ask any questions if you find any point to be unclear.\n\n# Unboxing Experience\nThe box feels sturdy and features 100% recyclable interior materials, although it is larger than average due to the magnetic dock. Upon opening, you find a cardboard box containing the accessories and the mouse, alongside the magnetic charging base in a cutout foam insert secured underneath the accessory box.\n\nThe included accessories consist of:\n* A good quality paracord cable, held back only by the lack of an angled USB-C connection for wired play\n* A set of good quality grip tape; the texture on it reminds me slightly of \"Lizard Skins\" grips\n* Instruction manual\n* Quick start guide card\n\nOverall, it is a package containing high-quality goods, but it is lacking replacement full-size and dot skates. It would have been nice to see these included, but for a budget-friendly release, it is understandable.\n\nYou may have noted that there is no mention of the inclusion of any sort of dongle; this is because the dongle itself is included in the magnetic dock, which doubles as a dongle extender and charger. This dock felt very premium in hand and featured a high quality silicone base anchoring it in place without any issues.\n\nAs for the mouse itself, it comes pre-applied with full-size skates and supports wired, 2.4GHz, and Bluetooth connectivity.\n\n# Shape\nThe mouse features a symmetrical shape strongly based on [the Logitech G Pro X Superlight/Superstrike](https://www.eloshapes.com/mouse/compare?p=mchose-a7-v2-ultra-vs.-logitech-g-pro-x2-superstrike), with a very tiny difference in the curvature expanding the sides to the rear.\n\nIn terms of measurements the mouse comes in at 125 x 63 x 39 mm.\n\nIn terms of the features of the shape, it can be broken down as such:\n* Slight outward flare with very rounded edges\n* Extremely minor comfort grooves; they rely more on the slope and coating to do their job than the grooves themselves to offer a locked-in feeling\n* Flat sides with slight tapering towards the edge of the click area, transitioning to the hump just under the edge of the M5 button. I personally find this very good for safely using a forward-leaning grip\n* A fairly pronounced centered hump. I find this severely limits a fingertip grip if you plant your wrist on your pad\n\nOverall, I was able to adapt to the shape easily, as it is extremely safe. There isn't much to say on this topic; there is a reason why this is one of the most used shapes in the world. You pick one up and forget about it. I usually joke in Discord peripheral chats about how this is \"endgame for none, usable by all!\"\n\n# Weight\nMy unit weighs 60.4 grams with the stock skates and 59.8 grams with four dot skates installed, which falls within the industry's commonly accepted ±3 gram manufacturing variance, being 1.4 grams over the advertised 59 grams for the stock experience.\n\nIn terms of weight distribution, I think the mouse did a good job balancing itself considering the internals required to support magnetic docking and charging; however, it is noticeably rear-heavy. In hand, it doesn't feel as intense, but you can always tell there's a slight drag in the back area during movements. While this can work to the advantage of tactical FPS players, for my personal use case, I would have preferred to see a lighter version for the regular models. \n\nI find it quite strange that the 59-gram weight is advertised for all 4 versions, yet only the + models come with the magnetic dock capability after reaching out to MCHOSE they've confirmed it's intentional design in order to unify the weight across all models.\n\n# Build Quality\nAs you'd expect from a mouse in the 50+ gram range, this feels rock solid; regardless of where I press, I can't feel any flex or creak, even while applying unrealistic force.\n\nThere isn't much to say beyond this: it is an incredibly well-built mouse.\n\n# Clicks\n**Main Clicks**\n\nEquipped with Omron mechanical switches rated for 100M clicks. I find them to remain light, like their optical counterparts, but offer significantly more tactility in exchange for being less spammable. Personally, when going with mechanicals, I prefer Huano options, but these are very well-tuned and implemented.\n\nThere is extremely minimal pre/post-travel, which I found to be consistent across the entire click area.\n\n**Side Buttons**\n\nThe sides felt very nice and crisp. Just like the main clicks, they have little to no pre/post-travel. They also don't exhibit any sinking issue, but do lack a coating. In terms of size, they're on the medium end but feature slight separation to prevent accidental actuations.\n\n**Scroll Wheel**\n\nEquipped with the TTC Gold encoder, the scroll wheel offered light, defined steps and an easily spammable, but noticeably heavy, click.\n\nAs far as the scroll build itself, it's a standard plastic housing with a rubberized ring that has good texture. I didn't find this ring to be slippery, but I wish it had slightly more defined texturing.\n\n# Coating\nThe coating has a fairly dry and smooth feeling. MCHOSE markets this as a \"Super Glide coating,\" and I found it to be very grippy without any warm-up period, but it gets noticeably stained after each use, requiring frequent cleaning to upkeep it.\n\nI have previously had a somewhat negative experience with their \"Glass-like coating,\" which I found to noticeably change the grip properties as early as just a few days in. So far, I can confidently say this new formula is much improved.\n\n# Stock Skates\nThe stock skates are made of pure 100% PTFE. They have rounded edges and provide a smooth, somewhat speed-leaning glide. Having used these on glass, I'd say they're on the quieter end as far as PTFE without any foam goes. While picking up some texture, I would say these remind me a lot of the Magic Ice experience, except noticeably slower.\n\nMCHOSE has always had very good stock skates on releases I've tried, so it's a shame they don't provide extras or the same skates in dot form. I would say these are worth trying before moving on to third-party alternatives, as a purchase may not be necessary. While I couldn't confirm this since I don't use full-size skates, I imagine you can use Superlight ones just fine.\n\n# Performance & Battery Life\nThe mouse is equipped with a customized PixArt PAW3950 sensor, the PAW3950 TI. Unfortunately, I did run into some issues out of the box with semi-rare random skips on a glass surface. After checking, I found that the mouse didn't come with the latest available software; once that was installed, the problem disappeared. As such, please check your own copy to ensure it is up to date. To be fully transparent, this is not an issue exclusive to MCHOSE; many 3950 sensor implementations on the market suffer from this as it is an issue in the base PixArt model.\n\nSensor position-wise, I find it to be adequately positioned, resulting in a very natural aim feeling, sitting perfectly in line with my thumb regardless of the various grips I try on it.\n\nAs far as battery life goes, MCHOSE uses a custom Realtek MCU paired with a 500mAh battery that results in very good battery life. I haven't had to charge it more than once, which is even more impressive considering my unit came in with around 60% charge. While MCHOSE doesn't offer specific measurements here, I can confidently say it seems to sit somewhere between a Nordic 52840 and a Nordic 52L15 MCU in the efficiency department. Between this and the fact that you can charge it conveniently at any time without unplugging any cables using the magnetic dock, this mouse is a must-try for people with battery life concerns.\n\n# Web Driver\n**Features**\n* 3 onboard memory profiles so you can have different configurations for your various use cases\n* Full remapping of Mouse 1 through 5 buttons (but not the DPI and polling rate buttons) with the following features:\n   * System and mouse-related shortcuts such as media controls or changing mouse profiles/DPI/etc.\n   * Keyboard keys\n   * Hotkeys such as Ctrl + C\n   * Macros\n* Up to 6 DPI levels ranging from 400 to 42,000 with X/Y split capability\n* Three performance modes:\n   * Performance mode: meant for casual gaming and day-to-day use, offering the best possible battery life\n   * Gaming mode: increases sensor performance overall in exchange for slightly more battery drain (I strongly recommend this mode)\n   * Extreme mode: inherits the traits of Gaming mode while setting the sensor to a constant 20k FPS scan rate, draining a very considerable amount of battery\n* Optional sleep mode timer ranging from 1 to 100 minutes\n* Polling rate with preset values of 125, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 4000, and 8000 Hz. When first setting up the mouse, I noticed that it was limited to a 1000 Hz maximum due to coming with Performance mode enabled; simply refreshing the page fixed this display issue\n* Lift-off distance with preset values of 0.7, 1, and 2mm. If you're using glass, anything other than 2mm resulted in sensor skips\n* Click debounce ranging from 0 to 20ms, due to the nature of mechanical switches I'd recommend experimenting with this section as time goes on to avoid double clicking\n* Angle tuning ranging from -30 to 30 degrees\n* Ripple Control\n* Angle Snapping\n* Motion Sync. I found this implementation to be somewhat floaty; if, like me, you're sensitive to that, I advise skipping this setting\n* Customisation of the scroll wheel lighting (disabled in Performance/Zone mode) with the following brightness options:\n   * Static color\n   * Breathing\n   * Cycling\n   * Stars (loops around turning on a quarter of the RGB)\n   * Waves\n   * While \"disabled\" isn't a direct option, you can turn the brightness to 0 on any option\n* Mouse and dongle software updates alongside a \"Base\" update. It is unclear what this base is related to, and it came on the latest version from the factory\n\n**Missing/Improvements**\n* LOD with a slider accepting steps of 0.1mm, allowing users to fine-tune their preferred setting to avoid having to rely on a relatively higher value than necessary\n* Motion Sync, as mentioned, could use a slight improvement in its implementation from my experience\n\n# Value\nPlease keep in mind the following section is based on European Union pricing with the final VAT included (which in my case is 23%) and does not include potential shipping costs. Like always, I suggest only taking this recommendation at face value and checking your own regional pricing on not only this product but others you may be comparing it to before making a decision.\n\nWith the mouse coming in at €45.54 to €60.42 depending on the version, I am very comfortable recommending this to anyone on a tighter budget looking for a gateway into arguably the most popular shape for both eSports and casual users. Just keep in mind that your need for features such as the magnetic charging dock (requiring the + models) and the 3950 sensor (requiring Ultra models) will be what determines the final price for your use case.\n\n# Conclusion\nThis is a mouse I can safely recommend to anyone looking for a more affordable Logitech G Pro X Superlight/Superstrike shape with the same weight and a convenient magnetic charging dock included in a sin","offTopic":false},{"id":"62a17493-9eff-4801-a3eb-499beba63ef6","excerpt":"abridged assorted thoughts on the superstrike — clicks are meh. silence is nice, customizability is nice, i like the more relaxed clicks. pretravel latency advantage is probably real but it just leads me to clicking too early. out of the box the clicks feel remarkably crisp like mechanical ones but with wear my left cl","url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/MouseReview/comments/1vvt8og/abridged_assorted_thoughts_on_the_superstrike/","role":"pain","weight":1.0547794,"occurredAt":"2026-08-23T01:00:54.000Z","sourceKey":"reddit","sourceName":"Reddit","credibility":0.62,"venue":"MouseReview","intent":"problem_report","painScore":0.5221428,"sentiment":-0.14285715,"confidence":0.6929569,"matchedPatterns":["frustrating","doesnt_work"],"statement":"intentionally giving themselves room to supercede it later i guess it doesn't have rims at the skate divots anymore, but the divots themselves are still annoying.","title":"abridged assorted thoughts on the superstrike","body":"clicks are meh. silence is nice, customizability is nice, i like the more relaxed clicks. pretravel latency advantage is probably real but it just leads me to clicking too early. out of the box the clicks feel remarkably crisp like mechanical ones but with wear my left click is now what you'd expect from haptics emulating clicks. worse, actually, as it feels mushy and louder and less controllable, specially the higher you go with actuation distance and rumble strength. if i had to guess the rumble thingy's come ever so slightly loose.\n\nit also doesn't fix some of the other more real issues clicks usually have, like the click getting stiffer the farther back you click. it also can doubleclick by virtue of the linear travel letting you place the button on a limbo that rapidly alternates between triggered and not. my worn left click does that more often than my right click, when clicking all the way back as a fingertip user.\n\nit's super front heavy. it's fatiguing on a palm grip and on fingertip it's as tiresome as a 70g mouse, even if without the inertia. even after getting used to it i still feel my fingers pretty fatigued and cramped after playing for anything more than a small session. 60g is also not only unimpressive but pretty outdated.\n\ngpy shape is the gpw shape, and it's the only one it's available in. doesn't work for fingertip much at all but even forcing myself to palm it i couldn't really get a good grip. it's also about as premium as the previous mice in the gpw/gpx line, disappointingly. bafflingly actually as you can't even get a higher-end mouse than this one from logi. intentionally giving themselves room to supercede it later i guess\n\nit doesn't have rims at the skate divots anymore, but the divots themselves are still annoying. stock skates are weird. they're also way too hard to pull out, and pulling them out also destroys them by necessity unless you're willing to dump way too much heat onto the mouse and have some superb accuracy with a thin sharp thing. do folks even like those huge skate pads? oh, and the mouse wobbles on dot skates. \n\nbattery's alright. cable's alright, it's comfy enough to play with. wireless is flawless. LOD adjustment has too little granularity. sensor hasn't failed at tracking anything i gave it. not sure if this mouse also has the issue where you first need to boot up ghub to then be able to use omm, as i bought it used. omm is okay but shits itself if a mouse goes to sleep, requiring a restart.\n\ni'm not really disappointed with the mouse since i got it used at a bafflingly low price, specially considering it seemed to be in actually unused condition. maybe because it didn't have everything in box, and the box looked like crap? dunno. but even with only the weight of having spent a budget mouse's worth of money on it, it's pretty meh. that weight distribution *really* kills it honestly, on top of the unimpressive clicks being packaged in yet another gpw rerun. i'll probably still maining it though. a front-heavy gpx still edges out as an upgrade over my previous mice. ...though that's damning with faint praise considering i'm coming from the much maligned g309 lololol. and it retailed for 180usd. blegh.","offTopic":false},{"id":"c92879fd-9b76-4e8f-8116-96f3e9aba576","excerpt":"Angry Miao Infinity .97 Full Review: Design Meets Function — Angry Miao successfully launched the original Infinity through Kickstarter in 2025, and less than a year later they're back with a second one. This time it's a version aimed at aggressive claw/fingertip grip users. The Infinity .97 carries the same premium fe","url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/MouseReview/comments/1v6plqt/angry_miao_infinity_97_full_review_design_meets/","role":"request","weight":0.91456556,"occurredAt":"2026-07-26T01:14:06.000Z","sourceKey":"reddit","sourceName":"Reddit","credibility":0.62,"venue":"MouseReview","intent":"problem_report","painScore":0.36,"sentiment":0.38709676,"confidence":0.6724747,"matchedPatterns":["urgent"],"statement":"The only obligation I have toward Angry Miao is to post a review; there was no deadline, word count requirement, or moderation of what I say in the review.","title":"Angry Miao Infinity .97 Full Review: Design Meets Function","body":"Angry Miao successfully launched the original Infinity through Kickstarter in 2025, and less than a year later they're back with a second one. This time it's a version aimed at aggressive claw/fingertip grip users. The Infinity .97 carries the same premium features of the original Infinity, just in a smaller form factor. It's a little funny seeing the company already releasing a second mouse, considering they once vowed to never make a mouse  (tl;dr ‒ when the Logitech G Pro Wireless first came out, AM found it so perfect and dominant that they thought it wouldn't be surpassed). \n\nThe original Infinity was priced at $129‒$159, while the new .97 is priced at $165‒$179 (excl. hatchback module). The black option is the cheapest, the off-white is in the middle at $175, and the colored (in this case, neon pink) is the most expensive. You may catch it below this pricing when it's on sale, but that depends on stock and AM's offering.\n\nLet's unpack what this mouse is all about. \n\n>**Disclaimer**  \n ᠎  \nI received the Infinity .97 free of charge from Angry Miao, and that's the sole reason I was able to conduct this critical evaluation. I was interested in the mouse and made the request myself. The only obligation I have toward Angry Miao is to post a review; there was no deadline, word count requirement, or moderation of what I say in the review. To make it crystal clear, Angry Miao had zero say over the review's direction and contents. All opinions and views are my own and are freely expressed as such. I am not an influencer or any company's marketing puppy. I write independently and do it as a hobby. I have nearly 10 years of experience as an independent tech journalist and critic, and I decided to join this scene due to my passion for mice. I have no intention of accumulating free gear, or worse, reselling it.  \n ᠎  \nWhile I don't have access to precision tools nor do I possess the technical knowledge to contribute objective data and insights like u/benreviews, I strive to provide the community with honest and accurate coverage. My reviews are meant to act as permanent sources of information. I especially focus on capturing my full subjective experience, allowing the reader to get the closest understanding of what it's like to own and use the product before they make a purchasing decision.  \n ᠎  \nThe second point I'd like to touch on is AI. I realize that my writing style stands out from most reviewers' in this space, so I thought it would be appropriate to clarify some aspects about it. It's necessary because it seems that we have reached a level of illiteracy where one cannot write cohesively and express their views in depth without being accused of using AI. My approach to writing is rather chaotic, but I write out my reviews in full one way or another. Whether I literally write out sections or lay down rough notes for what I want to cover, I piece together the majority of my reviews. For this review, I wrote \\~98% of the text, with the remaining 2% being generated based on my rough notes or directions. There are times when I hit a wall and either cannot express myself the way I'd like or think that something can read more pleasantly than I have the vocabulary for. To give you a better idea, it's like having a bunch of pieces to a puzzle, but none of them fit together. Despite my maximum effort, the best I achieve is forcing them together, even though they clearly aren't a natural fit. In such cases, I turn to AI and use it as a tool. Whether that means untangling my rough notes, smoothing out transitions, rephrasing, or changing the order, it's something I use to a varying degree. Sometimes that can be just a part of a sentence, other times a full sentence, or even a section of a paragraph. And AI is not like a magic wand, especially for someone as obsessive as me... It can take hours of coming up with the instructions just to get something decent, though there are times when it gives me the exact result I am looking for. Other times it can also get me to think of something myself that I couldn't before. My use of AI is no less chaotic than my writing process, let's just say that.  \n ᠎  \nIt's scandalous to use em dashes these days. People see one and immediately call out AI use. It feels like being accused of witchcraft. Funny enough, each and every em dash in this review was placed there by me, and the sentences accompanying them too. I can't comment about their use in literature, as I am not the most well-read person, but I can tell you that I've read a decent amount of editorials and celebrity profiles, and they're commonly used there. What you consume has an undeniable influence on your writing style, especially when you are a non-native English speaker like me, so there's no doubt that my writing style subconsciously gravitates toward that type of coverage. It shaped the way I express myself in writing well before GPTs were mainstream. I try not to go overboard like, say, Hunter S. Thompson, but I also don't hold myself back when I want to add something that's relevant to the review. My full-length reviews don't cater to younger audiences, and that's why I will introduce a new format that extracts all the substance and important points without the excess reading weight.  \n ᠎  \nI want to remain full transparency with the community, hence all the yapping above. A tremendous amount of effort goes into these reviews, so I certainly don't like the idea of someone discrediting my writing by calling it AI-generated.\n\n# Unboxing\n\nhttps://preview.redd.it/czr9zmxg4hfh1.jpg?width=6000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c07a9e06ef624bb3c0266bd2e5fcf1fb94737e18\n\nhttps://preview.redd.it/j85dz9zh4hfh1.jpg?width=6000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8c2cce93b7cab2554ca58a520adb38b3c3fd1a36\n\nhttps://preview.redd.it/gnenwwxi4hfh1.jpg?width=6000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=519db1f5a496081b6dda701cdafb5149c06b3c1a\n\nContents:  \n1× USB-C to USB-C braided cable (gold-plated connectors)  \n1× USB-C to USB-A adapter (gold-plated connector)  \n1× 2.4 GHz receiver/battery charging dock  \n1× extra battery pod (black)  \n1× synthetic pouch  \n1× mini briefcase  \n1× Infinity .97 (with an orange battery pod pre-installed)\n\nhttps://preview.redd.it/mczbatum4hfh1.jpg?width=6000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a0b04994bf17a50681f339828f07708ad29c587c\n\n# Build Quality: \n\nManufacturing such an ambitious design comes with its own set of challenges. If you look at most hollowed out mice, they either use triangular cutouts or a honeycomb design. Both of these geometric shapes have exceptional structural integrity, so using them is a highly effective method to shave off weight without compromising the shell's overall rigidity. Such designs have geometry doing the greater part of the heavy lifting, but that's not the case with either Infinity, as they feature a much more open, freehand design. The original reportedly had some flex points because of it, but Angry Miao clearly went back to the drawing board for the .97 and figured out how to stay with their creative vision without compromising structural integrity. \n\nThe shell is constructed from the same magnesium-aluminum alloy, and still consists of two pieces: the body frame and the main buttons. AM uses die-casting to their advantage and forms both buttons from a single piece. I found no benefit or disadvantage to this manufacturing choice, but those that are worried about it should know that each button flexes completely independently from the other. Also, despite such an extremely hollowed out shell, I found no notable flex points. Unless you go out your way to exert excessive stress, there should be no movement. There is, however, a small amount of play under the side buttons at the front. This is caused by the tolerances of the internal hooks at the base, and can be fixed if you add some tape on the hooks (requires [disassembly](https://discord.com/channels/688994974754406404/1458100851175456829/1517462930524737548)). Do note that you have to be pushing your thumb quite hard for this movement to be visible, and even then it's imperceivable under the thumb.\n\nInfinity .97's rigidity doesn't come by accident. Maybe it's not as apparent at first glance, but once you technically analyze each part, you start appreciating how optimized everything is for structural integrity and weight. Whether it's the two reinforcing ribs that span across the top of the shell frame or the use of structural ribbing only where necessary, the engineering effort is evident. The back of the mouse is so wide open that I can fit three fingers between it, yet the wings don't flex one bit. However it may look on the outside, the mouse feels rock-solid in hand.\n\nThe base and side buttons are made of frosted polycarbonate (PC).\n\nMagnesium parts are finished with a three-layer coating. First, there is the color layer, then a UV and corrosion protection layer, and finally, a matte “micro frost texture” layer. I am very happy that AM cared enough to apply a protective layer because degradation from UV exposure is brutal. I thought that a corrosion-resistant coating would be standard for any magnesium product, but apparently there are mouse manufacturers who skip that step and let their customers pay the price for it. Anyway, the texture coating also serves a practical purpose, as it has a faint rubbery quality that actually helps with gripping the mouse. My unit came with some paint overspill on the front corners, and I made the mistake of chipping it with my nails, which exposed the magnesium. Please don't do this, and instead contact AM to arrange a potential replacement.\n\nInternally, everything is maintained to the highest standards. The soldering work on the PCB is tidy, all the contact points are gold-plated, none of the internal cables are twisted, and there is no audible rattle even when vigorously shaking the mouse. Even the two screws holding the main buttons are in identical positions so they're tensioned equally. All in all, it's a well-manufactured mouse.\n\n# Assembly Structure\n\nThe entire mouse is held together with 12 ⊕ screws. The construction is as follows:\n\n◦ Main button piece screwed into 🡅 the frame \\[2x\\]  \n◦ Side button daughter board held up by the heads of \\[2x\\] screws that go into 🡅 the frame  \n◦ Power board screwed into 🡇 the PC base \\[2x\\]  \n◦ Main PCB screwed into 🡇 the PC base \\[4x\\]  \n◦ PC base screwed into 🡅 the frame \\[2x\\]**\\***  \n**\\*** *Note: the rear skates must be removed to access the screws.*\n\nThe PC base features a thin wall running near the outer edge, and the magnesium frame has hooks that go over this edge, enabling a secure fit between these two parts. There are 5 hooks on either side, and in addition to this, there are two cantilever snap-fit joints (one on either side; magnesium frame = female, PC base = male). At the front, there are two PC hooks that latch onto the magnesium frame.\n\nhttps://preview.redd.it/shpltk1p4hfh1.jpg?width=6000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=28af0979fdba7bbdd957367b469c7fc18717a619\n\n# Design\n\nNow for maybe my favorite part of this mouse: the design.\n\nI've been closely following mouse releases since 2012, and I can nearly count the number of memorable designs on two hands—it's in the low double digits at best. Before then I didn't pay much attention to mice; I just used whatever office mouse for Flash games and web surfing. You know how most mice are either overly exaggerated or just plain boring? We've seen plenty of variation in shape, color, material, but barely any exploration in actual design. The ones worth a mention are concept-looking designs that leaned mecha, Lamborghini Urus-esque, but that's about it. MAD CATZ doesn't get nearly enough credit for what it had accomplished with the R.A.T series (khm khm, some companies copied their homework and stole all the glory from them). I could dedicate a whole section to admiring their designs, but let's just say they were revolutionary. So, so ahead of their time! As I was saying earlier, those sharp and intri","offTopic":false}],"breakdown":[{"sourceKey":"reddit","sourceName":"Reddit","count":7}],"total":7}}