Introduction

Specifications

Endgame Gear XM1 Size: 122.14 mm x 65.81 mm x 38.26 mm Size (inches): 4.80" x 2.47" x 1.51" Ambidextrous: Yes, side buttons on the left only Weight: 70 g (3.53 oz) Number of Buttons: 5 (6) Main Switches: Omron D2FC-F-K 50M Wheel Encoder: Alps (9 mm) Sensor: PixArt PMW3389 Resolution: 50–16,000 CPI Polling Rate: 250–1000 Hz Cable: 1.8 m long, flexible Software: Yes Price: 59.99$ Warranty: 2 years

The era of ultra-light gaming mice has clearly begun. Manufacturers compete with each other by minimizing weight and maximizing all other features. Based in Germany, Endgame Gear is a newcomer in the peripherals market, but they are not a new company as they're basically run by noblechairs. If you have followed Computex this year, you might have seen their products; the XM1 is definitely the one that generated the most hype. It's a low-profile, ambidextrous gaming mouse with a rather wide design, weighing only 70 grams, and this time around, there aren't any holes covering the shell. The XM1 also features a PixArt PMW3389 top optical sensor, Omron switches rated for 50 million clicks, and a patented sub-1 ms switch response technology.