Xtrfy MZ1 RGB Wireless Mouse, Unique Adjustable Shape, Designed by Rocket Jump Ninja, 2.4 GHZ lag-free wireless, Ultra-Light, Adjustable Weight Balance, Two Shell Sizes Included - Black

Product Information

The specs already tell some of the Xtrfy MZ1’s story. It’s a lightweight mouse in the same weight class as the Razer Viper V2 Pro mouse, and it uses a pretty popular Pixart sensor that is well-known for reliability. Personally, I believe that one of the most important parts of a gaming mouse is the scroll wheel, so it was nice to see that this one was consistent. The notches find the perfect balance between stiff and smooth, so you can cycle through nice and easy. Performance All-weekend LAN or 24-hour marathon stream? No worries. The battery gives you up to 75* hours of playtime. And when it’s time to charge, connect the cord and continue playing. The MZ1 Wireless comes with an Xtrfy EZcord® Pro charging cable, for smooth movements even when the mouse is plugged in.

I absolutely love this. Everything you need to get going for years and years can be found in the box. It’s especially nice to see replacement feet included in the box of a mouse that’s aimed at hardcore gamers, as those users are far more likely to care about their skates degrading, so it’s definitely nice to see that Xtrfy thinks about that with all of their releases. Shape, Coating, and Mouse Feet The crisp illumination of Xtrfy’s mice is even more impactful with the translucent shell of the MZ1. Choose your color. Switch between numerous LED effects. Adjust the brightness. Or turn the illumination off. All settings are made directly on the mouse.

Games

I might be a little critical here, I realize that. The creaking doesn’t influence my gameplay (and the problem is less exaggerated than it was on my MZ1 wired test copy) but it’s odd that out of all the Xtrfy mice I tested this MZ1 line of mice consistently performs the worst in the ‘creaking test’. Again: not a gameplay issue, but just a touch disappointing and, depending on your tolerance, annoying. Sensor and Everyday Performance

Shape is King. The Number 1 factor when it comes to aim. Re-invented by a legend in the game. The MZ1, Zy's Rail but now with lag-free wireless connectivity.In my MZ1 review, I remarked that the shell had some unpleasant creaking and flexing issues on the spot where I put my thumb, and I’m happy to report I didn’t experience those issues with the MZ1 Wireless. Of course this is something that could pop up after months of usage, but sadly I cannot test for that as I only have a limited amount of time to spend with any given product. I also think that the way the holes in the shell have been placed slightly defeats the purpose of having holes in the first place. That physical footprint alienates gamers that prefer mice with enough palm support, but it’s great for those that prefer to have more room to enable micro aim adjustments by the fingers. The narrow width also makes it feel like the mouse is barely there when you’re holding it, which some people might enjoy. Customization The included paracord cable charges the mouse, and it is very lightweight which is nice for times when you still want to play while charging. Cost If like me, you’re the type of person that regularly changes DPI depending on what you’re doing with the mouse, this will be an inconvenience.

It’s a pretty small mouse. 111mm is shorter than any gaming mouse that I can recall using in a long time, and 59mm width is also pretty narrow. ESports-Grade Wireless Performance: 1000 Hz Polling Rate. The same speed and responsiveness as XTRFY's wired mice, without a wire.Some cables are so good these days, with a bungee, they basically feel wireless. But they’re still tethered. And during high pressure moments in games, you don’t want to risk lifting your mouse to reset it, you just want to keep moving as far as your pad goes. That’s where wireless really has the advantage. Wired and wireless performance is basically the same now, so it’s that freedom to move the mouse anywhere that sets itself apart.“ The Xtrfy MZ1’s design is undoubtedly one of its standout features, but it is also one of the reasons why this mouse might not be for everybody. I may go as far as calling it a “niche” mouse, but that’s only good or bad depending on who you are and what you need. Shape Of course I did do the usual ‘stress tests’: shaking the mouse doesn’t reveal any abnormal noise, and squeezing it causes little to no flex. There’s still creaking, though. Whenever I put pressure on the shell it tends to creak (no matter where I apply this pressure). This isn’t something that annoys me enough to call it an issue, but it is of course not great either. Again we circle around to a point I made earlier on in the review: if this is indeed a performance-focused product, then why not cut the RGB and use those weight savings to focus on a more solid shell? One thing that I did notice was that the side buttons are very small, even for a small mouse. It’s another one of the reasons why I believe that certain sections of gamers will struggle to use this mouse as a daily driver. However, it also means that you need to be aware of the physical limitations of using the mouse in relation to your own preferences before you buy.

That being said: I firmly believe that all of this is subjective. For some people, small mice are the name of the game, while others will perform at their best with a larger (and perhaps heavier) mouse. You may not immediately notice it, but the shape isn’t perfectly symmetrical. There’s a small indentation for your thumb on the left side, for example, and that’s not there on the right side. There are also very pronounced comfort grooves (something that RJN greatly appreciates in mice) and all of this leads to a mouse that’s a lot more ‘formed’ than what you usually find on small mice, as those usually tend to go for a neutral, almost eggy shape. As I mentioned a couple of times during this review, the Xtrfy MZ1 mouse is not for everyone. They are unapologetically targeting a niche audience and by all indications, I don’t fit into that demographic. Keep that in mind while I run through my verdict.The Xtrfy MZ1 RGB Wireless can also look good with its configurable RGB LED lightingconvince. All impressive effects can be set directly on the mouse, so no additional software is required. The lighting settings are stored in the onboard memory of the mouse and can therefore be called up anywhere. The actual size of the battery is 500 mA, so it is a good range. However, I imagine that the true number of hours of playtime will largely depend on factors such as how you use RGB and the polling rate that you have the mouse set on.