At first, we would like to thank Xtrfy for offering a sample of their M8 Wireless Retro Gaming Mouse for testing and reviewing.

 

 

About Xtrfy:

“At Xtrfy, we elevate the gaming experience by making pro-level performance available to gamers of all levels, with designs that allow you to express yourself. Developed in collaboration with some of the world’s most merited players, our products are based on well-proven technology and the most important component of all: experience. Since 2013, we’ve been in it to win it – combining knowledge with new ideas to help gamers perform at their best. We challenge the industry with innovative product designs, colorful aesthetics, and a new level of customizability – making it possible for all gamers to personalize their gear.”

 

 

Product Features:

 

M8 WIRELESS. THE AIM CHANGER.

Meet top-tier wireless performance and a shape unlike any other. With its innovative low front, the M8 Wireless is uniquely designed to offer a new level of control and accuracy.

ULTRA-LOW FRONT FOR HIGHER PRECISION.

The M8 Wireless is not your standard symmetrical mouse. With a button height as low as 4 millimeters at the front, it allows you to move your fingers closer to the pad for more precision in every swipe.

ESPORTS-GRADE WIRELESS PERFORMANCE.

Xtrfy was born out of esports, and performance comes first. We’ve spent the last years developing our wireless technology so that professional gamers can count on it to perform when it matters the most. The M8 Wireless comes with lag-free 1 ms wireless connectivity and Pixart’s highest-performing gaming sensor, 3395.

SOLID SHELL. WIRELESS. STILL JUST 55 GRAMS.

Despite being wireless with a 300-mA battery and a hole-free chassis, the M8 is Xtrfy’s lightest mouse yet. Carefully constructed for minimum weight without compromising durability.

WHO’S YOUR NEW M8?

Say hello to Frosty Mint, Frosty Purple, White and Black. And guess who’s back? Xtrfy’s popular Retro colorway makes a return in the new M8 series. 5 different editions – choose your favorite.

MADE WITH RECYCLED PLASTIC.

We strive towards reducing our carbon footprint wherever possible. The shell of this mouse is made from 60% recycled plastic.

PLAY FOR 75 HOURS. CHARGE IT FOR 2.

The battery has got you covered during those all-weekend LANs and marathon streams, with a playtime of up to 75 hours* per charge. And during the short time it takes to charge the mouse, you can continue playing unhindered with the flexible Xtrfy EZcord® Pro charging cable.

 

Product Specifications:

 

Shape: Unique symmetrical shape

Sensor: Pixart 3395 optical gaming sensor

Weight: 55 g

Main switches: Kailh GM 8.0

Glides: PTFE glides

Surface: Matte textured surface

Connection: 2.4 GHz wireless / USB

Connector: USB-A to USB-C cable + Adapter + Dongle

Cable type: 1.8 m Xtrfy EZcord Pro

Battery: 300 mA (up to 75 h*)

CPI settings: 400–26 000

Polling rate settings: 125/500/1000 Hz

Debounce: 2/4/8/12 ms (≥ 8 ms recommended and covered by warranty)

IPS: 650

Max acceleration: 50 G

OS: Win XP/Mac OSX 10.1 or later

Warranty: EU/US/ASIA: 2/1/1 years

 

 

Back in 2013, a new computer peripheral company from Sweden has arrived on the market to build pro-level gear for benefitting all gamers. Its name is Xtrfy and at the current moment we can note many headsets, keyboards, mice, and mousepads available on the website from it. The customization is at home when talking Xtrfy, since we can find spare parts for most equipment and we can request special orders from the ground up regarding mice (base, top shell, grip tape, glass skates, assembly) and keyboards (layout, base, switches, base keycaps, add-on keycaps, Tai-Hao rubber keycaps, frame, cable, logo plate, deskpad, wrist rest, carrying case, assembly).

 

The M8 Wireless has arrived in a small cardboard enclosure, with a simple/clean box art, highlighting the main features of the product:

 

 

 

On the side, we will note the sharp curvature of the mouse in the front, with the button height as low as 4mm to increase the precision:

 

 

 

The main highlights are included on the opposite side as well:

 

 

 

Xtrfy has noted the product code name on a separate sticker, along with the serial numbers:

 

 

 

On the back, we will note the measurements of the M8 Wireless, along with the technical specifications:

 

 

 

After unsealing the box and removing the top cover, we will note that the main product is safely held inside a cardboard mold:

 

 

 

Underneath, we will locate the documentation, along with the hardware bundle:

 

 

 

 

Inside the Quick-Start Guide, we will find a nice Xtrfy case sticker, along with an extra set of PTFE feet:

 

 

 

 

This model does not use PC software, but all settings are done from underneath the chassis, via a switch and a button:

 

 

 

The M8 Wireless comes with the flexible Xtrfy EZcord Pro cable and allows the mouse to be used even when the battery is charging:

 

 

 

The light grey scheme of the braided cable does fit perfectly with the retro look of the mouse:

 

 

 

The red USB connectors do complete the look; these are gold-plated to ensure optimal contact:

 

 

 

An USB-C to USB-A adapter is also offered, to use the wireless USB dongle as far away from the computer, for eliminating interferences:

 

 

 

 

 

Under the adapter we will note a rubber layer, to help with stability:

 

 

 

If used with a portable computer, thanks to the small dimensions of the dongle, the nearby USB-A or USB-C port won’t be obstructed:

 

 

 

 

 

The retro color scheme of the M8 Wireless really brings out memories! Xtrfy has ditched RGB lighting, and this would surely help the included 300mA battery life, while keeping a very low weight of 55 grams! The chassis comes in a grey color with two different accents, while the red highlights are immediately noticeable:

 

 

 

The rather abrupt front does allow control with great precision, while the curved design of the edges does help with the ergonomic aspect. The scroll wheel is silent when actuated in both directions, with clear steps, while the Kailh GM 8.0 switches for the left and right buttons have an impressive durability of about 80 million actuations!

 

 

 

On the left side we will note two red buttons (Huano switches) which do help with adjusting the mouse functions and are easily accessible via the thumb:

 

 

 

Since the mouse is symmetric, we will note the same shape on the right side, minus the buttons; an aspect different to all the mice we have reviewed before is hidden under a rubber cover:

 

 

 

Basically, here we do have the mouse charging port which needed to be moved to this location to facilitate the frontal low height:

 

 

 

The back hump of the mouse includes a subtle company logo:

 

 

 

The bottom area includes two white-dyed PTFE feet, the central sensor lens, a switch, and a smaller button; here we will note another color of the chassis as well, black. The M8 Wireless Retro comes equipped with the PixArt PAW3395, which is the latest and the greatest in the industry, with eight pre-defined steps: 400, 800, 1200, 1600, 3200, 4000, 7200, 26000, a maximum acceleration of 50 G, a tracking speed of 650 IPS, while the polling rate can be set as 125, 500 or 1000 Hz:

 

 

 

For adjusting CPI, we only have to place the switch in the respective position and press the button to activate the function. Next, we do have the Polling Rate function and lastly the Debounce Time which can be adjusted at 2ms, 4ms, 8ms or 12ms.

The Lift-Off distance can be switched at either 1mm or 2mm, when having pressed the left, right and lateral buttons together for three seconds; Motion Sync function can be turned on or off by keeping the two laterals buttons pressed, along with the scroll wheel for three seconds. This particular function will ensure that the mouse is sending sensor information to your PC at the same rate is asking for mouse position data:

 

 

 

The LED on the left side will allow the user note the current charge status of the internal battery, but also when activating functions such as lift-off distance or Motion Sync:

 

 

 

After adjusting the mouse settings with our own preferences, we tried Diablo 4 (Open Beta), Aion, World of Warcraft, Uncharted but also some Starcraft II rounds; the mouse tracks impeccably and feels great thanks to the low height in the front and high precision, while using a claw grip. The low weight is also a huge plus and we were quite impressed that it is even lighter versus some other high-end mice which sport holed designs!

 

M8 Wireless takes a simple approach by not relying on a specific software, without RGB backlight, but offers ultimate performance thanks to the PixArt 3395 with support for Motion Sync, DPI values up to 26000, Polling Rate up to 1000Hz, while the symmetrical shape is quite comfortable during prolonged use. We were quite surprised that the cable connected on the side does not represent an issue regarding comfort at all, since that area is not touched by the hand in most instances. The provided PTFE feet assist with smooth gliding, while the cut-outs inside the chassis allow for easy removal as soon as these got worn out.

 

The Retro color palette looks good, with a very nice contrast between red and grey accents. This model is also available to be purchased in black, white, frosty mint or purple colors!

 

Online, we can find the M8 Wireless Retro for about 99 Euros, which is a good price considering that we are getting a high-end product!

XTRFY M8 WIRELESS RETRO Gaming Mouse is Recommended for:

 

 

We would like to thank again to Xtrfy for making this review possible!