At first, we would like to thank CHERRY XTRFY for offering a sample of their MC 9620 FPS RGB Gaming Mouse for testing and reviewing.

 

 

About CHERRY XTRFY:

“Following the successful acquisition of Xtrfy by CHERRY, the two renowned brands have joined forces to create CHERRY XTRFY – an innovative powerhouse in the gaming peripherals industry, set to be the new home for all future gaming peripherals, encompassing both existing and upcoming offerings from CHERRY and Xtrfy.

 

CHERRY and Xtrfy proudly unveil their new name, logo, and visual identity, signaling a fresh era in cutting-edge gaming gear and a unified portfolio of gaming peripherals.

 

“The merger of Xtrfy by CHERRY is a prime example of how diversification is crucial in esports. Both companies bring different strengths, networks, and product expertise, which complement each other perfectly. With the fusion of German engineering and Swedish design, this partnership is a match made in heaven, united by a shared love of gaming. As we move forward, we are excited to introduce our new gaming peripherals brand, which is driven by our vision for the future of esports. This vision encompasses diversity and inclusion, as we aim to promote a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone can participate and thrive”, says René Schulz, Vice President Business Unit Peripherals at CHERRY.

 

The revamped identity reflects the brand’s commitment to quality, performance, and the pursuit of next-generation esports equipment.

 

“We’re passionate about esports and after years of collaborating with professional players, we’re putting our hearts into growing our presence in competitive gaming. Ramping up our efforts in esports, we’re committed to creating new products that help gamers win. Our dedication is symbolized by the Winner symbol – X – and verbalized through the CHERRY XTRFY tagline: In it to win it”, says Joakim Jansson, Managing Director and Co-founder of Xtrfy.

 

The new brand and gaming peripherals will be housed under cherryxtrfy.com, and more news will be unveiled at CHERRY XTRFY’s event in Cologne, Germany on April 26th.”

Product Features:

 

Get ready to win with the CHERRY MC 9620 FPS Gaming mouse. It adapts to your precision, speed and ergonomic requirements. The CHERRY Utility software can be downloaded and allows you to set the resolution up to 12,000 DPI, regulate your speed up to 250 ips / 50 g or assign mouse functions and illuminate it to your own requirements.

 

The RGB illumination with logo projection with the complete color spectrum of 16.8 million colors can also be easily set with this. The DPI button glows according to your DPI setting for ease of orientation. The simultaneous analog and digital control progressively regulates functions in a similar way to a controller.

 

Three weights can be inserted, and the palm-rest can be extended in five stages, meaning it can be adapted to your ergonomic requirements and it can be moved smoothly on the extra-large gliding surface. The mouse fits perfectly in your hand thanks to high-quality materials and surfaces, created in a modern manufacturing process and guarantees many hours of playing pleasure. Made for winners!

 

Product Specifications:

 

Shape: Ergonomic shape, customizable

Size: 128 x 68.5 x 39.5 mm

Weight: 130–145 g

Glides: Teflon glides

Connection: USB-A

Cable type: 2 m

CPI: Up to 12.000

IPS: 250

Max acceleration: 50 G

Number of keys: 5

In the box: 3 x 5g Weights, Manual, Mouse

Software: CHERRY Utility Software and Assistant

OS: Windows 10 or higher, Windows 11, Windows 7

Warranty: 2 years

 

With the MC 9620 FPS, CHERRY is proposing a mainstream mouse for both gaming and productivity, being equipped with nine buttons and a PixArt PMW3360 sensor for a maximum of 12000 DPI. This is a wired model, equipped with RGB effects, the coolest thing though being the illuminated logo in the back.

 

The mouse is shipped inside a compact cardboard enclosure, which shows the MC 9620 FPS in operation:

 

 

 

On the side, we will note detailed info regarding the included sensor and button switches:

 

 

 

A full list of features is available on the back, in multiple languages, but also the box contents description:

 

 

 

The top cover opens up like a small book, giving us some more insights on the model; we will be also able to observe how the chassis of the mouse does look like via the transparent plastic layer:

 

 

 

Besides the mouse, we will also receive the Operating Manual:

 

 

 

A warning message is present on the internal packaging layer:

 

 

 

To be more exact, we are instructed on how to work with the palm rest extension function; not following the written instructions may damage the mouse:

 

 

 

More details on this are present in the manual:

 

 

 

The MC 9620 FPS is all-black, with a textured plastic chassis and no rubberized elements, except the scroll wheel. When compared to the mice we have tried in the past, this one is in the heavier category, with a total of 130g without the included weights:

 

 

 

In the front, we will note the long left/right click buttons, the RGB-enabled scroll wheel and the DPI step adjustment buttons:

 

 

 

A RGB effect switch is present as well with the CHERRY logo:

 

 

 

On the left side of the mouse, we do have two programmable buttons, but also a textured surface for the thumb rest:

 

 

 

Further down, we do have an aluminum layer with LED diffusers which inform the user the current DPI step the mouse is in:

 

 

 

The curved palm rest is fully-adjustable thanks to the button near the CHERRY logo one; the release button must be pressed inwards before moving the palm rest, otherwise the assembly will break!

 

 

 

With the palm rest fully extended, we will take note of the adjustment holes inside the mouse chassis:

 

 

 

The right side of the mouse is quite identical to the left, minus the programmable buttons:

 

 

 

The bottom PTFE feet are in a number of four and allow the mouse to glide smoothly on the surface, despite its heavier weight; we will note two stickers here, one of which carries the power rating, but also the PMW3360 sensor lens. The PMW3360 is not exactly a new sensor and was used by many manufacturers in the past:

 

 

 

The aluminum cover is easily removable since it is held secure with magnets:

 

 

 

The exposed compartment underneath will show three weights, but also the two small magnets; a closer look will also show the three small DPI LEDs:

 

 

 

Thanks to the design of the magnet compartments, these are easily removable:

 

 

 

Each of the magnets does come with a 5g of weight:

 

 

 

 

The cable is braided, but is not as flexible as the one we have seen with other brands and will introduce a bit of drag; this inconvenience will be eliminated if the mouse is used along with a bungee:

 

 

 

The USB connector is in USB-A format and features the CHERRY logo:

 

 

 

After connecting the mouse to our test machine, we will note the light-enabled segments:

 

 

 

 

 

The CHERRY software is easy to use, allowing changes between the RGB effects, but also button remapping; in the Lighting tab, we can choose between four different presets:

 

 

 

The Mouse Setting button allows the user to set a different DPI value for each of the five steps, change the thumb button mode but also adjust the USB Polling Rate:

 

 

 

Each of the key functions can be altered with new ones:

 

 

 

 

A Macro manager is ready for configuration as well:

 

 

 

 

MC 9620 FPS from CHERRY is an interesting mainstream offering, based on the proven PMW3360 and offering enough extra buttons for configuration purposes, when thinking more about a design meant for First Person Shooters. Granted, this is not one of the lightest mice we have encountered, but fits well in hand given its larger footprint with the palm rest extended, allowing accommodation of multiple hand shapes and sizes.

 

We would recommend this model for casual gamers, who do not mind working with a more heavier chassis; the weight can be further customized by working with the integrated weights, while the RGB elements are subtle. We did really enjoy the CHERRY logo in the back, which looks best if projected on a darker surface!

 

The software application is simple in terms of button remapping, but comes with a very little selection in terms or RGB lighting (the CHERRY logo remains red and cannot be modified).

 

We have noted only one negative with this product: the cable it is a bit stiffer versus the ones we have seen with other mice.

 

Online, the MC 9620 FPS can be found for sale for around 33 Euros.

CHERRY MC 9620 FPS RGB Gaming Mouse is Recommended for:

 

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