Joined in 2023 
82 
63 About this deal
The feet on the bottom are pure PTFE and perform perfectly. There’s no scratchiness on my copy and I didn’t have to take a lot of time to ‘wear them in’ so to speak: they glide perfectly well straight out of the box. Recommended Grip Types The old reliable Pixart 3370 sensor is still a high-performance and energy-efficient sensor. There are better sensors out there for flagship gaming mice, but this one performs just fine. Build quality - out of the box, the mouse kinda surprised me due to the unique shape. Not something that you see everyday. Upon holding the, I already knew my unit may have had some QC issues. Right side flexing and creaking, some creaking on the left side on the mouse. Some pre-travel on M1 and M2. I can't say for other units, but mine had these QC issues. Not a fan at all. We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.2. This update simplifies our Weight test and expands on our CPI test from Test Bench 1.1, resulting in changes to test results in both sections. For more details, you can see our complete changelog here. However, I also think that if it’s just not for you, then it’s not for you. There will be many people that will struggle to get used to this mouse as a daily driver simply because it’s just not physically practical for the way that they use their mice.
The thought process behind the design clearly targets a very specific category of people, and for that section of people, these design choices will be fantastic news. 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
Xtrfy started out as a peripherals company that was mostly known for its links to successful esports team Ninjas in Pyjamas, but over the past couple of years they’ve become so much more than that. From making a keyboardthat’s still among the most popular boardsin the CS:GO scene to coming up with exciting new concepts for high tier gaming mice, the Swedish brand has proven that they’re not just a flash in the pan. The no.1 factor when it comes to aim. Reinvented by a legend in the game. Meet the Xtrfy MZ1 – Zy’s Rail. 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. The mouse allows a DPI of up to 19,000, and there are eight levels that you can cycle through to get there. The annoying thing is, there is no software included, so you have to manually cycle through all eight levels. 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.
The coating of the MZ1 feels good to me, even though it’s ever so slightly glossy and I’m usually not a fan of that. I had no issues with performance or slipperiness throughout my testing and the mouse also handles sweat and oils rather easily. 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 Scroll wheel - Not gonna lie, this scroll wheel is too far forward especially with the grip style I use (pincer claw). I was able to adjust a few days later but still, the scroll wheel should've been 1cm closer to the center of the mouse. Scroll wheel feels nice with the small bumps whenever you scroll up or down. It's also quiet which is really much appreciated (calling you out Zygen NP-01S scroll wheel) The Xtrfy M4 mouse also had the same DPI levels and no companion software to cycle through them easily, so it looks like this is a habit of the manufacturer, albeit a bad one. 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. PerformanceThe 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. 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. 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.
Great Deal 
New Comment