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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 - White

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I don’t want to go too deep here because even the definitions on the ‘traditional’ grip styles can be muddy (look up some images and you’ll find that people can have different ideas about what is claw grip, for example) but hopefully this section does help a bit to help you decide if it’s going to be for you. We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.4. This update modifies our Hand Size Recommendation test, adding a more granular hand size recommendation chart. We've moved several minor tests into different test groups, removed the Travel usage, and added a new Raw Performance usage. For more details, you can see our full changelog here. 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 Hi team here's my review of the Xtfy MZ1 "Zy's Rail" after extensive use for 1 month. I will only comment on the things I have noticed on the mouse.

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. 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.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.

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.I’m not going to get into a whole rant here, but I just wanted to give you my thoughts on aiming with this mouse, seeing as the whole philosophy behind aiming and the kinds of mice that help with that is an important part of how this mouse came to be. The Kailh GM 8.0s are so popular in the gaming mice market that it’s almost boring, but that’s only because they’re so efficient and you simply don’t fix something that’s not broken. Performance - I've used the mouse to play Valorant, Apex Legends, Kovaak, CS:GO. I had little to no difficulty adjusting to the mouse as it feels like almost the perfect claw grip mouse. Coming from an MM711, the only thing I needed to work with was the lower M1 and M2 button height. Sometimes my fingers would cramp up due to not being used to the heights but after a month of extensive use, I can say that the mouse is almost perfect for me. What you get with the MZ1 is an extremely small and light mouse. The fact that it’s so lightweight (58 grams on my scales) combined with its small frame makes for a very nimble pointing device. 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. As a tradeoff though it felt (and still does feel) less ‘stable’ when doing stuff like large horizontal swipes where keeping your crosshairs at an exact height is of importance. Larger mice (for me) have the advantage here because there’s just less room for them to slip around inside your hand when swiping. 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 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. PerformanceUpon unboxing this mouse and noting down my first impressions I also noticed that Xtrfy has significantly improved their cable. Compared to the cables on their earlier mice, this one is noticeably thinner and more flexible. If I recall correctly this was something that initially wasn’t planned so props to Xtrfy and Zy for pushing this through after all. After testing the MZ1 I found no evidence of any sensor malfunctions. That’s what you expect out of a 3389 sensor so I tend not to go in-depth on the sensor performance of modern mice, but of course these things always have to be tested for a review. As I said though: it’s all good. There’s no smoothing, acceleration, or anything else to be noted here. The MZ1 is definitely a small mouse, that’s something that you immediately notice. I will talk more about the shape and elaborate a bit on RJN’s ideas about aiming (and mice) further on in the review, but it’s quite clear that ‘comfort’ wasn’t one of the main concerns when designing this mouse. That’s not to say that it makes your hands cramp instantly or anything like that (again: more on that further down in the review) but as RJN himself says: ‘ we need to sacrifice comfort so we can get the mice that help us aim best, because smaller mice are easier to aim.‘ Whether you agree with that last part or not is a different story, but to me it’s exciting to see a kind of different approach to mouse design with the MZ1. 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 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)

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