Endgame Gear XM2w 4K Review
Today, I'll be reviewing the XM2w 4K from Endgame Gear. This is a mouse that I’ve been really excited about for a while. When I first got into the peripheral scene, Endgame Gear had already announced the XM2w, but controversially, they never actually released it. Instead, they released the OP1 line, including the OP1 8K. Because I loved the OP1 8K so much, I wanted to try out the more popular shape in the XM2. So, I jumped on the chance to test it. Let’s go over the pros and cons and I’ll give it a rating.
Pros
Performance
Endgame Gear knocked it out of the park when it comes to performance on this mouse. The tracking was very smooth in-game, especially in Call of Duty, and the battery life held up well during my testing. The stock skates on this mouse are also great. I used this mouse on my Lock On Gear Harut Glass pad, and it was a really good match. I never really felt the need to swap the skates, and as they wore in, the glide became even more controlled and consistent, which is fantastic.
Scroll Wheel
One of the biggest pros of this mouse is the scroll wheel. Similar to the OP1 8K, the scroll wheel is one of the best I’ve ever tried. The click feedback is very tactile and solid, which is exactly what I look for in a scroll wheel. I was definitely impressed by this feature.
Software
An honorable mention for the pros is the software. Endgame Gear’s software is simple, with very little UI clutter, which I personally like. It’s very straightforward — just give me the settings for my mouse, and nothing else. They do exactly that, and it’s refreshing to see.
Cons
Shape
Unfortunately, there are a few cons to the XM2w 4K, the most significant being the shape. Before purchasing it, I knew that it was marketed toward claw grip users, but I couldn’t resist trying another product from Endgame Gear. However, they were correct in their marketing — this shape just doesn’t work for me as a fingertip grip user. The sides are too tapered for my liking, and the mouse has a “fat” rear end that gets in the way during gameplay.
Clicks
Surprisingly, the clicks are another drawback. They felt rattly and had a lot of post-travel, which is very unlike the OP1 8K, which has some of the best clicks I’ve ever used. The clicks on the XM2w 4K just aren’t up to the same standard. It might be because the actual click is quite large, with a significant plastic component that takes up much of the top silhouette of the mouse, but whatever the reason, the clicks didn’t feel great in-game. This is definitely a drawback for this mouse.
Coating
Lastly, the coating isn’t amazing on this mouse. This was a bit of a surprise to me, especially after the excellent coating on the OP1 8K. It may be because I went for the White Frost Edition, but regardless, the coating didn’t meet the standards set by other top-tier mice. It’s something I definitely noticed while using the mouse.
Final Rating
Overall, I would give the XM2w 4K a solid 3 out of 5. It is by no means a bad mouse, and I’m sure gamers with larger hands who use claw or palm grips would love it. But for me, I just couldn’t get over the shape. Perhaps if they released a mini version with a lower weight, I could grow to love it, but for now, it isn’t going to see much use from me.
Thanks so much for reading this review, and I’ll see you in the next one!
