The XTRFY M4 RGB is an excellent ultra-light gaming mouse. Its body has a honeycomb design that allows it to be as light as possible, and an ergonomic shape that suits most hand sizes and grips. It has clicky and satisfying buttons, and high-quality feet that provide an incredibly smooth glide. Its optical sensor has a wide CPI range and a high polling rate; however, you can only adjust the sensitivity using presets due to the lack of software. For the same reason, none of the buttons are programmable, and you can't create any custom profiles. Unfortunately, while the cable is very lightweight, it's fairly stiff for a paracord-like wire. On the bright side, it has an excellent build quality, it's very comfortable to use, and it's fully compatible with Windows and macOS.
Our Verdict
The XTRFY M4 is mediocre for office use. It has an excellent build quality, it's comfortable to use for long hours, and it's fully compatible with Windows and macOS. However, none of the buttons are programmable due to the lack of software support. Also, it's a wired mouse with no multi-device pairing feature, which isn't ideal if you need to work on multiple devices. Last but not least, the scroll wheel is pretty basic, with no infinite scrolling or L/R inputs.
- Excellent build quality.
- Fully compatible with Windows and macOS.
- No software for customization.
- No programmable inputs.
- Wired-only.
The XTRFY M4 is great for FPS games. It has an excellent build quality with a lightweight cable, and high-quality feet that allow it to glide smoothly. It has low click latency, and its polling rate can go up to 1000Hz, making every move feel smooth and responsive. Unfortunately, there's no software for customization, so you can only adjust the sensitivity using presets. Also, while the cable is very lightweight, it's fairly stiff for a paracord-like wire.
- Lightweight.
- Low click latency.
- Excellent build quality.
- No software for customization.
The XTRFY M4 is mediocre for MMO games. It's well-built and comfortable to use for extended periods. Unfortunately, it may not have enough buttons for some MMO players, and customization is limited due to the lack of software. On the upside, it has very low click latency and a high polling rate to provide a smooth and responsive gaming experience.
- Low click latency.
- Excellent build quality.
- No software for customization.
- Might not have enough buttons for some MMO players.
The XTRFY M4 is excellent for ultra-light gaming. It's well-built, and its ergonomic shape shouldn't cause any pain or fatigue over time. Its high-quality feet allow you to move quickly, which is great for those playing with low sensitivity. That said, you can't apply a custom sensitivity setting because there's no customization software. Unfortunately, while the cable is very lightweight, it's fairly stiff for a paracord-like wire.
- Lightweight.
- Low click latency.
- Excellent build quality.
- No software for customization.
The XTRFY M4 is inadequate for portable use. The build quality is good enough to survive a few tumbles; however, it's a wired mouse, and it might not fit into most laptop cases. Also, there's no software to create custom profiles or any onboard memory to save them.
- Excellent build quality.
- Fully compatible with Windows and macOS.
- Wired-only.
- No onboard memory.
- Slightly too big to fit in some laptop cases.
Changelog
- Updated Dec 09, 2022: 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.
- Updated Nov 17, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.1. This update revamps our Click Latency test and results in changes to test results. For more details, you can see our full changelog here.
- Updated Feb 18, 2021: Adjusted the cable score.
- Updated Oct 14, 2020: Review published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The XTRFY M4 mouse is available in six different colors, and we expect all of them to perform identically. Our unit is the 'Retro' model. You can see our unit's label here.
Popular Mouse Comparisons
The XTRFY M4 mouse is an excellent ultra-light gaming mouse. It performs well enough to compete with the likes of the GLORIOUS Model O; however, it falls short when it comes to customization due to the lack of software support. For more options, check out our recommendations for the best gaming mice, the best FPS mice, and the best wired mice.
The GLORIOUS Model O and the XTRFY M4 RGB are very similar mice. The GLORIOUS is slightly better, as it's lighter, and it has software that allows you to remap buttons, adjust performance settings, and create custom profiles. However, the XTRFY has a better build quality and a wider CPI range.
The G-Wolves Hati HT-M Classic Edition is marginally better than the XTRFY M4 RGB. The G-Wolves is lighter and much more customizable because it has software support. However, the XTRFY has a better build quality, and its high-quality feet provide a smoother glide.
The XTRFY M42 RGB and the XTRFY M4 RGB are both very similar lightweight wired gaming mice. The biggest differences come down to design; while the M4 has a right-handed ergonomic slant, the M42 has a straight ambidextrous design and is about 10g lighter. Other than that, the M42 also has swappable modular back panels, which can help you customize the shape depending on your grip type and hand size. Unfortunately, both lack companion software and have very limited CPI adjustments.
Overall, the Razer Viper Mini is better than the XTRFY M4 RGB. The Razer is lighter, has lower click latency, and lets you make finer adjustments to the performance settings because it has software support. On the other hand, the XTRFY is better suited for a palm or claw grip, thanks to its more ergonomic shape. It also has a lower lift-off distance and a more consistent sensor.
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