Endgame Gear XM2 8k vs OP1 8k v2

Which Mouse Is Better?

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Endgame Gear XM2 8k
Endgame Gear OP1 8k v2

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Our Verdict

Endgame Gear XM2 8k

Endgame Gear OP1 8k v2

The Endgame Gear XM2 8k and the Endgame Gear OP1 8k v2 are both high-end wired mice that deliver outstanding raw performance and use Kailh GX switches with a unique single-pole double-throw design that offers lower latency than standard mechanical switches. The main difference between them is shape: the XM2 is slightly larger and wider, with a fuller back end that provides more palm support, while the OP1 8k v2 is smaller and narrower with a more centered hump. The OP1 8k v2 also supports hot-swappable switch packs sold separately by Endgame Gear, whereas the XM2 8k does not.

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Variants

  • XM2 8k (Black)
  • XM2 8k (Dark Frost)
  • XM2 8k (White)
  • XM2 8k (White Frost)
  • OP1 8k v2 (Black)
  • OP1 8k v2 (Dark Frost)
  • OP1 8k v2 (White)

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Black
XM2 8k
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Black
OP1 8k v2
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Dark Frost
XM2 8k
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Dark Frost
OP1 8k v2
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White
XM2 8k
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White
OP1 8k v2
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White Frost
XM2 8k
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Main Differences for
Work

Threshold 

0.10

Work 

6.4
6.4
No major differences between these mice for work. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Style  

Style Picture  

Type 
 

Standard
Standard

Coating 
 

Matte
Matte

Lighting Color  

No Lighting
No Lighting
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Shape  

3D Model  

Length  

4.8" (122 mm)
4.6" (118 mm)

Width  

2.6" (66 mm)
2.4" (61 mm)

Height  

1.5" (38 mm)
1.5" (37 mm)

Grip Width 
 

61 mm
56 mm

Ambidextrous 
 

Shape Only
Shape Only

Left-Handed Friendly 
 

Yes
Yes

Finger Rest 
 

No
No
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Build Quality 
 

8.5
8.5

Build quality picture  

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Weight 
 

9.4
9.6

Minimum Weight Picture  

Lowest Weight 
 

52.5 g
46.6 g

Default Weight 
 

52.5 g
46.6 g

Weight Distribution 
 

Centered
Centered

Extra Weights 
 

No
No
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Hand Size Recommendation 
 

Palm Grip Hand Recommendation 
 

Claw Grip Hand Recommendation 
 

Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation 
 

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Wireless Versatility 
 

0.0
0.0

Maximum Of Paired Devices 
 

Wired
Wired

Bluetooth 
 

No
No

Receiver 
 

No
No

Battery Type 
 

No Batteries
No Batteries

Use When Charging 
 

No
No

On/Off Activation 
 

None
None

Receiver Extender 
 

No
No

Receiver Storing 
 

No
No

Battery Indicator  

No
No
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Cable 
 

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Cable Length 
 

6.1 ft (1.9 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)

Cable Type 
 

Paracord-like
Paracord-like

Permanent Kink 
 

Yes
Yes

Port Type: Mouse End 
 

No Port
No Port

Port Type: PC End 
 

USB-A
USB-A
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Mouse Feet 
 

9.0
9.0

Mouse Feet picture  

Gliding Experience 
 

Good
Good

Material 
 

Virgin Grade PTFE
Virgin Grade PTFE

Extra Included 
 

No
Yes
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In The Box 
 

In the box picture  

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Control

Main Button 
 

Actuation Graph  

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Force/Distances Graph  

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Switch Type 
 

Mechanical
Mechanical

Switch Model 
 

Kailh GX
Kailh GX
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Additional Buttons 
 

6.5
6.5

Buttons Picture  

Total Number Of Buttons 
 

6
6

Number Of Side Buttons 
 

2
2

Number Of Programmable Inputs  
 

6
6

Profile Switching Button 
 

No
No

Gesture Support 
 

No
No
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Click Latency 
 

10
10

Latency Data  

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Expected Connection 
 

0.6 ms
0.6 ms

Wired 
 

0.6 ms
0.6 ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A
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CPI 
 

9.8
9.6

CPI Graph  

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SRAV Close-Up  

SRAV @ 1600 CPI 
 

-0.08%
-0.02%

SRAV @ 800 CPI 
 

-0.13%
0.08%

SRAV @ 400 CPI 
 

0.00%
0.25%

SRAV @ Fixed CPI 
 

N/A
N/A

Precision Error Between Speeds 
 

0.37%
0.26%

Precision Error Between CPI 
 

0.37%
0.27%

Worst Tracking Error 
 

2.50%
-0.75%

Minimum CPI 
 

50 CPI
10 CPI

Maximum CPI 
 

26,000 CPI
30,000 CPI

CPI Adjustment Steps 
 

50 CPI
10 CPI
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Sensor Latency 
 

9.4
9.8

Sensor Latency Transition Graph  

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Delay To Start Of Movement 
 

9.8 ms
9.7 ms

Delay At Half Movement 
 

1.9 ms
1.0 ms

Delay To End Of Movement 
 

2.8 ms
0.5 ms
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Sensor Specifications 
 

Sensor Technology 
 

Optical (LED)
Optical (LED)

Sensor Model 
 

PixArt PAW3395
PixArt PAW3950

Works On Glass 
 

No
Yes

Minimum Lift Off Distance 
 

1.2 mm
1.2 mm

Maximum Polling Rate 
 

8000 Hz
8000 Hz
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Mouse Wheel 
 

Mouse wheel picture  

Scroll Wheel Type 
 

Notched Wheel
Notched Wheel

Scroll Wheel Tilt 
 

No
No

Thumb Wheel Type 
 

No
No
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Noise  

Noise Video  

Click Noise 
 

Quiet
Loud
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Operating System And Software

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Endgame Gear XM2 8k Configuration Tool
Endgame Gear Op1 8k v2 Configuration Tool

Software Windows Compatibility 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatibility 
 

No
No

On-Board Memory 
 

Yes
Yes

CPI (DPI) Adjustment  
 

Yes
Yes

Polling Rate Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Profile Configuration 
 

No
No

Profile Auto-Switching 
 

No
No

RGB On/Off 
 

No RGB
No RGB
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Mouse Compatibility 
 

10
10

Windows Compatibility  

Fully
Fully

macOS Compatibility  

Fully
Fully

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Black
XM2 8k
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Black
OP1 8k v2
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Dark Frost
XM2 8k
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Dark Frost
OP1 8k v2
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White
XM2 8k
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White
OP1 8k v2
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White Frost
XM2 8k
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