Compare Endgame Gear XM2we vs Cherry M64 Pro

The dongle-based wireless connection drew positive feedback for avoiding connection drops, though the evidence is about stable 2.4GHz use rather than broader wireless flexibility.

The 2.4GHz connection was praised in one review as both fast and reliable.

Reviewers generally found tracking accurate and dependable in games, with strong praise for fast flicks and precision; one reviewer preferred lighter smaller mice for raw aiming.

Reviewers praised tracking precision for smooth response, aim adjustments, and accurate shots, with one M64 user calling the experience very good.

Most reviewers praised the balance as stable or excellent, especially for wireless use, though one noted a slight rear or side-button heaviness.

Balance and weight distribution drew positive comments, with reviewers describing the build as well balanced or having good weight balance.

Battery life was consistently viewed as good to excellent, ranging from roughly two days to over a week depending on usage, with several reviewers calling it a strength.

Battery life was mixed: several reviews found it strong or good, while IGN said peak-performance use drained it unpredictably.

Bluetooth support was called out as a missing versatility feature, making the mouse more dependent on the included USB dongle.

Build quality was one of the strongest points, with reviewers repeatedly describing the shell as solid, tight, premium, and free of major creaks or flex.

Build quality was generally solid, with many reviewers reporting sturdy shells and no creaking, though some found flexing or minor creaks.

Button remapping was considered functional and easy, but reviewers described the options as basic rather than deep.

Button customization was limited in the one scored review, which said the mouse restricts customization.

Button response was praised for snappy actuation and little pre-travel, though one reviewer noted the light right click could trigger unexpectedly.

Button responsiveness was mostly reliable, with reviewers saying buttons were fine in game, avoided misclicks, and never misbehaved.

The cable received mostly positive feedback for flexibility and its angled connector, but one reviewer still found it seriously stiff.

Cable flexibility itself was generally liked, but flexible cables did not fully solve the awkward side-charging experience.

Charging was generally considered simple and convenient, with reviewers pointing to straightforward USB-C charging and about a two-hour charge estimate.

Charging convenience was the most common drawback, with quick charging and flexible cables offset by an awkward side port.

Claw-grip comfort was a major strength, with several reviewers describing the XM1-derived shape as excellent or near-perfect for claw users.

Claw grip comfort was generally strong thanks to the low button height, but large-hand users may still feel cramped.

Click latency was mostly judged responsive or low, especially with debounce lowered, though one reviewer measured slightly more delay than usual.

Click noise was a downside in the one review that focused on it, with the reviewer saying the loud clicks would be obvious to others nearby.

Click noise was acceptable to mixed, ranging from loud in one review to balanced or mellow in others.

Connection stability was praised, with reviewers reporting no dropouts, no hiccups, and no cutouts during wireless use.

Connection stability was strong in the scored reviews, with no hiccups, no stuttering, and no reliability problems called out.

Debounce customization was seen as useful because it can be lowered to zero, improving click latency or click registration for certain uses.

Debounce customization received negative evidence from one reviewer, who found the lowest debounce setting caused ghost or slam-click behavior.

The DPI/CPI ceiling was considered more than enough for competitive shooter play.

DPI range was mixed: one reviewer found enough presets to settle in, while another criticized the lack of fine granularity.

Drag-click support received unusually strong praise from one reviewer, who said the grippy coating and button design made it outperform other mice for that use.

Durability over time was mixed, with one review praising finish wear resistance and another treating click wobble as concerning.

Ergonomic touches such as thumb-accessible side buttons and finger angling were praised, although the shape remains hand-size dependent.

The ergonomic design was usually praised for the thumb groove, low profile, and locked-in feel, but it was less successful for larger hands.

Fingertip comfort was mixed to negative: large hands may manage relaxed fingertip grip, but several reviewers found the width or scroll placement limiting.

Fingertip grip comfort was weak in the available evidence because reviewers found the curvature or wider dimensions awkward for fingertip use.

Firmware reliability was praised in one review that found the implementation up to the task during heated play.

Firmware reliability had limited positive evidence, with one reviewer calling the dongle and mouse firmware update super easy.

FPS suitability was a standout theme, with reviewers repeatedly recommending it for shooters, low-CPI flicks, CS:GO, and precise headshot-style play.

FPS suitability was generally positive for responsiveness and precision, although one reviewer viewed the M64 shape as better for slower-paced play.

Glide smoothness was broadly praised thanks to large PTFE feet, though a few reviewers noted slower or rougher behavior on certain hard or very soft pads.

Glide smoothness was praised, with reviewers describing the M64 as butter smooth and noting excellent glide across surfaces.

Grip texture divided reviewers: many loved the grippy coating once warmed up, but others found it slippery, fingerprint-prone, or dirty-looking.

Grip texture was mixed: reviewers liked the grippy or smooth finish, while one criticized the black coating as a fingerprint magnet.

Handedness is limited: one reviewer explicitly noted the side-button placement and shape make it a right-handed mouse rather than truly ambidextrous.

Main-click quality was mixed: reviewers liked the snappy optical feel and low pre-travel, but several found the buttons heavy, stiff, uneven, or easy to trigger accidentally.

Left and right click quality was mixed because reviewers noted wobble or a stiff right button despite otherwise usable performance.

Lift-off distance was viewed positively by reviewers who liked the stock 2mm feel or valued the option to reduce it for minimal cursor movement.

Lift-off distance had limited mixed evidence, with one reviewer needing to switch to 2 mm when using hard surfaces.

Long-session comfort had limited but positive evidence, with one reviewer reporting no strain over long use.

Long-session comfort had limited but strong evidence, with one reviewer reporting no hand fatigue after long gaming sessions.

Macro support was functional but not a highlight; the one review mentioning it said routine macro creation was easy enough in the companion app.

Materials quality was praised for the matte finish, clean shell, and robust hardware feel.

Materials quality was mixed, balancing praise for a non-hollow shell and durable finish against complaints about cheap feel and fingerprint-prone coating.

Motion consistency was praised through stable polling, smooth movement, and top-tier-feeling performance in the reviewed units.

Motion consistency was a strength, with reviewers describing smooth response, consistent tracking, and no wireless tracking problems.

Onboard memory was praised because saved profiles let the mouse run well without keeping software installed.

Palm-grip comfort was adequate but not the main strength, with reviewers generally describing palm use as okay or fairly comfortable.

Palm grip comfort depended on hand size, with some reviewers able to palm it comfortably while IGN found it cramped for large hands.

Polling-rate evidence was positive where mentioned, with reviewers calling the 1,000Hz rate responsive or stable.

The polling rate was generally seen as responsive and smooth, though IGN found the jump beyond 1000Hz hard to notice and tied it to battery drain.

Portability was only mildly criticized because there is no built-in dongle storage, which matters mainly for travel.

Premium feel was a recurring strength, with reviewers praising the overall quality, chassis feel, and polished execution despite the no-frills package.

Premium feel was mixed: some impressions found it solid and distinctive, while IGN said the ultralight design felt a little cheap.

Profile switching drew criticism because the CPI/profile button sits on the underside, making on-the-fly adjustments inconvenient.

Profile and setting switching was divisive: on-device presets can be quick, but bottom controls and indicator-light workflows were tedious or problematic.

Programmable buttons were praised in one review for being easily accessible in the standard layout.

Scroll-wheel quality was mostly praised for sturdy, notchy, or tactile feel, although some reviewers found it rigid, stiff, or in need of tighter steps.

Scroll wheel quality was well received for tactile steps, satisfying use, granular control, and easy movement.

Sensor performance was generally strong, with many reviewers saying the PAW3370 implementation felt flawless or very good despite not being the newest sensor.

Sensor performance was consistently positive, with reviewers reporting good tracking, no hiccups, and reliable behavior even on less-than-ideal surfaces.

Shape comfort was strongly positive for the right hand size and grip, especially claw, but some reviewers found the shape subjective or difficult to adapt to.

Shape comfort was mostly praised for a natural, distinctive M64 feel, though reviewers also framed it as a less-safe shape for some users.

Side button quality was one of the most consistent strengths, with reviewers praising placement, tactility, crispness, and low travel.

Side button quality split reviewers: some complained about reach, mushiness, or pre-travel, while others praised the thumb buttons as dependable or exceptional.

Software stability was the clearest weak point because battery reporting was described as unreliable in multiple reviews.

Software usability was mostly praised for being light, simple, and easy, though a couple of reviewers found it basic or slightly unpolished.

Software usability was polarizing: no-software plug-and-play appealed to some, while others found manual button combinations annoying or tedious.

Surface compatibility was mixed: sensor tracking worked well on varied surfaces, but glide could feel rough or terrible on some hard or ultra-soft pads.

Surface compatibility was positive in the scored review, which found the sensor performed well on plastic and wood surfaces.

Switch durability evidence was positive but limited, focusing on optical durability claims and low double-click risk rather than long-term wear testing.

Switch feel was generally liked for tactility and crispness, but reviewers frequently qualified that the optical clicks are heavy or not universally preferred.

Switch feel was mostly praised as amazing, fast, snappy, and satisfying, though one early hands-on impression was more reserved.

Value for money was mostly praised because it competes in the premium lightweight wireless class at a lower price, though one review found it expensive against budget rivals.

Value for money was highly mixed, with praise from some reviewers but repeated concerns about the 8K upcharge and $139 competition.

Water and dust resistance had limited indirect praise, with one reviewer liking that the closed shell avoids holes where dirt or water could enter.

Weight was widely praised as light or featherweight, though reviewers comparing it to 50g-class rivals sometimes considered it only moderately light.

Weight was one of the clearest strengths, with reviewers repeatedly calling the mouse very light, impressively lightweight, or easy to maneuver.

Wireless latency was usually praised as unnoticeable or very low, with one reviewer saying any initial-click delay was not much of a problem.

Wireless latency was praised, with reviewers reporting no lag, no delays, and no wireless-experience issues.

Wireless performance was a clear strength, with reviewers reporting no practical gap versus wired use, no lag, and strong in-game reliability.

Wireless performance was a major strength, with reviewers reporting top-notch, smooth, responsive, and issue-free wireless use.