Cherry, the brand that is famous for its peripheral products, recently released the much-anticipated ** mouse - Cherry XTRFY M68 Pro. At this year's CES2024 exhibition, this M68 Pro was unveiled as a blockbuster product of Cherry XTRFY, which undoubtedly attracted a lot of attention. Its symmetrical design not only thrills esports gamers, but also takes into account the convenience of everyday use. It is worth mentioning that the Pro version supports up to a wireless 8K polling rate, which undoubtedly brings an unprecedented experience to players.
For gamers who love wireless mice and are eager to try new products, the Cherry XTRFY M68 Pro is undoubtedly an option worth taking a closer look at. So, can it become your new favorite? Next, let's explore the charm of this mouse!
By the way, if you prefer an ergonomically designed mouse, then the M64 and M64 Pro, two new products launched by Cherry at the same time, are also very worthy of your attention. They are identical to the M68 series in terms of performance and configuration, but with a unique look. In particular, these two mice use ergonomic molds designed for the right hand, so that you can feel a more comfortable experience during use, so you may want to give the M64 or M64 Pro a hand-in-hand man!
Let's get back to the topic and focus on the M68 Pro's packaging first. The packaging of this mouse inherits the unique gaming style features of Cherry XTRFY, and the design is full of sense. The front of the package directly shows the actual mouse**, so that gamers can feel the unique appearance and careful design of the product at a glance. In addition, key features such as the brand logo, model logo, and eye-catching 8kHz ultra-high polling rate are incorporated into the packaging, providing gamers with clear product information and highlighting the excellent performance of the M68 Pro.
All the accessories in the package are composed of the mouse body, receiver, data cable, cherry xtrfy sticker, and replaceable foot sticker, which is quite rich. Among the accessories of the M68 Pro, I think the most striking thing is the 8kHz wireless receiver. Thanks to its native design, it can be seamlessly connected to a mouse by simply plugging it into a PC device using the included cable, eliminating the need for cumbersome software pairing with traditional mice.
When I first held the M68 Pro mouse, I was impressed by its comfort. The surface of the mouse is coated with a delicate and skin-friendly coating, which makes the grip more natural and smooth, and the feel is very stable. The exterior design of the mouse is also very minimalist, without too many RGB lighting effects, which makes it look more understated and functional, and the white Cherry XTRFY logo on the front of the M68 Pro also highlights the brand's identity, making the mouse look more coordinated and beautiful overall.
In terms of size, the M68 Pro's 106x162x68mm is moderately large, and the curvature of the back bulge is just right, which can adapt to the gripping habits of different players. In addition, the ultra-lightweight design makes it perform well in games, and it won't tire players even if you use it for a long time, so it's really worth checking out!
The M68 series of mice stands out for their symmetrical design and two side buttons on the left side. Look closely, and you'll see that the chassis cleverly hides an LED light that is responsible for indicating the current state of the mouse. It is worth mentioning that the sixth-generation Cherry XTRFY series of mice boldly adopts an ultra-low front-end design. Compared to traditional mice, this design brings the left and right buttons closer to the palm of the hand, giving the user a larger holding area. In the thrill of competitive games, this design ensures that players can control the mouse more securely and play at the best level.
In addition, due to the lower position of the buttons, the traditional charging port is difficult to find on the M68 series mice. This innovative design not only enhances the overall aesthetics of the mouse, but also enhances its durability to a certain extent. It can be said that the M68 series mice also show Cherry XTRFY's pursuit of user experience in the details.
Behind the right chassis of the M68 Pro mouse, there is a unique charging interface design, which is indeed rare, and the previous mice were connected to the charging cable at the top. Of course, the design of this charging port at the bottom right is not just for the sake of cosmetic innovation, but also to improve the grip of the mouse in games.
The M68 Pro Mouse combines cutting-edge technology with user-friendly design, and is equipped with the highly respected PixArt PAW3395 sensor to ensure a precise and smooth operation experience. Not only that, but it also offers a wide range of modes, including a professional game mode built for competition, a standard game mode that balances performance and power consumption, and a low-power mode that prioritizes power consumption. These modes allow players to flexibly adjust them to their personal preferences and actual needs.
In terms of autonomy, the M68 Pro also performs well. It is equipped with a large 350mAh battery that is capable of up to 90 hours of continuous operation in standard gaming 1k mode, and 32 hours of stable operation even in high-load professional gaming 8k mode. This means that gamers can enjoy up to a week of ultra-long battery life in daily use, without the need for frequent charging, making the gaming experience more immersive and long-lasting.
It is worth mentioning that the detail of providing replaceable original foot stickers undoubtedly adds a lot of points to the durability and personalized experience of the M68 Pro, and people can't help but praise the thoughtful design of Cherry XTRFY.
The xtrfy brand is unique in its driverless design, which means that all configurations can be adjusted directly via hardware and stored in the mouse's onboard memory. This innovative design allows gamers to easily customize their mouse settings without the need for cumbersome software installation and pairing processes. Just press and hold the 145 button on your mouse for three seconds and you'll be able to check the battery level. The CPI switching function allows players to freely adjust between 400 and 26000, with a total of eight levels to meet the needs of different games and scenarios.
It is worth mentioning that the Xtrfy M68 Pro mouse supports up to 8K polling rate in wireless mode, bringing gamers the ultimate responsiveness and gaming experience. In wired mode, the polling rate is stable at 1k. In addition, the debounce function can be adjusted between 2ms and 12ms depending on the player's preference. Press and hold the 1245 button for three seconds, and you can easily switch the LOD (lift-off distance) to 1mm or 2mm to suit different usage habits and gaming scenarios.
When it's time to toggle the Motion Sync switch, simply press and hold the 345 button for three seconds. If you want to quickly switch to Boost Game, Base Game, or Battery Saver mode, simply press and hold 456 (bottom button) for three seconds. Finally, press and hold the 234 button for five seconds, and the mouse will be factory restored, making it easy for players to start over at any time.
When the player switches various settings to the M68 Pro mouse, the LED light at the bottom will light up with the corresponding color, as if interacting with the player, giving clear feedback and prompts. This intuitive indication makes every configuration change clearly visible, allowing players to quickly grasp the current state of the mouse.
In addition, the included 8kHz wireless receiver allows gamers to quickly connect to their PC devices for a seamless connection to the mouse. This design not only simplifies the tedious software pairing steps of traditional mice, but also makes the gaming experience smoother and more convenient.
There are two solid lights on the top of the receiver, which are used to indicate the two most important key metrics, polling rate and CPI. In this way, players can understand the connection status between the mouse and receiver and the current operating parameters at a glance without having to constantly check the computer screen or software interface, so that they can focus more on the game itself and enjoy the ultimate gaming experience.
The native wireless 8K polling rate is designed to make the M68 Pro mouse 0The status can be reported to the device once in 125 milliseconds, which is a staggering 8x performance improvement over a standard 1000Hz mouse. In actual use, upgrading from a return rate of 1k to 8k, you will obviously feel a qualitative leap in the smoothness and consistency of mouse cursor movement. Especially in shooting games like APEX, the smoothness of operations such as opening the scope and pulling the gun has been significantly improved, making the game experience more enjoyable.
I've tried playing multiple CSGO games with a return of 8k and then adjusting the return back to 1k for the same game. This comparison made me deeply realize that after returning to the 1k return rate, the operation response of the mouse obviously becomes unresponsive, as if it has lost the silky smoothness of the previous one. This is further proof of the importance of 8k return to enhance the gaming experience.
It's worth mentioning that under the 14900K+Z790 high-spec computer configuration I used, even if I played for a long time at 8K return rate, the CPU usage in the game remained at a relatively low level. Of course, I have also paid attention to the gamers who have also used this mouse, basically the mid-to-high-end configuration, and it will not bring excessive load pressure to the CPU under the high return rate of 8K, and players can rest assured that they can enjoy the excellent gaming experience brought by the high return rate.
Overall, Cherry XTRFY's first large-scale product launch since its inception undoubtedly demonstrates its deep R&D strength and accurate insight into the market. As an upgrade of the M8 wireless mouse, M68 Pro has not only been fully optimized in details, but also specially improved in terms of e-sports experience. The ultra-low front-end design, 55G lightweight, low-latency gaming wireless technology, and native 8KHz return rate all reflect its deep understanding and caring for esports players.
The comfortable grip and drive-free audience segmentation make the cherry mouse unique in the market and an ideal choice for high-brush e-sports games. For gamers who are looking for the ultimate gaming experience and have a large budget, the M68 Pro is undoubtedly a rare and high-quality choice. Give M68 Pro a try and make M68 Pro your right-hand man to conquer the world of esports!