The Good
- No software installs, just plug and play
- Fits great for claw grip
- Good button feel and clicks
- Comes with an extra shell
- RGB fully optional, and easy to disable
- Reliable Pixart 3370 sensor
- Solid battery life, 75 hrs rated
- Priced well compared to “premium” options
The Bad
- A bit heavier than the ultra-light mice by todays standards
- Extra shell doesn’t change feel much
- Battery indicator could be clearer
- Prices vary wildly depending on region
Disclaimer
100% independent review. The XTRFY M4 wireless was bought by me, used for several years, then this review was written. No monetary exchange in any direction.
Introduction
I have now used the XTRFY M4 wireless since 2020 and I have a solid experience using this wireless gaming mouse daily – for work, gaming and productivity.
So what defines a great mouse? For me, it’s how it fits in my hand, how it performs while doing what ever I am doing on my computer. The overall ease of use of the mouse. Do I have to download and install software? Or, does it work out of the box?
It’s about the right blend of tech in an attractive package that feels tailor-made for my hand. The XTRFY M4 Wireless ticks both these boxes.
To summarize my feelings about the Xtrfy M4 Wireless gaming mouse; I love it.
It’s well sized, performs excellent and works like a charm out of the box.
Review
For about four years, I’ve been using the M4 wireless from XTRFY as my go-to for both office work and gaming.
Truth be told, there isn’t a huge difference in these two use cases. A mouse like th XTRFY M4 gaming mouse excels across the board. I’m currently on my second M4 gaming mouse; the first was gifted to my nephew and I bought the second one 2nd hand (the green colour was just too good to pass on).
XTRFY – The Company Behind The M4
XTRFY is a Swedish gaming and e-sports brand established in 2013. It might not be as renowned as Logitech or Razer, but that’s not a bad thing. In December 2022, XTRFY was acquired by Cherry SE (yes, the legendary keyboard switch company) and became Cherry XTRFY, becoming a part of the global Cherry family. Some products, like keyboards and mice are branded XTRFY for now. Other products are branded Cherry XTRFY.
Price
The M4 Wireless retails for 109$, or 99€.
The M4 Wired retail price starts at around 49$ or 49€ in Europe.
Prices are a bit all over the place right now, specially for me shopping with Norwegian Krone (NOK).
For comparison the Razer Viper V2 Pro can be had for 145€ and Logitech G PRO X Superlight about 169€ here in Europe. A substantial amount more for those premium mice compared to the M4.
Features
The M4 has a number of features I really appreciate. The best being:
NO SOFTWARE INSTALLS!
Yes, you read that right! Configuring the XTRFY M4 wireless gaming mouse to your needs requires absolutely no software installations.
This gives you, as a user and consumer a number of positivities, like:
- no disabling of apps in startup/task manager on Windows,
- no need to create a new user account with an email and password for configuring your peripherals,
- no annoying application update pop-ups, and,
- no navigating a bloated, RGB-infested, “gamey” app.
- No need to flash settings to the mouse’s onboard memory to retain them when switching to anther device.
Say what you want, but to me this is a HUGE pro.
Fit and feel
Te XTRFY M4 wireless excels in this aspect too. It fits my hand well, and I use a claw grip. The buttons feels nice and has a nice crisp click.
The M4 also comes with an extra shell witch is very nice, having said that. I did not feel a significant difference while switching from shell1 to shell2.
Weight
Weighing 71 grams, This is a bit heavier heavier than the most competitive mice on the market
- Razer Deathadder 3 weights 59 grams, and the
- Logitech Superlight weights 63 grams.
Other things worth mentioning
The battery is rated for 75 hours. I charge mine on a feel basis, using the USB C when I leave my computer after a session of work or play. The M4 will flash a red light when you have 10% battery left.
RGB can be fully disabled or toggled with the on board buttons.
You can tweak things like weight distribution (standard feels fine by me, did not touch this), lift off distance and debouce distance using a combination of key presses.
Sensor and switches
The M4 uses the robust and well tested Pixart 3370 optical gaming sensor. Still used today by brands like Zowie in their mice. I have had no issues with this mice since I started using it all those years ago.
The switches are the Kailh GM 8.0.
Conclusion
The M4 is a superb mice that can be had at a compelling price point. Now, in 2024 the M4 has been replace by the M42 and the overall mice marked has changed, however: I still recommend the Xtrfy M4 Wireless.
