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Keychron Launches G25 HE 46 g Gaming Mouse with Razer Viper Mini Shape and Analog Switches

Following the release of the Keychron G6 HE, the brand has been steadily expanding its portfolio of models with Hall effect switches for adjustable actuation and rapid trigger support. The G25 HE is Keychron's latest HE mouse model, recently announced in an X post, and it takes the Hall effect switch tech and the flagship internals of the G6 HE and puts it all into a smaller shape that bears an uncanny resemblance to the Razer Viper Mini and Cobra shapes. Keychron has yet to provide a full spec sheet or product page for the G25 HE, but the mouse has been scanned and submitted to EloShapes for comparisons, where its specs and features are also available.

The Keychron G25 HE measures in at 120 × 63 × 39 mm and weighs 46 g, which is on the lighter side for a wireless mouse, but not the lightest by any means. It is also a symmetrical shape with right-side programmable thumb buttons and a partially open bottom plate. The G25 HE is powered by a PixArt PAW 3955 optical sensor and a Nordic 54LM20A MCU, which means it has a peak DPI of 40,000, up to 8 kHz polling rate, and can track at up to 750 IPS and 60 G of acceleration. The star of the show, and the mouse's namesake, are the MagOpt switches which feature both optical and Hall effect magnetic sensing, although the switches still have a click leaf and a distinct tactile bump, which has been largely considered to have a negative impact on the mouse's adjustable actuation trickery.

ATK Launches RS6 V2: Aluminium 65% Hall Effect Gaming Keyboard With Dual LED Positions and 8 kHz Polling

ATK has officially launched the updated version of its RS6 Hall effect gaming keyboard, introducing a number of aesthetics and quality of life updates over the keyboard's first iteration. The RS6 V2 is already available on ATK's website for $109.98 as part of an introductory offer, but it has an official MSRP of $139.98. The RS6 V2 follows a familiar 65% layout seen previously on the RS6, but it swaps out the tray-mount design of the original for a new gasket-mounted design. Additionally, the RS6 V2 is also only available in three colorways, for now: a pinkish Burgundy Red, the neutral Meteorite Gray, and Moonlight Silver.

One of the other major updates, and a feature that is still relatively rare, even in aesthetics-focused gaming keyboards, is the addition of dual-position per-key RGB backlighting, which allows for proper use of keycaps with both regular top shine-through legends and the more niche side-printed shine-through legends. The RS6 V2 ships by default with double-shot PBT keycaps with translucent sides and fully translucent keys on some accent keys, so this RGB lighting setup should play well with the keyboard's default keycaps.

Scyrox Launches Translucent V12 Series Lightweight Gaming Mice in Large and Medium Variants

Scyrox, by now, a well-known alternative to flagship gaming mice from the likes of Logitech and Razer, offering cheaper, often lighter, gaming mice with similar high-performance ambitions and top-tier internals. The Scyrox V12 series is no exception to that rule, with the V12L and V12M offering internals like the PixArt PAW Next I sensor alongside Kailh optical switches, with a 100 million-click MTBF, and a Nordic 54H20 MCU, with up to 8 kHz polling, and a magnetic scroll wheel encoder, for a starting price of $79.99. The Scyrox V12L and V12M will officially be available from November 2 on the Scyrox online store.

The V12L and V12 M are two variants of the same mouse shape in different sizes. The V12M, as you might imagine, is the smaller one of the two, which Scyrox recommends for gamers with hands measuring up to 190 mm, with the shell measuring in at 122 (L) × 62.69 (W) × 38.31 (H) with a weight of 49 g. Meanwhile, the V12L has dimensions of 125.96 (L) × 61.01 (W) × 39.85 (H) and a claimed 51 g weight. The V12 series mice are all symmetrical with a mild mid-hump design and slightly flared front and back, similar to Razer's Viper V4 Pro, which makes them suitable for just about any grip type, although particularly suited to a palm and claw grip, as we noted in our in-depth review of the Razer Viper V4 Pro. The V12 series is wireless, with a 2.4 GHz connection supported by a 250 mAh battery on both mice, although no battery life claims are made.

Mchose Launches Updated Ace68 V2 HE Keyboard as $69 Wooting 60HE Alternative

Mchose has officially updated its Ace68, its fan-favorite affordable alternative to the Wooting 60HE. The Ace68 V2 features the same 68-key layout and 60HE-inspired design—replete with a strap and an angled front edge—as the old Ace68, but there are a few additions that make the Ace68 V2 stand out. For one, there is now a dedicated hardware rapid trigger button on the back edge, making it much easier to switch between different tasks, like gaming and work or between different games where different rapid trigger configurations may be beneficial. In addition to the functional changes, there is also a new metal strip along the edge for a bit of visual flavor.

The Mchose hasn't specified a case material for the Ace68 V2, but the weight and price suggest it has a plastic bottom case, although it lacks the flip-out feet of its predecessor. The Ace68 V2 comes in white, black, or pink, with each featuring matching frosted translucent PC keycaps. The pink and white versions are available with Star Ring or Royal Steed magnetic switches, while the black keyboard is restricted to the Royal Steeds. Both switches are linear, but the Star Ring features a box stem and 33 gf actuation force, while the Royal Steed has a cylindrical stem with 35 gf actuation force. The switches are fitted in an aluminium switch plate that is mounted in a tray-mount configuration.

Hitscan Hyperlight X Launches: 35-37 g Wireless Gaming Mouse with SPDT Switches and Updated Internals

Hitscan has announced an update to its Hyperlight wireless gaming mouse from 2024, both reducing the weight of the symmetrical mouse and updating its internals in the name of faster clicks and lower response times. The Hitscan Hyperlight X will use the same shape as the original Hyperlight, but the Hyperlight X will allegedly weigh in at 35-37 g, depending on whether you're using full-size or dot skates. While Hitscan itself hasn't shared all that much about the new mouse, aside from its October 28 launch date, @jakeufps on X shared some information about the new hardware.

[Editor's note: Our in-depth review of the original Hitscan Hyperlight is live]

While the Hyperlight X will allegedly have the same shape, it will feature new SPDT switches—nominally closed mechanical switches that send a click when the circuit is opened, effectively reducing the actuation distance and click latency substantially. The Hyperlight X will also launch with the PixArt PAW 3950 sensor, an update from the prior 3395, and a Nordic nRF54L15 MCU. It will also ship with an 8K receiver, enabling 8 kHz polling from the factory instead of requiring an additional accessory purchase.
Update Oct 29th: Hitscan has updated the product page of the Hitscan X with official $109.99 pricing and a proper spec sheet.

Keychron Launches Carbon Fiber 60% HE Gaming Keyboard

Keychron's exotic keyboard material has led it to wood, resin, ceramic, and even concrete gaming keyboards, but its latest stab at something unique is ironically rather tame, with the brand announcing the Carbon 60 HE 8K, a new 60% gaming keyboard built on the same architecture and basic tray-mounted design as the ceramic Q16 HE 8K, but this time with a forged carbon fiber case and even keycaps. The Keychron Carbon 60 HE 8K is officially available for purchase on Keychron's online store for $234.99.

Unlike a lot of other carbon keyboards, the Carbon 60 HE 8K actually has carbon fiber composite keycaps and a carbon fiber composite plate to match the carbon fiber case. It follows a fairly standard 60% layout, which means no num pad, no function row, no arrow keys, and no navigation cluster—although all of those functions are available in layers or can be added in Keychron Launcher. Keychron says that the carbon fiber construction is 10× more rigid than plastic, owing to its 60% carbon fiber content, and that the keyboard offers a precise, solid typing feel. Carbon fiber plates are known in the custom keyboard realm to provide a sharp, clacky typing signature, with little bounce or cushioning to speak of. The Carbon 60 HE 8K weighs in at 740 g, compared to the slightly larger, aluminium Q2 HE 8K that weighs in at 1,650 g, making the Carbon 60 HE 8K a solid candidate for a mobile gaming setup.

Darmoshark Air28 Revealed As 28 G Wireless Fingertip Gaming Mouse

Darmoshark, the Chinese mouse maker previously responsible for the Darmoshark M9, a flagship-spec gaming mouse for gamers with big hands, has come out swinging at the likes of the new Pulsar X2F CrazyLight and G-Wolves Lupine II with the Air28. The new asymmetrical fingertip gaming mouse packs flagship-tier specs into a small shape optimized for a fingertip grip.

Much like the aforementioned G-Wolves Lupine II, the Darmoshark Air28 is an asymmetrical "ergo" fingertip mouse, and it comes in at a claimed 28 g, hence the name. Pricing is unclear as of the time of writing, but the brand has released the specs on its Bilibili page, revealing a PixArt PAW 3955 sensor and a Nordic 54L15 MCU, granting it 8 kHz polling, up to 30,000 DPI, 60 G acceleration, and 850 IPS tracking speed. The Air28 will also have optical mouse switches when it launches, although an exact launch date is as yet unclear. When it launches, it will feature both 2.4 GHz wireless and USB Type-C wired connectivity.

Corsair Updates Sabre V3 Pro Line-Up With New PureVector Ergo, Carbon Fiber, and Magnesium Gaming Mice

Corsair has officially updated its Sabre V3 Pro mouse line-up with the PureVector series, a new partnership with Aimlabs that the brand claims can reduce aiming and correction time by as much as 33%. The PureVector nomenclature denotes a new tech developed by Corsair and Aimlabs that helps gamers optimize directional DPI to tune their mouse sensor for their own aiming style. The idea is that players would play through a calibration sequence inside Aimlabs while PureVector gathers data on their specific weak points and movement patterns, which the software will then use to build a custom DPI table based on movement direction, and then flash that directional DPI map to the mouse's firmware.

The new tech comes preloaded on six new Sabre v3 Pro PureVector models, spanning three materials and two distinct shapes. The Sabre v3 Pro PureVector series offers both a symmetrical shape—measuring 122.9 (L) × 64.1 (W) × 38.8 mm (H)—which is based on the Sabre v2 shape that launched in late 2025, and a new right-handed ergonomic shape that measures in at 125 (L) × 67.5 (W) × 44 (H) mm. Both shapes are available from Corsair with a shell made of regular ABS (Ultralight model, $179.99), carbon fiber (CF model, $229.99), and magnesium (MG model, $199.99), with the latter featuring cutouts in the top of the shell for weight reduction.

Epomaker Launches HE60: Affordable Wireless Magnetic Gaming Keyboard With 8 kHz Polling

Following the recent launch of the Epomaker HE65 V2, the brand has officially released its latest HE60 V2, which is a new 60% wireless gaming keyboard that targets the affordable gaming keyboard market. The HE60 uses the same 60% layout as the now-famous Wooting 60HE, and it borrows some of the Wooting's design language, to boot. The HE60 also uses a tray-mount ABS case, like the Wooting, and it even has the same carry strap on the left edge of the keyboard case. To mitigate any potential reverberation or unpleasantness from the tray-mount case, Epomaker has filled the case with five layers of sound damping materials—PCB foam, a switch pad, a "sound-enhancing pad," a latex case foam around the switch sockets, and a silicone bottom pad. The HE60 uses an aluminium plate and plat-mounted stabilizers.

The Epomaker HE60 features both Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity, and it has an 8,000 mAh battery, which should last a good long while, although Epomaker makes no claims about battery life. 8 kHz polling is achievable via 2.4 GHz and the USB Type-C wired connections, and there is a mode switch under the Caps Lock key to switch modes. Being a Hall effect keyboard, the Epomaker HE60 features the typical adjustable actuation, with a range of 0.1-3.3 mm of travel, and features like SOCD and DKS, all of which are customizable in the browser-based Epomaker Hub driver. In its stock form, the HE60 ships with Epomaker Creamy Jade Magnetic linear switches, which are closed-bottom switches that feature 30-55 gf actuation force, a POM stem, PC upper case, and PA66 bottom with a 20 mm spring.

Keychron Officially Launches G6 HE Wireless Gaming Mouse for $89.99 Pre-Order

After announcing the Keychron G6 HE as its latest wireless gaming mouse, Keychron has officially made the new Hall effect gaming mouse available for pre-order and finally divulged the mouse's entire spec sheet and features list. The G6 HE is a 49 g wireless gaming mouse with a symmetrical shape, flagship internals—a PixArt PAW 3955 sensor and Nordic 54LM20A MCU with 8 kHz polling—and hybrid MagOpt Hall effect/Optical switches with adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger functionality. The official pre-order is now live on Keychron's online shop, with pricing starting at $89.99 for the swappable battery version and $74.99 for the built-in battery version, which is seemingly not yet available. While pre-orders are open already, shipping is only expected to start in late November.

The Keychron G6 HE weighs in at a respectable 49 g in wireless mode with the swappable battery installed, but that weight can be reduced to 41 g if run in wired mode. However, Keychron also includes two optional weight blocks for tuning the mouse to 56 g or 66 g, which may be preferred by some gamers for stability purposes. If you're looking for the lightest possible version of the G6 HE, the version with the built-in battery comes in at a svelte 42 g. The G6 HE measures in at 123.7 (l) × 63 (w) × 41 (h) mm, and it has a similar shape to the Logitech G Pro X mice. The shell is available in five frosted translucent colorways—lavender, mint, pink, ice, and smoke—as well as solid black and white. The main clicks feature 0.65 mm of total travel with 11 steps of actuation adjustment and a 100 million-click MTBF rating. It also features a 24-step optical scroll wheel and Keychron's new Zephyr-based ZGM open-source mouse firmware.

8BitDo Launches Gears of War: E-Day Retro Mechanical Keyboard and Gaming Mouse in Xbox Collaboration

8BitDo has carved out a niche for itself with its Xbox game collaborations, with the recent Tomb Raider 30th Anniversary Collection controllers being just one example. Now, the peripheral maker has officially revealed that its latest collaboration will see the launch of a Gears of War: E-Day Retro Mechanical Keyboard and Retro R8 gaming mouse. The Retro 87 keyboard is available for pre-order for $119.99, and the Retro R8 Mouse is available for $59.99, but both are expected to start shipping on October 30.

The Gears of War: E-Day Retro Mechanical keyboard is the brand's 87-key variant, which features a classic TKL layout with three additional buttons on the top edge next to the tactile connectivity and volume dials. The keyboard itself is made from an opaque black ABS, and it features an E-Day-themed design with translucent red keycaps—presumably polycarbonate, but material is specified—in an MDA-like profile, giving the keyboard something of a unique look, compared to plain Cherry or OEM profile keycaps. The keyboard has north-facing per-key RGB backlighting, and it is compatible with 8BitDo's Ultimate Software 2.0 for Windows.

ATK Launches Blazing Sky Phantom: 44 g Carbon Fiber Wireless Gaming Mouse for $100-120

ATK has officially launched the Blazing Sky Phantom, a new wireless, carbon fiber composite gaming mouse that is promises a lightweight shell, flagship internals, and a reasonable price—at least compared to big gaming brands, like Razer and Logitech. ATK claims that the Blazing Sky Phantom weighs in at 44 g, although it has had to use honeycomb cutouts on the back of the shell in order to achieve this weight. The Blazing Sky Phantom is available on ATK's website for $99.98 during its pre-order period, after which it will increase to $119.98. Unlike most other carbon fiber mice, the Phantom is available in four different colors: Eon (Black) Prime (White), Verge (Blue), and Dune (Sand).

The mouse shape is the typical symmetrical shape reminiscent of something like a Razer Viper V4 Pro, but with a few notable changes. For starters, the ATK is notably smaller, measuring in at 119.7 × 62.5 × 37.3 mm, compared to the V4 Pro's 127.1 × 63.9 × 39.9 mm, and potentially making it a better fit for a variety of grip types. It also has an updated Nano coating, which is meant to give gamers better grip during tense moments. The side buttons on the ATK Blazing Sky Phantom also appear to be located further forward compared to the Razer. Internally, the ATK Blazing Sky Phantom features the new PixArt PAW 3955 Master sensor combined with a Nordic 54LM20 MCU, giving it an 8 kHz polling rate in both wired and 2.4 GHz modes and a peak sensitivity of 50,000 DPI. The brand claims that the mouse has a 0.174 ms of latency, although it's never specified whether this is motion latency or click latency.

Pulsar Launches X2F CrazyLight 29 g Wireless Fingertip Gaming Mouse

Pulsar has officially launched its latest fingertip grip gaming mouse, the X2F CrazyLight, effectively shaving off a whole extra 9 g—or 24%—from the original X2F design, and updating the mouse's internals in the process. The new X2F CrazyLight features Pulsar's X2-S gaming sensor, which promises accurate tracking at up to 42,000 DPI, 800 IPS speeds, and 70 G of acceleration. It also has a 20K lock mode, which locks the mouse's frame rate, for faster response times, at the cost of battery life.

The mouse itself is capable of 8 kHz polling rate, and it has a symmetrical, fingertip shape measuring in at 87.5 × 31.1 × 31.6 mm. It uses Pulsar Optical Switches, rated for 100 million clicks, and a TTC Gold encoder on the scroll wheel, which Pulsar claims has a more durable, dust-resistant design. The shell is made from a blend of ABS and nylon, and it includes both dot skates and full-cover feet for adjustable levels of control. The mouse can be reprogrammed and customized in Pulsar's downloadable driver or with the Bibimbap web driver for a software-free experience.

Mchose Launches Ace75 Hall Effect Gaming Keyboard on Kickstarter

Mchose, a brand known for making affordable high-performance gaming peripherals, has officially launched the Ace75, a new Hall effect gaming keyboard with a 75% layout and a focus on both aesthetics and gaming performance. Mchose hasn't specified what the keyboard is made from, but the images on the Kickstarter page suggest an aluminium case that's been anodized to color-match the keycaps for various colorways. On Kickstarter, the Mchose Ace75 starts at $109, but the MSRP will be $149 when it eventually launches out of the Kickstarter.

The Ace75 offers the choice of two switches, depending on what keyboard color you choose: the Moon Rock Grey keyboard will come with Berserker Magnetic Switches, while the more exciting Mecha Green, Navy Blue, and Midnight Purple versions will come with TTC Royal Steed switches. The Moon Rock Grey colorway will also be the only one of the lot to ship with opaque PBT keycaps, while the other three colorways come with translucent polycarbonate, instead. Aside from the fairly minimalist case design, the Ace75 comes with a few tricks up its sleeve that may make it particularly useful as a keyboard that's both a daily driver and a gaming accessory.

Teevolution Kira Appears as Modern Clone of Logitech G303

Along with a slew of other new gaming mice from the likes of Pulsar, Teevolution has officially unveiled the upcoming Kira wireless gaming mouse, which looks to be a revival of the Logitech G303 shape. The Kira is slated to launch in Q1 2027, but no official release date has been shared yet.

The early pre-production unit shown off at the Tokyo Game Show, and shared by @jakeufps on X, appears to feature a few changes from the old G303 shape, like smaller side buttons with more distinct separation and smoother edges along the back tapered portion, but it closely follows the very niche shape that has a fan following but has not received a hardware update in almost five years.

G-Wolves Announces 22.7 g Lupine II Asymmetrical Fingertip Gaming Mouse

G-Wolves, maker of the Fenrir—which helped popularize the idea of the ultra-light fingertip gaming mouse—has officially announced that pre-orders for its next ultra-light gaming mouse, the Lupine II, will start on September 18. The actual shape of the mouse is still unknown, beyond a top-down silhouette image that confirms a right-handed asymmetrical shape designed for a fingertip grip—seemingly a revision of the Fenrir Asym pictured below, with a top that slopes down to the right—but the Lupine II will officially start selling at $109 for Early Bird pre-orders, $134 for the next round of pre-orders, and $159.

Despite the general mystery surrounding the shape, there is some information available about the Lupine II. For starters, it seems as though it will be available in only black and gray colorways at the time of writing. The spec sheet also confirms that the Lupine II will measure in at 65.38 × 30.27 × 59.95 mm (L × H × W). The promotional imagery on the pre-order page also confirms that the Lupine II will be based on the new PixArt PAW 3955 sensor and a Nordic 54L sensor, and that the mouse will weigh in at 22.7 g, which is less than half of the weight of a lot of full-sized mice that are already considered lightweight.

Logitech Ships Unreleased X3 Superstrike Mouse Instead of X2 Superstrike

It's no secret by now that Logitech is planning to launch an update to the G Pro X2 Superstrike, even though the peripheral-maker has yet to actually announce or acknowledge the new gaming mouse. However, the mouse's existence and upcoming launch has just be confirmed by Logitech itself, thanks to what appears to be a logistics mix-up. One Reddit user u/Alternative-Cream444, who recently posted in r/MouseReview, received an unreleased Logitech G Pro X3 Superstrike when they had ordered a G Pro X2 Superstrike.

The user posted a number of photos of the new mouse and its packaging, confirming much of what was previously leaked about the X3 Superstrike. For starters, the accidentally shipped unit comes in the leaked pink colorway, and it will feature what appears to be an identical shape to the X2 Superstrike—perhaps with a slightly more pronounced lip on the right sidewall for improved grip. The box also confirms that it will have a slightly updated Hero 2 sensor with 90 G acceleration and up to 48,000 DPI sensitivity. It also appears as though the battery life will be improved, with Logitech citing 135 hours on the X3 Superstrike, compared to just 90 hours on the X2 Superstrike. The box also cites a 59 g weight and dimensions of 125 × 63.5 × 40 mm.

Mchose A7 V3-Series Gaming Mice Launch: PAW 3955 and Nordic 54L for $79

Mchose, the maker of affordable gaming peripherals, has officially released the A7 V3-series gaming mice as the latest in its line-up of wireless gaming mice that mimic the Logitech G Pro X shape. The A7 V3 mice are available on the Mchose site in three variants: the A7 V3 Pro, coming in at $59, the V3 Pro+ at $69, and the V3 Pro Ultra+ for $79. All three versions also carry a 10% launch discount.

The A7 V3 series all feature the same ABS shell, Super Glide 2.0 coating, and roughly 59 g weight, and they measure in at 39.8 × 63.2 × 128.8 mm. The V3 Pro and Pro+ both have the older PixArt PAW 3950 TI sensor, while the V3 Ultra+ has the new PixArt PAW 3955 TI sensor, which has a slightly higher DPI and slightly better sensitivity and acceleration specs. The only difference between the V3 Pro and Pro+ is that the Pro+ comes with a magnetic wireless charging dock in addition to the 8 kHz nano receiver.

WLMouse Reveals Beast X2: 48 g Wireless Magnesium Gaming Mouse With Touch-Screen Receiver

WLMouse has officially revealed its Beast X2 wireless gaming mouse, which was designed in collaboration with notable League of Legends Invictus e-sports team member, TheShy. The new Beast X2 will come in a number of different sizes and four color variations, ranging from 41 g to 48 g, depending on the size of the mouse. Judging by the weight figures cited in the teaser, it does not seem as though the Beast X2 will have the same side design variations that were present in the first generation, instead only offering solid side walls with a perforated top. The Beast X2 series will only officially launch on October 8, and pricing has not yet been announced, but WLMouse has shared a list of internal upgrades and specs to expect from the update.

As you'd likely expect from a flagship magnesium gaming mouse, the Beast X2 will have an updated PixArt PAW 3955 HS sensor, which is WLMouse's customized version of the PAW 3955, paired with a Nordic 54LM20 MCU. The main clicks will be Omron optical switches—so no analogue input tech here—and it will use a Raesha optical encoder, which should be more precise and durable than a regular mechanical encoder. It will be capable of 8 kHz polling over both the wired and wireless connections, and it will have the same Razer Viper V4 Pro-like profile as the Beast X first-gen.

Wallhack Officially Reveals M-001 Magnesium Gaming Mouse With Hefty Price Tag

Wallhack has been teasing its M-001 wireless gaming mouse for some time, but it hasn't revealed much of what to expect from the new peripheral when it launches. However, Wallhack has now officially announced the M-001's release date and pricing, and provided a full spec sheet for the new mouse. The official launch date is slated for September 21, and one of the most notable facts that was previously unknown is that the mouse will have a magnesium shell. Despite the cast metal shell, M-001 will still weigh in at a relatively lightweight 53 g.

The internals are also premium, with the M-001 relying on a PixArt PAW 3950 sensor and a Nordic NRF54L15 MCU. This means it will be capable of 8 kHz polling, up to 30,000 DPI, and a claimed 2 ms wireless latency. As previously confirmed, the M-001 will have swappable batteries, and it will ship with two batteries included. We now also know that the batteries will be 250 mAh, which is more or less in-line with what other mouse makers are offering on similar MCU and sensor combinations. The M-001 will measure in at 120 × 64 × 39 mm and feature a right-handed symmetrical shape similar to Logitech's G Pro line-up, but with more sculpted sides.

RAWM eSports Debuts Nyx60 Gaming Keyboard with Light-Guided Optical Switches

With an ever-growing selection of Hall effect gaming keyboards to choose from, it seems as though e-sports brand RAWM has opted for optical switch tech for its next keyboard, the Nyx60, which it has announced will launch on Kickstarter on September 3. The only other major player in the PC peripherals market still relying on optical switches is Razer, and even Razer recently launched the Huntsman V3 HE to complement its optical keyboard line-up. The RAWM Nyx60's current listed MSRP is $199, but it will launch on Kickstarter with an early bird price of $99 for those who sign up with a $1 reservation.

RAWM argues that optical switch tech provides more stable actuation detection than magnetic switches and sensors, and it claims to be the first gaming keyboard to offer "light-guided optical switches in a full aluminium keyboard. It's currently unclear what, if anything, sets RAWM's switch tech apart from the prismatic designs we've already seen in Wooting and Razer's switches, but RAWM claims that the optical switch tech will offer 0.01 mm precision for both actuation and rapid trigger, and it says that the optical switches offer other benefits over HE, while offering all of the nifty analogue features, like RT, DKS, SOCD, and Mod Tap.

XBAB Tech Details 25 g Full-Size Gaming Mouse Launching on September 22

XBAB Tech, a small mouse brand that started as an enthusiast project, has officially announced the pre-order availability date and pricing for the XA25, which it claims will be the lightest full-size gaming mouse on the market. The mouse shape closely mimics Logitech's G100s and the G305, both of which have a loyal following in the gaming community, and it will be a wired mouse, ditching the heavy battery in favor of an ultra-flex cable for lighter weight.

The basic specifications include an 8 kHz polling rate, a PixArt PAW 3950 sensor paired with a Nuvoton M483 MCU, Kailh Sword GM X switches, a TTC Dustproof Gold scroll wheel encoder, and Omron D2LS-21 side buttons. XBAB has reverse engineered and disabled features like DPI downshift and smoothing to reduce MCU processing and get the latency down as low as possible. The end result of the in-house testing is a claimed 3 µs firmware overhead.

HyperX Launches New Gaming Headphones, Mouse, and Microphone Series

This weekend, HyperX announced several new products during its Level Awakening online event: the Cloud Alpha Air open-back headset, the Pulsefire Haste 3 Pro wireless mouse, and SoloCast 2 Pro USB microphone. HyperX Cloud Alpha Air is an open-back over-ear gaming headset with a metal-reinforced headband and sliders. It features 40 mm dynamic drivers with neodymium magnets, a unidirectional electret condenser microphone and a USB connection with 16-bit and 24-bit audio.

The Pulsefire Haste 3 Pro is a symmetrical wireless gaming mouse with a carbon-fiber shell and a weight of just 47 g. It supports up to 42,000 DPI, five DPI presets (400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400), 800 IPS, 70G acceleration, up to 8,000 Hz polling and uses optical switches. For connectivity, it offers USB, Bluetooth, and 2.4 GHz wireless. The battery can last up to 35 hours at 8 kHz polling. The HyperX SoloCast 2 Pro is a USB condenser microphone with two 14 mm condenser capsules, a built-in pop filter, RGB lighting and a tap-to-mute sensor. It was also upgraded with a 3.5 mm audio output. All three products are currently listed as coming soon on HyperX's website. The Cloud Alpha Air headset is priced at $149.99 MSRP, the Pulsefire Haste 3 Pro gaming mouse at $129.99, and the SoloCast 2 Pro microphone at $89.99.

RAWM Reveals Leviathan V4 GT: Magnetic Switch Gaming Mouse for Under $100

RAWM, the Chinese peripherals manufacturer, has officially revealed the Leviathan V4 GT, a new lightweight wireless gaming mouse that is slated to feature hybrid optical-magnetic mouse switches, much like Keychron's recent G6 HE. The Leviathan V4 GT is based on the same Logitech G Pro X shape that the brand has featured in its other gaming mouse launches, and the V4 GT even has a similar black-and-white color scheme to the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike (read TechPowerUp's full in-depth G Pro X2 Superstrike review here) that it is aiming to compete with using the adjustable actuation switches.

The mouse maker has yet to publish a price for the Leviathan V4 GT, but it shared a spec highlight in a post on X. In the post, RAWM revealed that the Leviathan V4 GT would weigh in at around 54 g, feature a custom MCU based on the Nordic nRF54, 8 kHz polling rate in both wired and wireless modes, and an optical encoder. Logitech is also planning an imminent replacement for the X2 Superstrike, which will supposedly come in around 4-5 g heavier than RAWM's offering.

Logitech G Pro X3 Superstrike Mouse Leak Pins Down New Internals and Replaceable Battery

Logitech's upcoming G Pro X3 Superstrike gaming mouse has already shown up in a number of leaks, with new colorways and updated internals on the cards for the next-gen inductive gaming mouse. Now, a new leak out of German-language publication Winfuture claims to reveal more concrete details about the upcoming updates to the mouse and its HITS (haptic inductive trigger system) architecture.

For starters, it seems as though the previous claims about a new pink color were on the money, since that version has made another appearance alongside an all-black version. The new leak also corroborates the claims of updated internals, with a new custom NxLOGI MCU, and there are even claims of a replaceable battery to comply with new EU regulations.
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