This video provides a comprehensive review of the VXE Dragonfly R1 Pro Max gaming mouse, positioning it as a strong contender for the "Budget King" title against pricier rivals and the Attack Shark X3. The review covers the mouse's packaging, its confusing five variants with varying specifications, and its comfortable, symmetrical shape noted for its close resemblance to the Pulsar X2 V2. The video details the mouse's rigid buttons, reliable Pixart 3395 sensor, Kailh White Blade switches, and the latency performance. A significant highlight is the highly praised web-based customization software, which offers extensive features without requiring local software installation. Despite a shorter warranty, the reviewer concludes that the VXE Dragonfly R1 Pro Max offers exceptional value and performance, making it the preferred budget gaming mouse due to its quality components and superior software experience.
Summarizing the VXE Dragonfly R1 Pro Max Gaming Mouse
0:00 Introduction to the VXE Dragonfly R1 Series: The video introduces the VXE Dragonfly R1 Pro Max gaming mouse, touted as the "Budget King," and aims to evaluate its performance and features against competitors like the Attack Shark X3.
0:59 Unboxing and Variants: The R1 Pro Max includes sturdy packaging, a USB cable, extra PTFE skates, and grips. The VXE Dragonfly R1 series confusingly has five variants, ranging from $18.99 to $44.99, differing in sensor, coating, encoder, polling rate, battery, and switches, though all share the same physical shape.
2:05 Shape and Ergonomics: All variants feature a comfortable, symmetrical shape with a back-middle hump, contributing to a well-balanced feel. Its shape and weight (54g) are remarkably similar to the Pulsar X2 V2 (53g), though it's not an exact clone. The "smooth ice feeling coating" on the Pro and Pro Max variants provides good grip, suitable for various grip styles, especially a relaxed claw.
3:18 Buttons and Basic Features: The mouse is equipped with five rigid and tactile buttons (M1, M2, M3, M4, M5). On the bottom, it has a DPI selector, on/off switch, and dongle storage. A single LED indicates low battery or current DPI profile, which can be disabled. The mouse wheel is described as "mediocre," but the M3 button (mouse wheel click) offers a definitive tactile response.
4:32 Internal Components and Performance: The mouse utilizes the widely-used and reliable Pixart 3395 sensor. While 4K polling requires an additional $15 dongle (not listed on their website), 1K polling is deemed perfectly adequate and virtually indistinguishable for most users. Latency testing revealed an average M1 switch latency of 9.93 milliseconds at 1K Hz polling. The R1 Pro Max model includes a 500mAh battery (claimed 150 hours runtime) and well-regarded Kailh White Blade 1-million click analog switches.
6:25 Web-Based Customization Software: The ATK VHub software is available as a local Windows download or a highly praised web UI. The reviewer particularly appreciates the web-based option for avoiding bloatware and offering comprehensive customization, including button remapping, macros, DPI settings, polling rate, LOD, anti-shake (debounce), move synchronization, angle snapping, ripple correction, RGB LED control, and firmware updates.
8:01 Value and Conclusion: Despite a shorter one-year warranty compared to the industry standard, the VXE Dragonfly R1 Pro Max is considered an exceptional value at its $50 price point, delivering features and quality often found in mice costing over $100. The reviewer ultimately crowns it the "new king of budget gaming mice," favoring it over the Attack Shark X3 due to its superior and user-friendly web-based software.