OVERALL
ALTERNATIVES
SPECS
VS AVERAGE
REVIEWS

Cherry M50 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Connectivity:wireless+wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:12000 DPIWeight:69 g

Cherry M50 Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

7.6

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the mouse's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best mice on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 79% of models
Score components

80%

7.5

Technical Score

20%

7.8

User score

â–²Better than 79% of mice
7.5

Technical Score

Technical score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 79% of models
Score components

36%

5.8

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.7

Controls

16%

8.3

Design

14%

9.7

Features

7%

10

Connectivity

5%

6.6

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 79% of mice
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

5.0

Number of reviews

Based on 86 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 67% of mice
  • cherry-m50
  • cherry-m50
  • cherry-m50
  • cherry-m50
  • cherry-m50
  • cherry-m50
cherry-m50
cherry-m50
cherry-m50
cherry-m50
cherry-m50
cherry-m50

Best prices

*As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Best rankings

Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Loading category ranking...

Verdict

The Cherry XTRFY M50 is a versatile gaming mouse available in both 69g wired and 85g wireless versions, featuring a right-handed ergonomic shape with a smooth side curvature and button grooves for enhanced comfort across various grip styles. It is equipped with a PixArt 3311 optical sensor offering up to 12,000 DPI, a 1,000 Hz polling rate, durable Huano switches, and pure PTFE glides for effortless movement. Main pros include its highly comfortable design, the inclusion of a 4D tilt wheel for horizontal scrolling on the wireless model, five customisable on-board profiles, and a long battery life of up to 100 hours for wireless users. Notable cons include its right-handed-only orientation, the lack of higher 4K/8K polling rates favored by competitive players, and companion software that is currently limited to Windows only.

Technical Specifications of mouse Cherry M50

Technical Score
Technical score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 79% of models
Score components:

36%

5.8

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.7

Controls

16%

8.3

Design

14%

9.7

Features

7%

10

Connectivity

5%

6.6

Battery & Charging

7.5
Cherry M50 has a technical score of 7.5 points, which is higher than that of 79.4% of products in this category.
User score
User score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

5.0

Number of reviews

Based on 86 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.8
Cherry M50 has a user score of 7.84 points, which is lower than that of 66.7% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you prefer a mouse that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Popularity:
Cherry M50 has a popularity score of 5 points, which is lower than that of 63.4% of products in this category.
5.0
Cherry M50 has a popularity score of 5 points, which is lower than that of 63.4% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the mouse's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a mouse that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components:

60%

7.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.3
Cherry M50 has a value-for-money score of 8.3 points, which is higher than that of 78.2% of products in this category.
Brand name
Cherry
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 28% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 27.8% of mice and equal to 55% of mice.
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 13% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >1k Hz
This mouse has a wired polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 13.2% of mice and equal to 77.4% of mice.
2.4 GHz polling rate
1,000 Hz
2.4 GHz polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 33% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 33.4% of mice and equal to 46.9% of mice.
Bluetooth polling rate
125 Hz
Bluetooth polling rate
125 Hz
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <0 Hz – >125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 125 Hz, which is higher than 67.8% of mice and equal to 30.7% of mice.
Show more
Connectivity
wireless+wired
Connectivity
wireless+wired
â–² Better than 57% of models
This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, which is more versatile than 56.8% of mice and equal to 43.3% of mice.
connection modes: wired / Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz.
Bluetooth support
yes
Bluetooth support
yes
â–² Better than 65% of models
This mouse supports Bluetooth. 64.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
5.2
Bluetooth version
5.2
★ Better than 93% of models
This mouse uses Bluetooth 5.2, which is newer than 92.5% of mice and equal to 4.6% of mice.
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This mouse supports proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 38.8% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
yes
Receiver included
yes
â–² Better than 38% of models
This mouse includes a receiver. 37.8% of mice include a receiver.
Show more
Battery life
100 hours
Battery life
100 hours
â–² Better than 57% of models
Market range: <50 hours – >500 hours
This mouse lasts 100 hours on a charge, which is longer than 57.5% of mice and equal to 9.5% of mice.
Battery capacity
550 mAh
Battery capacity
550 mAh
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <300 mAh – >800 mAh
This mouse has a battery capacity of 550 mAh, which is larger than 70.6% of mice and equal to 2.5% of mice.
Battery form factor
integrated
Rechargeable battery
yes
Rechargeable battery
yes
â–² Better than 54% of models
This mouse uses a rechargeable battery. 54.2% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
no
Removable battery
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This mouse does not use a removable battery. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
Show more
N. of buttons
5
N. of buttons
5
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 5 buttons, which is less than 76.9% of mice and equal to 9.6% of mice.
N. of side buttons
2
N. of side buttons
2
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 2 side buttons, which is more than 15% of mice and equal to 68.6% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
5
N. of programmable buttons
5
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 5 programmable buttons, which is less than 64.5% of mice and equal to 13.4% of mice.
DPI switching button
yes
DPI switching button
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This mouse includes a DPI switching button. 14.7% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
yes
Profile switching button
yes
â–² Better than 84% of models
This mouse includes a profile switching button. 84.1% of mice include a profile switching button.
Show more
Orientation
right-handed
Weight
69 g
Weight
69 g
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 69 g, which makes it lighter than 64.9% of mice and equal to 1.6% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
Extra weights
0 g
â–¼ Worse than 5% of models
Market range: <0 g – >25 g
This mouse comes with 0 g extra weights, which is less than 4.6% of mice and equal to 95.4% of mice.
Cable length
1.8 m
Cable length
1.8 m
â–² Better than 18% of models
Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
This mouse comes with a 1.8 m cable, which is longer than 18.4% of mice and equal to 65.2% of mice.
Cable type
braided
Show more
Onboard memory profiles
5
Onboard memory profiles
5
â–² Better than 81% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse stores 5 onboard profiles, which is more than 81.4% of mice and equal to 18.2% of mice.
Onboard memory size
?
Software name
CHERRY UTILITY
Firmware upgradable
yes
Firmware upgradable
yes
â–² Better than 22% of models
This mouse supports firmware updates. 22.5% of mice support firmware updates.
Suitable for gaming
yes
Suitable for gaming
yes
â–² Better than 24% of models
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

Cherry M50 vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 50 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    80 million clicks
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 80 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    80 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 4 more onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    5
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse stores 5 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    5 vs 1
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    Lift-off distance adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 15.9% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    69 g
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 69 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    69 g vs 82 g
  • Usable while charging
    Use while charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • Tilting scroll wheel
    Tilting scroll wheel
    yes
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This mouse has a tilting scroll wheel, while the average mouse does not. 6.6% of mice have a tilting scroll wheel.
  • Profile switch button
    Profile switching button
    yes
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This mouse includes a profile switching button, while the average mouse does not. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
  • 2 more paired devices
    Multi-device pair count
    3
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This mouse pairs with 3 devices, while the average mouse pairs with 1 devices.
    3 vs 1
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    Lift-off distance adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 2 more paired devices
    Multi-device pair count
    3
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This mouse pairs with 3 devices, while the average mouse pairs with 1 devices.
    3 vs 1
  • Multi-device pairing
    Multi-device pairing
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This mouse supports multi-device pairing, while the average mouse does not. 20.3% of mice support multi-device pairing.
  • Versatile connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless+wired
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired / Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz.
    wireless+wired vs wireless
  • Bluetooth support
    Bluetooth support
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This mouse supports Bluetooth, while the average mouse does not. 35.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
  • Receiver storage inside mouse
    Receiver storage in mouse
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse has receiver storage inside the mouse, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice have receiver storage inside the mouse.
  • Usable while charging
    Use while charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Rechargeable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse uses a rechargeable battery, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
  • 50 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    80 million clicks
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 80 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    80 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • Tilting scroll wheel
    Tilting scroll wheel
    yes
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This mouse has a tilting scroll wheel, while the average mouse does not. 6.6% of mice have a tilting scroll wheel.
  • Profile switch button
    Profile switching button
    yes
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This mouse includes a profile switching button, while the average mouse does not. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
  • 15.9% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    69 g
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 69 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    69 g vs 82 g
  • 3 newer release date
    Release date
    2024
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This mouse was released in 2024, while the average mouse was released in 2021.
    May 2024
    2024 vs 2021
  • 4 more onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    5
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse stores 5 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    5 vs 1
  • 1 fewer programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    5
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 5 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    5 vs 6
  • 200 DPI higher minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    400 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 400 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    400 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • Poor default DPI tuning
    Default DPI
    800 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This mouse uses a default DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse uses a default DPI of 1000 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • 28% less popular
    Cherry M50 is less popular than the average mouse (4.99 vs 6.4).
    4.99 vs 6.38
  • 28% less popular
    Cherry M50 is less popular than the average mouse (4.99 vs 6.4).
    4.99 vs 6.38
  • 200 DPI higher minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    400 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 400 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    400 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • Poor default DPI tuning
    Default DPI
    800 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This mouse uses a default DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse uses a default DPI of 1000 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • 1 fewer programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    5
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 5 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    5 vs 6

Graphic comparison of Cherry M50 and other products in the Mice category

No results found

Third-party reviews

Based on 86 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →

What customers like about Cherry M50?

  • Excellent value for money, especially when found at [heavily discounted prices](https://www.eurogamer.net/this-ultralight-cherry-xtrfy-m50-wireless-is-just-20-and-an-ideal-choice-for-budget-gaming)
  • Comfortable, versatile ergonomic shape suitable for [small and medium-sized hands](https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/cherry-xtrfy-m50-wireless-gaming-mouse-review)
  • Strong battery life of up to 100 hours on the wireless model
  • High-quality click feel using [Huano Transparent Blue Shell Pink Dot switches](https://www.eurogamer.net/this-ultralight-cherry-xtrfy-m50-wireless-is-just-20-and-an-ideal-choice-for-budget-gaming)
  • Includes a 4D tilt wheel for [horizontal scrolling](https://www.amazon.co.uk/CHERRY-XTRFY-Bluetooth-Connection-Rechargeable/dp/B0D44WZPP3)
  • Vibrant and well-blended RGB lighting that can be [customised via software](https://www.amazon.com/CHERRY-XTRFY-Wireless-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B0DD1XQCCL)
  • Smooth glide thanks to 100% pure PTFE feet

What customers dislike about Cherry M50?

  • Not suitable for left-handed users due to [right-handed ergonomic design](https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/cherry-xtrfy-m50-wireless-gaming-mouse-review)
  • DPI (12,000) and polling rate (1,000Hz) are lower than [top-tier competitive mice](https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/cherry-xtrfy-m50-wireless-gaming-mouse-review)
  • Some users reported reliability issues with the [scroll wheel after a few months](https://www.amazon.co.uk/CHERRY-XTRFY-Wireless-Gaming-Mouse-White/dp/B0DD1XQCCL)
  • Companion customization software is [only available for Windows](https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/cherry-xtrfy-m50-wireless-gaming-mouse-review)
  • Lacks multi-device pairing support for Bluetooth
  • Entering Bluetooth pairing mode can be [unintuitive and clunky](https://www.amazon.co.uk/CHERRY-XTRFY-Wireless-Gaming-Mouse-White/dp/B0DD1XQCCL)

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

Compare Cherry M50 with other products in the Mice category

1Product to compare no. 1
VS
2Product to compare no. 2
VS
3Product to compare no. 3 (optional)