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GIGABYTE XM300 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:6400 DPIWeight:101 g

GIGABYTE XM300 Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

GIGABYTE XM300
5.6/10

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the mouse's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score components

80%

5.4

Technical score

20%

6.3

User score

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6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 10
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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
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Score components

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

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5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 10
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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
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Score components

36%

5.8

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.9

Controls

16%

5.7

Design

14%

8.6

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 57%
6.3

User score

User score
6.3/ 10
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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
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Score components

70%

7.0

User ratings

30%

4.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
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Technical Specifications of mouse GIGABYTE XM300

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 10
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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
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Score components:

36%

5.8

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.9

Controls

16%

5.7

Design

14%

8.6

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

5.4
User score
User score
6.3/ 10
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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
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Score components

70%

7.0

User ratings

30%

4.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.3
Popularity
Popularity
4.7/ 10
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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
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Popularity:
GIGABYTE XM300 has a popularity score of 4.7 points, which is lower than that of 66.8% of products in this category.
4.7
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
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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
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Score components:

70%

5.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.9
Brand name
Gigabyte
Maximum polling rate
1,000 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
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
N/A
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 0 Hz, which is lower than 36% of mice and equal to 64% of mice.
wired only.
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Connectivity
wired
This mouse supports wired connectivity, which is less versatile than 65.1% of mice and equal to 34.9% of mice.
connection modes: wired.
Bluetooth support
no
This mouse does not support Bluetooth. 35.6% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
no
This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
no
This mouse does not include a receiver. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery form factor
N/A
Rechargeable battery
no
This mouse does not use a rechargeable battery. 46% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
yes
This mouse uses a removable battery. 77.8% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
7
This mouse has 7 buttons, which is more than 63.3% of mice and equal to 15.1% of mice.
N. of side buttons
2
This mouse has 2 side buttons, which is more than 15% of mice and equal to 68.6% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
6
This mouse has 6 programmable buttons, which is more than 35.6% of mice and equal to 31.2% of mice.
DPI switching button
yes
This mouse includes a DPI switching button. 14.7% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
no
This mouse does not include a profile switching button. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
right-handed
Weight
101 g
This mouse weighs 101 g, which is heavier than 72.6% of mice and equal to 0.8% of mice.
Extra weights
0 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
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
rubber
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Onboard memory profiles
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
0 KB
This mouse has an onboard memory size of 0 KB, which is smaller than 12.6% of mice and equal to 87.4% of mice.
no onboard memory.
Software name
Xtreme Gaming Engine
Firmware upgradable
yes
This mouse supports firmware updates. 22.5% of mice support firmware updates.
Suitable for gaming
yes
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

GIGABYTE XM300 vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 4 more onboard profiles
    This mouse stores 5 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    5 vs 1
  • 150 DPI lower minimum setting
    This mouse goes as low as 50 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    50 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • Removable battery
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • 25% higher maximum acceleration
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 50 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    50 G vs 40 G
  • 6 mm narrower mouse width
    This mouse is 60 mm wide, while the average mouse is 66 mm wide.
    60 mm vs 66 mm
  • 150 DPI lower minimum setting
    This mouse goes as low as 50 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    50 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 25% higher maximum acceleration
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 50 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    50 G vs 40 G
  • Removable battery
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • 6 mm narrower mouse width
    This mouse is 60 mm wide, while the average mouse is 66 mm wide.
    60 mm vs 66 mm
  • 4 more onboard profiles
    This mouse stores 5 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    5 vs 1
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless, while the average mouse does. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
  • 23.2% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 101 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    101 g vs 82 g
  • No automatic sleep mode
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No receiver included
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • 50% lower tracking speed
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 200 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    200 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 10 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 20 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    20 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 36% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 6,400 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    6,400 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 26.7% lower user score
    User score
    6.3/ 10
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    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.
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    GIGABYTE XM300
    the average mouse
    GIGABYTE XM300 has a lower user score than the average mouse (6.32 vs 8).
    6.32 vs 8
  • 26.7% lower user score
    User score
    6.3/ 10
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    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
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    GIGABYTE XM300
    the average mouse
    GIGABYTE XM300 has a lower user score than the average mouse (6.32 vs 8).
    6.32 vs 8
  • 35.3% less popular
    GIGABYTE XM300 is less popular than the average mouse (4.72 vs 6.4).
    4.72 vs 6.38
  • 5.7% worse value for money
    GIGABYTE XM300 has worse value for money than the average mouse (6.92 vs 7.3).
    6.92 vs 7.31
  • 57.1% more expensive
    GIGABYTE XM300 is more expensive than the average mouse (£55 vs £35).
    £55 vs £35
  • 50% lower tracking speed
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 200 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    200 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 36% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 6,400 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    6,400 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 1 fewer stored DPI steps
    This mouse stores 4 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    4 vs 5
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless, while the average mouse does. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
  • No receiver included
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • Limited connectivity
    This mouse supports wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired.
    wired vs wireless
  • No automatic sleep mode
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No battery level indicator
    This mouse does not include a battery level indicator, while the average mouse does. 59.4% of mice include a battery level indicator.
  • 10 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 20 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    20 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 23.2% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 101 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    101 g vs 82 g
  • 3.3 mm taller mouse height
    This mouse has a height of 43 mm, while the average mouse has a height of 39.7 mm.
    43 mm vs 39.7 mm
  • 5 older release date
    This mouse has a release date of 2016, while the average mouse has a release date of 2021.
    January 2016
    2016 vs 2021

Video reviews

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

7.0
Osirez Tech
≈ estimated
28/10/2016
Hands-on review · a few months of use, build and RGB
Verdict
The GIGABYTE XM300 is decent if it's on sale or you need RGB lighting; it gets the job done, but better mice exist.
9.0
We Do Tech
≈ estimated
26/12/2016
Hands-on review · feel, scroll wheel and software tour
Verdict
The GIGABYTE XM300 is a great mid-range gaming mouse, comfortable, though its cheap feel and loose scroll wheel are drawbacks.
7.0
Rocket Jump Ninja
≈ estimated
07/08/2016
Comparison · XM300 versus DeathAdder Chroma
Verdict
The GIGABYTE XM300 is my personal favourite for comfort and extra buttons, but the rival is the safer recommendation.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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16/03/2016
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24/05/2016
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06/06/2016
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31/03/2023
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11/02/2016
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20/04/2016
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20/08/2016
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about GIGABYTE XM300

  • Excellent value for the price, often described as a budget-friendly alternative to high-end models
  • High-performance PixArt SDNS-3988 optical sensor providing accurate tracking
  • Comfortable ergonomic shape, particularly well-suited for right-handed palm grips
  • Responsive main buttons using durable Omron switches with crisp tactile feedback
  • Features include RGB lighting, 6400 DPI, and a lightweight design at approximately 101g
  • Includes useful extras like spare Teflon mouse feet in the box

What customers don't like about GIGABYTE XM300

  • Widely reported quality control issues, specifically regarding loose or rattling scroll wheels
  • Stiff and less flexible non-braided rubber cable compared to competitors
  • The software interface is often described as clunky, outdated, or difficult to use
  • High lift-off distance (LOD) that can sometimes affect aim and lacks adjustment settings
  • Sensor may struggle on mixed-color or glossy surfaces, performing best on plain black mats
  • Mixed feedback on build quality, with some users reporting creaking or a 'cheap' plastic feel

Verdict

The Gigabyte XM300 is a right-handed ergonomic gaming mouse featuring a high-performance Pixart 3988 optical sensor with a sensitivity range of 50 to 6400 DPI, adjustable in 50 DPI increments. It is equipped with durable Omron switches rated for 20 million clicks, 16.8 million customizable RGB lighting options, and seven programmable buttons, including on-the-fly DPI adjustment with a side-mounted LED indicator. Main advantages include its lightweight 101g design, comfortable rubber side grips, and an acceleration-free sensor that provides accurate tracking at 200 IPS and 50g acceleration. However, notable drawbacks include a relatively high lift-off distance, a scroll wheel that some users find loose or prone to 'null zones,' and software that can be clunky or difficult to navigate.

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