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GravaStar Mercury X Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Connectivity:wireless+wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:32000 DPIWeight:49 g

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

GravaStar Mercury X
7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 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
When you need a quick reference to identify the best mice on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

80%

7.7

Technical score

20%

7.8

User score

â–²Better than 82% of mice
8.4

Value for money

Value for money
8.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

â–²Better than 81%
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

36%

6.9

Performance & Sensor

22%

6.1

Controls

16%

9.4

Design

14%

8.8

Features

7%

9.7

Connectivity

5%

8.9

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 83%
7.8

User score

User score
7.8/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

5.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 67%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £110
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Technical Specifications of mouse GravaStar Mercury X

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components:

36%

6.9

Performance & Sensor

22%

6.1

Controls

16%

9.4

Design

14%

8.8

Features

7%

9.7

Connectivity

5%

8.9

Battery & Charging

7.7
User score
User score
7.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

5.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.8
Popularity
Popularity
5.6/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Popularity:
GravaStar Mercury X has a popularity score of 5.6 points, which is lower than that of 57.3% of products in this category.
5.6
Value for money
Value for money
8.4/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

9.9

Price

8.4
Brand name
Gravastar
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
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
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
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
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.
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Connectivity
wireless+wired
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
This mouse supports Bluetooth. 64.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
5.1
This mouse uses Bluetooth 5.1, which is newer than 86.3% of mice and equal to 6.1% of mice.
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
This mouse supports proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 38.8% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
yes
This mouse includes a receiver. 37.8% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery capacity
400 mAh
Market range: <300 mAh – >800 mAh
This mouse has a battery capacity of 400 mAh, which is smaller than 57.8% of mice and equal to 6% of mice.
Battery form factor
integrated
Rechargeable battery
no
This mouse does not use a rechargeable battery. 46% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
no
This mouse does not use a removable battery. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
6
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 6 buttons, which is more than 23.2% of mice and equal to 40% of mice.
N. of side buttons
2
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
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
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
49 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 49 g, which makes it lighter than 92.9% of mice and equal to 1.8% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
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
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
paracord
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Onboard memory profiles
4
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse stores 4 onboard profiles, which is more than 78.1% of mice and equal to 3.2% of mice.
Onboard memory size
?
Software name
GravaStar Mercury Mouse Software
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.

GravaStar Mercury X vs the average mouse

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  • 40.2% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 49 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    49 g vs 82 g
  • 3.2x higher maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 32,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    32,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 3 more onboard profiles
    This mouse stores 4 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    4 vs 1
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 62.5% higher tracking speed
    This mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 650 IPS, while the average mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    650 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • Usable while charging
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • 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
  • 20 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    This mouse offers switch durability of 50 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    50 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 14.8% better value for money
    GravaStar Mercury X has better value for money than the average mouse (8.4 vs 7.3).
    8.4 vs 7.31
  • 3.2x higher maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 32,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    32,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 62.5% higher tracking speed
    This mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 650 IPS, while the average mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    650 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 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
  • Versatile connectivity
    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
    This mouse supports Bluetooth, while the average mouse does not. 35.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
  • Usable while charging
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • 20 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    This mouse offers switch durability of 50 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    50 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • Adjustable debounce time
    This mouse supports adjustable debounce time, while the average mouse does not. 28.2% of mice support adjustable debounce time.
  • 40.2% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 49 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    49 g vs 82 g
  • Detachable cable
    This mouse comes with a detachable cable, while the average mouse does not. 43% of mice come with a detachable cable.
  • 4 newer release date
    This mouse was released in 2025, while the average mouse was released in 2021.
    January 2025
    2025 vs 2021
  • 3 more onboard profiles
    This mouse stores 4 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    4 vs 1
  • 1 fewer programmable buttons
    This mouse has 5 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    5 vs 6
  • 3.14x more expensive
    GravaStar Mercury X is more expensive than the average mouse (£110 vs £35).
    £110 vs £35
  • 3.14x more expensive
    GravaStar Mercury X is more expensive than the average mouse (£110 vs £35).
    £110 vs £35
  • 1 fewer programmable buttons
    This mouse has 5 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    5 vs 6

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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gadgetoid.com
02/01/2025
Summary of the review
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gamereactor.it
05/06/2024
Summary of the review
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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 GravaStar Mercury X

  • Unique 'alien' and futuristic sci-fi aesthetic that stands out on a desk
  • Ultra-lightweight 49g magnesium alloy frame allows for effortless movement
  • Hollow skeleton design provides excellent airflow, keeping palms cool and sweat-free
  • High-performance PAW3950 sensor with up to 32,000 DPI and 8K polling rate support
  • Versatile tri-mode connectivity (2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth, and USB-C wired)
  • Web-based software allows for easy customization without needing to install local drivers

What customers don't like about GravaStar Mercury X

  • Large holes in the skeletal frame can be uncomfortable or distracting for some hand shapes
  • Build can feel front-heavy, which may impact balance for some users
  • Generally not recommended for users with average to large hands due to its specific shape and low profile
  • Extravagant design might be considered too flashy or unprofessional for formal office environments
  • The hollow sides may require an adjustment period or the use of included grip tapes for better comfort
  • Premium price point, especially for the Pro 8K model, compared to more standard high-performance mice

Verdict

The GravaStar Mercury X is an ultra-lightweight 49g gaming mouse distinguished by its hollow skeleton magnesium alloy frame and unique alien-inspired aesthetic. It features a high-performance PixArt PAW 3950 sensor with a maximum sensitivity of 32,000 DPI and a 750 IPS tracking speed, supporting an 8,000Hz (8K) polling rate for ultra-low latency. The mouse offers tri-mode connectivity (2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.1, and USB-C wired), five programmable buttons, and GLOWSYNC RGB lighting with six distinct modes. Key pros include its exceptionally durable yet airy build that keeps the hand cool, its precision sensor, and the convenience of web-based configuration software that requires no downloads. However, cons include the lack of onboard storage for the 2.4GHz dongle, web software that can be slow or buggy at times, and a hollow design that may feel uncomfortable for users who prefer a standard palm grip.

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