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WLMouse Sword X Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£160Connectivity:wireless+wiredMaximum polling rate:8000 HzMaximum DPI:30000 DPIWeight:47 g

WLMouse Sword 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.

8.6

Overall score

Score
8.6/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

80%

9.0

Technical Score

20%

7.0

User score

★Better than 95% of mice
9.0

Technical Score

Technical score
9.0/ 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
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

36%

10

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.1

Controls

16%

9.4

Design

14%

9.7

Features

7%

9.6

Connectivity

5%

5.5

Battery & Charging

★Better than 98% of mice
7.0

User score

User score
7.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

3.9

Number of reviews

Based on 29 buyer reviews from online shops.
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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 88% of mice
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Verdict

The WLMOUSE Sword X is a high-performance, ergonomic wireless gaming mouse featuring an ultra-lightweight magnesium alloy shell that weighs just 47g. It is powered by the top-tier PixArt PAW3950 HS sensor, supporting up to 30,000 DPI and a 750 IPS tracking speed, and includes a Nordic 52840 MCU that enables a native 8K wireless polling rate for near-zero latency. Its main characteristics include a unique 'sword-themed' cutout design, a choice between crisp Omron optical or TTC Nihil mechanical switches, and a premium TTC silver encoder. Main pros include exceptional build quality with zero flexing, an improved grippy coating, and a versatile ergonomic shape that balances comfort and control. Potential cons include short battery life when used at the maximum 8K polling rate, high side button placement that may not suit all grip styles, and reported stuttering or LOD issues at specific high polling frequencies.

Technical Specifications of mouse WLMouse Sword X

Technical Score
Technical score
9.0/ 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
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components:

36%

10

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.1

Controls

16%

9.4

Design

14%

9.7

Features

7%

9.6

Connectivity

5%

5.5

Battery & Charging

9.0
WLMouse Sword X has a technical score of 9 points, which is higher than that of 97.9% of products in this category.
User score
User score
7.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

3.9

Number of reviews

Based on 29 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.
7.0
WLMouse Sword X has a user score of 7.05 points, which is lower than that of 88.5% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
3.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Popularity:
WLMouse Sword X has a popularity score of 3.9 points, which is lower than that of 72.5% of products in this category.
3.9
WLMouse Sword X has a popularity score of 3.9 points, which is lower than that of 72.5% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.9/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components:

60%

8.6

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

8.9
WLMouse Sword X has a value-for-money score of 8.9 points, which is higher than that of 90.9% of products in this category.
Brand name
Wlmouse
Maximum polling rate
8,000 Hz
Maximum polling rate
8,000 Hz
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 8,000 Hz, which is higher than 88.2% of mice and equal to 11.8% 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
8,000 Hz
2.4 GHz polling rate
8,000 Hz
â–² Better than 89% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 8,000 Hz, which is higher than 89.2% of mice and equal to 10.8% of mice.
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 36% of models
Market range: <0 Hz – >125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 0 Hz, which is lower than 36% of mice and equal to 64% of mice.
no Bluetooth mode.
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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 / 2.4 GHz.
Bluetooth support
no
Bluetooth support
no
â–¼ Worse than 36% of models
This mouse does not support Bluetooth. 35.6% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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.
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Battery life
17 hours
Battery life
17 hours
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <50 hours – >500 hours
This mouse has a battery life of 17 hours, which is less than 98.6% of mice and equal to 0.9% of mice.
Battery capacity
300 mAh
Battery capacity
300 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <300 mAh – >800 mAh
This mouse has a battery capacity of 300 mAh, which is smaller than 70.3% of mice and equal to 19.9% 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.
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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
no
DPI switching button
no
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
This mouse does not include a DPI switching button. 85.4% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
no
Profile switching button
no
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
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
47 g
Weight
47 g
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 47 g, which makes it lighter than 95.4% of mice and equal to 0.7% 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
paracord
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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
WL MOUSE HUB
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.

WLMouse Sword X vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 8x higher maximum polling rate
    Maximum polling rate
    8,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 8000 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 70 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    100 million clicks
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 100 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    100 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 42.7% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    47 g
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 47 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    47 g vs 82 g
  • 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
  • 3x higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    30,000 DPI
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 30000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    30,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 8x higher 2.4 GHz polling rate
    2.4 GHz polling rate
    8,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 8000 Hz, while the average mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 87.5% higher tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    750 IPS
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 750 IPS, while the average mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    750 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 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.
  • 22% better value for money
    WLMouse Sword X has better value for money than the average mouse (8.92 vs 7.3).
    8.92 vs 7.31
  • 8x higher maximum polling rate
    Maximum polling rate
    8,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 8000 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 3x higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    30,000 DPI
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 30000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    30,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 8x higher 2.4 GHz polling rate
    2.4 GHz polling rate
    8,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 8000 Hz, while the average mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 87.5% higher tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    750 IPS
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 750 IPS, while the average mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    750 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 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.
  • 150 DPI lower minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    50 DPI
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    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
    Maximum acceleration
    50 G
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 G – >50 G
    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
    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 / 2.4 GHz.
    wireless+wired vs wireless
  • 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.
  • 70 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    100 million clicks
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 100 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    100 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • Adjustable debounce time
    Debounce time adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This mouse supports adjustable debounce time, while the average mouse does not. 28.2% of mice support adjustable debounce time.
  • 42.7% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    47 g
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 47 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    47 g vs 82 g
  • Detachable cable
    Detachable cable
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This mouse comes with a detachable cable, while the average mouse does not. 43% of mice come with a detachable cable.
  • 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.
    July 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
  • No DPI switching button
    DPI switching button
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This mouse does not include a DPI switching button, while the average mouse does. 85.3% of mice include a DPI switching button.
  • 68 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    17 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <50 hours – >500 hours
    This mouse has a battery life of 17 hours, while the average mouse has a battery life of 85 hours.
    17 hours vs 85 hours
  • 4.57x more expensive
    WLMouse Sword X is more expensive than the average mouse (£160 vs £35).
    £160 vs £35
  • Thin glide feet
    Feet thickness
    0.6 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This mouse uses 0.6 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.6 mm vs 0.8 mm
  • 13.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.0/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    WLMouse Sword X
    the average mouse
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    WLMouse Sword X has a lower user score than the average mouse (7.05 vs 8.000).
    7.05 vs 8
  • 40% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    300 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <300 mAh – >800 mAh
    This mouse has a battery capacity of 300 mAh, while the average mouse has a battery capacity of 500 mAh.
    300 mAh vs 500 mAh
  • 63.9% less popular
    WLMouse Sword X is less popular than the average mouse (3.9 vs 6.4).
    3.9 vs 6.38
  • 4.57x more expensive
    WLMouse Sword X is more expensive than the average mouse (£160 vs £35).
    £160 vs £35
  • 13.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.0/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    WLMouse Sword X
    the average mouse
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    WLMouse Sword X has a lower user score than the average mouse (7.05 vs 8.000).
    7.05 vs 8
  • 63.9% less popular
    WLMouse Sword X is less popular than the average mouse (3.9 vs 6.4).
    3.9 vs 6.38
  • 68 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    17 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <50 hours – >500 hours
    This mouse has a battery life of 17 hours, while the average mouse has a battery life of 85 hours.
    17 hours vs 85 hours
  • 40% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    300 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <300 mAh – >800 mAh
    This mouse has a battery capacity of 300 mAh, while the average mouse has a battery capacity of 500 mAh.
    300 mAh vs 500 mAh
  • 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
  • No DPI switching button
    DPI switching button
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This mouse does not include a DPI switching button, while the average mouse does. 85.3% of mice include a DPI switching button.
  • Thin glide feet
    Feet thickness
    0.6 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This mouse uses 0.6 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.6 mm vs 0.8 mm
  • 2.3 mm taller mouse height
    Height
    42 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <36 mm – >43 mm
    This mouse has a height of 42 mm, while the average mouse has a height of 39.7 mm.
    42 mm vs 39.7 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 29 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about WLMouse Sword X?

  • Exceptional build quality with a premium magnesium alloy shell and no creaking or flexing.
  • Very lightweight design (47-49g) that provides a pleasant feel for vertical movements and large swipes.
  • Highly comfortable ergonomic shape, often described as a 'safer' or 'refined' version of the Zowie EC2.
  • Snappy and responsive click implementation (Omron opticals) with minimal pre- or post-travel.
  • Feature-rich unboxing experience that includes high-quality grips, multiple sets of skates, and an 8K dongle.
  • Convenient web-based software (WL Hub) that doesn't require a traditional installation.

What customers dislike about WLMouse Sword X?

  • Battery life is relatively short, especially when using higher polling rates (e.g., 4K or 8K).
  • Known issues with Lift-Off Distance (LOD) and tracking on certain mousepad surfaces (e.g., glass pads).
  • Some users find the main clicks to be slightly heavy or stiff compared to other WLmouse models.
  • The 'sword' cutout design on the sides can be felt through the holes and may collect dirt easily.
  • Grainy coating texture can feel slippery for users with very sweaty hands without using grips.
  • Potential sensor stuttering or performance inconsistencies at the maximum 8K polling rate on some systems.

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