Cherry M68 Gaming Mice: A Stealthy, Agile Choice for Gamers
Sleek Wireless Gaming Mice from Cherry Offer Subtle Office Elegance for Moderate Gamers
Never underestimate the little guys - like Cherry, renowned for mechanical keyboards and switches, but also known to whack a few rodents around. A few years back, they released the M8 wireless gaming mouse, earning a decent rep among fans. Now, they're back with the M68, available in both wireless and Pro variants, ready to take the gaming world by storm.
Unlike flashy gaming mice, the M68 blends in seamlessly. The standard version sports a subtle aqua hue, but the Pro is all business. This covert design lets you sneak some top-notch gaming equipment into any setting unnoticed. After all, who'd suspect a mouse designed for Microsoft Word of being a gaming beast?
Apart from the color scheme, the standard M68 wireless and Pro share many features. They both boast a symmetrical design (if only those side buttons were customizable, ambidextrous users would rejoice!), lowered front sections for precise clicks, and identical dimensions. However, the real differences lie beneath the surface.
The Cherry M68 Wireless retails for $100. battery life clocks in at 75 hours and the polling rate maxes out at 1000Hz. Its slighter battery also shaves a few grams off the weight, making it a portable, albeit less compact option compared to the miniature MW8.
The Pro, priced at $140, offers a whopping 90 hours of battery life, as well as a polling rate of up to 8000Hz, boasting one of the lowest click latencies in the game. It also adds a few extra grams to the weight, coming in at 55g. Both versions share 2.4GHz connectivity and dual side buttons.
These slick gaming mice aim to be efficient, no-nonsense additions to your gaming arsenal. The Pro is the obvious choice for those seeking the highest accuracy in FPS games or lightning-fast click response in competitive scenes. For those who don't need the Pro's added features, the standard M68 offers a mid-range option at a reasonable $40 less.
Whether these mice live up to expectation depends heavily on the user experience. The lowered front portions might just improve click precision, or they could simply be a slide down to my desk. If Cherry manages to replicate the aesthetics of the captivating Northern Lights keyboard, I might not even care about the performance.
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- For gamers looking to indulge in some covert, high-performance equipment, the Cherry M68 Wireless or Pro gaming mice could be an intriguing choice.
- As the gaming season approaches, these slick mouse models probably distinguish themselves as efficient and no-nonsense additions to any gaming arsenal.
- The Pro version of the M68, priced at $140, might be the preference for gamers seeking the highest accuracy in FPS games or lightning-fast click response, due to its polling rate of up to 8000Hz.
- Fans of gadgets and technology might find the Cherry M68 Wireless, retailing for $100, an attractive option with a battery life of 75 hours, making it a portable and slightly lighter choice compared to the MW8.
- Although the M68 Wireless is a respectable offering for gamers on a budget, enthusiasts who don't need the Pro's added features might be tempted by the standard M68, available at a reasonable $40 less.
- If Cherry manages to reproduce the mesmerizing aesthetic of their Northern Lights keyboard in these mice, it could make the user experience worth the investment, regardless of their gaming performance.
