The WLmouse Beast X Max is an ultra-lightweight wireless gaming mouse. It has a magnesium alloy body with an exoskeleton-like construction with large cutouts. Its symmetrical shape is identical to that of the smaller WLmouse Beast X. It uses PixArt's flagship PAW3950 HS, which supports a maximum wireless polling rate of 8000Hz. The box also includes a variety of accessories, like two additional sets of PTFE mouse feet, an additional Nano wireless receiver, and a carrying case.
This mouse is part of a wider lineup of Beast X models. For more details, see the Differences Between Variants section.
Our Verdict
The WLmouse Beast X Max is decent for work but isn't designed specifically for this usage. It feels sturdy and exceptionally lightweight but lacks Bluetooth connectivity and multi-device pairing. Its scroll wheel also lacks useful productivity features like tilt inputs and free-scrolling. Also, its body has large holes that leave the inside open to collect dust and debris, and it could be uncomfortable, depending on how you hold the mouse.
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Excellent build quality.
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Open shell design could be uncomfortable and leaves the inside open to collecting dust and debris.
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No Bluetooth connectivity.
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Scroll wheel lacks free-scrolling and L/R tilt inputs.
The WLmouse Beast X Max is an outstanding FPS gaming mouse. It has a magnesium alloy body that feels sturdy and is exceptionally lightweight, making it easy to move quickly and accurately. It has remarkable click latency and a superbly accurate and low-latency sensor, delivering performance suitable for gaming at any competitive level. That said, its exoskeleton-like shell has very large gaps that could be uncomfortable depending on your grip type.
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Remarkably low and consistent click latency.
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Outstanding all-around sensor performance.
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Supports a maximum wireless polling rate of 8000Hz.
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Excellent build quality.
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Exceptionally lightweight.
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Open shell design could be uncomfortable and leaves the inside open to collecting dust and debris.
The WLmouse Beast X Max is good for MMO gaming despite not being explicitly designed for it. It doesn't have nearly as many side buttons as dedicated MMO mice, so you can't program as many macros to your mouse buttons. Also, its magnesium alloy shell has large holes that leave the inside exposed to dust and debris and could be uncomfortable depending on your grip type. That said, it delivers remarkable raw gaming performance overall.
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Remarkably low and consistent click latency.
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Outstanding all-around sensor performance.
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Excellent build quality.
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Significantly fewer side buttons compared to dedicated MMO gaming mice.
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Open shell design could be uncomfortable and leaves the inside open to collecting dust and debris.
The WLmouse Beast X Max delivers superb raw performance, making it more than suitable for playing games in any genre at any competitive level. Its click latency is remarkably low, and its sensor supports a maximum wireless polling rate of 8000Hz. It provides exceptional motion and accuracy performance that closely translates the physical movements you make with your mouse into the cursor movements you see on screen.
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Remarkably low and consistent click latency.
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Outstanding all-around sensor performance.
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Supports a maximum wireless polling rate of 8000Hz.
- 7.0 Work
- 9.5 Video Games (FPS)
- 7.8 Video Games (MMO)
- 9.6 Raw Performance
- Updated Oct 08, 2024: Review published.
- Updated Sep 27, 2024: Early access published.
- Updated Sep 20, 2024: Our testers have started testing this product.
- Updated Sep 18, 2024: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
- Updated Sep 10, 2024: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.
- Updated Sep 04, 2024: The product has won our suggestion poll, so we'll buy and test it soon.
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The WLmouse Beast X Max is available in several colorways and two options for the main buttons. We bought and tested the Purple color option with Omron Optical switches. Here's our unit's label.
There are two smaller models of this mouse called the WLmouse Beast X 8K and the WLmouse Beast X Mini. Note that the Beast X Max that we tested uses the newer PAW3950 HS sensor, a minor revision to the PAW3395 on the other models. We expect it to deliver marginally lower and more consistent sensor latency.
| Name | Size | Color Options | Advertised Weight | Advertised Dimensions | Sensor | Switch Options |
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| WLmouse Beast X 8K | Small | Black, Purple, Silver, Red, White/Blue, White/Yellow, Pink/Blue, White/Red | 39g ± 1 | 122mm Length x 62mm Width x 37mm Height | PixArt PAW3395 | Omron Opticals, TTC Nihil Transparent Black Dot |
| WLmouse Beast X Max | Medium | Fashion Grey, Purple, Metallic Silver, Black, White, Blue/Pink, White/Blue, White/Yellow, Zebra Limited Edition | 42g ± 1* | 126mm Length x 65mm Width x 39mm Height | PixArt PAW3950 HS | Omron Opticals, TTC Nihil Transparent Black Dot |
| WLmouse Beast X Mini | Extra Small | White, Silver, Pink, Violet, Black, White/Blue, White/Yellow | 34g ± 1 | 116mm Length x 58mm Width x 35mm Height | PixArt PAW3395 | Omron Opticals, TTC Nihil Transparent Black Dot |
*We measured a weight of 44.1g on our unit.
Compared To Other Mice
The WLmouse Beast X Max is an extremely lightweight wireless gaming mouse with a magnesium alloy exoskeleton. It's the larger version of the WLmouse Beast X and features the revised PixArt PAW3950 HS sensor with a higher maximum polling rate of 8000Hz. Its symmetrical shape is very similar to the Razer Viper Mini Signature Edition and the Finalmouse UltralightX (Medium/Lion), but its magnesium alloy body is bigger and has large cutouts that cover even more of its shell. This makes it feel considerably different from these other mice in-hand.
The WLmouse is less expensive and more readily in stock compared to these other mice. It also offers comparable raw performance in a similarly lightweight package. If you're okay with the compromise of its extensive cutouts and open design, it's a compelling alternative.
For more recommendations, see our picks for the best lightweight mouse, the best FPS mouse, and the best wireless gaming mouse.
The WLmouse Beast X and the WLmouse Beast X Max are lightweight wireless gaming mice from the same model lineup. The two have the same shape and magnesium alloy construction, but the Beast X Max is bigger. It also uses a newer sensor with better latency and a higher 8000Hz polling rate.
The WLmouse Beast X Max and the Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2 are high-performance, lightweight wireless gaming mice with symmetrical shapes. While the Logitech has a conventional solid plastic body, the WLmouse has a magnesium exoskeleton that helps it achieve a lighter weight. The WLmouse has better mouse feet that glide more smoothly than the Logitech. The two mice perform similarly well in terms of raw performance.
The WLmouse Beast X Max and the Razer Viper V3 Pro are high-performance, lightweight gaming mice with symmetrical shapes. The WLmouse has an unconventional magnesium alloy exoskeleton, while the Razer has a more traditional solid plastic body that's slightly heavier. The two mice deliver similarly superb performance.
The WLmouse Beast X Max and the Finalmouse UltralightX are high-performance, lightweight gaming mice with cutouts throughout their bodies. The Finalmouse has a carbon fiber composite construction with small honeycomb cutouts, while the WLmouse is made of a magnesium alloy with large trapezoidal cutouts. While the two mice have comparably outstanding raw gaming performance, the WLmouse has better build quality with a more solid construction that doesn't flex as much but is slightly heavier.
Test Results
The WLmouse Beast X Max has a magnesium alloy body that's identical to the smaller WLmouse Beast X. It has an exoskeleton-like framework with large gaps in the shell that expose its internals.
It doesn't have any visible logos or RGB lighting on the body, but there's a programmable RGB logo on the 8k receiver.
Not all variants have the same design as our unit. Some are monochrome with a glossy or matte finish, while others boast a gradient or a unique pattern design. Check out the Differences Between Variants section for more information.
Due to the limitations of the 3D scanning tool, the scan includes imperfections in its portrayal of textures and doesn't accurately depict the open space inside this mouse's exoskeleton. That said, the dimensions and shape of the mouse are correct.
The WLmouse Beast X Max is a medium-sized mouse is pretty easy to tote but lacks an internal compartment to store its USB receiver when it's not in use. Also, its exoskeleton-like design leaves the internals open to collecting dust and debris.
There's a carrying case included in the box. Here's a photo of the mouse and its accessories inside the carrying case.
The WLmouse Beast X Max has excellent build quality overall. It's made of a magnesium alloy exoskeleton with large cutouts, making the mouse extremely lightweight while still feeling sturdy. The magnesium has a smooth yet grippy finish that feels high quality.
The mouse doesn't creak or rattle. Its underside is made of plastic and flexes with pressure to the point where you can actuate the middle click if you press hard enough underneath it. That said, bottom plate flex is typical and doesn't present any issues when using the mouse normally.
This mouse has a medium-sized body with a symmetrical shape that's identical to the WLmouse Beast X but bigger. It has a centered hump and flat sides that flare out towards the back. It's well suited for palm, claw, or fingertip grip for most hand sizes.
This mouse has large cutouts on the sides and body that might be uncomfortable and interfere with your grip, especially if you're used to traditional mice with a solid body. A couple of sets of adhesive grips are included with the mouse that you can use to cover the cutouts for better comfort and grip.
You can connect to the WLmouse Beast X Max using the nano receiver (1000Hz maximum polling rate) or the 8000Hz receiver included in the box. You can hold the two side buttons and middle click to switch between the receivers, but you have to disconnect and reconnect the receiver you're switching to from the PC it's connected to.
While WLmouse doesn't advertise a battery life figure, it says that its lithium battery has a 300mAh capacity.
If you have this mouse and would like to share your battery life experience, we'd love to hear from you in the comments.
This mouse comes with a paracord-like charging cable. This cable isn't very flexible compared to most other paracord-like cables. While the material doesn't drag directly on desks, it retains noticeable kinks from its packaging and may be stiff enough to catch on nearby objects on your desk.
This mouse has superb feet that glide exceptionally well across hard or soft mousepads. It has four PTFE dot-style feet pre-installed. Two alternate sets of feet are included in the box: A larger set of two black PTFE feet and a set of four triangular black PTFE feet.
- Nano receiver
- 8000Hz receiver
- USB-A to USB-C charging cable
- 1x set of alternate (large-sized) mouse feet
- 1x set of alternate (triangular) mouse feet
- General adhesive grip tape
- 2x sets of side panels and main button adhesive grip tape
- Travel case
- User documentation
- WLmouse wipes
WLmouse offers this mouse with two switch options for the main clicks: Omron Opticals or TTC Nihil Transparent Black Dot mechanical switches.
WLmouse doesn't provide a force/actuation graph for the TTC Nihil Transparent Black Dot mechanical switches. If you own this mouse with those switches and would like to share your experience, don't hesitate to reach out in the comments.
Using this mouse's software, you can reprogram the left- and right-click, scroll-click, and both side buttons. However, you can't reprogram the up/down scroll inputs. There's an on/off switch on the underside of the mouse.
The WLmouse Beast X Max delivers superb click latency performance, providing an extremely responsive feeling gaming experience.
We conducted this wirelessly at its maximum polling rate of 8000Hz and at its maximum wired polling rate of 1000Hz. We also had the debounce delay set to 0ms and High-Speed mode turned off for testing above 1000Hz since it isn't available at higher polling rates.
We conducted additional testing at 4000Hz and 1000Hz and found it to be virtually identical to the 8000Hz results, delivering 1.4ms and 1.3ms, respectively. Finally, we also tested the click latency at 1000Hz wirelessly using the nano receiver, and it was marginally higher at 1.8ms.
The WLmouse Beast X Max delivers fantastic CPI performance. Its sensor accurately and consistently tracks your movements.
The WLmouse Beast X Max has outstanding sensor latency performance. It reacts remarkably quickly to your inputs, so you won't notice any lag or delay.
We tested it at its maximum wireless polling rate of 8000Hz with motion sync disabled and conducted supplementary testing at 4000Hz and 1000Hz and found the following results:
4000Hz:
- Delay To Start Of Movement: 9.6ms
- Delay At Half Movement: 1.0ms
- Delay To End Of Movement: 0.1ms
1000Hz:
- Delay To Start Of Movement: 10.0ms
- Delay At Half Movement: 1.3ms
- Delay To End Of Movement: 0.4ms
1000Hz (Nano receiver):
- Delay To Start Of Movement: 22.1ms
- Delay At Half Movement: 1.8ms
- Delay To End Of Movement: 0.9ms
For our 1000Hz test results, we used "High-Speed" mode, which WLmouse advertises to improve performance at the cost of battery life. We had it turned off for higher polling rates since it's only available at 1000Hz and below.
The available wireless polling rate settings are 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, 1000Hz, 2000Hz, 4000Hz, and 8000Hz. When using this mouse wired, the polling rate settings are 125Hz, 250Hz, 500hz, and 1000Hz.
This mouse has a grippy scroll wheel with a patterned rubber finish. It has precise steps and operates quietly. Its middle click is light but provides tactile feedback.
This mouse's main buttons, scroll wheel, and side buttons are fairly quiet and won't bother those around you.
The software is straightforward and includes expected settings to adjust the polling rate, CPI, and lift-off distance. You can adjust the sleep settings, debounce time, and enable or disable motion sync. Additionally, you can create macros, save your custom profile settings to onboard memory, and customize the wireless receiver's RGB lighting color, effect, and brightness.
There's also a web version of the software.