Xiaomi launches new affordable 8K wireless gaming mouse with flagship PixArt sensor

Xiaomi has launched the Gaming Mouse 2, its new wireless flagship offering with a focus on design and performance. It features the PixArt PAW3955XM sensor, which has a maximum tracking speed of 750IPS, and with 60G acceleration, it should be capable of accurately tracking fast movements and flicks.

The sensor is paired with the Telink TL3228, a low-latency MCU with a dual-core RISC-V CPU. Xiaomi highlights that this brings 8kHz polling rate support in both 2.4GHz and wired mode. For those who prefer dongle-less wireless operation, there’s Bluetooth 6.1 mode that promises low-power consumption while maintaining stable transmission.

Under the hood, Xiaomi has utilized TTC esports micro switches for the left and right buttons. These come with optical sensors, ensuring precise and responsive input registers. For the mouse wheel, Xiaomi has gone for the TTC wheel encoder, which promises a 2-million-cycle lifespan and features a dustproof enclosure.

A 530mAh battery powers the internals of this wireless gaming mouse when it’s not in wired mode. Xiaomi claims that with the polling rate set to 1,000Hz and in 2.4GHz mode, the battery life can reach up to 160 hours.

Design-wise, Xiaomi notes that the Gaming Mouse 2 weighs around 58 grams, making it lighter than the Logitech G Pro X Superlight but not lighter than the 2c (curr. $112.49 on Amazon), and it has a 1:1 front-to-back weight ratio. Per the company, the shape is based on esports player data, and it allows players to get a comfortable grip regardless of the style.

As for the price, this Xiaomi 8K wireless mouse is currently available on the company’s crowdfunding platform, Youpin. The initial price is CNY 349, about $31. The company is offering it in black and white colorways, and it could make a global debut after the full Chinese launch.