Assuming GIGABYTE settle on their 'Xtreme Gaming' brand of peripherals, the XM300 shows us what we can expect from GIGABYTE now and in the future. The XM300 has a very comfortable body that is suitable for all grip types and has excellent all round performance. For convenience it has 4 stages of DPI selection along with a built in indicator.



When we consider the price, the downsides are minor at best, though it is worth mentioning a few areas that could be improved. Primarily, the mouse wheel had an interesting nullzone which meant that when in game, you may need to scroll two increments to swap weapon rather than one. This can sometimes cause an over-scroll that may be frustrating while in game. The other points are can easily be overlooked, such as the lift off distance, which felt a little high than most mice we have had a look at lately. Again we would advise that it is best to use this mouse on a typical plain black fabric mouse mat for optimal performance because the sensor didn't like mixed coloured surfaces too much. There are some other details that could be improved too including maybe using a braided cable.

Overall the XM300 is an brilliant mouse that represents great value for gamers and while it doesn't quite have the finishing touches of some others, it seems to be very good at providing that unbridled, raw performance that many will appreciate.

Comfort, reliability, performance and value. The GIGABYTE XM300 is certainly worth your attention if you are looking for a lightweight mid-sized mouse.



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