Specification

Size: 126 x 65 x 39 mmWeight: Solid Side = 44 ± 2g ; Side Slits = 42 ± 2gMaterial: Magnesium AlloyMCU: Nordic 52840Sensor: PAW3950HSPolling Rate: 125- 8000Hz(Adjustable)Main Buttons: TTC Nihil Transparent Black Dot / OMRON OpticalsEncoder: TTC Dust - Proof silverSide Buttons: Omron Blue DotsBattery: 300 mAh

Price: $149 USD / ¥749 RMB

Preface

This is the mouse I bought right after the Scyrox V8. After using 2 rear-hump mice consecutively (V8 & OP1), I wanted to try another mid-hump mouse again. So I scour the internet, and landed on a brand I've never heard of the before — WLmouse. This brand actually took me by surprise because the price point of their mice is relatively high for the average Chinese peripheral brand. I believe the Chinese would also consider WLmouse as a high-end brand within the Chinese market. This had ultimately piqued my interest and I just had to go through all the models available. In the end, I decided to pull the trigger on the Beast X Max.

Packaging

The package includes:

The mouse

1k nano receiver

8k wireless dongle

USB-C cable

3x grip tapes sets

Alcohol wipes

1x corner skates

1x full-sized skates

Component Analysis: Cable, Grips & Skates

Cable - 8/10

The charging cable is braided, which adds to the durability. Compare to the last mouse I'd reviewed, the Scyrox V8, this cable feels a little more flexible. It wouldn't be too difficult to play with this mouse in wired mode.

Grips - 10/10

This mouse comes with not one, not two, but THREE sets of grip tapes! One black, one white, and one assorted. If you somehow don't like the fitted grip tapes, you can use the assorted one. I put on the black fitted one, and let me tell you, they're the best grip tape I've used so far. It's thick, so it doesn't tear easily; it's extremely grippy, comparable to my X-Raypad Cicada grips; and it's got style, having some pretty good-looking pattern on top. The assorted grip tapes also have the same thickness as the fitted ones, with the same level of grip as well. Also, when I try to remove the grip tape after 1 month of use, they didn't leave any residue on the mouse at all. I can't express how happy I am to see 3 sets of good grip tapes included in the package, but this will definitely add to the overall score.

Skates - 8/10

The mouse comes with dot skates pre-applied, and 2 sets of extra PTFE skates. The dot skates are pretty decent. The first time I used it I thought it was extremely slow, but that is because I forgot to peel off the blue protective film Lmao. The corner skates and the full-sized skates provides good glide and smoothness as well. Unless you like maximum speed, there are little reasons to swap the factory skates.

Shape - 9/10

The Beast X Max has a centrally positioned hump with an relatively flat profile. There is a slight inward curvature on the sides, but feels predominantly flat to touch. The mouse also features a subtle front side flare that is not particularly pronounce but still noticeable. The Beast X Max is the larger size of the line-up. There are two other size available: Beast X (Mid) and Beast X Mini (Small). This shape is mostly comparable to the Finalmouse ULX and the Razer Viper V3/V4 pro.

The Beast X Max shape is definitely a surprise for me. Compare to the other mid-hump mouse I've used, the Mchose A7, the Beast X Max sits slightly flatter and has a slower decline on both end of the mouse. When I first held the mouse in my hand using a claw grip, the contact is quite relaxed, meaning that while my lower palm makes contact with the shell, I didn't feel like the shape is actively pushing against my hand. There's also a bit of room between the hump and my upper-palm. As a result, this mouse gives me better finger mobility when I need to use my fingers for micro-adjustments while providing great support for my palm. Palm grip technically works in this case, but claw grip is definitely recommended for a low profile mouse like this. Fingertip grip is feasible, but you should probably get the smaller sizes for that, unless you have big hands. The mouse also features deep comfort grooves on the main buttons. I don't particularly like/dislike them, but it does make the mouse look cooler.

One thing I have to complain about is the lack of shielding between the side wall and the buttons. Given that the edge of the main mouse buttons would curve downwards and kind of become part of the side wall, it made it easier for accidental actuation.

I would often actuate the right click with my ring finger accidently because I rest both my ring and pinky fingers on the right side of the mouse. This doesn't happen too often, but when it does happen, it can be pretty annoying. This is the only point deduction I have for this mouse, otherwise, it would be a perfect score for me.

Weight & Balance - 10/10

The Beast X Max weighs around 42g, and feels extremely light for its size. The thin magnesium shell paired with large cutouts are definitely key factors to its light weight. The weight distribution is pretty good, also. The battery was positioned at the back of the mouse, which I assume is used for proper weight balancing. I don't feel any excess weight in the front, nor in the end.

Build Quality & Coating - 10/10

Let's start by saying how beautiful this mouse looks. The stunning colour and metallic feel of the coating is definitely a feast for the eyes. The coating is grippy enough for both sweaty and non-sweaty hand. It's not the best, but it still feels really comfortable to use.

The build quality is, without a question, phenomenal. The sturdy magnesium shell shows no flex or let out any creaks when applying pressure. No rattling upon shaking the mouse, also. Overall, the Beast X Max had exceeded my expectations in terms of build quality.

Buttons & Scroll Wheel - 9/10

The Beast X Max has 2 available options for their switches: TTC Nihil Transparent Black Dot mechanical switches or Omron Optical switches. My unit has the Omron Optical switches.The implementation of the switch in this mouse is flawless and satisfying to click. Matter of fact, I believe these are the best main buttons I've ever used. There are minimal pre-travel and post-travel on the main buttons. Very little side-to-side wobble as well. Actuation doesn't require much force, and each click gives a satisfying feedback.

I have to complaint about the side buttons, however. The side buttons are pretty small when compared to all the other mice I've used, and the position is, in my opinion, too forward. Considering the mouse size, I would've expected some larger side buttons.The scroll wheel is easy to actuate, making it quite spammable. However, the scrolling action seems to be a little too smooth, meaning that it is somewhat lacking in tactility. As a result, you won't be able to get much feedback from scrolling.

Sensor & Performance 9/10

The Beast X Max comes with the PixArt 3950 sensor, which works well on both cloth and glass mousepad. I mainly used this mouse on 1K polling rate, but I also did some testing on 2K, 4K and 8K. Playing Kovaak's and Team Fortress 2 on 2K and 4K polling rate, I did not experience any issues. But when I switched to 8K polling rate, I started experiencing tracking issues and stutters. This may be game related, but I did not do further testing, because I don't use anything beyond 2K anyway.

Software 7/10

The WLmouse driver app is available for both online and offline. Though, firmware updates cannot be performed on the downloadable driver, which means you'll have to use the web driver.The driver is overall pretty comprehensive and easy to navigate. You have all the options you'll need, such as polling rate, LOD, DPI, debounce time, high performance mode, motion sync, ripple control, angle snap, remapping, and even angle tunning.

The worst part, however, is the firmware update. On the web driver, you'll have to connect the mouse to the web via a pop-up prompt. One time, I misclicked and closed the prompt, which somehow disconnected my mouse. That gave me a mini heart attack, alright. The mouse paired itself to the dongle again shortly after. But even when I'd successfully updated the firmware, the mouse decides to disconnect from the dongle again. I had to do some searching on the internet to learn how to pair the mouse to the dongle, which is holding Mouse1 + Mouse2 + Mouse4(Front side button) until the LED flashes, which will allow the mouse to pair itself again.

Battery 9/10

The Beast X Max features a 300 mAh battery, and there really isn't much to complain about. On 1K polling rate, it could last me for a little less than 2 weeks at an average of 3 hours a day. Charging isn't much of a hassle for me since I rotate between my work mouse and this mouse. Battery usage only starts to dramatically increase once you switched to 4K polling rate or higher. I do wish the battery would have a higher capacity.

Price 6/10

With a rough conversion, I bought this mouse at around $96 USD. The official international pricing for this mouse is $149, which is kind of crazy. Will I buy this mouse for $96? Absolutely. Will I buy this mouse for $149? Well... I would need to think about all the other options first. But for now, I'm just going to comment on the price that I'd paid. For $96, this mouse is absolutely worth it. Considering the amazing build quality and shape, maybe this would be a worthy investment for you even at $149.

Conclusion

Pros:

Versatile shape

Good buttons quality

Amazing build quality

3 sets of quality grip tapes

Light weight

Magnesium shell

Flexible charging cable

Included both 1k nano receiver and 8k dongle

Web driver available

Good glide on factory skates

Cons:

Small side buttons

Bad firmware update process

Scroll wheel lacks tactility

Expensive

No side guard to prevent accidental actuation on M2 button

The Beast X Max is, overall, a very solid magnesium mouse featuring a versatile shape that fits most grip styles. WLMOUSE has, quite possibly, the best implementation of the Omron Optical switches on the market right now, with its crispy and responsive clicking feedback. Paired an exceptional build quality and sturdy magnesium shell, the Beast X feels like it will last forever.

My only complaint is that there's very little shielding between the side walls and the main buttons. Other than that, this mouse works wonder for me. However, the price tag on the Beast X is another important point to considered. There are definitely cheaper options, but given the pros mentioned above, the Beast X might actually be worth the price for you.