Closer Examination

Again, we can see that this mouse is very similar to many others on the market, such as the SteelSeries Sensei and previous DM 1 Pro. This time, I chose the glossy finish for the DM1 PRO S. It is very very glossy, and you will no doubt get bored of seeing my living room by the end of this review as its reflection is in every photo!


Looking at the mouse from the front left-hand side, we can see that it has two well-placed thumb buttons with a very satisfying clicky feel to them. The LMB and RMB have Omron switches and again feel great. From reading the marketing material, Dream Machines seems to have changed the scroll wheel's switch as well. I will be honest here and say that there is very little difference between my two samples, if any; the only change is in my opinion in their sound.


Looking at the left-hand side from the rear, we can see that there are some nice contours to allow your hand to comfortably sit on the mouse; this will ensure that you won't suffer from fatigue over even long gaming sessions.


Looking at the right-hand side of the DM1 Pro, we can see that it is again contoured to allow for a comfortable grip, which also allows the mouse to be used with your left hand. However, that means its thumb buttons are only usable with your little finger, which could prove tricky.


A look at the rear shows that it has a nice curve to it, which allows it to be gripped in different ways; claw, palm and finger-tip grips are all comfortable. We can also see that there is a DM logo here.


Turning the mouse over, we can see the Optical PMW3360 sensor as well as the three skates. The mouse slides around smoothly on every surface I have tried it on, and I have no reason to believe that the feet are any less durable than those of other mice even though Dream Machines included replacement skates.


The provided cable is 1.8 m long and is fully braided in a red and black material. I had no tangles or snags whilst using the mouse; the braiding feels durable as well as malleable. The cable has a rubber sheath as it enters the mouse to ensure it won't pull out if you accidentally drop it off the desk.


This time, the USB cable actually has a nice cover over it to stop any dirt from entering the slot, which is a nice additional touch. I really like it as I often chuck a mouse into my bag whilst traveling and do sometimes get dirt and crumbs into the USB connector. As with the previous model, the DM1 PRO S has a gold-plated USB connector.