Driver

The DM1 PRO S runs straight out of the box with no need for additional software. Its DPI settings are saved to its onboard memory and can currently not be changed. Having no software does mean you can only set its DPI to a preset. It also means there is no way to change the LED color to your favorite without actually changing the DPI.

Dream Machines made this sacrifice to ensure there are no problems or conflicts whilst using the mouse, and because it keeps pricing low.

Performance

Again, the performance of the DM1 PRO S is outstanding. I played the usual games I test mice with, including Overwatch, CS:GO, Total War, etc., and have also used it for photo editing and general use, and I have been very impressed. It is comfortable to use and its upgraded sensor gives us an even higher DPI; now up to 12,000 and with increased tracking speeds of up to 7 M/S. The 3360 can also track on far more surfaces, but I never had a problem with the 3310 whilst tracking.

Dream Machines boasts that they have turned off many of the features we usually see, such as prediction, smoothing, and acceleration. Quite honestly, I couldn't tell that much of a difference until the DPI was so high I wasn't able to use it accurately anyway. The lift-off distance (LOD) is perfect for me, though. Set at 1.8 mm, it really is spot on, unlike some other mice with a higher LOD I am currently testing, which makes them track when I don't want them to as I reposition them; there is no such problem with the DM1 Pro.

The switches for this mouse are also excellent; the Omron main switches have a satisfying click whilst not being too stiff or loud, the middle button has apparently changed, as mentioned, but I couldn't tell a noticeable difference. The side buttons feel great once again.


One thing I still don't like is the breathing effect that comes with the DM1 PRO and the DM1 PRO S. To me, it just doesn't add anything. I would prefer a solid color. You can't stop or change this effect.


This is not an effect since I am simply pressing the DPI button to change the DPI of the mouse, which is represented by a different color depending on which DPI I set it to; 400 / 800 / 1600 / 2400 / 4800 / 12000. You can't change the DPI outside of these parameters due to the lack of software.


The lighting for the DM1 PRO S is bright enough to be seen in daylight, so people will know the brand of mouse regardless of the color.


As well as having LEDs illuminate the logo, there are those that illuminate the scroll wheel by giving off this rather nice effect.