Closer Examination

Jumping straight in, we can see that this mouse is very similar to many others on the market, such as the SteelSeries Sensei. This is probably due to it being by the same OEM. The mouse has a rubber coating, which gives it a somewhat grippy feel. The only real difference in the body is that there are only buttons on the left-hand side. The wheel's tactile feedback is great; it isn't so hard as to make its use a chore, but it certainly lets you know once it has been used.


Looking at the left-hand side, we can see the two thumb buttons. These are probably some of the nicest-feeling buttons I have used lately since they are soft enough to use comfortably whilst also being stiff enough not to be accidentally pressed. They don't rattle and are in a position that is comfortable to use.


Looking at the right-hand side of the DM1 Pro, we can see that it is 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 be somewhat 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.


This angle reveals a small button just behind the scroll wheel that allows you to change the DPI on the fly; the DM logo glows in a different color depending on which DPI you have the mouse set to.


The LED color changes based on which DPI setting is in use; red for 400 DPI, blue for 800 DPI, green for 1600 DPI, violet for 3200 DPI, and orange for 5000 DPI. You can't change the DPI outside of these parameters as there is no software for the DM1 Pro. This hasn't been done by accident - Dream Machines isn't including a software suite to make sure there are no driver crashes or bugs whilst gaming.


Turning the mouse over, we can see the Optical PMW3310DH 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 includes 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 being 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. The other end of the cable has a rubber-coated USB connector to ensure it also is strong and durable.