Shape
No changes have been made to the shape of the XM1r. With the wide back and rear-positioned hump giving the back of the palm ample space to rest on, it's still a quintessential claw-grip shape. Meanwhile, the front sits very low, and although it's a fairly wide design, the middle area is notably narrower than the front and back. The curvature of the sides is highly reminiscent of the SteelSeries Sensei, which comes as no surprise as the Sensei and XM1r share the same designer. Much like the Sensei, the XM1 lacks any aggressive curves that would otherwise restrict finger placement.
As for grip styles, I'd say the XM1r is mostly suited for claw grip. It's a medium-sized mouse with a fairly pronounced hump, which should make it suitable for most hand sizes. For reference, my hands are 19 cm long and 10 cm wide, and I found the XM1r very comfortable in claw grip.
Below are some shots of the Dark Reflex variant (glossy):
Dimensions
This table includes the dimensions of the Endgame Gear XM1r and several other ambidextrous mice. "Front height" denotes the distance between the base and main buttons. Measurements with two decimals have been taken with a caliper, while those with one decimal have been taken with a ruler. For a full list of all measurements taken, please refer to
this sheet compiled by an esteemed community member.
Endgame Gear XM1r |
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| XM1r | Pulsefire Haste | Burst Pro | Naos-M | M42 |
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Base Length | 11.6 cm | 11.8 cm | 11.6 cm | 11.5 cm | 11.6 cm |
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Length (including overhang) | 12.2 cm | 12.45 cm | 12.04 cm | 11.82 cm | 11.85 cm |
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Front Height (lowest point) | 0.9 cm | 1.2 cm | 1.1 cm | 1.4 cm | 1.4 cm |
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Height (highest point) | 3.83 cm | 3.76 cm | 3.89 cm | 3.82 cm | 3.75 cm |
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Front Width (widest point) | 6.16 cm | 6.12 cm | 5.83 cm | 5.95 cm | 5.74 cm |
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Back Width (widest point) | 6.49 cm | 6.67 cm | 6.72 cm | 6.45 cm | 6.28 cm |
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Grip Width (narrowest point) | 6.06 cm | 6.15 cm | 5.84 cm | 5.64 cm | 5.54 cm |
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Below are some comparison shots with each of the measured mice:
HyperX Pulsefire Haste
ROCCAT Burst Pro
HK Gaming Naos-M
Xtrfy M42