Packaging

Aside from the mouse, one finds a set of larger replacement mouse feet and a quick start guide in the box. Instead of being routed around the mouse like on the OP1 8K, the cable lies zipped in the box.

Weight

My scale shows around 51 g (+/- 1 g), which is slightly less than the weight cited by Endgame Gear. The direct competitors are the Razer Viper 8K, which is similarly sized and likewise has a solid shell, and ends up weighing 69 g, as well as the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2, which is also the same size and has a solid shell, weighing 53 g. An excellent weight.

Cable

The XM2 8K comes with a paracord-like, braided cable. In terms of flexibility, this one is identical to the OP1 8K cable. Accordingly, flexibility is easily on par with the cable of the Pulsefire Haste 2, which is among the most flexible cables around. Compared to the cables of regular 1000 Hz mice, the cable of the XM2 8K requires stronger shielding to ensure signal integrity at 8000 Hz. As such, if seeking to replace the stock cable, it is strongly recommended to use one with similarly strong shielding as unexpected behavior may otherwise be introduced, especially if external sources of interference, such as EMI, are present. The measured length of the cable is 1.80 m.

Feet

The feet on the XM2 8K are white-dyed pure PTFE (Teflon) feet. They are of above average thickness and have slightly rounded edges. Glide is excellent. A recession for a sensor ring is present, and the corresponding skate is included in the box, but must be installed manually if so desired. In addition, the feet recessions allow for larger feet, a set of which is included in the box as well.