Nixeus REVEL Fit Review 10

Nixeus REVEL Fit Review

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Buttons, Scroll Wheel


Both main buttons have the same feel; they have a bit of pre and post travel before and after actuation, but click very nicely overall. They are quite light, lighter than average, and are separate from the other parts of the shell, which gives them some extra tactility and is the main reason for their relatively low actuation force. Unfortunately, on my copy, the left button is a bit scratchy before actuation, as mentioned before, right below the build quality section. The main switches are the very widely used Omron D2FC-F-7N models that are rated for 20 million clicks.


Scrolling is very light on the REVEL Fit. The steps aren't very tactile, and the notches aren't very well defined. This is ideal for people who scroll a lot and don't need perfect precision for it. The encoder is a black core TTC one.


The middle mouse button's resistance is average, which means it takes a bit more force to actuate than the main buttons, but it's still not painful to use long term—I could even spam the clicks without much of a hassle. The switch is manufactured by Kailh and is cleverly elevated with a spacer underneath.


Both side buttons have the same click feel; they have a bit of unnecessary pre and post travel, but still feel pretty nice. They can wobble around in their case a little bit, which doesn't cause any rattling. These are the loudest buttons on the mouse by the way, and they're also manufactured by Kailh.


As for the CPI button, it's located below the scroll wheel, quite well hidden in the glossy middle panel on the mouse. Pressing this button is a bit difficult because the button sits quite deeply, but the switch itself thankfully lacks a lot resistance. It is made by YSA, a brand I am not familiar with.

I also made a video in order to demonstrate how the buttons sound, and as you can hear, they are quite loud:

Mouse Feet


The mouse feet don't feature the same design as on later MX500-series models, which is understandable, but also a bit of a pity as there are currently no aftermarket options for these. Thankfully, a replacement set has been included, so if they wear out, you can easily change them at home. The stock feet are actually pretty good; they are rather smooth, but I think the friction is a tad too high for such a big mouse.

Cable


The Fit's cable has a smooth rubber outer housing that doesn't generate a lot of drag on a mouse pad. However, it could be way more flexible for my taste. I definitely suggest affixing it in place with a bungee, tape, or any other method that works for you. Strangely enough, it is only 1.5 m long, and that 30–50 cm can really make a difference between 1.8–2 m long cables when it comes to convenience.

Disassembling


In order to disassemble the REVEL Fit, you first need to remove all three mouse feet. There are four screws beneath these. Once unscrewed, you should gently separate the bottom and top part. There is a ribbon cable inside that connects the top and bottom PCBs, so be careful not to tear it apart. The internals follow a very nice and simple design, which I am grateful for.
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