Shape
Make no mistake, the Xlite is not a small mouse. Very much inspired by the Zowie EC1, the Xlite has a raised left side, a centered hump that slopes down gradually towards both ends, a left side that curves inwards, and a right side that curves outwards towards the back. Compared to the Glorious Model D, one cannot help but notice that the left side rises quite a bit higher than the right side, resulting in a greater shift in height. The main buttons feature very subtle comfort grooves. As for the holes, a rib pattern is used on the Xlite, and the only area they don't extend to are the main buttons. All in all, a tried and tested shape that works well in practice.
As for grip styles, I'd say the Xlite mostly suits palm and claw grip, with fingertip grip possible at least. It's a large mouse with a fairly pronounced hump, which should make it generally suit bigger hands. For reference, my hands are 19 cm long and 10 cm wide, and I found the Xlite very comfortable in claw grip.
Dimensions
This table includes the dimensions of the Pulsar Xlite and several other right-handed ergonomic 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.
Pulsar Xlite Dimensions |
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| Xlite | Makalu 67 | Model D | Model D- | M4 |
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Base Length | 11.6 cm | 11.5 cm | 12.0 cm | 11.0 cm | 11.5 cm |
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Length (including overhang) | 12.36 cm | 12.61 cm | 12.5 cm | 11.76 cm | 12.0 cm |
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Front Height (lowest point) | 1.3 cm | 1.5 cm | 1.3 cm | 1.4 cm | 1.3 cm |
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Height (highest point) | 4.27 cm | 4.31 cm | 4.21 cm | 3.89 cm | 3.91 cm |
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Front Width (widest point) | 6.09 cm | 6.14 cm | 6.16 cm | 6.07 cm | 5.01 cm |
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Back Width (widest point) | 6.50 cm | 6.87 cm | 6.66 cm | 6.39 cm | 6.68 cm |
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Grip Width (narrowest point) | 6.03 cm | 5.97 cm | 5.91 cm | 5.89 cm | 5.86 cm |
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Below are some comparison shots with each of the measured mice:
Mountain Makalu 67
Glorious Model D
Glorious Model D-
Xtrfy M4