Phantom Black Mouse: 55g Wireless, PAW3950 Ultra, 800hr Battery

Test: 55g claimed weight verified on scale. Shell inspected for flex under grip pressure — claw, palm, and fingertip holds tested over five working days.

Observed: Weighed 54.8g without dongle. No shell flex under any grip style. No cutouts or honeycomb — weight achieved through geometry alone. The shell feels solid, not hollowed.

Test: PAW3950 Ultra tested across three surface types: cloth pad, speed pad, bare desk. DPI set at 800, 1600, and 3200 for daily use. Tracking assessed during fast flicks and slow precision movements.

Observed: No spinouts at any DPI. No acceleration artifacts during fast horizontal sweeps. Lift-off distance held at the set level across all surfaces. Tracking remained consistent at 1000Hz and 8000Hz polling.

Test: ATK Custom Optical switches assessed for click force consistency, pre-travel, and post-travel across both main buttons. TTC Gold scroll wheel tested for step definition and rattle.

Observed: Clicks are crisp with minimal pre-travel. Left and right buttons matched in force — no imbalance. Scroll wheel steps are defined and tactile with no wobble or lateral play. No rattle when shaking the mouse.

Test: Nano coating assessed for grip consistency over three weeks of daily use. Tested with dry and slightly damp hands. Surface inspected for shine, oil marks, and wear.

Observed: Dry, matte feel maintained across the full test period. No visible oil accumulation or shine on high-contact areas. Coating did not degrade or become slick. Wipes clean with a dry cloth.

Test: 2.4GHz tested at 1000Hz and 8000Hz polling rates over five days each. Bluetooth tested for reconnection from sleep and multi-device switching. Range tested up to 2 metres from receiver.

Observed: No dropouts on 2.4GHz at either polling rate. Bluetooth reconnection from sleep took under two seconds. No perceptible input lag on 2.4GHz compared to wired.

Test: 800mAh battery tested at 1000Hz polling on 2.4GHz. Normal working sessions — 6 to 8 hours per day, mixed browsing and precision work.

Observed: Battery lasted beyond 30 days at 1000Hz before requiring a charge. The 800-hour claim at 1000Hz is consistent with observed drain rate. USB-C charging reached full in approximately 90 minutes.

Test: Dual-layer PTFE feet assessed on cloth and speed surfaces. Glide consistency, edge catching, and indentation resistance tested over three weeks.

Observed: Smooth, even glide with no edge scratchiness on either surface. No visible indentation on soft cloth pads after extended use. Spare set included — identical quality.