EWEADN X23 Review

The EWEADN X23 is a medium-sized, symmetrical mouse measuring 118 x 61 x 41 mm. It has a rounded shape, with a central hump, moderately flared front, and slightly curved inward sides. This shape and size are comparable to mice like the Scyrox V6, G-Wolves HTS Plus, and Kysona M600.

Coating & Grip-tape

The surface coating of the EWEADN X23 is good enough but could be improved. It has a typical plastic feel and lacks substantial grip. Despite this, the mouse remains comfortable to use due to its shape. The included grip tape for the sides, back, and main buttons significantly enhances grip and overall usability, making the mouse more enjoyable to use.

Build Quality

The build quality of the EWEADN X23 is not the best. There is noticeable side flex under direct pressure, although this does not impact regular usage. The top shell, however, feels solid without any flex. There is also slight rattling when shaking the mouse, though this is minimal and doesn't affect normal use.

Weight & Feet/Skates

The EWEADN X23 weighs 56 grams, heavier than similar mice such as the G-Wolves HTS Plus 8K and Scyrox V6, which weigh 10 grams and 16 grams less, respectively.

The skates on the X23 are thin, causing the bottom of the mouse to make contact with very soft mousepads. Additionally, they initially lack smoothness and only become slightly smoother after extended use. Overall, the skates could benefit significantly from improvement.

Buttons & Scroll Wheel

The X23 SE and standard X23 use Huano Blue Shell White Dot mechanical switches rated for 50 million clicks. The X23 Pro uses Huano Transparent Green Shell White Dot switches rated for 100 million clicks, and the X23 Max features Kailh GM 8.0 switches rated for 80 million clicks. This review covers the X23 Pro version.

The main buttons have noticeable pre- and post-travel, which slightly reduces their perceived quality despite being lightweight and responsive. The side buttons have even more significant travel due to the PCB's lack of stiffness, allowing the buttons to be pressed deeply into the shell.

The scroll wheel uses an F-Switch encoder, providing extremely smooth but minimally tactile scrolling. A more defined tactile feel would have been preferable.

Sensor & Performance

The X23 SE features the Instant S205 sensor, while the standard X23 and X23 Pro use the PixArt PAW3311. The X23 Max uses the higher-quality PAW3395 sensor. All versions support a maximum polling rate of 1K. Testing the X23 Pro, the sensor performance was acceptable but not exceptional, possibly influenced by other underwhelming aspects of the mouse.

Conclusion

Overall, the EWEADN X23 does not fully meet modern standards in several key areas. Its coating lacks grip, the side-flex reduces the build quality, the skates are too thin and not very smooth, the weight is above average compared to competitors, and the buttons have a lot of travel. Although priced affordably, better options are available at this price point. I am currently in the process of testing one of EWEADN's newer mice, the S9, which is much better in all aspects. This leads me to believe that the X23 is an older model and that their newer products have been significantly improved.