G-Wolves HTR Pro 8K Review
Specifications
Packaging
Shape & Size
The G-Wolves HTR Pro 8K is a very small, asymmetrical mouse measuring 92 x 57 x 33 mm. Its compact shell is made specifically for fingertip grip user. I've seen some people claw-grip the mouse, but often by using a very aggressive grip, which may reduce long-term comfort.
I expected it to take quite a while to get used to the smaller size, but transitioning from standard-sized mice took me under two hours before gameplay felt normal, and within a week my aim consistency matched, and often exceeded larger mice.
Coating
For my use-case, the HTR Pro 8K's matte plastic did not offer much grip by its own. But the included grip tape fixes this and its grippyness is better than many stock tapes and makes handling of the mousse much better, noticeably improving my aim and consistency.
Build Quality
Weighing just 24 grams, the HTR Pro 8K maintains an impressive build quality. Even when squeezing the mouse quite hard, only the back-part of the shell had minimal flex, and no creaks or rattles was found during normal or aggressive use.
Weight & Feet/Skates
At 24 grams the HTR Pro 8K is one of the lightest wireless mice available. Compare that to the 60 gram Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 or 54 gram Razer Viper V3 Pro. Combined with its compact size, it feels almost weightless when using it. Stock skates are small white PTFE dots, which provide a glide similar with other mice.
Buttons & Scroll Wheel
The main clicks use the Huano Transparent Blue Shell Pink Dot switches. They are light, tactile, and has no noticeable pre- or post-travel. Small side buttons integrate well without me experiencing accidental presses, and the TTC Gold scroll wheel encoder has a good balance between tactile feedback and low actuation force, making rapid scrolling and clicks smooth.
Sensor & Performance
The G-Wolves HTR Pro 8K uses a PixArt PAW3395 sensor with flawless tracking up to 26 000 DPI and an 8000 Hz polling rate. I experienced no issues with responsiveness or stability during gameplay.
Software & Configuration
The G-Wolves HTR Pro 8K has no DPI or configuration buttons, meaning you'll have to use their software to change its settings. Luckily, the software is web-based, making it very easy to configure.
Conclusion
The G-Wolves HTR Pro 8K is priced at $169. This mouse is not for everyone, and it is not meant to be. While mice like the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 and Razer Viper V3 Pro are suitable for pretty much all hand sizes and grip styles, the G-Wolves HTR Pro 8K is targeted specifically towards fingertip users who want a very small, and extremely lightweight mouse that is unlike what any big-brand mouse producers are making. If you enjoy a fingertip grip and want to use something unique and lighter than anything you've used before, the G-Wolves HTR Pro 8K is a great and unique choice.
