With a tactile dongle for on-the-fly customization and a metal chassis, the Wallhack M-001 is the most fun I've had reviewing a gaming mouse in a long time. All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Hot-swappable, rechargeable batteries. 52-gram weight. Functional and innovative dongle. Satisfying tactile experience.
Great styling and design language. Slightly outdated sensor. Only 2.4G wireless connectivity with dongle; no Bluetooth or USB-C connectivity on mouse.
They're not typically thought of as a significant source of innovation. Most companies have spent the last few years removing mice in favor of more lightweight designs. That's what's made the return of the replaceable and rechargeable battery surprising—something I once thought to be a lost technology from a bygone era.
A few companies have recently realized that the ability to pop out and replace your battery in seconds is a great way to extend mouse life without needing to increase battery size or efficiency. From the handful of mice I’ve tested with hot-swappable batteries so far, Wallhack does it best. The mouse is designed around the function’s ease-of-use, and everything else comes together to make a mouse that feels not only competitive for gaming, but also well thought-out and satisfying to use in everyday life.
The M-001’s shape is a standard right-handed, symmetrical design. This means the mouse’s left and right sides are shaped identically, but only the left side has thumb buttons. There are two main buttons, two side buttons, a standard ratcheting scroll wheel, and a power switch on the underside.
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