SteelSeries Prime Wireless vs Xtrfy M42 (lower back)
SteelSeries Prime Wireless
80 g · TrueMove Air · Wireless · 2021Xtrfy M42 (lower back)
59 g · PMW3389 · WiredSteelSeries Prime Wireless and Xtrfy M42 (lower back) are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 73.
- Xtrfy M42 (lower back) is 21 g lighter (59 g vs 80 g).
- Max DPI: SteelSeries Prime Wireless leads (18,000 vs 16,000).
- SteelSeries Prime Wireless is wireless; Xtrfy M42 (lower back) is wired.
SteelSeries Prime Wireless
If you care most about max DPI, connection.
Xtrfy M42 (lower back)
If you care most about weight.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| SteelSeries Prime Wireless | Xtrfy M42 (lower back) | |
|---|---|---|
| 74 | Gear score | 73 |
| 80 g | Weight | 59 g |
| TrueMove Air | Sensor | PMW3389 |
| 18,000 | Max DPI | 16,000 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wireless | Connection | Wired |
| 100 h | Battery life | — |
| 2021 | Release year | — |
The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.
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FAQ
Is SteelSeries Prime Wireless or Xtrfy M42 (lower back) better?
SteelSeries Prime Wireless and Xtrfy M42 (lower back) are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 73. Xtrfy M42 (lower back) is 21 g lighter (59 g vs 80 g). Max DPI: SteelSeries Prime Wireless leads (18,000 vs 16,000). SteelSeries Prime Wireless is wireless; Xtrfy M42 (lower back) is wired.
Which one is lighter?
Xtrfy M42 (lower back) is 21 g lighter (59 g vs 80 g).