The short version
The WLMOUSE Sword X is ergonomic and the WLMOUSE Strider is symmetrical, and the WLMOUSE Sword X is 4 mm taller (123 × 67 × 42 mm vs 122 × 66 × 38 mm). The WLMOUSE Strider is 2 g lighter (47 g vs 45 g). They share the PAW 3950 HS sensor, the WLMOUSE Strider tracks to a higher maximum DPI (26,000 vs 30,000), and both poll at up to 8,000 Hz. The WLMOUSE Strider came out 7 months later (July 2024 vs February 2025). In our rankings the WLMOUSE Sword X is #84 overall and the WLMOUSE Strider is #82.
What actually separates them
| WLMOUSESword X | VS | WLMOUSEStrider |
|---|---|---|
| 2024/07 | Release Date | 2025/02 |
| #84 | Overall Rank | #82 |
| #82 | FPS Rank | #81 |
| #83 | MOBA Rank | #82 |
| #84 | MMO Rank | #83 |
| 26000 | Max DPI | 30000 +15.4% |
| 400 | Min DPI | 50 -87.5% |
| 1 | Lift-off Distance | 0.7 -30% |
| Ergonomic | Shape | Symmetrical |
| Colors | ||
| 123 mm | Length | 122 mm |
| 67 mm | Width | 66 mm |
| 42 mm | Height | 38 mm |
| 47g | Weight | 45g -4.3% |
| Wireless | Connection | Wireless, Wired |
Every spec, side by side
| WLMOUSESword X | VS | WLMOUSEStrider |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| WLMOUSE | Brand | WLMOUSE |
| 2024/07 | Release Date | 2025/02 |
| Rankings | ||
| #84 | Overall Rank | #82 |
| #82 | FPS Rank | #81 |
| #83 | MOBA Rank | #82 |
| #84 | MMO Rank | #83 |
| Performance | ||
| 26000 | Max DPI | 30000 |
| 400 | Min DPI | 50 |
| 8000 | Poll Rate (Hz) | 8000 |
| 1 | Lift-off Distance | 0.7 |
| Optical | Sensor Type | Optical |
| PAW 3950 HS | Sensor | PAW 3950 HS |
| Ergo & Design | ||
| No | RGB Lighting | No |
| Right | Handedness | Right |
| Ergonomic | Shape | Symmetrical |
| Honeycomb | Shell Type | Honeycomb |
| Colors | ||
| 123 mm | Length | 122 mm |
| 67 mm | Width | 66 mm |
| 42 mm | Height | 38 mm |
| 47g | Weight | 45g |
| No | Extra Weights | No |
| Buttons | ||
| 5 | Total Buttons | 5 |
| 2 | Buttons (Left) | 2 |
| 0 | Buttons (Right) | 0 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Connection | Wireless, Wired |
| Built In | Battery Type | Built In |
Where to buy
WLMOUSE Sword X
WLMOUSE Strider
Common questions
Which is lighter, the WLMOUSE Sword X or the WLMOUSE Strider?
The WLMOUSE Strider is lighter: 47 g vs 45 g.
Are the WLMOUSE Sword X and WLMOUSE Strider the same shape and size?
No, the WLMOUSE Sword X is ergonomic and the WLMOUSE Strider is symmetrical, and the WLMOUSE Sword X is 4 mm taller (123 × 67 × 42 mm vs 122 × 66 × 38 mm).
Which has the better sensor specs, the WLMOUSE Sword X or the WLMOUSE Strider?
The WLMOUSE Strider is higher on paper: 26,000 vs 30,000 DPI.
Which is newer, the WLMOUSE Sword X or the WLMOUSE Strider?
The WLMOUSE Strider, by 7 months: July 2024 vs February 2025.
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