Page 3 - Subjective Performance Tests
After plugging the Epomaker Carbon X in and setting up the software, I ran the mouse through our series of standard tracking performance tests. This includes normal office usage in the Windows environment as well as gaming. Some graphics work and testing were done with Adobe Photoshop. Games used in this test primarily include Aimlabs, Overwatch 2, and League of Legends. This spans different genres and allows us to get a feel as to how the mouse responds in different situations. All testing was completed on a XTracGear Carbonic XXL. Please note these are subjective tests, but we will attempt to make them as objective as possible with our cross-reference testing methods.
Compared to the usual mice I have been driving daily, the Cooler Master MM712, the Epomaker Carbon X felt only similar in size but different in every other way. This mouse is made for medium-sized hands. The hump in the middle is visibly apparent, but this mouse is not very tall. Personally, I mostly used this in a claw grip, although there were times when I moved to a fingertip grip. Those with larger hands will likely use a fingertip grip with Carbon X, while those with small to medium hands will tend to have a palm or claw grip. The surface of the Epomaker Carbon X offers a good amount of grip so you can hold on to the mouse. The many perforations also make the mouse easy to grab when you reposition your hand. Weight-wise, the Epomaker Carbon X is exceptionally light at 45g, which is less than the specified 50g. This is a preference thing, but I really like it. It held up well in use with a sturdy structure, although I did indeed find dust and hair accumulating inside the mouse. As mentioned previously, the weight is aligned with the center of the mouse and sensor. For sensitivity, I never went above 1400DPI in my daily use, even if this sensor is capable of 30000DPI. In fact, I reduced the sensitivity compared to other mice due to how light the Carbon X is. As for inputs, I liked the Omron optical switches under the main left and right buttons. Audible and tactile feedback was nice and offered enough resistance, so I was not clicking more than I intended.
Given its target market, we should be testing our Epomaker Carbon X with gaming. While I am not the best gamer, I found the Carbon X with the PixArt PAW3950 to be superb. Tracking was consistent and smooth. In games like Overwatch 2 and Aimlabs, flick shooting was easy to do and performed as expected. The light body helped with quick movement. Furthermore, the Carbon X's surface meant the mouse was easy to grab and hold onto. I could not force any tracking errors though erratic movement such as spinning out. In MOBAs like League of Legends, the tracking performance held up and clicks felt consistent and consistent. Those who play MMORPGs may want more buttons on the mouse, but the Carbon X holds up well with its tracking and comfort.
When looking at more technical issues, the PAW3950 was near flawless. Some Photoshop tests with free-hand lassoing revealed minute details and movements were picked up without problem. Moving in straight lines showed zero signs of prediction or angle snapping at all sensitivity settings. You can enable this in its settings, but by default this is disabled. Response time felt consistent throughout my use, whether in wired or wireless modes. Input lag was not perceivable either in either operation mode. Lift off distance was also configurable between 0.7mm, 1mm, and 2mm. There was no slam clicking, even at the lowest click response time. Some slight amount of jitter was noted in the extremely high sensitivity, although I was not sure if it was just my hand moving or the mouse itself. Overall, the Epomaker Carbon X performed excellently in these technical tests.
Overall, there were very few issues I had with the Epomaker Carbon X when it came to its usability. This wireless optical mouse comes in a comfortable and light shell that is easy to get used to. Tracking performance with the PixArt PAW3950 was superb in both gaming and technical tests. There were no notable input latency, and the tracking response felt consistent. Its shape is made for medium-sized hands, but I would recommend trying it out before buying it. If you do not like the many holes in the shell, you may have to look elsewhere, but otherwise, the Carbon X is an impressive mouse in use.
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. A Closer Look - Hardware and Software
3. Subjective Performance Tests
4. Conclusion
