CHERRY XTRFY is aiming to bring high-performance PC peripherals to a wider audience with the announcement of the M42V2. Designed for players of all skill levels, this ultralight gaming mouse introduces a fresh series from the brand, delivering a featherlight chassis and premium components at a budget-friendly price point.
Built on the foundations of the acclaimed CHERRY XTRFY M42, the M42V2 refines the formula with a symmetrical, adaptable design suited to palm, claw and fingertip grip styles. Two interchangeable black shells are included in the box, allowing users to customise the fit in seconds with no tools required. Button grooves further enhance grip and handling, helping players maintain accuracy regardless of their preferred playstyle. At just 45 grams, the M42V2 is one of the lightest gaming mice on the market. Its solid shell design avoids the perforated construction often associated with lightweight mice, delivering a clean, distraction-free feel. The low weight supports faster movements and quicker reactions, while the matte UV coating and UHMW-PE glides ensure smooth, controlled tracking. The use of Teflon-free glides also makes the M42V2 a more sustainable choice.
Driverless Onboard Customisation
All key settings, including CPI, polling rate, lift-off distance and debounce time, can be adjusted directly on the mouse with no software required. Whether lowering the CPI for precision aiming, increasing it for rapid movement or fine-tuning settings to suit different game genres, players can make adjustments instantly without having to tab out of their game.
CHERRY XTRFY M42V2 Key Specifications
The M42V2 is powered by a Pixart 3327 sensor, offering CPI settings from 400 to 6200, a polling rate of up to 1000Hz and Huano Transparent Blue Shell Pink Dot switches rated for up to 80 million clicks. Combined with the 1.8m CHERRY XTRFY EZcord flexible cable, the mouse delivers responsive performance and unrestricted movement straight out of the box.
Features
- Weight: 45 grams
- Design: Symmetrical, solid shell with modular interchangeable back plates
- Sensor: Pixart 3327
- CPI Range: 400 to 6200
- Polling Rate: Up to 1000Hz
- Switches: Huano Transparent Blue Shell Pink Dot (rated for 80 million clicks)
- Cable: 1.8m CHERRY XTRFY EZcord flexible cable
- Glides: Teflon-free UHMW-PE glides
- Onboard Controls: Software-free adjustments for CPI, polling rate, lift-off distance, and debounce time
What They Had To Say
“I’ve tried a lot of gaming mice over the years, and the M42V2 surprised me. At this price point, it’s the best-feeling mouse I’ve ever tried. The shape, the weight and the clicks just feel right. It shows that you don’t have to spend a lot to get a great gaming mouse”, says Emil “HeatoN” Christensen, eight-time Counter-Strike world champion and Esports Hall of Fame inductee.
Where to Buy
The CHERRY XTRFY M42V2 is available from 27 August 2026 with an RRP of £39.99. We’ve got a sample on the way too, so hopefully we’ll get to put this through its paces shortly.
