Cherry Xtrfy expands its ultralight lineup with the solid‑shell M42V2

Cherry Xtrfy added a new ultralight mouse to its lineup at Gamescom this week. The M42V2 comes in at 45g and introduces a redesigned modular rear shell at a lower price point, marking the first entry in a refreshed series.

The M42V2 builds on the original M42, keeping the symmetrical shape but redesigning the shell, allowing it to snap on, or be removed, without any tools. In the box, users get two shells to choose from, one with a more pronounced hump, and one with a flatter shape, so you can switch between them depending on preference.

At 45g, the M42V2 sits among the lightest solid‑shell mice available. Cherry Xtrfy has avoided the perforated design used by many ultralight competitors, instead opting for a matte UV‑coated body and UHMW‑PE feet.

Under the hood, the mouse runs a PixArt 3327 sensor with CPI settings from 400 to 6200 and a 1000Hz polling rate, so you won't be getting some of the features we see in higher-end mice, but you'll also be saving a good amount of money too.

The M42V2 is available starting this week, priced at £39.99/$39.99/€39.99.

Do you prefer ultralight mice with solid shells, or do you still lean toward perforated designs?

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