Gravastar
Mercury M1 Pro
AUTHOR:Onie T.
TESTED BY:James L.
Published:

The GravaStar Mercury M1Pro is a gaming mouse that stands out with its alien, sci-fi design, offering a fresh take on ergonomic gaming peripherals. Known for their futuristic aesthetics, GravaStar brings this flair to the Mercury M1Pro, creating a gaming mouse that looks like it came from another world.

The mouse features wireless compatibility, and users can purchase a 4K polling rate wireless dongle separately for even faster performance. While the design is unique, some aspects, such as its 88 g weight, open skeleton shroud, and unconventional shape, might not appeal to all gamers. Despite this, it offers a departure from minimalist designs, adding character to any setup.

Priced at $99.95 USD on the GravaStar webstore, the Mercury M1Pro is available in Gunmetal Gray and Gradient Black. Special edition bundles in Silver Mist and Yellow, which include the 4K wireless dongle, start at $129.95 USD.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

THE GOOD

  • Design

    The Mercury M1Pro boasts a unique design, perfect for users looking to move away from standard gaming mouse aesthetics. Its alien, sci-fi inspired look aligns well with the rest of GravaStar’s peripheral lineup.

THE BAD

  • Design

    Although distinct, the open skeleton shroud, shape, and weight may not suit everyone. The open design can lead to debris buildup, and the mouse’s shape and weight make it less lightweight than typical gaming mice.

THE REST

  • Overall

    The Mercury M1Pro shares similar internal specs with many gaming mice but is encased in a unique shell. It offers average latency, and users can customize settings through easy-to-use software, providing a gaming experience that’s out of this world.

Hardware
HardwareNotes

The GravaStar Mercury M1Pro comes with the mouse, a 1.5 m braided USB Type-C to Type-A cable, a receiver dongle, a wireless extender, extra skates, grip tape stickers, and user documentation.

The cable is slightly heavier than typical gaming mouse cables, and the mouse can be connected wirelessly via a 2.4 GHz receiver. For an enhanced experience, users can purchase a faster receiver with a 4K polling rate. The Mercury M1Pro also supports Bluetooth and wired connections.

Its magnesium alloy skeleton shell contributes to its futuristic design but may not be the best for keeping out debris or dust.

In the Box

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Front of the box.

Connectivity

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Bottom of the mouse.

Cable Type
Computer Side Connector
Detachable Cable
Mouse Side Connector
Cable Length
Bluetooth
Receiver
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
Construction

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Birds eye view of the mouse.

Battery Type
Chassis Material
Chassis Coating
Feet Materials
Extra Feet Included
Features & Software
Features & SoftwareNotes

The Mercury M1Pro integrates with GravaStar's software, which allows users to remap programmable buttons, customize DPI settings, and adjust RGB brightness and speed, as well as modify polling rate and sensor settings. The software is only compatible with Windows computers but is straightforward and easy to use.

Software & Firmware
Software Name
Mandatory Registration
Number of Profiles
Onboard Memory
Cloud Sync
Macro Programming
Windows Version
MacOS Version
Performance
PerformanceNotes

The Mercury M1Pro is equipped with a PixArt PAW3395 sensor, supporting a DPI range of 100 to 26,000. It includes five programmable buttons, with Omron Blue Point Switches for the primary left and right clicks.

In performance testing, the mouse displayed average latency across both wired and wireless modes. It can reach up to a 4000 Hz polling rate when used with the separately sold Mercury M1Pro 4K Dongle; otherwise, it defaults to 1000 Hz out of the box. The mouse achieved latency measurements of 10.6 ms in wired mode and 11.6 ms in wireless mode.

Note, during testing the Bluetooth stopped working and we could not determine the issue of its failure.

Click Tactility
Switch Brand
Switch Type
Hot Swappable
Latency
Sensor
Sound
Productivity & Efficiency
Productivity & EfficiencyNotes

With an ambidextrous shape, the Mercury M1Pro only features navigation buttons on the left side. It doesn't include thumb or pinky rests, making it more suitable for users with smaller hands. The mouse's feet glide smoothly across most surfaces, though they may not offer the best performance compared to other gaming mice.

Ergonomics

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Left side of the mouse with navigation buttons.

Length
Width
Height
Grip Width
Min Weight
Max Weight
Ambidextrous
Left Hand Variant
Thumb Rest
Pinky Rest
Total Number of Buttons
Number of Side Buttons
Dedicated DPI Buttons
Macro Programmable Buttons
Scroll Wheel Type
Scroll Wheel Tilt
Test Configuration
Tested Settings

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