As the esports industry continues to thrive, gamers’ demands for mouse performance and personalized experiences are constantly evolving. WLmouse, an emerging Chinese brand, has rapidly made a name for itself on the professional circuit with its self-developed magnesium-alloy lightweight technology. By 2025, 24 active professional esports players worldwide have adopted WLmouse peripherals as their primary gear, includingValoranttwo‑time champion florescent, EG champion jawgemo, andLeague of Legendslegend The Shy.
WLmouse’s Beast series magnesium alloy gaming mouse represents the brand’s commitment to lightweight technology. Crafted from magnesium‑aluminum alloy, the series combines high strength with low density, ensuring structural durability and scratch resistance while drastically reducing weight. This allows for nimble, responsive handling in intense esports battles. Below is a detailed breakdown of each Beast series model.
Beast Miao Series: The Ultimate in Cute Lightweight Design
In March 2025, WLmouse launched the Beast Miao series – an ultra‑lightweight magnesium alloy mouse designed for small hands, setting a new record at just 31±2 grams. It features the flagship PAW3950HS sensor, supporting 50‑30,000 DPI and 750 IPS tracking speed, paired with a Nordic 52840 main controller IC. The polling rate can reach up to 8,000 Hz, with response time as low as 0.125 ms. The left/right switches come in two versions: TTCmechanical switches or Omron optical switches, catering to different preferences for feel and durability.
With dimensions of 91mm×55mm×34mm, the Miao series is tailored for small hands. Its most distinctive design highlight is the custom cat‑themed ecosystem – five colorways: Peach Blossom Meow (pink), Fearless Meow (black‑rose), Carefree Meow (white‑purple), Lucky Meow (blue‑pink gradient), and Wish‑Fulfilling Meow (ice‑blue). It also includes a cat‑shaped 8K/1K receiver with adjustable RGB pupils, plush paw‑print grip tape, and a cute packaging box. Priced at 899 RMB, the Miao series launched on April 1, 2025, on Taobao, Douyin, and the official brand website.
Beast Standard / Standard Pro: The Foundation of Lightweight
As the inaugural model of the Beast series, the Beast X was first previewed in July 2023. It uses a magnesium alloy shell, measures 123.5mm×63.5mm×38.2mm, and weighs 39 grams. Equipped with a PAW3395 sensor (0‑26,000 adjustable DPI), a polling rate up to 4,000 Hz, and 650 IPS tracking speed. Connectivity is via USB Type‑C (ultra‑soft paracord cable), with a 300 mAh Li‑polymer battery. The Standard edition is available in 10 colors: red, black, purple, blue, dark green, silver, pink, rose gold, yellow, bright green, and gold.
Building on the Standard, WLmouse later introduced the upgraded Beast Standard Pro. The Pro version upgrades the sensor to PAW3950HS, weighs 39‑42 grams, supports 8K wireless polling rate, and features the flagship PAW3950HS sensor. The Beast Standard Pro is priced at 799 RMB.
Beast Mini Series: Extreme Lightness Optimized for Small‑to‑Medium Hands
The Beast Mini series is specifically optimized for gamers with small‑to‑medium hands. It uses a magnesium alloy body combined with a plastic bottom cover, overall dimensions of 116mm×58mm×35mm, and weighs just 34±2 grams. The sensor is PAW3395 (0‑26,000 adjustable DPI), supporting wireless 8K polling rate, with a Nordic 52840 main controller IC. Switch options include Huano Blueberry Pink Dot or TTC无极(Wuji) mechanical switches, while the encoder uses TTC Dustproof Gold or Silver Wheel. Battery capacity is 220 mAh Li‑polymer. The receiver follows the cat shape design from the Miao series, with adjustable RGB pupils. The Mini series showcased nine colorways, including “Dragon Spit Pearl,” at ChinaJoy 2024.
Beast Mini Pro Series: Flagship Configuration, Advanced Lightweight
As the flagship upgrade of the Mini series, the Beast Mini Pro retains the Mini’s small‑to‑medium hand ergonomic advantage while upgrading all specifications. It supports wireless 8K polling rate, uses the flagship PAW3950HS sensor (some materials also mention a PMW3389 option), and supports up to 30,000 DPI. Weight is further reduced to approximately 36.4 grams.
The Mini Pro series offers a rich palette: six themed colorways – Silver Fan, Iris, Silver Pheasant, Sky Fox, Dream‑Eater, and Torch Dragon – with both holed and hole‑less side panel options. Switches are available as Omron optical or TTC. Pricing ranges from 749 to 799 RMB. Additionally, WLmouse launched a co‑branded Beast Mini Pro DRG edition with the DRG team, featuring the same core specifications.
Beast MAX Series: Flagship Choice for Professional Arenas
The Beast MAX series is the highest‑spec offering in the Beast family, designed for professional esports scenarios. It weighs 42±2 grams, features the PAW3950HS sensor, supports up to 30,000 DPI and 8K polling rate. Left/right switches come in either Omron optical or TTC, WLmouse custom) versions. It includes a Nano 1K receiver and a unique geometric 8K receiver. The MAX series is available in seven themed colorways, including “Kunpeng.” Notably, the Beast MAX scored 9.8 out of 10 in wireless sensor latency testing by the authoritative review site Rtings, surpassing many international brands and ranking third among the best gaming mice globally. The MAX series is priced at 799 RMB.
Co‑branded Series: Cross‑industry Exploration
In addition to its own models, WLmouse has also collaborated with several well‑known IPs to expand the Beast series portfolio:
·WLmouse × DRG Co‑branded Edition: Co‑created with the DRG team, this Beast series magnesium alloy mouse is priced at 799 RMB, with core specifications based on the Standard Pro platform.
·WLmouse × Jian Lai (Sword Comes) Anime Co‑branded Edition: A magnesium alloy mouse co‑branded with the Chinese animated seriesJian Lai, priced at 899 RMB.
·Beast Standard × You Shou Yan (The Uninhabitable) Co‑branded Edition: Unveiled at ChinaJoy 2024, this co‑branded series includes six colorways such as “Skull Cat.” It features the PAW3395 sensor, 8K polling rate, and WLmouse‑customized TTCswitches.
·Blue‑and‑White Porcelain Special Edition: A new “Blue‑and‑White Porcelain” colorway for the Beast Mini Pro series, using 3D spray printing to recreate a ceramic‑like texture on the magnesium alloy surface. It exhibits a flowing glaze effect under light and feels warm and smooth to the touch. Priced at 899 RMB.
Market Positioning and Brand Prospects
In a global esports peripherals market long dominated by international giants like Logitech and Razer, WLmouse – a Chinese brand founded in 2023 – has leveraged its magnesium‑alloy lightweight technology to rise from an “unknown” on the professional circuit to a top‑10 brand in global pro player usage within just 18 months. It is the only Chinese brand in that ranking focused exclusively on magnesium alloy mice. The Beast series, as WLmouse’s signature product line, leverages magnesium alloy and lightweight design to create a differentiated competitive advantage, offering a wide range of choices for gamers seeking extreme lightweight performance.
From the entry‑level Standard edition, to the Mini series tailored for small‑to‑medium hands, to the pro‑oriented MAX series and the delightfully cute Miao series, the Beast family has formed a comprehensive product matrix covering different hand sizes, budgets, and aesthetic preferences. With the continued release of new models such as the hole‑less side panel version in 2025, WLmouse is writing a new chapter for Chinese esports peripherals through continuous iterative innovation.