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- ✅ The Chilkey Glacier LW 8K L is Chilkey's second mouse and has a design similar to the Sora V2.
- ✅ Several improvements have been made over the previous model, the Glacier LW Medium.
- ✅ The mouse has a screen that displays connection method, DPI, polling rate, and battery life.
In this review, we'll take a look at the improvements of the Chilkey Glacier LW 8K L, my thoughts on the Glacier LW Medium, and whether this mouse is suitable for claw grip users.
- ✅ The Chilkey Glacier LW 8K L is Chilkey's second mouse and has a design similar to the Sora V2.
- ✅ Several improvements have been made over the previous model, the Glacier LW Medium.
- ✅ The mouse has a screen that displays connection method, DPI, polling rate, and battery life.
In this review, we'll take a look at the improvements of the Chilkey Glacier LW 8K L, my thoughts on the Glacier LW Medium, and whether this mouse is suitable for claw grip users.
- ✅ The Glacier LW Medium is a mid-sized all-rounder mouse that provides a comfortable grip.
- ✅ The Glacier LW 8K L has a similar design to the Sora V2 and is also similar to the MCHOSE L7 Plus.
- ✅ You can check the connection method, DPI, polling rate, and battery life through the screen.
The reviewer briefly introduces the design and features of the Glacier LW 8K L and shares their first impressions.
- ⚠️ The Chilkey Glacier LW 8K L uses RA's new Fog Blue optical switch, but the reviewer doesn't prefer this switch.
- ⚠️ There is some pre-travel when clicking, and it feels cheap and hollow.
- ⚠️ The scroll wheel is very stiff and has a strong step-by-step feel.
The reviewer gives a negative evaluation of the click feel and scroll wheel of the Chilkey Glacier LW 8K L.
- ⚠️ The skates are too small and feel rough on textured mouse pads.
- ✅ The Glacier LW Medium's skates were better.
- ✅ The Glacier LW Medium's scroll wheel was very smooth and easy to use.
The reviewer gives a negative evaluation of the skates of the Chilkey Glacier LW 8K L and compares it to the Glacier LW Medium.
- ✅ A coating has been added, but it's not perfect. It feels similar to the LG G Pro Wireless.
- ⚠️ There is some play on the sides, and the side buttons can be pressed when pressure is applied.
- ⚠️ There is also some play on the bottom surface.
The reviewer evaluates the coating and build quality of the Chilkey Glacier LW 8K L.
- ❌ The overall implementation is not good, and there is nothing better than the MCHOSE L7 Plus.
- ⚠️ The click feel and coating are the biggest drawbacks.
- ⚠️ The skate tracks are so thin that it may be difficult to find aftermarket skates.
The reviewer gives a negative evaluation of the overall implementation of the Chilkey Glacier LW 8K L and compares it to the MCHOSE L7 Plus.
- ✅ The Chilkey Glacier LW 8K L is a Sora V2 clone and is slightly larger than the MCHOSE L7 Plus.
- ❌ The MCHOSE L7 Plus has better click feel, skates, and coating.
The reviewer compares the Chilkey Glacier LW 8K L and the MCHOSE L7 Plus, explaining the pros and cons of each mouse.
- ⚠️ The side buttons are not coated and are not of good quality.
- ✅ The front button is light and easy to press.
- ⚠️ The back button feels like it's pressed too deeply and lacks tactile feedback.
The reviewer evaluates the side buttons of the Chilkey Glacier LW 8K L.
- ✅ The overall experience is decent.
- ⚠️ It is recommended to use a smooth mouse pad because of the skates.
- ✅ The screen is cool, but it's not an essential feature.
- ✅ The appearance of the mouse is very cool.
The reviewer describes the overall experience of the Chilkey Glacier LW 8K L and summarizes the pros and cons.
- ✅ The Chilkey Glacier LW 8K L delivers excellent performance with an 8K Hz polling rate and a 3950 sensor.
- ✅ The sensor feels very smooth and clean.
- ✅ All polling rates of 125, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 4000, and 8000 Hz work well.
The reviewer gives a very positive evaluation of the performance of the Chilkey Glacier LW 8K L.
- ⚠️ The Chilkey Glacier LW Medium was $90 at launch and is still the same price.
- ⚠️ The Chilkey Glacier LW 8K L is being sold on Kickstarter for $80, but the final price is expected to be $110.
- ✅ The Chilkey mouse would be much more competitive with better coating, larger skates, and better switches.
The reviewer criticizes the price of the Chilkey Glacier LW 8K L and suggests improvements.
- ✅ The Chilkey Glacier LW 8K L offers a solid web driver.
- ✅ You can change various settings such as polling rate, DPI, and debounce time.
The reviewer describes the software of the Chilkey Glacier LW 8K L.
- ✅ The Chilkey Glacier LW 8K L weighs 48.2g.
- ✅ It is slightly heavier than the MCHOSE L7 Plus and 7-8g heavier than the Sora V2.
- ✅ The size is very similar to the MCHOSE L7 Plus.
The reviewer measures the weight and size of the Chilkey Glacier LW 8K L and compares it to other mice.
- ✅ The Chilkey Glacier LW 8K L is a good mouse overall.
- ✅ It offers excellent performance, but has some implementation flaws.
- ⚠️ The price is a bit high.
- ✅ It would be a better mouse if the skates, click feel, and side button quality were improved.
The reviewer summarizes their final thoughts on the Chilkey Glacier LW 8K L and emphasizes the improvements once again.