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ATK Duckbill Ultra: A Comprehensive ReviewThis video reviews the ATK Duckbill Ultra mouse, focusing on its design, features, performance, and value. The reviewer compares it to other popular mice, discusses its pros and cons, and ultimately assesses whether it's worth the price.
1. 🖱️ ATK Duckbill Ultra: First Impressions and Pricing
- The ATK Duckbill Ultra is ATK's first premium-priced mouse, retailing at $130 USD but available for $110 on pre-order.
- The reviewer notes the unboxing experience is more premium than previous ATK mice.
- The key question is whether this mouse justifies its higher price point compared to other budget-friendly ATK offerings.
00:00 - 00:35
1. 🖱️ ATK Duckbill Ultra: First Impressions and Pricing
- The ATK Duckbill Ultra is ATK's first premium-priced mouse, retailing at $130 USD but available for $110 on pre-order.
- The reviewer notes the unboxing experience is more premium than previous ATK mice.
- The key question is whether this mouse justifies its higher price point compared to other budget-friendly ATK offerings.
00:36 - 01:25
2. 📦 Unboxing and Included Accessories
- The mouse comes with an extra pair of skates and themed grip tape.
- It includes a cable and an 8K dongle.
01:26 - 02:28
3. 🖱️ Click Implementation and Switch Performance
- The mouse features FE optical switches, which the reviewer finds to be the best implementation of this type of switch they've experienced.
- The clicks feel tactile, similar to mechanical switches, with minimal side play.
- There's a bit of post-travel, but it doesn't affect usage.
02:29 - 03:14
4. 👍 Side Buttons and Scroll Wheel Analysis
- The side buttons are glossy and positioned far forward, but are still easily accessible.
- They require a medium amount of actuation force and are spammable.
- The scroll wheel has defined steps and a lighter scroll, with a spammable middle mouse click.
03:15 - 03:46
5. ⛸️ Bottom Design and Skate Quality
- The bottom of the mouse has a refined design with large, high-quality skates that provide solid speed.
- The sensor is centrally located, possibly slightly forward.
03:47 - 04:22
6. 🎨 Coating and Build Quality Assessment
- The metallic coating is grippy and rubberized, feeling good to the touch, though it picks up some fingerprints.
- The build quality is excellent, with minimal flex on the sides and bottom, making it feel very solid.
04:23 - 06:21
7. 💰 Price Justification and Market Comparison
- The reviewer discusses the price in the context of the current mouse market, comparing it to brands like Lamzu.
- The reviewer suggests a more appropriate price point would be $70-$80, considering the competition.
- The mouse features a Nordic 5400 series MCU, which contributes to its performance.
06:22 - 09:23
8. 📐 Shape Comparison: Xtrfy M42, Zowie S2, and More
- The Duckbill Ultra is described as a clone of the Xtrfy M42 in shape.
- It's also compared to the Zowie S2, noting similarities in comfort grooves but differences in hump placement and back flare.
- Compared to the Pulsar X2H Mini, the Duckbill has less bulbous palm support.
- The shape is also somewhat similar to the Endgame Gear OP1, but with a more back-heavy hump.
09:24 - 10:44
9. 🎮 Overall Impressions and Comfort
- The mouse is comfortable for small claw grips and fingertip grips due to its comfort grooves.
- The reviewer notes the shape is generally safe and suitable for medium-sized hands.
- The reviewer praises the implementation, clicks, coating and build integrity.
10:45 - 11:40
10. 🚀 Performance and Sensor Implementation
- The sensor implementation is the best the reviewer has felt from ATK, potentially due to the Nordic 5400 series MCU.
- The reviewer found no lag or skipping, even on a 480Hz OLED display.
11:41 - 13:01
11. ⚙️ New Web Software (ATK Hub V3)
- ATK has a new web software (ATK Hub V3) with a better aesthetic and UI.
- The software allows for DPI adjustments, performance settings, and sensor rotation.
- It also allows users to adjust LOD and DPI lighting effects.
- The reviewer suspects the battery life will be good, even at higher polling rates.
13:02 - 13:45
12. ⚖️ Weight and Measurements
- The mouse weighs 49g, slightly above the advertised 46g +/- 2g.
- Measurements include a minimum width of 54mm, a maximum back flare of 62mm, a front width of 57.7mm, and a hump height of 37.4mm.
13:46 - 14:53
13. 🤔 Final Thoughts and Recommendation
- The reviewer concludes that the ATK Duckbill Ultra is a very good mouse, but the price is a bit too high.
- Paying $100 for it is acceptable, but a lower price point would make it a better deal.
- The reviewer will continue using the mouse to check for durability issues.
- The reviewer recommends using code DAZZ for a discount.