Trust Electronics has carved out a reputation for offering competitively priced alternatives to some of the best gaming mice on the market today. Today I’m looking at the Trust GXT 970 Morfix, which features up to 10,000 DPI, four adjustable side plates, 14 programmable buttons, and RGB lighting capable of 16.8 million colors.
Designed specifically for FPS, MMO, and MOBA players, the mouse does have several caveats to be aware of. Namely it’s wired, slightly heavier than expected, and suffers from the occasional bit of input lag. At £44 (only available in the UK) the question is whether the Trust GXT 970 Morfix actually gives you bang for your buck, or is it simply all style over substance?
Trust GXT 970 Morfix – Design and Features
The GXT 970 Morfix is a reasonably nice-looking device that’s smooth across the surface and slick around the edges – fueled by the complementary RGB lighting. It's not a showstopper, though, in all honesty. You won't be wowing friends or grabbing the attention of those that don't traditionally play games, but it's undoubtedly ergonomic.
That said, compared to Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro SE, the build quality feels lesser, and the color features feel slightly lacking. The light bar is a cool bonus – next to the lit-up logo and roll bar – but the LEDs don't pop as much as I’d like to see, as you get a better experience from the SteelSeries Rival 3 for a lower cost.
There are four adjustable magnetic side plates to suit your style right out of the box. One features three programmable buttons and one offers nine on the left side, while another two can be swapped on the right side depending on grip preference (be that flush or more molded). This then totals a maximum of 14 programmable buttons, not forgetting the roller input, profile up and downs, and two clickers.
Having the option to change between the four plates is always welcome, though it's hard to see why you wouldn't opt for the nine-button configuration most of the time. The physical buttons (as opposed to a digital solution) are great for inputting and being clear when it comes to mapping. Each feels very satisfying to press, too, whether you’re clicking on heads or moving your troops in for the kill.
The polling rate and DPI settings are customizable up to 1000hz and 10,000 DPI, respectively, a decent amount of connectivity for most players. That said, lefties will want to look elsewhere, as the Morfix certainly favors right-handed play that employs a palm or finger grip.
One of the drawbacks for the Morfix is the absence of Bluetooth or wireless, settling for a wired connection only. It has a strong braided wire cable that measures a generous 1.8 meters and an unattractive filter block. All of which contribute to the weight.
At 110g for the mouse alone, the Morfix does edge onto the heftier side of the market, being bulked up considerably by the wired connection and causing the unit to weigh in at 167g in total. Trust cables promise zero drag, yet I'd be lying if I didn't feel hampered by this one from time to time. As someone who always selects wireless, it did feel a step back.
Trust GXT 970 Morfix – Software
No downloads are necessary to get started. By plugging in the wired USB, you can be mid-game within a few minutes. Beyond that, there’s official Trust software that allows for full mouse customization. It’s worth noting that every Trust mouse has its own specific software, and each can be tricky to find, with the German site yielding results first on Google.
After downloading, the Trust software is easy to learn. Unlike Corsair’s overly complicated iCUE software, this was massively refreshing and simple to navigate, making it easy to map buttons, set up a profile (maximum of three), or arrange a specific neon effect.
Trust GXT 970 Morfix – Performance and Gaming
In action, the Morfix fares surprisingly well against the competition. Tested across various games, including CS:GO, Cuphead, Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links, and Aim Lab (set to replicate Apex Legends), performance and practicality felt not too far off the likes of the Corsair Dark Core. Furthermore, I found it convenient being able to map additional actions to the side buttons. That said, some button clicks on the side plates occasionally didn’t always register, a bad sign for anyone wanting to use the mouse in a competitive setting. When you’re playing at a high level, even a split second or single missed click can mean the difference between winning and losing.
Outside of games, the mouse proved perfectly adequate throughout a normal workday. Nevertheless, after experiencing higher-quality mice on the market, adequate just doesn't cut it anymore. It does the job fine, but saying that the Morfix is a comfortable mouse feels like a disservice to others.
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