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TMR sticks, Hall effect triggers, a charging dock, and customisation options at this price point make the D10 stand out. You do get some budget-related downsides, though, like a just okay D-pad and triggers, and no customizable software.
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My favourite bit about new tech getting into the gaming hardware market is not their shiny (often very expensive) introduction. It's instead the moment that the more value-oriented brands start to throw it into everything. Mechanical switches, Hall effect triggers, and now TMR. Heck, we've even seen TMR implemented in keyboards like the Cherry Xtrfy MX 8.2 Pro TMR TKL (though it will be a while until we see a truly budget form of this keeb).
Effectively, TMR (tunnel magnetoresistance) is so valued because it's a technology using magnetic sensors to provide highly efficient and precise controls. It not only helps with battery life but combats stick drift, and is even more efficient than Hall effect.
This is what drew me to the EasySMX D10. It undercuts the already pretty budget-friendly Gamesir G7 Pro, giving much of the same specs and even a charging dock, for $20 cheaper. Though $60 / £60 is the official price point on EasySMX's website, you likely won't be paying near that. On Amazon UK, as of the time of writing, it costs just under £30 or $50 on Amazon US.
At that price, I can tell you straight away that the D10 is absolutely worth its cost. As it crawls up to MSRP, there's an argument to be made elsewhere, and, in that same sense, I think I would find it hard to recommend at full price. That's not inherently because it's not worth it, but purely because we've seen how low that price tag can get.
Compatibility: Windows, Switch, AndroidConnectivity: Wireless (2.4 GHz and Bluetooth) and WiredPorts: USB Type-CThumbsticks: TMRPolling rate: 1,000 HzTriggers: Linear Hall effect and non–linear micro-switchThumbstick layout: Asymmetrical RGB: YesExtra features: Two reprogrammable buttons, included charging dockWeight: 256 g (396 g with dock)Price: $60 | £60
And for its price, the EasySMX D10 offers quite a lot. You are getting a 1,000 Hz polling rate with its 2.4 GHz connector, a charging dock that doubles as the connector, linear Hall effect triggers, and TMR thumbsticks. It's not only accurate, but it's not going to break down in a year thanks to stick drift.
It's comparable in shape, weight and design to the Xbox Series X controller, though not quite as smooth and sturdy in the hands. It's certainly not a flimsy controller, but I feel less comfortable flinging it around than Microsoft's arguably greatest bit of hardware.
To me, it feels lower quality in terms of general feel compared with the likes of the 8BitDo Pro 3, which is another easy-to-use controller with a built-in charging stand. In its favour, other connected D-pads have a tendency to feel mushy, but this one doesn't. Effectively, the arrow buttons in the D-pad are all connected together, as opposed to four separate buttons. It's a very clicky D-pad, though sound here is inconsistent, with the right side producing a hollow click where the left doesn't.
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I do find the connected D-pad a tad awkward to hit diagonally, though, which can impact platformers. This doesn't become too much of a problem outside of this use case, as I don't often need a diagonal hit, but it's still worth noting.
Thumbsticks are comfortable to use, face buttons are a tad clacky, but perfectly fine, and triggers are both well-placed and easy to hit. Those triggers, in the long-press Hall effect mode, don't have as much feedback as I'd like, but that's a light preference. In most regards, it's a totally solid controller that feels a tad more budget than some,...Read more: Full article on www.pcgamer.com
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My favourite bit about new tech getting into the gaming hardware market is not their shiny (often very expensive) introduction. It's instead the moment that the more value-oriented brands start to throw it into everything. Mechanical switches, Hall effect triggers, and now TMR. Heck, we've even seen TMR implemented in keyboards like the Cherry Xtrfy MX 8.2 Pro TMR TKL (though it will be a while until we see a truly budget form of this keeb).
Effectively, TMR (tunnel magnetoresistance) is so valued because it's a technology using magnetic sensors to provide highly efficient and precise controls. It not only helps with battery life but combats stick drift, and is even more efficient than Hall effect.
This is what drew me to the EasySMX D10. It undercuts the already pretty budget-friendly Gamesir G7 Pro, giving much of the same specs and even a charging dock, for $20 cheaper. Though $60 / £60 is the official price point on EasySMX's website, you likely won't be paying near that. On Amazon UK, as of the time of writing, it costs just under £30 or $50 on Amazon US.
At that price, I can tell you straight away that the D10 is absolutely worth its cost. As it crawls up to MSRP, there's an argument to be made elsewhere, and, in that same sense, I think I would find it hard to recommend at full price. That's not inherently because it's not worth it, but purely because we've seen how low that price tag can get.
Compatibility: Windows, Switch, AndroidConnectivity: Wireless (2.4 GHz and Bluetooth) and WiredPorts: USB Type-CThumbsticks: TMRPolling rate: 1,000 HzTriggers: Linear Hall effect and non–linear micro-switchThumbstick layout: Asymmetrical RGB: YesExtra features: Two reprogrammable buttons, included charging dockWeight: 256 g (396 g with dock)Price: $60 | £60
And for its price, the EasySMX D10 offers quite a lot. You are getting a 1,000 Hz polling rate with its 2.4 GHz connector, a charging dock that doubles as the connector, linear Hall effect triggers, and TMR thumbsticks. It's not only accurate, but it's not going to break down in a year thanks to stick drift.
It's comparable in shape, weight and design to the Xbox Series X controller, though not quite as smooth and sturdy in the hands. It's certainly not a flimsy controller, but I feel less comfortable flinging it around than Microsoft's arguably greatest bit of hardware.
To me, it feels lower quality in terms of general feel compared with the likes of the 8BitDo Pro 3, which is another easy-to-use controller with a built-in charging stand. In its favour, other connected D-pads have a tendency to feel mushy, but this one doesn't. Effectively, the arrow buttons in the D-pad are all connected together, as opposed to four separate buttons. It's a very clicky D-pad, though sound here is inconsistent, with the right side producing a hollow click where the left doesn't.
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I do find the connected D-pad a tad awkward to hit diagonally, though, which can impact platformers. This doesn't become too much of a problem outside of this use case, as I don't often need a diagonal hit, but it's still worth noting.
Thumbsticks are comfortable to use, face buttons are a tad clacky, but perfectly fine, and triggers are both well-placed and easy to hit. Those triggers, in the long-press Hall effect mode, don't have as much feedback as I'd like, but that's a light preference. In most regards, it's a totally solid controller that feels a tad more budget than some,...Read more: Full article on www.pcgamer.com
What do you think about this?