Introduction
Dream Machines is a polish company with its headquarters in Warsaw, the company is focused on manufacturing gaming peripherals. The company was founded by a group of enthusiasts, with the goal of bringing on the market quality products. Dream Machines gained its popularity with the launch of their first product, the DM1 Pro.
Official product link:
https://www.dreammachines.pl/en/dm2comfys
Packaging and accessories
The DM2 Comfy S is packaged in a standard sized box with a two tone color scheme. The front of the box features a top down photo of the mouse alongside the DM2 name plastered behind the mouse photo. The Dream Machines logo is placed at the top of the box while the DM2 Comfy S name branding is on the lower side, thus creating a contrast.
The sides of the box are simple and completely red, here only the name of the mouse is placed.
The back side of the box presents the main features of the DM2 Comfy S, including the PixArt optical sensor, the Omron Switches and the max DPI available.
Accessories
The product comes with the following accessories:
– 1x User Manual
– 1x Extra pad set
3. Specificatii/Specifications
MCU/Processor: Holtek HT68FB560
Main Switches: Omron D2FC-F-7N
Sensor: Pixart PMW 3360 optical sensor
Buttons: Scroll wheel + 6 buttons
Resolution: 400, 800, 1600, 2400, 4800, 12000 DPI
LOD (LIFT-OFF-DISTANCE): 1.8-2.0 mm
Maximum Speed: 7.0 M/s
Polling Rate: 1000 Hz
Surface: Matte rubber
Connection: USB 2.0, Gold Plated
Cable Length: 1.8 m
Weight: 94 g (without cable)
Size: 131 х 84 х 39 mm
Warranty: 2 years
Visual inspection
The DM2 Comfy S uses the same ergonomic shape like the previous Comfy model, the new S variant of the mouse features a better Optical sensor manufactured by PixArt, with the model number PMW 3360. The LED illumination is integrated into the Scroll wheel and the back placed Dream Machines logo, the two profile switch buttons also benefit from indirect lightning.
The right and left click buttons use the well-known Omron D2FC-F-7N switches, rated at more than 20 million clicks. The case that covers and actuates the switches is part of the main casing of the mouse, the whole upper part of the mouse being a single piece assembly.
The Scroll wheel features a two texture design, the top and middle side is matte and rubberized, and thus offering a better grip. The lower side of the wheel is clear plastic to aid with the light transfer and diffusion. The encoder used for the scroll wheel is made by TTC.
Directly above the scroll wheel, there are the two profile change buttons, these cycle forward and back through the preinstalled DPI profiles of the mouse. These buttons feature a black glossy finish that is contrasting the rubberized matte texture of the mouse.
The left side of the mouse has two glossy buttons; these have the “forward – back” universal function. Lower on the left side is the place for resting your thumb, the Comfy S being made to offer a comfortable feel for the user.
On the back side there is the Dream Machines logo, it is RGB illuminated in tandem with the scroll wheel and profile buttons, the light has a slow pulsating animation. In addition to that, each color of the mouse features a different DPI profile.
The mouse uses a 180 cm red & black braided cable, and a gold plated USB connector. The cable is covered by a synthetic sleeving that is rigid enough to require time to maintain a new shape.
On the inferior side of the mouse we find mounted the four Teflon feet and the optical Pixart PMW 3360 sensor capable of 12000 DPI. On the PCB the optical sensor is covered by textile tape.
Testing
Just like the rest of the Dream Machine mice, the DM2 Comfy S does not require a driver or a software piece for optimal workflow. The LED illumination and DPI profiles associated are preinstalled on the onboard memory chip of the mouse.
The mouse has six settings for DPI and lights, each color represents a DPI value, the available speeds are the following: 400 / 800 / 1600 / 2400 / 4800 / 12000.
The performance of the mouse in games is excellent, the optical PMW 3360 sensor provides excellent tracking on multiple surfaces as well as good accuracy. The main clicks use the Omron D2FC-F-7N switches and thus the tactile feedback is great. However, the main feature of the Comfy S is the ergonomic shape that provides a good grip in both palm and claw grip styles of gameplay.
The mouse was tested both in normal use & gaming. Normal day to day use consist of Internet browsing & a few photo & video editing software.
The games used for testing are the following:
– Battlefield 1
– Grand Theft Auto V
– Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
– Rise of the Tomb Raider
– Kingdom Come Deliverance
– The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Software
While all Dream Machines mice are ready to be used without any driver or software package, the manufacturer has developed a piece of software that offers more customization options for both the LED illumination and for the optical sensor that equips the Comfy S.
This software offers just the useful option for both the average user and the professional gamers, such as the actual DPI value for each profile that is stored on board the mouse as well as the color of the said profile. With the Macro profiler, each button on the mouse can be reassigned for a specific task.
Final thoughts
The DM2 Comfy S features an updated optical sensor, the Pixart PMW 3360 that will go up top 12000DPI, however the best experience I had with the Comfy S and this sensor was at around 1600 DPI.
The build quality of the DM2 Comfy S is very good, the rubberized coating is even applied all across the surface and all the buttons and scroll wheel have a good tactile feedback. This is also thanks to the Omron D2FC-F-7N switches used for the main clicks as well as the TTC encoder of the scroll wheel.
The gaming experience using the DM2 Comfy S is good, the shape is sloped to the right side of the mouse and thus offers a better support for the index finger as well as a better resting position for the thumb.
One inconvenient of the DM2 Comfy S is the cable that is covered in a synthetic sleeving that is rigid enough to maintain its shape even after the cable has been unknotted and straightened. This means that the cable will sometimes catch on the edge of the mouse pad or other cables. This will fix itself after a period of usage.
In conclusion, the main benefit of the DM2 Comfy S over the previous version is the introduction of the Pixart PMW 3360 optical sensor, offering better tracking and accuracy on multiple surfaces. The ergonomic shape of the mouse is unchanged and so is the level of comfort, the overall rubberized surface is good and even. The main issue of this mouse is the rigid cable thanks to the braided sleeving, it will require a couple of hours for it to straighten out.
