RAWM Leviathan V4 GT Brings Magnetic Switches Under $100
RAWM has revealed its Leviathan V4 GT wireless gaming mouse, featuring hybrid optical-magnetic switches, an 8 kHz polling rate, and a sub-$100 price point. The 54-gram mouse takes direct aim at the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike.
A Familiar Shape With a New Trick Inside
Chinese peripherals brand RAWM has officially revealed the Leviathan V4 GT, a lightweight wireless gaming mouse built around hybrid optical-magnetic switches and priced below $100. The announcement, reported by TechPowerUp on August 22, comes as magnetic switch technology is increasingly showing up across the gaming peripheral space at more accessible prices.
The Leviathan V4 GT leans on a shape that RAWM fans will recognize immediately. According to TechPowerUp, it is based on the same Logitech G Pro X form factor that the brand has used for previous launches, and the black-and-white color scheme even echoes the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike directly. That is not an accident. RAWM is positioning the Leviathan V4 GT as a direct competitor to Logitech’s current flagship, aiming to undercut it on price while matching or exceeding it on some specs.
At 54 grams, the Leviathan V4 GT is a genuinely light mouse. For context, TechPowerUp notes that Logitech is already working on a replacement for the X2 Superstrike, and that upcoming model will reportedly come in around 4 to 5 grams heavier than RAWM’s offering. That gap is not enormous, but in the ultralight mouse market, every gram gets argued about.
The Specs That Matter
RAWM shared a spec highlight via a post on X. Beyond the weight, the Leviathan V4 GT runs a custom MCU based on the Nordic nRF54 and supports an 8 kHz polling rate in both wired and wireless modes. The optical encoder rounds out the core internals. There is also mention of a sweat-resistant, non-slip coating and a web-based driver for customization, which keeps setup lighter than a full desktop software install.
The headline feature is what RAWM is calling Hyper Click switch technology. The switches are described as hybrid optical-magnetic microswitches, similar in concept to those found in Keychron’s recently previewed G6 HE, as noted by TechPowerUp. In a separate post on X, RAWM showed off the dual-mode microswitches and included an actuation visualization that appears to show up to ten actuation steps. That kind of granularity opens the door to adjustable actuation and potentially rapid trigger functionality, both of which have become selling points for competitive players since they first appeared on gaming keyboards.
However, RAWM has not confirmed whether rapid trigger or adjustable actuation sensitivity will actually be present in the final product. The spec sheet shared with TechPowerUp does not address those features directly, so how much of that actuation flexibility makes it into the software is still an open question.
Price and the Competitive Picture
RAWM has not announced a firm price yet, but the company teased the figure as under $100, hinting at it with the notation “$XX” in its X post. That range puts the Leviathan V4 GT in a growing crowd. As TechPowerUp’s related coverage indicates, multiple mouse brands have been lining up magnetic switch technology to challenge Logitech’s HITS platform, and RAWM is far from alone in chasing that space.
One user in the TechPowerUp comments did flag a potential concern: the mouse reportedly ships with only five buttons, which drew disappointment from at least one reader who said they would have kept a closer eye on it otherwise. That is a reasonable note for anyone who relies on side buttons for MMOs or productivity. For pure competitive play in a shooter, though, five buttons is standard.
RAWM still needs to confirm a release date and finalize pricing. With Logitech’s own next-generation Superstrike expected sometime around September based on earlier reporting, the timing of any Leviathan V4 GT launch will matter quite a bit.
What are the key specs of the RAWM Leviathan V4 GT?
According to RAWM, the Leviathan V4 GT weighs approximately 54 grams, uses a custom MCU based on the Nordic nRF54, supports an 8 kHz polling rate in both wired and wireless modes, and includes an optical encoder. It also features a sweat-resistant, non-slip coating and a web driver for customization.
How much will the RAWM Leviathan V4 GT cost?
RAWM has not announced an official price yet, but the company teased the price point as under $100, hinting at it with the notation "$XX" in a post on X.
What makes the Leviathan V4 GT's switches special?
The Leviathan V4 GT uses RAWM's Hyper Click switch technology, described as hybrid optical-magnetic microswitches. A separate post on X showed an actuation visualization suggesting up to ten actuation steps, which could enable features like adjustable actuation and rapid trigger, though no specifics on those features were confirmed in the spec sheet.
Which mouse shape does the Leviathan V4 GT use?
According to TechPowerUp, the Leviathan V4 GT is based on the same Logitech G Pro X shape that RAWM has used for its other gaming mouse launches, and it shares a similar black-and-white color scheme to the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike.