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ARTISAN Hien (Wine Red/L) [FX-HI-XS-L-R] FX XSOFT (Japan Import)
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ARTISAN Hien (Wine Red/L) [FX-HI-XS-L-R] FX XSOFT (Japan Import)

Bottom line: The ARTISAN Hien FX XSOFT: Large 420x330mm surface suits low-sens, full-arm gaming swipes; main trade-off: japan import, so shipping and restock times can run long.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For keyboards, mice, headsets and other PC peripherals, synthesises manufacturer specs and independent reviews rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Large 420x330mm surface suits low-sens, full-arm gaming swipes
  • ✓ XSOFT hardness sinks under grip for a plush, cushioned feel
  • ✓ Knitted polyester surface glides light but stops securely
  • ✓ 4mm special-foam layer stays flat and resists edge curl

Cons

  • ✗ Japan import, so shipping and restock times can run long
  • ✗ XSOFT is very soft; fast-flick players may want firmer
  • ✗ L size (420mm) can crowd smaller or cluttered desks
  • ✗ Cloth weave absorbs spills and needs occasional washing

Manufacturer description

The FX series solves the hard edge, sticky feeling which was a drawback of the CLASSIC series by lock processing. The NINJA FX series that ease of use increased by 200%. It is a light glide, but it can be stopped securely. Cloth mouse pad of New standard with high evaluation on the net. Easy to handle for everyone with satin texture. Surface : Pearskin ( polyester). Middle layer : Single foamed foam of special structure. Excellent flatness. Resistant to curl is strong. Natural rubber is not included. Sole : Perfect slip prevention performance by sucker structure.With its "glide, and stop"…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored ARTISAN Hien FX XSOFT using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the gaming peripherals category. Artisan's gaming peripherals lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for gaming peripherals of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Size : 42.0(W) x 33.0(L) x 4(H)mm
  • Surface : Knitted cloth (Polyester)
  • Hardness : XSOFT
  • Color : Wine Red
  • Middle layer : 4mm Single foamed foam of special structure

Full Specifications

SizeL (420x330mm)
BrandArtisan
ColorWine Red
ThemeGaming
SurfaceKnitted cloth (Polyester)
HardnessXSOFT
MaterialPolyester
Fabric TypeXSOFT
Middle layer4mm Single foamed foam of special structure
Model NumberFX-HI-XS-L-R
Item Thickness4 millimeters
Mfr Part NumberFX-HI-XS-L-R
Special FeatureNon-slip
Antenna LocationGaming
Enclosure MaterialPolyester
Additional FeaturesNon-slip
Item Dimensions L x W12.99"L x 16.54"W
Recommended Uses For ProductGaming

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