Windows Central Verdict
A fantastic mouse that holds its own against the competition.
Affordable high-end like mouse
Ultralightweight that competes with the lightest.
4,000Hz polling rate that beats similarly priced competitors.
A simple elegant design matched by its packaging.
Some frictional noise that changes depending on direction.
Over-sized side buttons that lead to accidental clicks, at least initially.
Damn those free PC peripherals from my college computer facilities.
From there, I stole from the pros.
I used Logitech, Zowie, Razer, and whatever else became popular at the time.
I had found my style of mouse.
The floor of the mouse has been mostly removed to lighten the load.
No longer would I be bound by the weight of 70 grams or more.
I’ve been gaming and playing on PCs for 25 years.
This review was made possible thanks to a review sample provided by NZXT.
I’m usually not a white peripheral fan, but the NZXT lineup changed my mind!
The company had no input nor saw the contents of this review prior to publication.
Before, I thought the weight of 63g was fine; now, I’m not so sure.
At twice the price, the $159.99 mouse is only 3g less than that of the NZXT.
Maybe you’ll be interested in the 26,000 DPI or the sub-1ms response time.
Whatever your fancy, this NZXT mouse is looking to swim with the big brands.
NZXT Lift Elite White | BlackA fantastic mouse that holds its own against the competition.
It’s an incredibly lightweight mouse, and a joy to use.
How could a mouse of this size and weight not have some sort of build flaw?
Surely something has to be wrong, right?
I’m pleased to report that the design is very sturdy and rigid despite the lack of a floor!
The entire NZXT lineup looks fabulous side-by-side.
You have to see to it the removal of a subfloor doesn’t let the house fall apart!
The side buttons are overly sized to provide an easier-to-press experience.
However, the side buttons are not swappable even with a symmetrical mouse shape.
This review was done mainly using the white NZXT Zone mousepad.
Instead, they are solely placed on the left side, with no left-handed version yet announced.
I wasn’t too thrilled about these buttons, as I accidentally hit them more often than not.
Needless to say, I got myself killed a few times.
The profile of the NZXT Lift Elite fit my hand like a glove.
The battery was also another slight sore spot for me.
The price of speed, I guess.
I did a quick test using my phone to check the difference in noise level between the two.
During use, I didn’t notice anything at all in terms of performance.
Only when I took a step back and carefully looked it over did this become an issue.
This review was also performed on the NZXT Zone, not to be confused with the new Elite version.
I would soundly recommend the Zone Elite as a mousepad to use alongside this mouse!
NZXT Zone Elite Premium Gaming Mouse Pad - BlackA great mousepad that pairs well with the NZXT Lift Elite.
You’ll want a speedy/soft pad like this one for the best possible precision.
I was surprised to find out I could, so I tested 4k to 8k rates.
Even if it’s a placebo, I want my mouse to drive the latest speeds.
I’d say it’s even better than GHUB.
On top of it, you’ve got the option to remap any button, and I meananybutton.
I could remap the on/off switch underneath the mouse.
I have no clue what I’d do with it, but hey, it’s there!
So why would you even consider the Superlight?
NZXT is taking them to the cleaners here.
This also holds true for other competitors, like the Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro andSteelSeries Aerox 5.
The one mouse that still seems to be able to withstand this new-fangled gadget is theRazer Viper V3 Pro.
With double the polling rate, it still weighs less than the Lift Elite.
However, it has a slightly higher price point; pick your poison.
Looking for a cheap, lightweight gaming mouse.Another great feature is it’s lightweight.
They’ve even managed a lighter mouse than Logitech’s Superlight lineup.
Its 1,000Hz polling rate charge data is the same as my five-year-old original Superlight.
I wasn’t sure what to expect when it came to a premium, competitivegaming mousescene.
For the price point, this mouse is pretty spectacular.
It comes down to what you’re looking for in your gear.
What it will come down to is your personal preference.
I’m going to team NZXT on this one.
