VXE Dragonfly R1 Pro
Ultralight mice

VXE Dragonfly R1 Pro

48 g with a PAW3395 and 75 hours of battery for under $50

4.5 (220) Editor's score 8.2/10 ATK / VXE Tier Best value
$48.98

Indicative price captured on Amazon on September 21, 2026. It may have changed: check it on Amazon before buying.

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Weight48 g
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Polling interval1 ms
Maximum DPI26,000

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Technical benefits: what it actually gives you

48 grams for under 50 dollars

Three years ago, getting under 50 g cost 150 dollars. This mouse does it for under 50 with a PAW3395 sensor — the one the previous generation of flagships carried. It's the clearest example of how the Chinese niche brands have blown up pricing in the ultralight segment.

PAW3395: the sensor that used to be top of the range

26,000 DPI with 10-DPI steps, no smoothing and no acceleration. It isn't the latest 3950, but the practical difference between them is imperceptible to a human hand: both far exceed any movement you can make.

75 real hours at 1,000 Hz

With 250 mAh and 1 kHz polling the manufacturer states 75 hours. That figure is honest precisely because it's quoted at the rate you'll actually use: plenty of rivals advertise huge runtimes that collapse the moment you enable high polling. Here you know what you're playing with from the start.

Editor's rating

PrecisionSpeedErgonomicsBuildValue
  • Precision8/10
  • Response speed8/10
  • Ergonomics8/10
  • Build quality7/10
  • Value for money10/10

Scores from 0 to 10 assigned by our editors from the spec sheet and compared within each category. These aren't manufacturer figures: they're our judgement. You can read the method in how we choose.

Full spec sheet

Sensor & precision
SensorPixArt PAW3395
Maximum DPI26,000 DPI
Tracking speed
Latency & connectivity
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Polling interval1 ms
Click switchesHuano Ice Berry Pink Dot
Click actuation
Connectivity2.4 GHz + USB (dual mode)
Battery life75 h
Ergonomics & build
Weight48 g
ShapeSymmetrical, right-handed
Recommended gripsClaw, fingertip
Chassis materialPlastic with an ice-feel coating
FeetPTFE
Other
Warranty
Other listing details
Dimensions120.6 x 64.1 x 37.6 mm, for medium and small hands
MicrocontrollerNordic nRF52840
DPI adjustment10 to 26,000 DPI in steps of 10
Battery250 mAh; 75 h at 1,000 Hz per the manufacturer
Included receiver1 kHz receiver (the 8 kHz one is not included)
Warranty6 months per the Amazon listing

Fields with no data show as “—”: it means neither Amazon nor the manufacturer publishes that figure. We'd rather leave it empty than estimate it.

How it performs by game type

Tactical shooters

Valorant · CS2
8/10

For competing on a tight budget it's the best buy on the list: 48 g and a sensor with no smoothing cover 95% of what a 150-dollar mouse gives you. What you're missing is 8 kHz polling and the backing of a big brand.

Mechanical speed and precision

Rocket League
7/10

Fine, though the small, very light shape favours flicking over smooth tracking. If Rocket League is your main game and you use palm grip, look for something with more volume.

High click-rate PvP

Minecraft
8/10

Huano Ice Berry Pink Dot switches are well regarded in the fast-clicking community for their firm rebound, and the manufacturer picks them precisely to avoid double-clicking. A good PvP option without spending.

Mixed competitive play

Roblox
9/10

The most sensible buy in the whole category for a Roblox player: light, precise, weeks of battery and a price that doesn't hurt. If the mouse is for someone starting out, this is exactly it.

Pros, cons and who it's for

Strengths

  • 48 g for under $50: unbeatable weight-to-price on this list
  • PAW3395 sensor with no smoothing and 10-DPI steps
  • 75 hours of stated battery life at 1,000 Hz
  • Dual mode: 2.4 GHz and wired
  • Huano switches well regarded by the fast-clicking community

Weaknesses

  • 1 kHz receiver: the 8 kHz one is bought separately
  • Only 6 months of warranty per the listing
  • Niche brand: less mature support and software
  • The ice-feel coating gets slippery with sweaty hands

Ideal for: Someone who wants 90% of a competition mouse for a third of the price and doesn't need a big brand behind it.

Review summary

4.5 (220)

With 220 reviews and a 4.5 average it has, among the niche products in this batch, the most solid base of opinions. The usual pattern for this model is surprise at what it offers for the price, with the typical reservations about the manufacturer's software.

OWEN5.0Verified purchase

Amazing price compared to other brands

I would say I'm about a year into using the R1 Pro mouse, and it's amazing for its price, maybe even better. The mouse feels nice in my hand while playing comp games, and the weight is barely noticeable, in my opinion. The mouse quality is good as well, but I opted to use the provided grips, which made the mouse way better. Nothing hard to do to set it up; plug in and play

joseph5.0Verified purchase

Can’t beat that price for a good gaming mouse

Awesome mouse at a great price. Nice and lightweight and it’s been reliable so far. Iv been using it a few months now.

Clark Collins5.0Verified purchase

Definitely Worth it!

Great product! I figured I’d give a cheapo option a shot and this has not disappointed! I previously had a Razer V2 Pro and the scroll wheel was sporadic when scrolling up and down. I really didn’t want to spend $100+ on a OK mouse and was pleasantly surprised by this. It doesn’t feel cheap and I haven’t had any input problems while using it wirelessly for gaming. It looks how you see in the pictures and comes with some nice grips that I haven’t used. I’ve charged it once since owning it for a month or 2 and it would’ve lasted longer I just wanted to make it full again!

Bryan Medina5.0Verified purchase

Crazy good deal for the price

After using the Razer MMO Naga for so long, it was quite an adjustment to go to a much smaller and lighter mouse. However it has been only positive! Quite easily, the most impressive aspect about the mouse is how very little I have to charge it. I’ve had the mouse for almost a month and I’ve only had to charge it once. Absolutely would recommend!

Reviews reproduced from the product page on Amazon on the capture date (September 21, 2026). We haven't edited or translated them: they're what the listing itself shows.

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