ADATA XPG Alpha Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Connectivity:wireless+wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:16000 DPIWeight:78 g

ADATA XPG Alpha Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

7.0

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the mouse's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score components

80%

7.0

Technical Score

20%

6.9

User score

â–²Better than 68% of mice
7.0

Technical Score

Technical score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

36%

6.1

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.0

Controls

16%

7.5

Design

14%

7.9

Features

7%

9.8

Connectivity

5%

5.9

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 73% of mice
6.9

User score

User score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
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Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

3.9

Number of reviews

Based on 44 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
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Verdict

The Adata XPG Alpha is a right-handed ergonomic gaming mouse featuring a PixArt PAW 3335 sensor with a sensitivity of up to 16,000 DPI, 400 IPS tracking speed, and 40G acceleration. It is equipped with premium Omron switches rated for 60 million clicks and offers extensive customization through XPG PRIME software, including six programmable buttons and three-zone RGB lighting. Its main pros include a comfortable Red Dot award-winning design, versatile tri-mode connectivity (2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.1, and USB-C) for the wireless version with up to 60 hours of battery life, and high-quality build materials. However, some users find it relatively heavy at approximately 98g for the wireless model, and the plastic finish can feel less premium compared to higher-end competitors.

Technical Specifications of mouse ADATA XPG Alpha

Technical Score
Technical score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

36%

6.1

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.0

Controls

16%

7.5

Design

14%

7.9

Features

7%

9.8

Connectivity

5%

5.9

Battery & Charging

7.0
ADATA XPG Alpha has a technical score of 7 points, which is higher than that of 73.1% of products in this category.
User score
User score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

3.9

Number of reviews

Based on 44 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
6.9
ADATA XPG Alpha has a user score of 6.91 points, which is lower than that of 90.6% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
3.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you prefer a mouse that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
ADATA XPG Alpha has a popularity score of 3.9 points, which is lower than that of 72.5% of products in this category.
3.9
ADATA XPG Alpha has a popularity score of 3.9 points, which is lower than that of 72.5% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the mouse's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a mouse that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

60%

7.0

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.9
ADATA XPG Alpha has a value-for-money score of 7.9 points, which is higher than that of 66.8% of products in this category.
Brand name
Adata
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 27.8% of mice and equal to 55% of mice.
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
This mouse has a wired polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 13.2% of mice and equal to 77.4% of mice.
2.4 GHz polling rate
1,000 Hz
2.4 GHz polling rate
1,000 Hz
This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 33.4% of mice and equal to 46.9% of mice.
Bluetooth polling rate
125 Hz
Bluetooth polling rate
125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 125 Hz, which is higher than 67.8% of mice and equal to 30.7% of mice.
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Connectivity
wireless+wired
Connectivity
wireless+wired
This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, which is more versatile than 56.8% of mice and equal to 43.3% of mice.
connection modes: wired / Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz.
Bluetooth support
yes
Bluetooth support
yes
This mouse supports Bluetooth. 64.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
5.1
Bluetooth version
5.1
This mouse uses Bluetooth 5.1, which is newer than 86.3% of mice and equal to 6.1% of mice.
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
This mouse supports proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 38.8% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
yes
Receiver included
yes
This mouse includes a receiver. 37.8% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
60 hours
Battery life
60 hours
This mouse has a battery life of 60 hours, which is less than 78.2% of mice and equal to 6.9% of mice.
Battery capacity
300 mAh
Battery capacity
300 mAh
This mouse has a battery capacity of 300 mAh, which is smaller than 70.3% of mice and equal to 19.9% of mice.
Battery form factor
integrated
Rechargeable battery
yes
Rechargeable battery
yes
This mouse uses a rechargeable battery. 54.2% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
no
Removable battery
no
This mouse does not use a removable battery. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
6
N. of buttons
6
This mouse has 6 buttons, which is more than 23.2% of mice and equal to 40% of mice.
N. of side buttons
2
N. of side buttons
2
This mouse has 2 side buttons, which is more than 15% of mice and equal to 68.6% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
6
N. of programmable buttons
6
This mouse has 6 programmable buttons, which is more than 35.6% of mice and equal to 31.2% of mice.
DPI switching button
yes
DPI switching button
yes
This mouse includes a DPI switching button. 14.7% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
yes
Profile switching button
yes
This mouse includes a profile switching button. 84.1% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
right-handed
Weight
78 g
Weight
78 g
This mouse weighs 78 g, which makes it lighter than 54% of mice and equal to 0.7% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
Extra weights
0 g
This mouse comes with 0 g extra weights, which is less than 4.6% of mice and equal to 95.4% of mice.
Cable length
1.8 m
Cable length
1.8 m
This mouse comes with a 1.8 m cable, which is longer than 18.4% of mice and equal to 65.2% of mice.
Cable type
braided
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Onboard memory profiles
3
Onboard memory profiles
3
This mouse stores 3 onboard profiles, which is more than 69.8% of mice and equal to 8.2% of mice.
Onboard memory size
?
Software name
XPG PRIME
Firmware upgradable
yes
Firmware upgradable
yes
This mouse supports firmware updates. 22.5% of mice support firmware updates.
Suitable for gaming
yes
Suitable for gaming
yes
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

ADATA XPG Alpha vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    Lift-off distance adjustable
    yes
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 30 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    60 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 60 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    60 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 2 more onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    3
    This mouse stores 3 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    3 vs 1
  • Usable while charging
    Use while charging
    yes
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • 60% higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    16,000 DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 16000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    16,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • Profile switch button
    Profile switching button
    yes
    This mouse includes a profile switching button, while the average mouse does not. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
  • 2 more RGB zones
    RGB zones
    3
    This mouse has 3 RGB zones, while the average mouse has 1 RGB zones.
    3 vs 1
  • Adjustable debounce time
    Debounce time adjustable
    yes
    This mouse supports adjustable debounce time, while the average mouse does not. 28.2% of mice support adjustable debounce time.
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    Lift-off distance adjustable
    yes
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 60% higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    16,000 DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 16000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    16,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 100 DPI lower minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    100 DPI
    This mouse goes as low as 100 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    100 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • Versatile connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless+wired
    This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired / Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz.
    wireless+wired vs wireless
  • Bluetooth support
    Bluetooth support
    yes
    This mouse supports Bluetooth, while the average mouse does not. 35.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
  • Receiver storage inside mouse
    Receiver storage in mouse
    yes
    This mouse has receiver storage inside the mouse, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice have receiver storage inside the mouse.
  • Usable while charging
    Use while charging
    yes
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Rechargeable battery
    yes
    This mouse uses a rechargeable battery, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
  • 30 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    60 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 60 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    60 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • Profile switch button
    Profile switching button
    yes
    This mouse includes a profile switching button, while the average mouse does not. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
  • Adjustable debounce time
    Debounce time adjustable
    yes
    This mouse supports adjustable debounce time, while the average mouse does not. 28.2% of mice support adjustable debounce time.
  • 2 more RGB zones
    RGB zones
    3
    This mouse has 3 RGB zones, while the average mouse has 1 RGB zones.
    3 vs 1
  • Detachable cable
    Detachable cable
    yes
    This mouse comes with a detachable cable, while the average mouse does not. 43% of mice come with a detachable cable.
  • 2 more onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    3
    This mouse stores 3 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    3 vs 1
  • 25 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    60 hours
    This mouse has a battery life of 60 hours, while the average mouse has a battery life of 85 hours.
    60 hours vs 85 hours
  • 15.8% lower user score
    User score
    6.9/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
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    ADATA XPG Alpha
    the average mouse
    ADATA XPG Alpha has a lower user score than the average mouse (6.91 vs 8.000).
    6.91 vs 8
  • 12 mm wider mouse width
    Width
    78 mm
    This mouse has a width of 78 mm, while the average mouse has a width of 66 mm.
    78 mm vs 66 mm
  • 40% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    300 mAh
    This mouse has a battery capacity of 300 mAh, while the average mouse has a battery capacity of 500 mAh.
    300 mAh vs 500 mAh
  • 63.9% less popular
    ADATA XPG Alpha is less popular than the average mouse (3.9 vs 6.4).
    3.9 vs 6.38
  • Poor default DPI tuning
    Default DPI
    800 DPI
    This mouse uses a default DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse uses a default DPI of 1000 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • 15.8% lower user score
    User score
    6.9/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
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    ADATA XPG Alpha
    the average mouse
    ADATA XPG Alpha has a lower user score than the average mouse (6.91 vs 8.000).
    6.91 vs 8
  • 63.9% less popular
    ADATA XPG Alpha is less popular than the average mouse (3.9 vs 6.4).
    3.9 vs 6.38
  • Poor default DPI tuning
    Default DPI
    800 DPI
    This mouse uses a default DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse uses a default DPI of 1000 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • 25 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    60 hours
    This mouse has a battery life of 60 hours, while the average mouse has a battery life of 85 hours.
    60 hours vs 85 hours
  • 40% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    300 mAh
    This mouse has a battery capacity of 300 mAh, while the average mouse has a battery capacity of 500 mAh.
    300 mAh vs 500 mAh
  • 12 mm wider mouse width
    Width
    78 mm
    This mouse has a width of 78 mm, while the average mouse has a width of 66 mm.
    78 mm vs 66 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 44 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about ADATA XPG Alpha?

  • Excellent ergonomic design that is comfortable for long gaming or work sessions
  • Support for three connection modes: 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.1, and USB-C wired
  • High-performance PixArt PAW 3335 sensor providing up to 16,000 DPI
  • Durable Omron switches rated for up to 60 million clicks
  • Affordable budget-friendly price point for both wired and wireless versions
  • Decent battery life of up to 60 hours on a full charge (wireless version)
  • Convenient internal storage for the 2.4GHz USB dongle

What customers dislike about ADATA XPG Alpha?

  • Relatively heavy (98g for wireless) compared to modern ultra-lightweight gaming mice
  • Build materials can feel like 'cheap' plastic to some users
  • Proprietary USB-C cable ridges may prevent the use of standard third-party cables
  • The XPG Prime software can be resource-heavy and occasionally buggy
  • Wired version features a very stiff cable that can hinder smooth movement
  • Limited RGB customization compared to high-end competitors
  • Reported occasional issues with DPI settings resetting on their own

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