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Attack Shark R6 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Connectivity:wireless+wiredMaximum polling rate:8000 HzMaximum DPI:42000 DPIWeight:39 g

Attack Shark R6 Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

8.6

Overall score

Score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the mouse's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best mice on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

80%

8.8

Technical Score

20%

8.0

User score

★Better than 96% of mice
8.8

Technical Score

Technical score
8.8/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

36%

10

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.9

Controls

16%

9.4

Design

14%

6.4

Features

7%

9.9

Connectivity

5%

7.5

Battery & Charging

★Better than 96% of mice
8.0

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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%

8.5

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

Based on 542 buyer reviews from online shops.
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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.
â–¼Worse than 64% of mice
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Verdict

The Attack Shark R6 is an ultralight tri-mode gaming mouse weighing approximately 39g–43g, featuring the flagship PixArt PAW3950MAX sensor and a Nordic 52840 MCU for high-performance tracking. It boasts a maximum sensitivity of 42,000 DPI, 750 IPS tracking speed, 50G acceleration, and an impressive 8,000Hz wireless polling rate via an included 8K receiver. Key characteristics include its small-to-medium symmetrical shape with a moderate back hump suitable for claw and fingertip grips, Omron optical microswitches rated for up to 100 million clicks, and a specialized 'ice-feel' coating for improved grip. Main pros include its exceptional price-to-performance ratio, lightweight solid-shell build, and versatile connectivity (2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.2, and Wired). Notable cons reported by users include a basic or 'janky' web-based driver software, potential build quality inconsistencies like scroll wheel noise or side button pre-travel, and the actual weight often measuring closer to 43g than the advertised 39g.

Technical Specifications of mouse Attack Shark R6

Technical Score
Technical score
8.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components:

36%

10

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.9

Controls

16%

9.4

Design

14%

6.4

Features

7%

9.9

Connectivity

5%

7.5

Battery & Charging

8.8
Attack Shark R6 has a technical score of 8.8 points, which is higher than that of 96.3% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

8.5

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

Based on 542 buyer reviews from online shops.
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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.
8.0
Attack Shark R6 has a user score of 7.95 points, which is lower than that of 63.8% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
6.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 55% of models
Popularity:
Attack Shark R6 has a popularity score of 6.8 points, which is higher than that of 55.4% of products in this category.
6.8
Attack Shark R6 has a popularity score of 6.8 points, which is higher than that of 55.4% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
9.0/ 10
✕
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components:

60%

8.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

9.0
Attack Shark R6 has a value-for-money score of 9 points, which is higher than that of 93.8% of products in this category.
Brand name
Attack
Maximum polling rate
8,000 Hz
Maximum polling rate
8,000 Hz
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 8,000 Hz, which is higher than 88.2% of mice and equal to 11.8% of mice.
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 13% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >1k 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
8,000 Hz
2.4 GHz polling rate
8,000 Hz
â–² Better than 89% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 8,000 Hz, which is higher than 89.2% of mice and equal to 10.8% of mice.
Bluetooth polling rate
125 Hz
Bluetooth polling rate
125 Hz
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <0 Hz – >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
â–² Better than 57% of models
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
â–² Better than 65% of models
This mouse supports Bluetooth. 64.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
5.2
Bluetooth version
5.2
★ Better than 93% of models
This mouse uses Bluetooth 5.2, which is newer than 92.5% of mice and equal to 4.6% of mice.
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This mouse supports proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 38.8% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
yes
Receiver included
yes
â–² Better than 38% of models
This mouse includes a receiver. 37.8% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
200 hours
Battery life
200 hours
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <50 hours – >500 hours
This mouse lasts 200 hours on a charge, which is longer than 87.1% of mice and equal to 6.6% of mice.
Battery capacity
250 mAh
Battery capacity
250 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Market range: <300 mAh – >800 mAh
This mouse has a battery capacity of 250 mAh, which is smaller than 91.3% of mice and equal to 3.5% of mice.
Battery form factor
integrated
Rechargeable battery
yes
Rechargeable battery
yes
â–² Better than 54% of models
This mouse uses a rechargeable battery. 54.2% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
no
Removable battery
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This mouse does not use a removable battery. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
?
N. of side buttons
2
N. of side buttons
2
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 2 side buttons, which is more than 15% of mice and equal to 68.6% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
7
N. of programmable buttons
7
â–² Better than 67% of models
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 7 programmable buttons, which is more than 66.9% of mice and equal to 12.7% of mice.
DPI switching button
no
DPI switching button
no
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
This mouse does not include a DPI switching button. 85.4% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
no
Profile switching button
no
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
This mouse does not include a profile switching button. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
ambidextrous
Weight
39 g
Weight
39 g
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 39 g, which makes it lighter than 97.7% of mice and equal to 0.6% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
Extra weights
0 g
â–¼ Worse than 5% of models
Market range: <0 g – >25 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
â–² Better than 18% of models
Market range: <1.5 m – >2 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
paracord
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Onboard memory profiles
1
Onboard memory profiles
1
â–² Better than 48% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse stores 1 onboard profiles, which is more than 48% of mice and equal to 20% of mice.
Onboard memory size
1,024 KB
Onboard memory size
1,024 KB
★ Better than 100% of models
Market range: <0 KB – >128 KB
This mouse has 1,024 KB of onboard memory, which is larger than 99.8% of mice and equal to 0.2% of mice.
Software name
Attack Shark Driver
Firmware upgradable
yes
Firmware upgradable
yes
â–² Better than 22% of models
This mouse supports firmware updates. 22.5% of mice support firmware updates.
Suitable for gaming
yes
Suitable for gaming
yes
â–² Better than 24% of models
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

Attack Shark R6 vs the average mouse

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  • 8x higher maximum polling rate
    Maximum polling rate
    8,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 8000 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 70 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    100 million clicks
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 100 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    100 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 52.4% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    39 g
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 39 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    39 g vs 82 g
  • 4.2x higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    42,000 DPI
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 42000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    42,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 8x higher 2.4 GHz polling rate
    2.4 GHz polling rate
    8,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 8000 Hz, while the average mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 87.5% higher tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    750 IPS
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 750 IPS, while the average mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    750 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    Lift-off distance adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 1 more programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    7
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 7 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    7 vs 6
  • 23.7% better value for money
    Attack Shark R6 has better value for money than the average mouse (9.05 vs 7.3).
    9.05 vs 7.31
  • 8x higher maximum polling rate
    Maximum polling rate
    8,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 8000 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 4.2x higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    42,000 DPI
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 42000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    42,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 8x higher 2.4 GHz polling rate
    2.4 GHz polling rate
    8,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 8000 Hz, while the average mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 87.5% higher tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    750 IPS
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 750 IPS, while the average mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    750 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    Lift-off distance adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 150 DPI lower minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    50 DPI
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse goes as low as 50 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    50 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 25% higher maximum acceleration
    Maximum acceleration
    50 G
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 G – >50 G
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 50 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    50 G vs 40 G
  • Multi-device pairing
    Multi-device pairing
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This mouse supports multi-device pairing, while the average mouse does not. 20.3% of mice support multi-device pairing.
  • Versatile connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless+wired
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    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
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This mouse supports Bluetooth, while the average mouse does not. 35.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
  • 115 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    200 hours
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <50 hours – >500 hours
    This mouse lasts 200 hours on a charge, while the average mouse lasts 85 hours on a charge.
    200 hours vs 85 hours
  • Usable while charging
    Use while charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    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
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse uses a rechargeable battery, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
  • 70 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    100 million clicks
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 100 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    100 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 1 more programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    7
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 7 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    7 vs 6
  • Adjustable debounce time
    Debounce time adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This mouse supports adjustable debounce time, while the average mouse does not. 28.2% of mice support adjustable debounce time.
  • 52.4% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    39 g
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 39 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    39 g vs 82 g
  • Detachable cable
    Detachable cable
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This mouse comes with a detachable cable, while the average mouse does not. 43% of mice come with a detachable cable.
  • 3 newer release date
    Release date
    2024
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This mouse was released in 2024, while the average mouse was released in 2021.
    October 2024
    2024 vs 2021
  • No DPI switching button
    DPI switching button
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This mouse does not include a DPI switching button, while the average mouse does. 85.3% of mice include a DPI switching button.
  • 0.5 hours longer full charge time
    Full charge time
    2.5 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1.5 hours – >4 hours
    This mouse reaches a full charge in 2.5 hours, while the average mouse reaches a full charge in 2 hours.
    source range 2-3 h.
    2.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • No RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This mouse does not have RGB lighting, while the average mouse does. 56.3% of mice have RGB lighting.
  • 50% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    250 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <300 mAh – >800 mAh
    This mouse has a battery capacity of 250 mAh, while the average mouse has a battery capacity of 500 mAh.
    250 mAh vs 500 mAh
  • 57.1% more expensive
    Attack Shark R6 is more expensive than the average mouse (£55 vs £35).
    £55 vs £35
  • Thin glide feet
    Feet thickness
    0.75 mm
    â–² Better than 45% of models
    This mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.75 mm vs 0.8 mm
  • 57.1% more expensive
    Attack Shark R6 is more expensive than the average mouse (£55 vs £35).
    £55 vs £35
  • 0.5 hours longer full charge time
    Full charge time
    2.5 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1.5 hours – >4 hours
    This mouse reaches a full charge in 2.5 hours, while the average mouse reaches a full charge in 2 hours.
    source range 2-3 h.
    2.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 50% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    250 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <300 mAh – >800 mAh
    This mouse has a battery capacity of 250 mAh, while the average mouse has a battery capacity of 500 mAh.
    250 mAh vs 500 mAh
  • No DPI switching button
    DPI switching button
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This mouse does not include a DPI switching button, while the average mouse does. 85.3% of mice include a DPI switching button.
  • No RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This mouse does not have RGB lighting, while the average mouse does. 56.3% of mice have RGB lighting.
  • Thin glide feet
    Feet thickness
    0.75 mm
    â–² Better than 45% of models
    This mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.75 mm vs 0.8 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 542 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Attack Shark R6?

  • Incredible value for money, offering top-tier specs like the PAW3950 sensor and Nordic MCU at a budget price point.
  • Extremely lightweight design (~39-44g), making it ideal for fast-paced competitive gaming and reducing hand fatigue.
  • Versatile tri-mode connectivity supporting 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth, and wired connections.
  • The 'ice-feel' coating is highly praised for being grippy even with sweaty hands and resisting stains or fingerprints.
  • Excellent shape for claw and fingertip grip styles, often compared to the premium Ninjutso Sora V2.
  • Responsive and tactile Omron optical switches rated for 100 million clicks with minimal pre-travel.
  • User-friendly web-based driver allows for easy customisation without needing to download bulky software.

What customers dislike about Attack Shark R6?

  • Inconsistent build quality and quality control, with reports of side buttons sticking, shell creaking, or main buttons failing after a few months.
  • Actual weight often exceeds the advertised 39g, typically measuring between 41g and 44g.
  • The 8000Hz polling rate can be inconsistent, with some users reporting it only reaches 6800-7000Hz in tests.
  • Poor stock feet/skates that can feel scratchy out of the box, leading many users to recommend immediate third-party replacements.
  • Limited battery life when used at high polling rates (8K), sometimes lasting less than two days.
  • Slow 'wake up' time from sleep mode, which can cause a noticeable delay after the mouse has been idle.
  • Occasional sensor tracking issues or 'skipping' reported on certain surfaces or at lower lift-off distances (LOD).

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