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Newskill Lycan Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:16000 DPIWeight:86.5 g

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

Newskill Lycan
6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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
When you need a quick reference to identify the best mice on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

8.8

User score

â–²Better than 57% of mice
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 55% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 55%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 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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â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components

36%

6.1

Performance & Sensor

22%

6.1

Controls

16%

6.8

Design

14%

8.2

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 54%
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 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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â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 80%
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Technical Specifications of mouse Newskill Lycan

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 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
â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components:

36%

6.1

Performance & Sensor

22%

6.1

Controls

16%

6.8

Design

14%

8.2

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

5.9
User score
User score
8.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.8
Popularity
Popularity
8.8/ 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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â–² Better than 81% of models
Popularity:
Newskill Lycan has a popularity score of 8.8 points, which is higher than that of 81.2% of products in this category.
8.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 55% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.5
Brand name
Newskill
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k 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
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
N/A
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
Market range: <0 Hz – >125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 0 Hz, which is lower than 36% of mice and equal to 64% of mice.
wired only.
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Connectivity
wired
This mouse supports wired connectivity, which is less versatile than 65.1% of mice and equal to 34.9% of mice.
connection modes: wired.
Bluetooth support
no
This mouse does not support Bluetooth. 35.6% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
no
This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
no
This mouse does not include a receiver. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery form factor
N/A
Rechargeable battery
no
This mouse does not use a rechargeable battery. 46% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
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
8
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 8 buttons, which is more than 78.5% of mice and equal to 9.6% of mice.
N. of side buttons
2
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
5
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 5 programmable buttons, which is less than 64.5% of mice and equal to 13.4% of mice.
DPI switching button
yes
This mouse includes a DPI switching button. 14.7% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
no
This mouse does not include a profile switching button. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
ambidextrous
Weight
86.5 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 86.5 g, which is heavier than 55.6% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
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
1.5 m
Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
This mouse has a cable length of 1.5 m, which is less than 87.2% of mice and equal to 8.3% of mice.
Cable type
paracord
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Onboard memory profiles
?
Onboard memory size
?
Software name
Newskill Lycan Software
Firmware upgradable
?
Suitable for gaming
yes
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

Newskill Lycan vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 60% higher maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 16,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    16,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 20 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    This mouse offers switch durability of 50 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    50 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 25% higher maximum acceleration
    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
  • 2 more stored DPI steps
    This mouse stores 7 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    7 vs 5
  • 2 more buttons
    This mouse has 8 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
    8 vs 6
  • 9.8% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 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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    Newskill Lycan
    the average mouse
    Newskill Lycan has a higher user score than the average mouse (8.78 vs 8).
    8.78 vs 8
  • 37.1% more popular
    Newskill Lycan is more popular than the average mouse (8.75 vs 6.4).
    8.75 vs 6.38
  • 9.8% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 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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    â–¼
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    Newskill Lycan
    the average mouse
    Newskill Lycan has a higher user score than the average mouse (8.78 vs 8).
    8.78 vs 8
  • 37.1% more popular
    Newskill Lycan is more popular than the average mouse (8.75 vs 6.4).
    8.75 vs 6.38
  • 60% higher maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 16,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    16,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 25% higher maximum acceleration
    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
  • 2 more stored DPI steps
    This mouse stores 7 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    7 vs 5
  • 20 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    This mouse offers switch durability of 50 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    50 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 2 more buttons
    This mouse has 8 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
    8 vs 6
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless, while the average mouse does. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
  • 1 fewer programmable buttons
    This mouse has 5 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    5 vs 6
  • No automatic sleep mode
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No receiver included
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • 600 DPI higher minimum setting
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 5.5% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 86.5 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    86.5 g vs 82 g
  • No battery level indicator
    This mouse does not include a battery level indicator, while the average mouse does. 59.4% of mice include a battery level indicator.
  • Limited connectivity
    This mouse supports wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired.
    wired vs wireless
  • 600 DPI higher minimum setting
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • Poor default DPI tuning
    This mouse uses a default DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse uses a default DPI of 1,000 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless, while the average mouse does. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
  • No receiver included
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • Limited connectivity
    This mouse supports wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired.
    wired vs wireless
  • No automatic sleep mode
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No battery level indicator
    This mouse does not include a battery level indicator, while the average mouse does. 59.4% of mice include a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer programmable buttons
    This mouse has 5 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    5 vs 6
  • 5.5% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 86.5 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    86.5 g vs 82 g
  • 0.3 m shorter cable
    This mouse has a cable length of 1.5 m, while the average mouse has a cable length of 1.8 m.
    1.5 m vs 1.8 m

Video reviews

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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Newskill Lycan

  • Unique translucent ABS plastic design that enhances RGB lighting effects throughout the entire body
  • High-performance PixArt 3389 optical sensor offering up to 16,000 DPI and 400 IPS speed
  • Incredibly lightweight construction (87g) for an ergonomic gaming experience
  • Highly flexible paracord-style cable that minimizes drag and movement interference
  • Includes extra weights for users to customize the physical feel and balance of the mouse
  • Intuitive software for managing profiles, DPI settings, macros, and lighting effects
  • Equipped with durable Huano switches rated for 50 million clicks

What customers don't like about Newskill Lycan

  • Translucent surface can show dirt and fingerprints more easily than solid alternatives
  • Some users reported that certain buttons may feel slightly stiff or hard to press
  • Potential software-related boot issues where the OS may hang if the mouse is connected at startup
  • Relatively short 1.5m cable compared to some competitors offering 1.8m or longer
  • No dedicated button for switching between saved profiles on the device itself
  • Lacks advanced features like a tilting or thumb scroll wheel found on premium models

Verdict

The Newskill Lycan is a professional wired gaming mouse featuring an ambidextrous design and a translucent ABS plastic body that showcases fully customizable ARGB lighting. It is equipped with a high-performance PixArt PMW3389 optical sensor offering up to 16,000 DPI, a 1000Hz polling rate, 400 IPS tracking speed, and 50G acceleration. Main pros include its ultra-lightweight 86.5g build, durable Huano switches rated for 50 million clicks, flexible paracord cable, and the inclusion of extra weights for personalized feel. Notable cons include its wired-only connectivity which may limit mobility compared to wireless alternatives, and a shorter 1.5m cable length that might be restrictive for some desktop setups.

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