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Ninjutso Sora Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95Connectivity:wireless+wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:26000 DPIWeight:45 g

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

Ninjutso Sora
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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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Score components

80%

7.5

Technical score

20%

5.8

User score

▲Better than 72% of mice
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 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

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▲Better than 71%
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 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%

6.9

Performance & Sensor

22%

8.1

Controls

16%

9.4

Design

14%

5.2

Features

7%

9.7

Connectivity

5%

6.1

Battery & Charging

▲Better than 80%
5.8

User score

User score
5.8/ 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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Score components

70%

7.0

User ratings

30%

2.9

Number of reviews

▼Worse than 98%
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Technical Specifications of mouse Ninjutso Sora

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 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%

6.9

Performance & Sensor

22%

8.1

Controls

16%

9.4

Design

14%

5.2

Features

7%

9.7

Connectivity

5%

6.1

Battery & Charging

7.5
User score
User score
5.8/ 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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Score components

70%

7.0

User ratings

30%

2.9

Number of reviews

5.8
Popularity
Popularity
2.9/ 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.
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Popularity:
Ninjutso Sora has a popularity score of 2.9 points, which is lower than that of 78.1% of products in this category.
2.9
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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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Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.0
Brand name
Ninjutso
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
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
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
0 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 0 Hz, which is lower than 36% of mice and equal to 64% of mice.
no Bluetooth mode.
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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 / 2.4 GHz.
Bluetooth support
no
This mouse does not support Bluetooth. 35.6% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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
This mouse includes a receiver. 37.8% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
70 hours
This mouse has a battery life of 70 hours, which is less than 62.4% of mice and equal to 14.1% of mice.
Battery capacity
?
Battery form factor
integrated
Rechargeable battery
yes
This mouse uses a rechargeable battery. 54.2% 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
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
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
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
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
45 g
This mouse weighs 45 g, which makes it lighter than 96.5% of mice and equal to 0.6% of mice.
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
1.9 m
This mouse comes with a 1.9 m cable, which is longer than 84.5% of mice and equal to 1% of mice.
Cable type
paracord
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Onboard memory profiles
0
This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, which is less than 52.2% of mice and equal to 47.8% of mice.
Onboard memory size
?
Software name
?
Firmware upgradable
yes
This mouse supports firmware updates. 22.5% of mice support firmware updates.
Suitable for gaming
yes
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

Ninjutso Sora vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 45.1% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 45 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    45 g vs 82 g
  • 50 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    This mouse offers switch durability of 80 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    80 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 2.6x higher maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 26,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    26,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 62.5% higher tracking speed
    This mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 650 IPS, while the average mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    650 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • Usable while charging
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • 150 DPI lower minimum setting
    This mouse goes as low as 50 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    50 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • Adjustable debounce time
    This mouse supports adjustable debounce time, while the average mouse does not. 28.2% of mice support adjustable debounce time.
  • 2.6x higher maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 26,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    26,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 62.5% higher tracking speed
    This mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 650 IPS, while the average mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    650 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 150 DPI lower minimum setting
    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
    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
  • Versatile connectivity
    This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired / 2.4 GHz.
    wireless+wired vs wireless
  • Receiver storage inside mouse
    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
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This mouse uses a rechargeable battery, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
  • 50 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    This mouse offers switch durability of 80 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    80 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • Adjustable debounce time
    This mouse supports adjustable debounce time, while the average mouse does not. 28.2% of mice support adjustable debounce time.
  • 45.1% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 45 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    45 g vs 82 g
  • Detachable cable
    This mouse comes with a detachable cable, while the average mouse does not. 43% of mice come with a detachable cable.
  • 0.1 m longer cable
    This mouse comes with a 1.9 m cable, while the average mouse comes with a 1.8 m cable.
    1.9 m vs 1.8 m
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1
  • 2.71x more expensive
    Ninjutso Sora is more expensive than the average mouse (£95 vs £35).
    £95 vs £35
  • No RGB lighting
    This mouse does not have RGB lighting, while the average mouse does. 56.3% of mice have RGB lighting.
  • 38.5% lower user score
    User score
    5.8/ 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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    Ninjutso Sora
    the average mouse
    Ninjutso Sora has a lower user score than the average mouse (5.78 vs 8).
    5.78 vs 8
  • 15 hours shorter battery life
    This mouse has a battery life of 70 hours, while the average mouse has a battery life of 85 hours.
    70 hours vs 85 hours
  • 2.19x less popular
    Ninjutso Sora is less popular than the average mouse (2.92 vs 6.4).
    2.92 vs 6.38
  • 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
  • 1 fewer stored DPI steps
    This mouse stores 4 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    4 vs 5
  • 2.71x more expensive
    Ninjutso Sora is more expensive than the average mouse (£95 vs £35).
    £95 vs £35
  • 38.5% lower user score
    User score
    5.8/ 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
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Ninjutso Sora
    the average mouse
    Ninjutso Sora has a lower user score than the average mouse (5.78 vs 8).
    5.78 vs 8
  • 2.19x less popular
    Ninjutso Sora is less popular than the average mouse (2.92 vs 6.4).
    2.92 vs 6.38
  • 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
  • 1 fewer stored DPI steps
    This mouse stores 4 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    4 vs 5
  • 15 hours shorter battery life
    This mouse has a battery life of 70 hours, while the average mouse has a battery life of 85 hours.
    70 hours vs 85 hours
  • No RGB lighting
    This mouse does not have RGB lighting, while the average mouse does. 56.3% of mice have RGB lighting.
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Gen3D Tech
≈ estimated
07/02/2023
Long-term review · shape, build, software and comparisons
Verdict
Ninjutso Sora is a recommended lightweight mouse, though quality control can vary between copies.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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rtings.com
24/02/2023
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cowcotland.com
14/02/2023
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cowcotland.com
14/02/2023
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Ninjutso Sora

  • Extremely lightweight design, specifically the Sora V2 which weighs approximately 39g
  • Excellent shape for claw grip users with a well-positioned rear hump
  • High build quality with minimal side flex or creaking despite the thin plastic shell
  • Premium coating that becomes grippier as the hand warms up
  • Crisp and responsive optical switches (Omron Optical on V2) with low click latency
  • User-friendly web-based 'NinjaForce' software that doesn't require a local installation

What customers don't like about Ninjutso Sora

  • 8K polling rate dongle is typically sold separately, with the base unit locked at 1K stock
  • Rare reports of sensor stuttering or skipping issues in earlier batches
  • Coating on some versions can act as a fingerprint magnet or wear over long-term use
  • Lack of a dedicated physical DPI button on certain models like the Sora V2
  • The thin plastic material can feel fragile or prone to breaking under extreme pressure

Verdict

The Ninjutso Sora is a high-performance wireless gaming mouse designed for claw and fingertip grip users, featuring an ultra-lightweight 45g–47g solid-shell construction without external holes. It is equipped with the flagship PAW3395 sensor, offering up to 26,000 DPI, 650 IPS, and 50G acceleration, alongside SnappyFire wireless technology for low-latency connectivity and a battery life of approximately 70 hours. Main pros include its exceptional structural rigidity despite the minimal weight, crisp Huano Blue Shell Pink Dot switches, and a versatile symmetrical shape with a pronounced rear hump for excellent palm support. Notable cons include a relatively stiff charging cable, a scroll wheel that lacks highly defined tactile steps, and the absence of onboard storage for complex macros.

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