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NZXT Lift Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Connectivity:wireless+wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:16000 DPIWeight:67 g

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

NZXT Lift
6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components

80%

6.7

Technical score

20%

7.9

User score

â–²Better than 67% of mice
7.9

Value for money

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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 67%
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 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 67% of models
Score components

36%

6.9

Performance & Sensor

22%

6.8

Controls

16%

8.4

Design

14%

8.8

Features

7%

1.3

Connectivity

5%

1.1

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 67%
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 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%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 64%
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Technical Specifications of mouse NZXT Lift

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 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
â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components:

36%

6.9

Performance & Sensor

22%

6.8

Controls

16%

8.4

Design

14%

8.8

Features

7%

1.3

Connectivity

5%

1.1

Battery & Charging

6.7
User score
User score
7.9/ 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%

8.2

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.9
Popularity
Popularity
7.4/ 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 64% of models
Popularity:
NZXT Lift has a popularity score of 7.4 points, which is higher than that of 64% of products in this category.
7.4
Value for money
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.9
Brand name
Nzxt
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
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
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
300 mAh
Market range: <300 mAh – >800 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
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
5
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 5 buttons, which is less than 76.9% 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
67 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 67 g, which makes it lighter than 67.6% of mice and equal to 1.1% 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
2 m
Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
This mouse comes with a 2 m cable, which is longer than 85.6% of mice and equal to 10% of mice.
Cable type
paracord
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Onboard memory profiles
4
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse stores 4 onboard profiles, which is more than 78.1% of mice and equal to 3.2% 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.

NZXT Lift vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 3 more onboard profiles
    This mouse stores 4 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    4 vs 1
  • 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.
  • 18.3% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 67 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    67 g vs 82 g
  • 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
  • Rechargeable battery
    This mouse uses a rechargeable battery, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
  • 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
  • 100 DPI lower minimum setting
    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
    This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired / Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz.
    wireless+wired vs wireless
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 100 DPI lower minimum setting
    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
    This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired / Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz.
    wireless+wired vs wireless
  • Rechargeable battery
    This mouse uses a rechargeable battery, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
  • 18.3% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 67 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    67 g vs 82 g
  • 0.2 m longer cable
    This mouse comes with a 2 m cable, while the average mouse comes with a 1.8 m cable.
    2 m vs 1.8 m
  • 3 more onboard profiles
    This mouse stores 4 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    4 vs 1
  • 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.
  • No angle snapping support
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • 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.
  • 40% smaller battery capacity
    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
  • No angle snapping support
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 40% smaller battery capacity
    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
  • 1 fewer programmable buttons
    This mouse has 5 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    5 vs 6

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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 NZXT Lift

  • Ultra-lightweight design (approx. 67g) for easier manoeuvrability during fast-paced gaming.
  • Clean and minimalist aesthetic that fits well in both gaming and professional setups.
  • Highly flexible paracord cable that reduces drag and mimics a wireless feel.
  • First-rate NZXT CAM software that is easy to navigate for remapping and DPI adjustments.
  • Comfortable ambidextrous shape that caters well to both claw and fingertip grip styles.
  • Strong sensor performance featuring the reliable PixArt 3389 sensor with up to 16,000 DPI.

What customers don't like about NZXT Lift

  • Flimsy build quality that can feel delicate or 'cheap' compared to competitors in its price range.
  • High click latency reported by some users, which may impact competitive play.
  • Limited and understated RGB lighting that lacks the depth found in other gaming mice.
  • Side buttons are positioned relatively low, which can lead to thumb cramping for some users.
  • Value proposition is considered weak, as it is often outclassed by lower-priced alternatives like the HyperX Pulsefire Haste.
  • Matte finish on the white model is prone to showing marks and stains over time.

Verdict

The NZXT Lift is a lightweight wired gaming mouse featuring a symmetrical, minimalist design and a PixArt PMW3389 optical sensor supporting up to 16,000 DPI. Key characteristics include its 67g weight, high-quality Omron switches rated for 20 million clicks, and a low-drag paracord cable designed for fluid movement. Its main pros are the comfortable ambidextrous shape, smooth gliding PTFE feet, and intuitive customization via the NZXT CAM software for RGB and DPI settings. However, notable cons include a build quality that can feel somewhat flimsy or plastic-heavy, side buttons that are positioned slightly too low for some users, and a matte finish that can be prone to showing marks.

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