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Sharkoon Light 200 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:16000 DPIWeight:62 g

Sharkoon Light 200 Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

Sharkoon Light 200
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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%

6.3

Technical score

20%

8.5

User score

â–²Better than 64% of mice
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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%

6.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 61%
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 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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Score components

36%

6.5

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.9

Controls

16%

8.8

Design

14%

10

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 61%
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 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%

9.0

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 71%
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Technical Specifications of mouse Sharkoon Light 200

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 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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Score components:

36%

6.5

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.9

Controls

16%

8.8

Design

14%

10

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

6.3
User score
User score
8.5/ 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%

9.0

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.5
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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Popularity:
Sharkoon Light 200 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
7.7/ 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%

6.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.7
Brand name
Sharkoon
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
N/A
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.
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
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
right-handed
Weight
62 g
This mouse weighs 62 g, which makes it lighter than 73.6% of mice and equal to 0.8% 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
1.8 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
paracord
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Onboard memory profiles
5
This mouse stores 5 onboard profiles, which is more than 81.4% of mice and equal to 18.2% of mice.
Onboard memory size
64 KB
This mouse has 64 KB of onboard memory, which is larger than 87.9% of mice.
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.

Sharkoon Light 200 vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 4 more onboard profiles
    This mouse stores 5 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    5 vs 1
  • 24.4% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 62 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    62 g vs 82 g
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 2 more stored DPI steps
    This mouse stores 7 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    7 vs 5
  • 24.4% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 62 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    62 g vs 82 g
  • 4 more onboard profiles
    This mouse stores 5 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    5 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.
  • 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.
  • 10 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 20 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    20 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 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
  • 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
  • 2.3 mm taller mouse height
    This mouse has a height of 42 mm, while the average mouse has a height of 39.7 mm.
    42 mm vs 39.7 mm
  • 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.
  • 10 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 20 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    20 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 2.3 mm taller mouse height
    This mouse has a height of 42 mm, while the average mouse has a height of 39.7 mm.
    42 mm vs 39.7 mm

Video reviews

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

8.0
Tech With Dom Archive
≈ estimated
02/05/2020
Unboxing and gaming test · weight, comfort and RGB
Verdict
Sharkoon Light 200 is light, comfortable and good-looking, though the shape takes getting used to during gaming sessions.
9.0
Nicolas11x12 English
≈ estimated
19/04/2020
Hands-on review · ergonomics, sensor and customisation
Verdict
Sharkoon Light 200 is recommended for its light weight, fast sensor, customisation and value, despite a minor lighting issue.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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techpowerup.com
19/05/2020
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kitguru.net
27/01/2020
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rtings.com
15/10/2021
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basic-tutorials.com
04/02/2020
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techspinreview.com
21/06/2020
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kitguru.net
27/01/2020
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Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about Sharkoon Light 200

  • Extremely lightweight at approximately 62g
  • High-end PixArt PMW 3389 sensor provides excellent precision
  • Comfortable ergonomic shape similar to the popular Zowie EC series
  • Highly customizable with swappable top covers (honeycomb vs. solid) and interchangeable DPI buttons
  • Smooth gliding pure PTFE feet with an extra replacement set included in the box
  • Flexible paracord-like braided cable that reduces drag
  • Good value for money compared to other ultra-light gaming mice
  • On-board memory allows for profile saving without needing permanent software

What customers don't like about Sharkoon Light 200

  • Wired-only design may be cumbersome for travel or tight spaces
  • Main mouse buttons (M1/M2) can feel stiff or hard to press for some users, especially when spamming
  • The scroll wheel may feel less tactile with steps that are not very well-defined
  • Honeycomb design on the sides can be slippery for users with sweaty hands without grip tape
  • Potential for minor shell creaking over long-term use in some units
  • Higher click latency compared to some top-tier FPS-oriented gaming mice

Verdict

The Sharkoon Light² 200 is an ultra-lightweight, right-handed gaming mouse featuring a modular honeycomb design and a high-performance PixArt PMW3389 optical sensor with up to 16,000 DPI. Weighing just 62 grams, it is built with durable Omron switches rated for 20 million clicks and 100% PTFE feet for smooth gliding. Key pros include its highly customizable build with interchangeable top covers and DPI buttons, a flexible paracord-like cable, and a very low, adjustable lift-off distance. However, some users have noted cons such as higher click latency compared to competitors and minor shell creaking under pressure.

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