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VXE Dragonfly R1 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Connectivity:wireless+wiredMaximum polling rate:2000 HzMaximum DPI:26000 DPIWeight:51 g

VXE Dragonfly R1 Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

8.4

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 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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★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

80%

8.5

Technical Score

20%

7.9

User score

★Better than 91% of mice
8.5

Technical Score

Technical score
8.5/ 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 91% of models
Score components

36%

8.7

Performance & Sensor

22%

8.1

Controls

16%

9.4

Design

14%

7.9

Features

7%

10

Connectivity

5%

5.6

Battery & Charging

★Better than 91% of mice
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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â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

5.5

Number of reviews

Based on 166 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 66% of mice
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Verdict

The VXE Dragonfly R1 is a highly competitive, ultra-lightweight wireless gaming mouse weighing as little as 48g. It features a flagship PixArt PAW3395 optical sensor with 26,000 DPI, 650 IPS tracking speed, and 50G acceleration for extreme precision. The mouse utilizes a Nordic 52840 MCU and SmartSpeed X wireless technology to support adjustable polling rates up to 4,000Hz with a separate dongle, all housed in a versatile symmetrical shell with a premium 'ice-feel' matte coating and tactile Huano Ice Berry Pink Dot switches. Main pros include its exceptional performance-to-price ratio, top-tier sensor accuracy, and remarkably low click latency. However, notable cons include the requirement of an additional purchase for 4K polling, limited availability primarily through international retailers, and reported potential for double-clicking or scroll wheel issues in some units over long-term use.

Technical Specifications of mouse VXE Dragonfly R1

Technical Score
Technical score
8.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components:

36%

8.7

Performance & Sensor

22%

8.1

Controls

16%

9.4

Design

14%

7.9

Features

7%

10

Connectivity

5%

5.6

Battery & Charging

8.5
VXE Dragonfly R1 has a technical score of 8.5 points, which is higher than that of 91.1% of products in this category.
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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

5.5

Number of reviews

Based on 166 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
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.
7.9
VXE Dragonfly R1 has a user score of 7.89 points, which is lower than that of 65.5% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
5.5/ 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–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Popularity:
VXE Dragonfly R1 has a popularity score of 5.5 points, which is lower than that of 58.4% of products in this category.
5.5
VXE Dragonfly R1 has a popularity score of 5.5 points, which is lower than that of 58.4% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.9/ 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
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components:

60%

8.4

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.9
VXE Dragonfly R1 has a value-for-money score of 8.9 points, which is higher than that of 90.9% of products in this category.
Brand name
VXE
Maximum polling rate
2000 Hz
Maximum polling rate
2000 Hz
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 2000 Hz, which is higher than 83% of mice and equal to 1.9% 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
2000 Hz
2.4 GHz polling rate
2000 Hz
â–² Better than 80% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 2000 Hz, which is higher than 80.5% of mice and equal to 1% 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 / 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
5.4
Bluetooth version
5.4
★ Better than 100% of models
This mouse uses Bluetooth 5.4, which is newer than 99.8% of mice and equal to 0.2% 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
40 hours
Battery life
40 hours
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Market range: <50 hours – >500 hours
This mouse has a battery life of 40 hours, which is less than 91.7% of mice and equal to 2.3% 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
6
N. of buttons
6
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 6 buttons, which is more than 23.2% of mice and equal to 40% of mice.
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
6
N. of programmable buttons
6
â–² Better than 36% of models
Market range: <0 – >9
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
DPI switching button
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This mouse includes a DPI switching button. 14.7% 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
51 g
Weight
51 g
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 51 g, which makes it lighter than 91.1% of mice and equal to 0.7% 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
3
Onboard memory profiles
3
â–² Better than 70% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse stores 3 onboard profiles, which is more than 69.8% of mice and equal to 8.2% of mice.
Onboard memory size
?
Software name
ATK V HUB
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.

VXE Dragonfly R1 vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 60 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    90 million clicks
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 90 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    90 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 2x higher maximum polling rate
    Maximum polling rate
    2000 Hz
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 2000 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    2,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 37.8% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    51 g
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 51 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    51 g vs 82 g
  • 2.6x higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    26,000 DPI
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 26000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    26,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 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.
  • 2 more onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    3
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse stores 3 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    3 vs 1
  • 62.5% higher tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    650 IPS
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    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
  • 2x higher 2.4 GHz polling rate
    2.4 GHz polling rate
    2000 Hz
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 2000 Hz, while the average mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    2,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 21.1% better value for money
    VXE Dragonfly R1 has better value for money than the average mouse (8.86 vs 7.3).
    8.86 vs 7.31
  • 2x higher maximum polling rate
    Maximum polling rate
    2000 Hz
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 2000 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    2,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 2.6x higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    26,000 DPI
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 26000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    26,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 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.
  • 62.5% higher tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    650 IPS
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    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
  • 2x higher 2.4 GHz polling rate
    2.4 GHz polling rate
    2000 Hz
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 2000 Hz, while the average mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    2,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 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
  • 2 more paired devices
    Multi-device pair count
    3
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This mouse pairs with 3 devices, while the average mouse pairs with 1 devices.
    3 vs 1
  • 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 / 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.
  • 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.
  • 60 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    90 million clicks
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 90 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    90 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 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.
  • 37.8% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    51 g
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 51 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    51 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.
  • 2 more onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    3
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse stores 3 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    3 vs 1
  • 45 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    40 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <50 hours – >500 hours
    This mouse has a battery life of 40 hours, while the average mouse has a battery life of 85 hours.
    40 hours vs 85 hours
  • 200 DPI higher minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    400 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 400 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    400 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 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
  • Poor default DPI tuning
    Default DPI
    800 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This mouse uses a default DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse uses a default DPI of 1000 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • 200 DPI higher minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    400 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 400 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    400 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • Poor default DPI tuning
    Default DPI
    800 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This mouse uses a default DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse uses a default DPI of 1000 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • 45 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    40 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <50 hours – >500 hours
    This mouse has a battery life of 40 hours, while the average mouse has a battery life of 85 hours.
    40 hours vs 85 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

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Third-party reviews

Based on 166 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about VXE Dragonfly R1?

  • Unbeatable value for money, often compared to premium $100+ mice from major brands
  • Remarkably lightweight design (approx. 48-55g depending on the model)
  • High-end sensor performance (PixArt PAW3395) with low click and sensor latency
  • Premium feeling coating on Pro/Pro Max models that becomes grippier with sweat
  • Excellent build quality with minimal flex or creaking for its weight class
  • Supports up to 4000Hz polling rate for competitive gaming (requires separate dongle purchase)
  • Comfortable symmetrical shape that accommodates various grip styles, especially claw and fingertip

What customers dislike about VXE Dragonfly R1?

  • Side buttons and scroll wheel can have noticeable post-travel or slight rattling issues
  • Basic models (SE/R1) lack the premium grippy coating found on the Pro/Pro Max versions
  • Some long-term users have reported scroll wheel sensor issues or 'phantom' scrolling over time
  • The 4000Hz dongle is a separate purchase, increasing the total cost for high-performance users
  • Small size may not be ideal for users with very large hands using a palm or relaxed claw grip
  • Software is initially in Chinese/Mandarin, requiring manual language adjustment in settings
  • Pro versions do not support Bluetooth, limiting connectivity to a single device

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