The ATK Blazing Sky F1 Extreme is a lightweight wireless gaming mouse. It's the highest-end model in ATK's F1 series of mice, which share the same small, symmetrical shape. It uses a variant of the PixArt PAW 3950 sensor, a Nordic 52840 MCU, and Omron White Dot optical switches. It also supports a maximum polling rate of 8000Hz out of the box, and its configuration software is available as a desktop or web-based client.
Our Verdict
The ATK F1 Extreme is suitable for work, although it's not designed specifically for this use. It has excellent build quality and a symmetrical shape that's suitable for small to medium-sized hands. That said, it doesn't have helpful productivity features like a free scrolling mode for its scroll wheel or Bluetooth connectivity. Also, its 200 mAh battery capacity is decidedly smaller than that of many dedicated productivity mice.
Excellent build quality.
Lack of productivity features like L/R scroll wheel tilt inputs or free scrolling.
No Bluetooth connectivity.
Small battery.
The ATK F1 Extreme is a remarkably good mouse for FPS gaming. It has an extremely lightweight body and a small, symmetrical shape that's comfortable for small to medium-sized hands and almost effortless to move around precisely and accurately. On top of that, it has excellent build quality and fantastic raw performance that's more than suitable for gaming at the highest competitive levels.
Excellent build quality.
Remarkable raw performance.
Extremely lightweight.
The ATK F1 Extreme is good for MMO and MOBA gaming, despite having fewer side buttons than dedicated MMO gaming mice. It has excellent build quality, superb raw performance, and a comfortable symmetrical shape that's well-suited for small to medium hand sizes.
Excellent build quality.
Remarkable raw performance.
Fewer side buttons than dedicated MMO models.
The ATK F1 Extreme delivers fantastic raw performance. Its sensor is extremely accurate and responsive, supports an 8000Hz polling rate both wired and wirelessly, and delivers remarkably good click latency, making the mouse suitable for play at any competitive level and in any genre.
Outstanding sensor latency.
Fantastic click latency.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The ATK Blazing Sky F1 Extreme is available in three color variants: Black, White, and the Blue "LEVIATAN Collaboration," which we bought and tested for this review.
This mouse belongs to ATK's wider F1 series of gaming mice, which feature the same small, symmetrical shape, but have different internal specifications:
| Model | F1 Pro | F1 Pro Max | F1 Extreme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | PixArt PAW3950 | PixArt PAW3950 Ultra | |
| Battery Size | 250 mAh | 500 mAh | 200 mAh |
| Estimated Battery Life (1000Hz polling rate) | 75 hours | 150 hours | 60 hours |
| Advertised Weight | 45g±2g | 50g±2g | 35g±2g |
| 8000Hz wireless receiver included | No | Yes | |
| Side Button Switches | Huano | TTC | |
While we'd normally include a picture of the mouse's label, this mouse doesn't have one.
Popular Mouse Comparisons
The ATK F1 Extreme is a lightweight wireless gaming mouse with a small, symmetrical shell that's dimensionally very similar to the Hitscan Hyperlight and the Razer Viper Mini. It uses the PixArt PAW3950 Ultra sensor and delivers raw performance that's on par with current flagships and otherwise top-performing mice like the Razer Viper V4 Pro and the Pulsar X2 Crazylight. To achieve its incredibly low weight of 38.1 g, this mouse has a small 200 mAh battery, so it has a short battery life if you use it at higher polling rates.
This mouse is a great option if you're looking for something extremely lightweight at a mid-range price point. This segment is getting extremely popular with options like the Scyrox V6, the Hitscan Hyperlight, and the MCHOSE L7 Ultra. All of these mice are excellent options, so the difference comes down to whether you like the shape or not.
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The Hitscan Hyperlight and the ATK Blazing Sky F1 Extreme are lightweight wireless gaming mice with nearly identical shapes. They both employ symmetrical shell designs that are suitable for most grip types for small to medium-sized hands. The biggest physical difference is that the ATK is a couple of grams lighter and has a solid baseplate, while the Hitscan has weight-saving cutouts on its underside that could leave the internals open to collecting debris. Also, the ATK uses a newer sensor and includes an 8000Hz capable wireless receiver in the box, while you have to purchase the high-polling rate dongle separately for the Hitscan.
The Scyrox V6 and the ATK Blazing Sky F1 Extreme are lightweight wireless gaming mice with symmetrical shapes. The biggest difference between the two mice is that the Scyrox is slightly taller, with a higher profile central hump, making it more suitable for users with larger hands than the ATK. The two mice perform nearly identically otherwise.
The MCHOSE L7 Ultra and the ATK Blazing Sky F1 Extreme are lightweight wireless gaming mice with symmetrical shapes. The MCHOSE weighs a few grams more and has a hump that's positioned closer to the rear, making it more suitable for claw grippers, while the ATK's shape is more versatile with a central hump. The ATK also has slightly better build quality than the MCHOSE.
The Pulsar X2 CrazyLight and the ATK Blazing Sky F1 Extreme are lightweight, wireless gaming mice with symmetrical shapes. They deliver nearly identical performance and weigh the same, but the Pulsar has an open bottom plate design that can allow debris to enter the mouse. Also, the Pulsar has a hump that's positioned towards the rear of the mouse, making it more suitable for claw grippers, while the ATK's hump is positioned closer to the middle.
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