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Hitscan Hyperlight Mouse Review

Tested using Methodology v1.5
Reviewed Jan 31, 2025 at 11:15 am
Hitscan Hyperlight Picture
7.1
Work
9.4
Video Games (FPS)
7.9
Video Games (MMO)
9.5
Raw Performance

The Hitscan Hyperlight is an ultra-lightweight wireless gaming mouse with a symmetrical shape. It's fairly small and has a medium-sized hump with a gradual taper toward the rear and fairly straight sides that don't narrow very much towards the middle. It also has an open bottom plate design that saves weight but leaves the mouse open to collecting dust and debris. It uses a flagship PixArt PAW 3950 sensor and Nordic nRF52840 MCU that has support for a 1000Hz polling rate with the included dongle or an 8000Hz polling rate with the additional purchase of Hitscan's 8k dongle.

Our Verdict

7.1 Work

The Hitscan Hyperlight is a decent mouse for work. It has excellent build quality and a comfortable symmetrical shape. You can remap buttons using the configuration software; just note that there's no compatible macOS software. It also connects wirelessly using a USB receiver but, unfortunately, doesn't have Bluetooth support for multi-device pairing.

Pros
  • Excellent build quality.

Cons
  • Scroll wheel lacks free scrolling and L/R tilt inputs.

  • No Bluetooth connectivity or multi-device pairing.

  • Open bottom design more prone to collecting dust and debris

9.4 Video Games (FPS)

The Hitscan Hyperlight is an exceptional FPS gaming mouse. It's exceptionally light weight, making it easy to move and aim quickly and accurately. Despite its lightweight construction, it also has excellent build quality and a comfortable symmetrical shape that's best suited for a claw or fingertip grip. Performance-wise, it has remarkably low click latency and outstanding sensor performance, delivering a very responsive-feeling experience for gaming at any competitive level.

Pros
  • Incredible raw performance.

  • Exceptionally lightweight.

  • Excellent build quality.

  • Outstanding click latency.

Cons
  • Open bottom design more prone to collecting dust and debris

7.9 Video Games (MMO)

The Hitscan Hyperlight is good for MMO and MOBA gaming. It has excellent build quality, a comfortable symmetrical shape, and exceptional raw performance. That said, it doesn't have nearly as many additional buttons as dedicated MMO mice.

Pros
  • Excellent build quality.

Cons
  • Fewer additional buttons than dedicated MMO mice.

  • Open bottom design more prone to collecting dust and debris

9.5 Raw Performance

The Hitscan Hyperlight offers outstanding raw performance. It has incredibly low click latency and remarkable all-around sensor performance. While it supports a maximum polling rate of 1000Hz out of the box, Hitscan also has an 8k dongle available for purchase, unlocking a maximum wireless polling rate of 8000Hz. We've purchased the 8k dongle and will update our review with those results once it arrives in our lab.

Pros
  • Remarkably good sensor performance.

Cons
  • 7.1 Work
  • 9.4 Video Games (FPS)
  • 7.9 Video Games (MMO)
  • 9.5 Raw Performance
  1. Updated Jan 31, 2025: Review published.
  2. Updated Jan 28, 2025: Early access published.
  3. Updated Jan 15, 2025: Our testers have started testing this product.
  4. Updated Jan 07, 2025: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
  5. Updated Dec 03, 2024: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

Differences Between Sizes And Variants

The Hitscan Hyperlight comes in a Black or White colorway. We bought the White color option.

Note: we typically include a photograph of the product label, but this mouse has no visible label.

Compared To Other Mice

The Hitscan Hyperlight is an ultralight wireless gaming mouse with a fairly small symmetrical shape best suited for a fingertip grip or a claw grip for smaller hands. It has a slightly chalky matte coating well-suited for dry or even fairly sweaty hands, and its accommodating shape has a mid-size, central hump, relatively low button height, and fairly straight sides. This shape bears some similarities to mice like the LAMZU MAYA, the Ninjutso Sora V2, and the original Razer Viper Mini. This mouse is also noteworthy for having a sensor positioned slightly more towards the front, which some people favor, especially those who prefer slightly more aggressive, forward grip positions. Altogether, this mouse is an exceptionally lightweight option with a standout performance, but it sits at a very competitive price point, so we recommend focusing on whether its shape best suits your needs when making your buying decision.

For more recommendations, see our picks for the best gaming mouse, the best wireless gaming mouse, and the best lightweight mouse.

LAMZU MAYA

The LAMZU MAYA and the Hitscan Hyperlight are lightweight wireless mice that are virtually the same size, offer similar shapes, and deliver comparable gaming performance. The Hitscan is slightly lighter and has comparatively flatter sides. You may prefer the Hitscan if you use a more aggressive grip type closer to the front of the mouse, as it has a slightly more forward sensor position.

 

Razer Viper V3 Pro

The Razer Viper V3 Pro and the Hitscan Hyperlight are lightweight, symmetrical wireless gaming mice with mid-sized, mid-positioned humps. The Razer is larger and longer, accommodating more grip styles and hand sizes, with superior raw performance and an included 8000Hz dongle. The Hitscan is smaller and significantly lighter. Owing to its smaller stature and more forward sensor position, it's better suited for smaller hands and more aggressive fingertip or claw grip types. However, it also has an open bottom plate that's more prone to collecting dust and debris. Its dongle supports 1000Hz, with an optional 8000Hz dongle available with an additional purchase.

Scyrox V8

The Scyrox V8 and the Hitscan Hyperlight are lightweight wireless gaming mice with symmetrical shapes, comparable raw gaming performance, and virtually the same weight. Shape-wise, the Scyrox has a slightly broader hump placed more towards the rear that fills out your palm and can provide more support, while the Hitscan has a more centered hump and a more forward sensor position. That said, the Scyrox has a solid baseplate design, while the Hitscan has a relatively more open baseplate that can collect more dust and debris.

Ninjutso Sora V2

The Ninjutso Sora V2 and the Hitscan Hyperlight are lightweight wireless gaming mice with a very similar size and shape, virtually the same weight, and comparable raw performance. The Hitscan has a slightly more forward sensor position, which you may appreciate if you prefer a more aggressive grip type, closer to the front of the mouse. However, the Hitsscan also has an open baseplate design that can allow more dust and debris inside, compared to the Ninjutso, which has a solid baseplate design.

Test Results

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Design
Design
Style
Type
Standard
Coating
Matte
Lighting Color No Lighting

The Hitscan Hyperlight has a straightforward design and minimal look. There's no RGB lighting, but there's an LED light above the scroll wheel that temporarily displays a color to indicate your chosen CPI profile and battery status.

Design
Shape
Length 4.6" (118 mm)
Width 2.4" (62 mm)
Height 1.5" (39 mm)
Grip Width
60 mm
Ambidextrous
Shape Only
Left-Handed Friendly
No
Finger Rest
No
5.8
Design
Portability
Box Volume
17.03 inÂł (279 cmÂł)
Receiver Storing
No
8.5
Design
Build Quality

The Hitscan Hyperlight mouse has excellent build quality. While the plastic body has some marginal flexibility, it doesn't feel flimsy at all despite its remarkably light weight.

There are no loose parts or rattling sounds if you shake the mouse, but you can produce very minor creaking noise if you apply considerable pressure.

The primary click and side buttons have a satisfying tactility, and the body has a pleasant matte coating with a somewhat chalky finish.

Note that the underside has an open design that saves on weight. However, this design also makes the mouse more likely to collect dust and debris relative to mice with more conventional solid bottom plates.

9.8
Design
Weight
Lowest Weight
41.6 g
Default Weight
41.6 g
Weight Distribution
Centered
Extra Weights
No

Hitscan advertises a weight of 39g ± 1g for the Hitscan Hyperlight, but this is misleading as it comes without feet installed. Our measurements above are with the larger mouse feet installed.

Design
Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Hand Recommendation
Claw Grip Hand Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation

The Hitscan Hyperlight is a fairly small mouse but has an accommodating mid-size middle-placed hump and fairly flat sides without any aggressive tapering.

Altogether, this shape is well-suited for claw or fingertip grips meant for medium- or smaller-sized hands. The slightly forward sensor position is particularly well-suited for more aggressive claw or fingertip grips closer to the front of the mouse.

However, if you have larger hands, you'll likely find the mouse feels too small for a palm or relaxed claw grip. Furthermore, if you have extra-large hands, it doesn't provide enough surface area for a palm grip or a claw grip.

7.2
Design
Wireless Versatility
Maximum Of Paired Devices
1
Bluetooth
No
Receiver
Yes
Battery Type
Rechargeable
Use When Charging
Yes
On/Off Activation
Auto Off And On/Off Switch
Receiver Extender
Yes
Battery Indicator Yes

This mouse has a 250 mAh battery. Hitscan advertises a 75-hour battery life, and we expect this to be attainable with a 1000Hz polling rate.

Note that if you buy the 8k dongle, the higher polling rates will consume battery life considerably faster. Hitscan doesn't have any additional battery life estimates for higher polling rates, but we expect around a maximum of around 15–20 hours using an 8000Hz polling rate based on other mice we've tested with the same battery size. If you have this mouse and want to share your experience with the battery life, leave a comment below.

8.5
Design
Cable
Connectivity Wireless
Cable Length
5.2 ft (1.6 m)
Cable Type
Paracord-like
Permanent Kink
Yes
Port Type: Mouse End
USB-C
Port Type: PC End
USB

This mouse comes with a paracord-like cable that’s moderately flexible but somewhat thick, causing it to drag slightly on mousepads due to its weight. It also retains some minor kinks from its packaging, and it's somewhat shorter than most cables included with gaming mice.

9.0
Design
Mouse Feet
Gliding Experience
Good
Material
Virgin Grade PTFE
Extra Included
Yes

This mouse comes without any feet installed but has a large and small set included in the box.

For our testing, we installed the larger set. The feet glide very smoothly across mousepads and desks with minimal resistance.

Design
In The Box

  • USB-A to USB-C cable
  • USB-A Wireless receiver
  • Set of large mouse feet
  • Set of small mouse feet
  • User documentation

Control
Control
Main Button
Switch Type
Optical
Switch Model
Omron Opticals
6.4
Control
Additional Buttons
Total Number Of Buttons
6
Number Of Side Buttons
2
Number Of Programmable Inputs
5
Profile Switching Button
No
Gesture Support
No

You can reprogram the left and right click buttons, the scroll click, and both side buttons, but the left click must always be bound to a button.

9.7
Control
Click Latency
Expected Connection
1.9 ms
Wired
2.4 ms
Receiver
1.9 ms
Bluetooth
N/A

The Hitscan Hyperlight has incredibly low and mostly consistent click latency, providing an extremely responsive-feeling experience for playing games in any genre and at any competitive level.

We conducted this test at the maximum wireless polling rate of 1000Hz, with High Performance mode On, and a 0 ms debounce time.

You can increase the polling rate to 8000Hz with the separate purchase of Hitscan's 8k dongle. We've purchased this dongle and will update our results in this review when it arrives in our lab for testing.

9.8
Control
CPI
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
0.06%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
-0.04%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
-0.17%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.46%
Precision Error Between CPI
0.40%
Worst Tracking Error
-1.81%
Minimum CPI
50 CPI
Maximum CPI
26,000 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
50 CPI

This mouse has superb CPI performance. It delivers extremely good tracking accuracy, interpreting the physical movements you make with your mouse closely to your cursor movements on-screen.

8.7
Control
Sensor Latency
Delay To Start Of Movement
13.7 ms
Delay At Half Movement
4.2 ms
Delay To End Of Movement
6.6 ms

This mouse offers excellent sensor latency. The sensor quickly reacts when you move your mouse, and these movements closely match the timing of the cursor movements you see on the screen.

We conducted this test at its maximum out-of-the-box polling rate of 1000Hz, with Motion Sync disabled and High Performance on.

You can increase the polling rate to 8000Hz with the separate purchase of Hitscan's 8k dongle. We've purchased this dongle and will update our results in this review when it arrives in our lab for testing.

Control
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Optical (LED)
Sensor Model
PixArt PAW3395
Works On Glass
No
Minimum Lift Off Distance
1.2 mm
Maximum Polling Rate
1000 Hz

The available polling rate options are 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, 1000Hz.

If you buy Hitscan's 8k dongle separately, additional options include 2000Hz, 4000Hz, and 8000Hz.

Hitscan advertises that this mouse's sensor is slightly forward-positioned. Ultimately, this is a matter of preference, but many people prefer the sensor position to align with where you place your thumb on the sides of the mouse.

Using the software, you can toggle additional sensor settings, including Motion Sync. For more details, see the Configuration Software section.

Control
Mouse Wheel
Scroll Wheel Type
Notched Wheel
Scroll Wheel Steps
24 Steps
Scroll Wheel Tilt
No
Thumb Wheel Type
No
Thumb Wheel Steps
No Thumb Wheel

The mouse wheel feels precise and has satisfying, well-defined tactile steps, but it leans a bit on the louder side. It's made of plastic with a finely textured rubber coating for added grip.

You can actuate the side button by pushing sideways into the wheel from the left, a feature some people appreciate as it can make actuating the scroll button easier without impacting preferred finger placement.

Control
Noise
Click Noise
Quiet

The main buttons are fairly quiet, but the scroll wheel and side buttons are a bit louder.

Operating System And Software
Operating System And Software
Configuration Software
Software Name Hitscan Utility
Software Windows Compatibility
Yes
Software macOS Compatibility
No
On-Board Memory
Yes
CPI (DPI) Adjustment
Yes
Polling Rate Adjustment
Yes
Profile Configuration
Yes
Profile Auto-Switching
No
RGB On/Off
No RGB

The software is simple but allows you to adjust expected options, including lift-off distance and button programming. More advanced settings include debounce time, sleep settings, and the option to enable High Performance and Long Distance modes.

The software also allows you to toggle Motion Sync, a feature that attempts to synchronize sensor data with USB polling events. It can make on-screen motion feel slightly smoother, though it adds a small amount of latency (typically around 1 ms). We recommend experimenting with it both on and off and choosing whichever option feels best to you—feel free to leave it off if you don't notice a difference.

10
Operating System And Software
Mouse Compatibility
Windows Compatibility Fully
macOS Compatibility Fully

All default button functions work in Windows and macOS, but there's no compatible macOS version of the software for configuration.