Ninjutso Sora  Mouse Review

Reviewed Feb 24, 2023 at 11:15am
Tested using Methodology v1.5.1 
Ninjutso Sora
6.9
Work 
9.1
Video Games (FPS) 
7.6
Video Games (MMO) 
9.3
Raw Performance 
 0
Notice: This mice was replaced by Ninjutso Sora V2

The Ninjutso Sora is a lightweight wireless gaming mouse with a symmetrical shape. The body of this mouse is made with solid plastic, which is noteworthy as many similarly lightweight gaming mice have small cutouts in their bodies to reduce their overall weight. This mouse's internal components include Huano Pink Dot switches for the primary click buttons and a PixArt PAW3395 sensor, one of the most accurate and consistent sensors on the market at the time of writing.

Our Verdict

6.9
Work 

The Ninjutso Sora is adequate for work, though it isn't designed for this use. It feels sturdy and has a comfortable symmetrical shape. Unfortunately, it doesn't support multi-device pairing, and its scroll wheel lacks a free-scrolling mode and left and right tilt inputs.

Pros
  • Comfortable symmetrical shape.
  • Impressive build quality.
Cons
  • Scroll wheel lacks a free scrolling mode and tilt inputs.
  • Few programmable buttons.
9.1
Video Games (FPS) 

The Ninjutso Sora is an outstanding FPS gaming mouse. It's exceptionally lightweight and has a comfortable symmetrical shape suitable for most hand sizes. Its plastic body is made of thin plastic, but it feels very sturdy overall. There's some minor flexibility in the body on the sides and below the primary click buttons, but this doesn't present issues during normal use. Performance-wise, its click latency is very low, and sensor performance is excellent all-around, providing a responsive-feeling gaming experience for casual or high-end competitive play.

Pros
  • Extremely lightweight.
  • Comfortable symmetrical shape.
  • Excellent click latency.
  • Impressive build quality.
Cons
  • The plastic body is fairly thin in some places and slightly flexible beneath the click buttons and on the sides.
7.6
Video Games (MMO) 

The Ninjutso Sora is good for MMO gaming but doesn't have nearly as many programmable side buttons as a dedicated MMO mouse. It feels sturdy and has a symmetrical shape suitable for most hand sizes. It also has excellent sensor performance, and its click latency is very low.

Pros
  • Comfortable symmetrical shape.
  • Excellent click latency.
  • Impressive build quality.
Cons
  • Few programmable buttons.
  • The plastic body is fairly thin in some places and slightly flexible beneath the click buttons and on the sides.
9.3
Raw Performance 

The Ninjutso Sora has exceptional raw performance. It has excellent click latency, which produces a very responsive feeling in-game. At the same time, its sensor delivers consistent motion and accuracy performance that closely translates the physical movements you make with your mouse into the movements you see on screen.

Pros
  • Excellent click latency.
  • Accurate and consistent sensor performance.
Cons
None
  • 6.9
    Work
  • 9.1
    Video Games (FPS)
  • 7.6
    Video Games (MMO)
  • 9.3
    Raw Performance
  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Aug 19, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.5.1. This update removes less relevant or redundant elements, including several videos. We've also adjusted our Sensor Latency testing, resulting in minor score changes. See our full 1.5.1 changelog for details.
    2.  Updated May 24, 2024: We've added a link to the newly reviewed Ninjutso Sora V2 in the Weight section of this review.
    3.  Updated Jan 05, 2024: We've updated the CPI graph displayed in the Sensor Latency section of this review. Our results remain the same, but these graphs have two new columns with results from the Delay At Half Movement and Delay To End Of Movement tests.
    4.  Updated Dec 01, 2023: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.5. This update adds a new Main Button test group, which provides button actuation data and switch information. We've also made minor changes to how we calculate the Office usage score. For more details, you can see our full changelog here.

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    Differences Between Sizes And Variants

    The Ninjutso Sora is available in black or white colorways. We bought and tested the black color variant, and you can see the label for our unit here.

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    The Ninjutso Sora is a wireless gaming mouse with a symmetrical shape that's exceptionally lightweight, considering its medium size and solid plastic shell construction. It's also among a new selection of mice using PixArt's 3395 sensor, which currently delivers some of the industry's most accurate and consistent sensor performance. This mouse has a subdued look without RGB lighting, similar to current flagship models from more prominent brands, like the Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT and the Razer Viper V2 Pro, and its gaming performance also rivals these more premium options, making this mouse a standout option worth considering given its comparatively lower price point.

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    Pulsar X2

    The Ninjutso Sora and the Pulsar X2 are wireless gaming mice with similar symmetrical shapes and comparable gaming performance. On the one hand, the Ninjutso is slightly more lightweight. On the other hand, the Pulsar feels somewhat sturdier and is available in a wider range of color options.

    Ninjutso Sora V2

    The Ninjutso Sora V2 is the successor to the Ninjutso Sora. They're lightweight, wireless gaming mice with symmetrical shapes. The V2 is marginally shorter than the V1 and has comfort grooves on the main click buttons. It's also lighter and better built and supports a maximum polling rate of 8000Hz with the purchase of an additional dongle, which has yet to come on sale at the time of writing. Performance-wise, the V2 has significantly better click latency, sensor latency, and mouse feet.

    LAMZU Atlantis

    The LAMZU Atlantis and the Ninjutso Sora are wireless gaming mice with similar symmetrical shapes and comparable gaming performance. The Ninjutso is slightly more lightweight and has a solid plastic baseplate. On the other hand, the LAMZU is available in a wider range of colors and has a sculptural, open-style baseplate made of semi-transparent plastic.

    Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT

    The Ninjutso Sora and the Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT are lightweight wireless gaming mice. On the one hand, the Ninjutso is lighter. On the other hand, the Logitech has better click latency and sensor performance. It also feels a bit sturdier, and its shape is somewhat more accommodating to a wider range of hand sizes.

    Endgame Gear XM1r

    The Ninjutso Sora and the Endgame Gear XM1r are gaming mice with similar shapes. The Ninjutso is a wireless model that's significantly more lightweight. On the other hand, the Endgame Gear is a wired-only model that feels sturdier. It also has lower click latency and is available in a range of different coatings.

    Test Results

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    Design
    Style
    Type
    Standard
    Coating
    Matte
    Lighting ColorNo Lighting

    This mouse has a subdued look with a black matte plastic body, glossy black side buttons, and a logo on the palm rest. The scroll wheel is made of white plastic and has a black rubber grip.

    Shape
    Length4.8" (121 mm)
    Width2.6" (65 mm)
    Height1.5" (37 mm)
    Grip Width
    59 mm
    Ambidextrous
    Shape Only
    Left-Handed Friendly
    Yes
    Finger Rest
    No
    8.0
    Build Quality

    This mouse's build quality is impressive. There aren't any wobbling parts or rattling sounds when you move the mouse. While the plastic is thin, it feels sturdy overall. There's some minor flexibility if you squeeze into the sides of the mouse or below the left- and right-click buttons. However, this flexibility doesn't present any issues during normal use. If you want a similar wireless gaming mouse with slightly sturdier-feeling build quality, check out the Endgame Gear XM2we.

    9.6
    Weight
    Lowest Weight
    46.8 g
    Default Weight
    47.0 g
    Weight Distribution
    Centered
    Extra Weights
    No

    This mouse is exceptionally lightweight and extremely easy to move quickly and accurately. This mouse's successor, the Ninjutso Sora V2, has the same design and weighs even less.

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

    This mouse has a comfortable symmetrical shape, and the buttons feel well-positioned and easy to reach for most hand sizes and grip types. There's a medium-sized hump positioned closer to the rear that provides good palm support, and both sides have a gentle inward slant which helps make it easy to lift and reposition the mouse quickly.

    7.2
    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
    Receiver Storing
    Yes
    Battery IndicatorYes

    Ninjutso advertises this mouse has a battery life of up to 70 hours. A small LED indicator light below the left- and right-click buttons flashes red when the battery falls below 10%.

    Cable
    ConnectivityWireless
    Cable Length
    6.3 ft (1.9 m)
    Cable Type
    Paracord-like
    Permanent Kink
    Yes
    Port Type: Mouse End
    USB-C
    Port Type: PC End
    USB-A

    This mouse has a lightweight, flexible paracord-like charging cable that glides easily across desks and mousepads. However, it retains some kinks from how it's packaged.

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

    The Ninjutso Sora has superb feet that glide very smoothly on mousepads and desks. When used directly on a desk, they produce a faint scratching sound. However, this doesn't affect their gliding performance. By default, this mouse has four feet, but an alternate set of two larger feet is included in the box if you prefer.

    In The Box

    • Ninjutso Sora
    • USB-A to USB-C charging cable
    • USB receiver
    • USB receiver extender
    • Alternate set of large mouse feet
    • User documentation
    Control
    Main Button
    See details on graph tool
    See details on graph tool
    Switch Type
    Mechanical
    Switch Model
    Huano Pink Dot
    6.5
    Additional Buttons
    Total Number Of Buttons
    6
    Number Of Side Buttons
    2
    Number Of Programmable Inputs
    6
    Profile Switching Button
    No
    Gesture Support
    No

    You can program all of the buttons on this mouse, including the button on the underside, which cycles between CPI settings by default. The left- and right-click buttons use Huano Pink Dot switches which feel fairly light and easy to click quickly but have a crisp and satisfying tactile quality.

    8.7
    Click Latency
    See details on graph tool
    Expected Connection
    5.3 ms
    Wired
    3.7 ms
    Receiver
    5.3 ms
    Bluetooth
    N/A

    This mouse has excellent click latency that's more than responsive enough for casual or competitive gaming in any genre.

    9.6
    CPI
    See details on graph tool
    SRAV @ 1600 CPI
    -0.18%
    SRAV @ 800 CPI
    0.08%
    SRAV @ 400 CPI
    0.08%
    SRAV @ Fixed CPI
    N/A
    Precision Error Between Speeds
    0.33%
    Precision Error Between CPI
    0.34%
    Worst Tracking Error
    -5.25%
    Minimum CPI
    50 CPI
    Maximum CPI
    26,000 CPI
    CPI Adjustment Steps
    50 CPI

    This mouse has remarkable CPI performance. Its sensor delivers outstanding tracking accuracy, and the physical movements you make with your mouse are closely translated to the cursor movements you see on your screen.

    8.9
    Sensor Latency
    See details on graph tool
    Delay To Start Of Movement
    11.9 ms
    Delay At Half Movement
    4.3 ms
    Delay To End Of Movement
    4.7 ms

    This mouse has excellent sensor latency performance. The sensor reacts very quickly to the physical movements you make with your mouse, and these movements closely match the timing of the cursor movements produced on-screen.

    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

    This mouse has polling rate settings of 125Hz, 500Hz, and 1000Hz. This sensor has a Motion Sync feature which attempts to synchronize sensor readings with polling events and can produce a smoother and more consistent in-game experience. While many similar mice using this sensor allow you to toggle this feature off via software, the Ninjutso Sora's companion software doesn't offer a way to toggle this feature on or off at the time of writing.

    Mouse Wheel
    Scroll Wheel Type
    Notched Wheel
    Scroll Wheel Tilt
    No
    Thumb Wheel Type
    No

    The mouse wheel feels precise, operates quietly, and has a reasonably pronounced step definition with smooth transitions between steps. The wheel is made of plastic and has a grippy rubber surface. The middle click button requires slightly more force to actuate than on many similar gaming mice, which you'll appreciate if you're prone to accidental middle clicks.

    Noise
    Click Noise
    Quiet
    Operating System And Software
    Configuration Software
    Software NameNinjutso Sora
    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

    This software is easy to use, and all options are displayed on a single page. You can adjust a range of expected settings, including CPI, lift-off distance, and debounce time.

    10
    Mouse Compatibility
    Windows CompatibilityFully
    macOS CompatibilityFully

    All default button functions work in Windows and macOS. However, the software is only compatible with Windows.