The Vaxee XE is a wired mouse with a lightweight construction, designed for both gaming and office use. Internally, it shares a lot with the Vaxee ZYGEN NP-01, with the same PixArt PMW3389 sensor and similar overall performance. Still, it's packaged in a lighter plastic shell with a symmetrical shape as well as more durable and heavier HUANO 70g switches. It has no companion software and instead features onboard CPI, polling rate, and debounce presets, which is great if you aren't a fan of downloading additional bloatware but could be a bit of a problem if you'd like to adjust these settings in granular detail.
Our Verdict
The Vaxee XE is disappointing for work use. Its symmetrical shape is well-suited for medium and larger-sized hands, but build quality can be somewhat inconsistent, which doesn't align with the high standards set by other Vaxee mice. It also only has a single multifunction button, which by default works as a page-down key but can be reconfigured to capture screenshots or bring up an emoji menu. Its scroll wheel lacks a free-scrolling mode for scanning long websites or a left/right tilt function for browsing large spreadsheets and editing timelines.
- Comfortable shape.
- Most buttons can't be reprogrammed.
- Build quality can vary from unit to unit.
- Scroll wheel lacks a free-scrolling mode and left/right tilt inputs.
The Vaxee XE is an excellent choice for FPS gaming. It's heavier than other alternatives but is still well-balanced and has a symmetrical shape well-suited for a palm or claw grip for medium to large hands. It also offers remarkably low click latency and outstanding overall sensor performance, making it a cinch to make quick snapshots or precise aiming adjustments. That said, build quality can vary depending on the unit you receive, and its PTFE feet provide a marginally less smooth gliding experience than some other gaming mice.
- Superb sensor performance.
- Low click latency.
- Comfortable shape.
- Build quality can vary from unit to unit.
- Slightly heavier than some alternatives.
The Vaxee XE is a middling option for MMOs, though this isn't what it's designed for. It has only one reprogrammable button, and even then, its function is limited to three presets, none of which will be especially useful for gaming. Build quality can also be a dice roll, depending on the unit you get. It's very comfortable to hold for those with medium or large-sized hands. It also offers superb overall performance, with low click and sensor latency.
- Superb sensor performance.
- Low click latency.
- Comfortable shape.
- Most buttons can't be reprogrammed.
- Build quality can vary from unit to unit.
The Vaxee XE has superb raw performance. Click latency is very low, and its high-performance sensor allows for superb motion and accuracy performance, so any movements you make will be faithfully reproduced in-game.
- Superb sensor performance.
- Low click latency.
Changelog
- 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.
- Updated Oct 15, 2024: We've added a link to the newly-reviewed Vaxee XE-S Wireless (4K) in the Hand Size Recommendation section of this review.
- 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.
- Updated Nov 14, 2023: We've added a link to the newly-reviewed Vaxee XE Wireless in the Wireless Versatility section of this review.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Vaxee XE is available in Black, White, Pink, Yellow, Blue, or Orange colorways. We tested the Blue model; you can see its label here.
It's also worth noting that there's a wireless version of this mouse simply called the Vaxee XE Wireless.
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The Vaxee XE is a lightweight mouse for gaming and general productivity. It offers superb overall performance, making it a fantastic fit for fast-paced games, and has a pretty comfortable symmetrical shape, though it's best suited for folks with medium to large hands. It's somewhat barebones regarding additional features, with no supporting companion software to remap buttons or adjust CPI in granular detail, though it does have built-in presets. Build quality is another point of contention: while some users have reported no issues with their XE, our test unit displayed numerous deficiencies compared to other Vaxee mice we've tested.
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The Vaxee XE and BenQ ZOWIE S2 are both wired gaming mice with symmetrical shapes. The Vaxee is considerably lighter, has a more flexible cable you can detach from the mouse itself, and offers better raw performance. On the other hand, the BenQ feels more sturdily built than the Vaxee we tested.
The Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT is a more versatile mouse than the Vaxee XE. The Logitech has a wireless design with a rechargeable battery, has smoother-gliding feet, weighs less, and has a suite of fully reprogrammable buttons.
The Vaxee ZYGEN NP-01 and Vaxee XE each have their own advantages. The ZYGEN NP-01 feels better built than the XE we tested, and its feet provide a marginally smoother gliding experience. On the other hand, the Xe is noticeably lighter. The biggest difference between the two lies in their shape: the ZYGEN NP-01 has a right-handed ergonomic shape, whereas the XE is symmetrical.
The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 and Vaxee XE each have their own strengths and weaknesses. The HyperX feels better built than the Vaxee we tested, weighs noticeably less, has smoother-gliding feet, and has a set of fully reprogrammable buttons via its NGenuity companion software. However, the Vaxee has a more flexible cable, which you can detach to make it easier to store.
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