The Vaxee XE-S Wireless (4K) is a lightweight wireless gaming mouse part of Vaxee's XE lineup. It shares the same symmetrical shape as the full-sized Vaxee XE and Vaxee XE Wireless, but is smaller. It uses PixArt's flagship PAW3950 sensor and supports a maximum polling rate of 4000Hz. Like other Vaxee mice, it's driverless, so you can adjust all of its sensor settings using buttons on the mouse instead of having to install companion software. Or if you prefer, you can adjust its settings using its web-based companion software.
Our Verdict
The Vaxee XE-S is adequate for work use. It has outstanding build quality and wireless connectivity via a USB receiver. That said, rather than sitting flush with a USB port like most, its receiver only connects using an extender cable, so it's awkward to bring with you on the go. It also lacks bells and whistles like Bluetooth connectivity, multi-device pairing, free-scrolling, and left/right tilt inputs.
Outstanding build quality.
No Bluetooth connectivity.
Scroll wheel lacks free-scrolling and left/right tilt inputs.
The Vaxee XE-S is an outstanding FPS gaming mouse. Its remarkable sensor and click latency performance deliver a highly responsive gaming experience. Also, you don't need to install any companion software to adjust its settings. It's on the smaller side and may be too small for larger hands and certain grip types.
Outstanding build quality.
Fantastic click and sensor latency.
4000Hz maximum polling rate.
Very light.
Small size may be uncomfortable for larger hands.
Although not designed for it, the Vaxee XE-S is decent for MMO gaming. It has outstanding build quality, exceptional raw performance, and a comfortable symmetrical shape. It doesn't have nearly as many side buttons as dedicated MMO gaming mice.
Outstanding build quality.
Fantastic click and sensor latency.
Fewer side buttons than a dedicated MMO gaming mouse.
Small size may be uncomfortable for larger hands.
The Vaxee XE-S has fantastic raw performance. It has remarkably good click and sensor latency and reacts extremely accurately and quickly to your inputs. It also has a maximum polling rate of 4000Hz.
Fantastic click and sensor latency.
4000Hz maximum polling rate.
Changelog
- Updated Aug 28, 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.
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Updated May 16, 2025:
We've added a software tour to the configuration software section of the review after Vaxee released a web-based companion software. We've updated the additional buttons and CPI sections to reflect the software's new configuration options.
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Updated Apr 30, 2025:
We've retested this mouse's click latency and sensor latency after updating the firmware to the latest version.
- Updated Oct 15, 2024: Review published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Vaxee XE-S Wireless (4K) is available in Black, White, Yellow, Blue, Orange, and Pink. We bought and tested the Pink version. See our unit's label here.
There's also a larger model of the mouse, the Vaxee XE Wireless, which we've also bought and tested. Note that it uses a different sensor.
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The Vaxee XE-S Wireless (4K) is a lightweight wireless gaming mouse that continues Vaxee's XE lineup. Like other Vaxee mice, you can change its settings by using button combinations directly on the mouse. This is beneficial if you don't want to install resource-intensive companion software or are a competitive player who's not allowed to use software during tournament play. That said, Vaxee offers a web-based companion software if you'd prefer to adjust its settings that way.
It has a familiar shape that's identical to the Vaxee XE but smaller. It's a fairly flat, symmetrical shape that's well-suited for all grip types if you have small- to medium-sized hands. Compared to other Vaxee mice we've reviewed, it has fantastic build quality. It also has superb raw performance that's on par with flagship gaming mice. It's a great choice if you're a fan of driverless mice, but options like the LAMZU MAYA, the Pulsar X2V2, and the Ninjutso Sora V2 offer similar performance in a lighter package for less.
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The Vaxee XE and the Vaxee XE-S Wireless (4K) are gaming mice in the same lineup. The XE is a wired mouse that's designed for both gaming and productivity and features a configurable function button behind the scroll wheel. The XE-S is more focused on competitive gaming and features an updated PAW3950 sensor with a 4000Hz maximum polling rate and better overall performance. The two mice have the same shape, but the XE-S is smaller. It's also significantly lighter and has better build quality.
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The Vaxee XE-S Wireless (4K) and the Razer Viper V3 Pro have similar symmetrical shapes, but the Razer is significantly larger and suitable for a wider variety of hand sizes and grip types. The Vaxee, on the other hand, is smaller and better suited for smaller hands and claw and fingertip grips. Both deliver superb gaming performance, but the Razer has a higher maximum polling rate of 8000Hz. You can configure the Vaxee without drivers, or using a web-based software, whereas the Razer uses the resource-intensive Razer Synapse software.
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