The Vaxee XE v2 Wireless (4K) is a lightweight wireless gaming mouse that succeeds the Vaxee XE Wireless. While it has the same shape as its older sibling, it brings several key improvements to the table. It now features the updated PixArt PAW3950 sensor and weighs significantly less. It also uses new switches for the main clicks and has revised side buttons with a wider gap in between them. It notably lacks the function button that is present on the top of the previous version. Like other Vaxee mice, you can configure its sensor settings using buttons on the mouse instead of having to install companion software. There's also web-based companion software you can use to adjust settings.
Our Verdict
The Vaxee XE v2 is satisfactory for work use. It feels rock-solid with outstanding build quality and has a comfortable symmetrical shape. That said, instead of using a compact USB receiver, its wireless receiver has an attached extender cable, which makes it awkward to bring on the go, especially since it doesn't support Bluetooth. It's also missing convenient features like free-scrolling and left/right tilt inputs for the scroll wheel.
Superb build quality.
Comfortable symmetrical shape.
No Bluetooth connectivity or multi-device pairing.
Scroll wheel lacks free-scrolling and left/right tilt inputs.
The Vaxee XE v2 Wireless (4K) is a superb FPS gaming mouse suitable for competitive play. It has remarkable raw performance with extremely low click and sensor latency, and an accurate and precise sensor. It also has an accommodating symmetrical shape suitable for palm and relaxed claw grip for most hand sizes, or fingertip grip with medium-large hands. On top of that, it has fantastic build quality with a smooth matte finish.
Superb build quality.
Fantastic raw performance.
Comfortable symmetrical shape.
The Vaxee XE v2 is good for MMO and MOBA gaming, despite not being explicitly designed for it. It has outstanding build quality, exceptional raw performance, and a comfortable symmetrical shape. However, it doesn't have nearly as many side buttons as dedicated MMO mice.
Superb build quality.
Fantastic raw performance.
Comfortable symmetrical shape.
Fewer side buttons than dedicated MMO mice.
The Vaxee XE v2 has remarkable raw performance. It has extremely low click latency, superb sensor performance, and a maximum wireless polling rate of 4000Hz out of the box.
Remarkable sensor performance.
Extremely low click latency.
4000Hz maximum polling rate.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Vaxee XE v2 Wireless (4K) is available in Obsidian Black, Pink, White, Lake Green, Red, and Fluorescent Green. We bought and tested the Pink colorway. See our unit's label here.
There's also a smaller version of this mouse, the Vaxee XE-S Wireless (4K), which we've also tested.
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The Vaxee XE v2 Wireless (4K) is a lightweight wireless gaming mouse and the successor to the original Vaxee XE Wireless. While it has an identical symmetrical shape, it features the updated PixArt PAW3950 sensor, a lighter body with an updated internal structure, new switches for the main clicks, revised side buttons, and new mouse feet. It notably lacks the function button on the top of the mouse that is present on the previous model. These changes add up to make this a notable improvement over the previous model, with better build quality and slightly better click latency in a package that's easier to move more quickly and accurately, thanks to its lower weight.
The improvements over its predecessor make this mouse a worthy competitor that performs similarly to flagships from bigger brands like the Razer Viper V3 Pro and the Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2. Thanks to its driverless design, it's an attractive alternative if you're not keen on installing the often buggy and resource-intensive companion software those mice require to adjust their settings. That said, budget options like the VXE R1 Pro and the MCHOSE L7 Ultra are considerably cheaper and deliver similarly excellent performance with only minor compromises on build quality.
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The Razer Viper V3 Pro and the Vaxee XE v2 Wireless (4K) are lightweight wireless gaming mice with symmetrical shapes. The Razer has slightly higher buttons than the Vaxee, making it feel slightly larger in the hand. Both mice deliver superb performance, but the Razer is lighter, has marginally better click latency, and a higher polling rate of 8000Hz, compared to the Vaxee's 4000Hz. Unlike the Razer mouse, which requires you to download companion software to change settings, the Vaxee is driverless, meaning you can adjust settings using controls on the mouse or using a web-based interface.
The Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2 and the Vaxee XE v2 Wireless (4K) are lightweight wireless gaming mice with symmetrical shapes. While their shapes appear similar, the Vaxee has a slightly lower profile with a plateau atop the centered hump and a slight flare at the back of the mouse. The Vaxee also has slightly better build quality and better mouse feet than the Logitech. Both mice deliver similarly superb performance, but the Logitech supports a higher maximum polling rate of 8000Hz, while the Vaxee only supports a 4000Hz polling rate.
The Scyrox V6 and the Vaxee XE v2 Wireless (4K) are wireless gaming mice with symmetrical shapes. The Scyrox is smaller overall with a high-profile central hump compared to the Vaxee's lower, flatter, and longer silhouette. The former is well-suited for small-to-medium-sized hands for palm and claw grips, while the latter has a more versatile shape. While both mice are very light, the Scyrox is considerably lighter than the Vaxee. The two deliver similar performance, but the Scyrox has a higher maximum polling rate of 8000Hz and slightly lower click latency.
The Vaxee XE v2 Wireless (4K) is the successor to the Vaxee XE Wireless. The two mice have identical symmetrical shapes, but the v2 has an updated sensor, weighs less, has better build quality, better mouse feet, and uses new switches for the main click buttons. While both mice have fantastic raw performance, the v2 has marginally better click latency. In aggregate, these changes make the v2 a notable improvement over the original XE Wireless.
Test Results
The Vaxee XE v2 Wireless (4K) looks nearly identical to the Vaxee XE Wireless that it succeeds. It has a clean aesthetic with a smooth matte plastic finish. It's available in Obsidian Black, Pink, White, Lake Green, Red, and Fluorescent Green. We bought and tested the Pink colorway.
While it doesn't have RGB lighting, there's a status LED between the left and right-click buttons. It notably lacks the function button that's present on previous iterations of the mouse.
This mouse has remarkable build quality. It has a smooth matte finish with a chalky texture that feels high-quality. The mouse feels rigid and doesn't exhibit any flex or make any creaking or rattling sounds, even when gripping it with intentional force. There's minimal play in the main click buttons, and along with the side buttons, they feel tactile and satisfying to click. You can actuate the side buttons by pressing underneath them, but only with extreme force, so it won't be an issue when using the mouse normally.
This mouse has an identical shape to the original Vaxee XE Wireless. It's symmetrical, with a low-profile, centered hump that's flat on top and gently slopes towards the front and back. Its sides are flat and slightly widen towards the rear of the mouse. It's well-suited for a variety of hand sizes and grip types, but is best for relaxed claw and palm grips for small to medium hands, or a fingertip grip for medium to large hands.
You can connect to the Vaxee XE v2 Wireless (4K) using the included 2.4GHz receiver. It has a 400 mAh battery with the following advertised battery life figures:
- Standard mode, 1000Hz: 110 hours
- Competitive mode, 1000Hz: 38 hours
- Competitive mode, 2000Hz: 34 hours
- Competitive mode, 4000Hz: 30 hours
This mouse comes with a flexible and lightweight rubber cable. Despite it being rubber, it has very little drag across surfaces, and it doesn't retain any kinks from its packaging either.
This mouse has outstanding feet. They're made of a high-quality, virgin-grade PTFE material that glides very smoothly across mousepads and desks.
- 4k wireless receiver
- USB-A to USB-C cable
- Vaxee PA mousepad (47cm x 39cm)*
- User documentation
*Note that the mousepad was provided as compensation for a recall that affected our unit. For more details, see Vaxee's website.
Vaxee's web-based companion software allows you to reprogram the left and right click buttons, scroll click, and side buttons, but the input options are fairly limited. Additionally, left-click always needs to be bound to a button.
Using the power switch and the CPI button on the underside of the mouse, you can adjust the CPI, polling rate, debounce delay, and more, so you can adjust essential settings without relying on any software.
This mouse has fantastic click latency, delivering a highly responsive experience suitable for casual or competitive play.
We conducted this test using the maximum wireless polling rate of 4000Hz, with the lowest debounce setting of 0 ms, and with competitive mode on.
This mouse's sensor reliably tracks your movements exceptionally well with no significant speed variation or tracking issues.
The Vaxee XE v2 Wireless (4K) has outstanding sensor latency. It reacts to your movements incredibly quickly and consistently.
This test above was conducted at 4000Hz, with Motion Sync off and competitive mode turned on.
We also tested this mouse at 1000Hz with Motion Sync off and at 4000Hz with Motion Sync on. You can see our results here.
The available polling rate options are 500Hz, 1000Hz, 2000Hz, and 4000Hz. The maximum wired polling rate is 1000Hz.
This mouse has a plastic scroll wheel covered with textured rubber for grip. It operates quietly, with very well-defined tactile bumps that feel somewhat heavy. The scroll click also feels fairly heavy.
The web-based companion software is simple and easy to use. It lets you adjust basic expected options, including lift-off distance and button programming. More advanced settings include debounce time, a toggle for competitive mode, and motion sync.
Using this software is optional, as you can adjust all the same settings using buttons on the mouse. See the user manual for details on how to do so. Note that the link is to a third-party website, as Vaxee hasn't published the manual at the time of writing.