NZXT Lift 2 Mouse Review (Ergo + Symm)

NZXT released their first gaming mouse, the Lift, back in 2022. They have now revamped the design with the release of the Lift 2. On paper, the new model improves on the original in almost every way, featuring a lightweight design, up to 8000Hz polling rate and two distinct shapes. The Lift 2 Symm has a symmetrical and compact body, while the Lift 2 Ergo has a right handed, ergonomic and contoured design. Can these new mice from NZXT perform better than the first generation models?

Timestamps:

00:00 Start
00:46 Lift 2 details
02:47 Pricing and colours
03:54 Design
05:42 No RGB?
06:03 Cable quality
06:57 Build quality
08:05 Pre and post travel / sound tests
08:55 Sensor and switches
09:46 Real world use
10:52 Polling rate
11:15 NZXT Cam Software
12:32 Mat’s closing thoughts

Specifications:

Lift 2 Symm

• Form Factor – Symmetrical
• Polling Rate – Up to 8,000 Hz
• Switch Type – Optical
• Click Lifetime – 100 Million
• Mouse Feet – 100% PTFE
• Programmable Buttons – Yes
• Onboard Memory – Yes
• RGB Lighting – No
• Sensor – PixArt PMW3395
• Sensor Type – Optical
• Max Resolution – 26,000 DPI
• Max Acceleration – 50g
• Max Speed – 650 IPS
• Cable Length – 2 m / 6.56 ft
• Cable Material – Paracord
• Connection – USB 2.0
• Weight – 58g
• Length – 126.8 mm / 4.99 in
• Width – 67.1 mm / 2.64 in
• Height – 38.3 mm / 1.51 in

Lift 2 Ergo

• Form Factor – Ergonomic
• Polling Rate – Up to 8,000 Hz
• Switch Type – Optical
• Click Lifetime – 100 Million
• Mouse Feet – 100% PTFE
• Programmable Buttons – Yes
• Onboard Memory – Yes
• RGB Lighting – No
• Sensor – PixArt PMW3395
• Sensor Type – Optical
• Max Resolution – 26,000 DPI
• Max Acceleration – 50g
• Max Speed – 650 IPS
• Cable Length – 2 m / 6.56 ft
• Cable Material – Paracord
• Connection – USB 2.0
• Weight – 60g
• Length – 128.4 mm / 5.06 in
• Width – 65.1 mm / 2.56 in
• Height – 41.4 mm / 1.63 in

You can buy both models of the NZXT Lift 2 Gaming Mice directly from NZXT HERE.

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Pros:

• Matte finish doesn’t attract fingerprints.
• Lighter than the original.
• Up to 8000Hz polling rate.
• Good feature set for the price.
• Lack of RGB.

Cons:

• 8000Hz polling rate is overkill for most people.
• Inconsistencies in scroll wheel across the two shapes.
• Non-detachable cable.
• Lack of RGB.

KitGuru says: The Lift 2 gaming mice are a good improvement over the original Lift. The build has been improved overall but some inconsistencies in the scroll wheels across our two review units did slightly disappoint. The increase in polling up to 8000Hz is nice to see at the £53 price point. Overall, this is a step in the right direction for NZXT and the Lift 2 delivers a lot of features for a relatively low cost.

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