Introduction
Today we’re looking at the newly released mouse from NZXT that’s aptly called the NZXT Lift Elite Wireless Mouse which is available in both black and white color flavors. This is the newest edition of the Lift series mice from NZXT, and it weighs lighter than the other currently available mice. It was announced alongside several other Elite series peripherals at CES 2025 including the Function Elite MiniTKL Keyboard and Capsule Elite Microphone which we’ll be taking a look at shortly. Also, launching at the same time was the NZXT Zone Elite mousepad which serves as a complementary product to the Lift Elite Wireless Mouse, so we’ll cover that in today’s review as well.
The Package
The NZXT Lift Elite Wireless mouse is packaged neatly and simply, as only the mouse itself, a USB-A to USB-C cable for charging, a receiver dongle, and a packet of grip tape were provided. The USB-A 2.4GHz dongle is located in a USB-C to USB-A sled so you can use the charging cable to connect the dongle directly or use the charging cable to connect directly to the mouse.
NZXT Zone Elite mousepad was a bit more straightforward than the mouse, as it was found rolled up within its box and inside a drawstring sleeve that could be used for future storage or transport.
The Build
The Lift Elite Wireless Mouse is designed as a small, ultra-lightweight mouse that clocks in at a mere 57 grams (including the battery) and can operate both with a wire attached or wirelessly using its 2.4GHz dongle for up to 70 hours on a single charge. NZXT notes that the battery life quoted is for the 1,000 Hz polling rate and a higher polling rate will result in reduced battery duration (up to 4,000 Hz is supported). NVIDIA Reflex is also supported.
The mouse has a laser-etched rubber side body to assist with grip (that can be enhanced with the included grip tape) and is constructed using a double-injection molding to enhance grip and prevent peeling over time. According to NZXT, it sports a universal shape, however, with the forward and back buttons being located on only one side of the mouse, it’s probably going to be a difficult one for a left-hander to adopt.
Even though it is very lightweight, it has a significant amount of structural strength which is tested under 50 Newtons of force to confirm there will be no deformation or cracking of the mouse.
The triggers themselves are separate buttons from the main body and do not exhibit any play. The triggers are crisp and provide clicky feedback without much travel. Underneath, there are two PTFE mouse feet at the top and bottom and a button just below the sensor that is used for changing DPI profiles.
The NZXT Zone Elite mouse pad that we took a look at was the “Large” size, clocking in at 400mm x 400mm (for a $29.99 MSRP). It was certainly larger than my daily driver mousepad, however, it also happens to be the smallest of the three size flavors, with the Zone Elite XL weighing in at 400mm x 750mm ($44.99 MSRP) and the Zone Elite XXL at 400mm x 900mm ($54.99 MSRP).
The NZXT Zone Elite mouse pads feature a nano-kit fabric surface designed for fast, precise movements. It has a soft foam base to assist with stopping power and overall comfort. The underside has a secure grip coating that will help keep it in place, especially when you’re about to yeet something during your gaming session. The logo is purposefully minimalist to avoid interference with mouse movement tracking.
The Sensor and Battery
For the Lift Elite Wireless Mouse, NZXT has sourced PixArt’s high-performance PAW-3395 sensor, which is claimed to focus on low power consumption while providing a sensitivity of up to 26000 DPI and tracking capability of up to 650 inches per second. The battery provides up to 70 hours of playtime when in wireless mode.
The Switches
NZXT is using TTC Optical 60 gF switches for the primary left and right buttons that are rated for a 0.2ms click response time. The scroll button switch utilizes the Huano Black Shell White Dot 60 gF switch while the side buttons use the Huano Black Shell White Dot 70 gF switches. The click lifetime is rated at an even 100 million clicks. The switches are well integrated with minimal play, pre-travel and post-travel exhibited.
Size and Weight
At 118.8mm x 60.8mm x 38.3mm and weighing in at 57g, the Lift Elite Wireless Mouse is a very smol and light mouse. If you’re a fan of heavier mice or those that conform to your hand, you won’t find it here, but if you’re looking for something this size and very light, it should punch your ticket.
We do want to remind readers that the size, shape, and weight of peripherals are intensely personal. Tastes vary, so our goal is to inform readers who are looking for a peripheral in the class of the peripheral under review as to whether said peripheral is a good representation of the class.
Specifications
| Height | 118.8mm (4.68 inch) |
| Width | 60.8mm (2.39 inch) |
| Depth | 38.3mm (1.51 inch) |
| Weight | 57 g |
| Cable Length (detachable) | 2m (6.56 feet), USB-A to USB-C |
| Interface | USB Type-C, on mouse, USB-A for dongle |
| USB Polling Rate | Up to 8000 Hz (adjustable in software) |
| Wireless Polling Rate | Up to 4000 Hz (adjustable in software) |
| Mouse Feet Material | PTFE 100% |
| Sensor | PixArt PAW 3395 |
| Resolution (Sensitivity) | 100 – 26,000 DPI |
| Configurable Sensitivity Presets | 5 per profile |
| Max. Acceleration | 50G |
| Max. Speed | 650 IPS |
| Buttons | 5 Programmable |
| Lighting | None |
NZXT CAM Software
Like many gaming peripheral vendors, NZXT has developed a single application to allow for control and customization across their product range. NZXT CAM serves this purpose for the brand and supports the Lift Elite Wireless Mouse.
Button Assignment and Macros
The mouse screen within the NZXT CAM software provides quick access to all the knobs and dials that are available to customize the mouse. It has the ability to store up to 5 DPI profiles on the mouse itself (so it can function sans software running while being controlled by the button by the sensor).
Battery life estimates, a low battery warning configuration, and AFK timeout are available to assist with power management. The polling rate, lift-off height, and motion sync configurations are available along with macros and button remapping features.
The Macro functionality allows you to manually configure or record macros and then assign them to mouse buttons for playback.
Conclusion
I spent over a week using the NZXT Lift Elite Wireless Mouse as my daily driver mouse for both work and gaming and of course, I’ve formed a few thoughts about it, which I’ll spell out below. The mouse has an MSRP of $79.99 which is consistent with a handful of etailers that we checked at the time of publication. Our pricing widgets should keep you up to date on current pricing as well. This is in the reasonable ballpark for a well-engineered wireless mouse.
FPS Gaming
The NZXT Lift Elite mouse is great for gaming (especially if you’re a fan of lighter/smaller mice). In our FPS adventures, it was consistently responsive and just as performant as the daily driver that I’m used to. Of note, I used the 1600 DPI setting for the fragging of the noobs. The only quibble that I would have here is the scroll wheel should probably be a little bit stiffer in its response as I’d sometimes end up changing two weapons at a time instead of one intended.
General Use
For general day-to-day use, the NZXT Lift Elite was quite serviceable. Web browsing, Word womping, Excel formulating, and punching out TPS reports went as expected. The main downsides here versus my daily driver are fewer buttons (e.g. to use the macro functionality, you’ve got to pick a button you might use to offer for sacrifice) and the scroll wheel not having a free-bird mode that can be switched into to get you to the bottom of a TPS report in one huge spin.
Wireless Use & Battery Life
I really did not feel or see a difference in use between the wired connection and the wireless connection. For battery life, I did not have to charge the mouse during the week+ and I have been using it as my daily driver. NZXT also says that its initial charge can be fast, netting 15 hours of use from a quick 15-minute charge. As you can see from the screenshots though, I’m nearing the end of my first full charge as I’ve only got 10% left as I wrote up this review. This amount of battery life certainly exceeds my expectations for such a light mouse.
Final Points
Overall, the NZXT Lift Elite wireless mouse sports a sturdy build quality, long battery life, and solid performance, it’s absolutely worth a look if you’re in the market for a smol and light mouse for your computing needs. It is adept at both gaming and desktop workloads for its size class which should absolutely have it on your short list of options to buy.