Introduction

Established in 2019 by the original founding team of Zowie, VAXEE is a peripherals company and shop platform. The NP-01S V3 Wireless represents a major overhaul to VAXEE's wireless mice. At the center is the Core1 sensor, which is a customized PixArt PAW3955, and allows for CPI adjustment in increments of 1 as well as more granular lift-off distance adjustment. Furthermore, the NP-01S V3 Wireless utilizes a new MCU providing a USB high-speed PHY, allowing for polling rates of up to 8000 Hz in wired operation, too. Whereas previous VAXEE mice were limited to 4000 Hz in wireless operation, a revised wireless protocol called CoreLink enables a polling rate of 8000 Hz in wireless use as well. To facilitate wireless stability, VAXEE has fully redesigned the receiver, which now is a decently tall cylinder. In addition, the receiver harbors the buttons for on-device configuration, allowing one to cycle through the set CPI steps, polling rates, and three custom profiles. More extensive configuration is possible through a web driver. The shape has not received any changes over the 57 g NP-01S V2 Wireless, yet the NP-01S V3 Wireless weighs marginally more at 59 g, which may at least be partially due to larger PTFE feet being used. Battery life varies depending on polling rate and sensor run mode, ranging from 98 hours at the least draining settings to 24 hours at the most draining ones. The NP-01S V3 Wireless is available in pink, Galapagos Green, Lake Green, Deep Purple, Obsidian Black, and white.

Specifications

Packaging

Aside from the mouse, one finds a USB Type-A to Type-C cable, wireless dongle, two sets of replacement feet (fitted and dots), and a quick start guide inside the box.

Weight

My scale shows around 59 g (±1 g), which is marginally more than the weight cited by VAXEE. For comparison, the VAXEE NP-01S V2 Wireless weighs 57 g, whereas the NP-01 clone that is the Incott GHERO Pro weighs 65 g. A very good weight.