After spending a good amount of time with both the NZXT Lift Elite Wireless Mouse and the Zone Mousepad, I’ve come away more impressed than expected. While NZXT is typically known for its PC cases and cooling solutions, this mouse-and-mousepad combo proves that the company is taking peripherals seriously. They’re not just entering the space—they’re actually competing.

Lift Elite Wireless Mouse – Lightweight, Responsive, and Surprisingly Refined

The Lift Elite is a wireless gaming mouse that targets competitive and enthusiast users, and its biggest selling point is immediately obvious: the weight. At just 57 grams, it’s among the lightest mice I’ve used, yet it manages to avoid the fragile, hollow feeling that some ultra-light designs suffer from. There are no perforations or honeycomb gimmicks either—just a clean, symmetrical shell that feels solid and well-built.

Comfort-wise, the mouse is designed to be ambidextrous in shape, though the button layout is right-hand focused. It’s a medium-sized mouse that fits nicely in claw or fingertip grips, and even a relaxed palm grip if your hands are on the smaller side. The textured sides help with grip without feeling too aggressive, and the click feel is tactile and consistent. NZXT uses optical switches rated for 100 million clicks, which should give it long-term durability.

Performance is where the Lift Elite starts to pull ahead. It uses a PixArt 3395 sensor—one of the best available—and supports up to 26,000 DPI. Tracking is flawless across various games, and latency is effectively nonexistent, especially when using the included dongle. NZXT pushes the polling rate further than most: 1,000 Hz is standard, but you can bump that up to 4,000 Hz wirelessly or even 8,000 Hz wired if your system supports it. Realistically, the difference is subtle beyond 1,000 Hz, but the responsiveness at higher polling rates is tangible in certain fast-paced shooters or aim trainers.

Battery life is decent, though not outstanding. At 1,000 Hz, you’ll get around 70 hours of use per charge, but that figure drops if you move up to higher polling rates. At 4,000 Hz, you’ll be charging more frequently—every 2–3 days with heavy use. Charging is done via USB-C, and thankfully NZXT includes a good-quality cable that can double as a wired connection if needed.

*NZXT has gone from focusing on coolers and cases to offering products in almost every category. The only thing I’m still missing is the coffee mug.* (Image credit: NZXT)

Software is where things feel slightly undercooked. The NZXT CAM software allows you to customize DPI steps, remap buttons, and adjust polling rates, but it’s very barebones. There’s no surface tuning, no macro creation, no game-specific profiles, and no onboard memory. For casual users, that’s fine, but power users may find it limiting.

The mouse retails for around $99 USD (roughly 1,100–1,200 SEK depending on where you shop), which places it in the same territory as Logitech’s G Pro X Superlight and Razer’s Viper V2 Pro. While those still offer better software ecosystems and slightly longer battery life, the Lift Elite holds its own in pure performance and build quality.

Zone Mousepad – A Solid Complement

The Zone Mousepad is clearly designed to pair with the Lift Elite, and it does a good job of it. The surface is a micro-woven cloth that’s tuned for speed, and it delivers exactly that. It’s fast and smooth, without being too slippery, and still allows for enough stopping power to make micro-adjustments feel controlled.

The stitched edges are clean and help prevent fraying, and the spill-resistant coating is a welcome touch—especially for long hours at the desk or casual coffee drinkers. The underside uses a grippy rubber base that stays in place even during rapid swipes, and the overall finish feels premium despite the relatively understated design.

It’s available in multiple sizes. The one I’ve been using is the 400×400 mm version, which is spacious without being oversized. There’s also an XL version if you need more coverage. It’s not a groundbreaking product, but it doesn’t need to be. It complements high-performance mice well and looks clean on the desk.

Final Verdict

The NZXT Lift Elite and Zone Mousepad make a very capable pair. The mouse is light, accurate, and fast, with a design that avoids gimmicks while still delivering competitive performance. While the software could be more robust and battery life could be better at high polling rates, those are minor drawbacks in the context of what’s otherwise an impressive package. The Zone Mousepad completes the setup with a reliable surface that enhances the mouse’s strengths. If you’re looking for a clean, minimalist, high-performance mouse and pad combo, this one deserves serious consideration.

Pros – Lift Elite Mouse