ASUS - ROG Harpe II Ace Ultralight Optical Gaming Mouse with ROG SpeedNova Wireless Technology - Wireless - Black

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• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Super Lightweight and Responsive Gaming Mouse

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  The weight is definitely the first thing I noticed about this mouse. Though the mouse I have been using prior to this is not ‘heavy’ by any means at just under 70g, it really is something picking up this mouse that only weighs 48g. It also feels very responsive and the wireless connection has been rock solid for me. Included with the mouse is a 2.4GHz dongle, a USB-C to USB-A cable, a receiver extension, and a set of grips and skates.The 2.4GHz USB-A receiver is very small and great for laptops where you don’t want a big 2.4GHz receiver sticking out. It also stores inside the mouse for travel so you don’t lose it. The mouse as stated before is extremely light - it’s hard to believe that there’s a battery inside of this thing. The build quality is great. It has a matte black finish that so far has been resisting smudges pretty well with occasional cleanings. The buttons left and right click buttons have great feedback and are easy to press rapidly. Though it’s not going to be great for scrolling thousand page documents, the scroll wheel has just the right amount of resistance and incrementing for things like switching inventory or weapons in game. The scroll wheel is also the only part of the mouse that gets any RGB lighting, which is fine with me as I appreciate the understated look. The bottom side of the mouse has a 3-position switch for going between wired, 2.4GHz, and Bluetooth modes. There is also a DPI button for switching between the programmed values and there is a color indication on the scroll wheel for each DPI mode. The mouse is comfortable in my large-ish hands, I believe I have what they call a fingertip grip, and I haven’t experienced any fatigue after a few gaming sessions and a full day of work. I have been primarily using this mouse in the 2.4GHz mode with the USB receiver plugged into the back of my desktop. I haven’t been using the receiver extender and so far I haven’t had any connectivity issues at all using this mouse. Out of the box, it’s set at a default polling rate of 1000Hz, but this can go all the way up to 8000Hz. I’ve chosen to leave mine at the default value. The DPI presets are 400, 800, 1600, and 3200 DPI and that value can go all the way up to an insane 42000. I have mostly been alternating between the 1600 and 3200 presets, depending on what I’m doing. The tracking is excellent and you can calibrate the mouse even further within the software. The software, called Gear Link, is web based and does not require any local installation. It’s nice to not have to have one more piece of software to manage, but I do sometimes forget the name of it and have to Google the URL. Gear Link lets you customize the angle you hold the mouse, DPI presets, polling rates, and more. There is also something called SpeedShift, which lets you create a secondary layer of functions on the mouse buttons by holding one down, similar to the Shift key on a keyboard. I’m sure Asus is not the only company that offers this, but it was cool to see. There is a ‘Zone Mode’, which puts the mouse into a higher performance configuration when needed. The performance of this mode is configurable, but I didn’t really see the utility of it and the button press combination (both side buttons and the DPI button for 3 seconds) is hard to remember. Battery life so far for me has been excellent. I was at 94% after about 8 hours of usage with the scroll wheel LED on. The rated life by Asus with the LED lighting on is 84 hours, so I have to think I'm on track to exceed or at the very least meet that battery life. I would not consider myself a hyper-competitive gamer, but it feels like the Harpe II Ace really ticks all the boxes in that regard. I haven’t found any real shortcomings with this mouse and I might finally be ready to retire my Logitech G703.

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  SamG Posted 1 week ago

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  48 grams feels like moving nothing at all

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  So I have been using the rog harpe ii ace for about two weeks now and I mainly got it because i wanted something lighter for fps games, and yeah this thing is seriously light. like almost too light when you first pick it up, it kind of threw me off not gonna lie. but after a few days i got used to it and now going back to my old mouse feels super heavy and slow. The shape is really comfortable too, at least for my hands. i would say mine are medium sized and it just fits really naturally, like i do not have to think about how im holding it. i have used it for long gaming sessions and my hand does not get tired which is a big deal for me. The sensor on this thing is the rog aimpoint pro and it is supposed to track on glass which is great because i use a glass pad and i didnt have any issues at all. it actually does 8k wireless without needing any extra bulky boosters because the tech is just built into the mouse and the tiny dongle. i tested it at 1k and 8k and it felt really smooth with no weird lag or hiccups during my matches. i really wish every company would just put the tech inside the mouse like this so i dont have to have a giant brick sitting on my desk. The best part is that i finally dont have to install armoury crate software because they have a web version now. you can change everything like the buttons and the dpi up to 42k which is crazy high. i really like the battery mode for the rgb because it changes color to show how much power is left which is super helpful so i dont die mid game. there is also a power tab for saving battery and an esports mode that is supposed to max out performance though i am not totally sure how it works. The main buttons feel really light and snappy when i am clicking and they dont have any weird wobble or side play at all. even the side buttons feel quick and easy to spam which is nice for my pincer claw grip. the scroll wheel click feels more like a solid knock than a click which reminds me of the gpx mouse. it feels really premium and doesnt rattle or make annoying sounds when i scroll fast in either direction which usually happens on cheaper mice. The scroll wheel has this rubber texture with diagonal lines so my finger never slips even when i am sweating. its just a really solid feeling mouse that feels like it was built right. if you can get past the price its definitely a top tier pick because they fixed a lot of the small annoying things from the older models. overall i am super happy with it and it feels like Asus is really listening to what gamers want lately.

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  Damian Posted 2 days ago

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  ROG Harpe II Ace: Light as a feather with a twist!

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  The Asus ROG Harpe II Ace Ultralight is one of those products that doesn’t try to wow you with flashy RGB or over‑the‑top design. Instead, it focuses on feel, speed, and simplicity — and honestly, that’s what makes it stand out. Opening the box, you’re greeted right away by the mouse itself, sitting neatly on top like it knows it’s the star of the show. Underneath, you’ll find the usual paperwork, a few accessories, and the wireless dongle extender. Nothing fancy, nothing excessive — just what you need. The real moment of surprise comes when you actually pick it up. This thing is ridiculously light. I genuinely stopped and wondered if I was supposed to install batteries or if something was missing. It almost feels like holding an empty shell… until you start using it and realize how intentional that weightlessness is. Getting the mouse set up is painless. Plug in the braided USB‑C cable, flip the switch on the bottom to wired mode, and your PC immediately pops up a Gear Link shortcut. Click it, and you’re in. No giant software suite to download, no endless setup screens. And that’s the twist — Gear Link is completely web‑based. All your DPI settings, polling rate tweaks, and performance adjustments happen right in your browser. It’s simple, clean, and honestly kind of nice not having yet another app running in the background. Pros Feather‑light design that makes every movement feel effortless No software installs required thanks to the browser‑based Gear Link Quick, painless setup with automatic detection Accurate optical sensor that keeps up with fast gameplay Quality braided USB‑C cable included Straightforward unboxing with useful accessories Cons Browser‑only customization may feel limiting to users who prefer full desktop apps Ultra‑light weight won’t appeal to gamers who like a heavier, more planted feel Not many physical buttons, especially compared to feature‑packed competitors Minimalist design might feel too plain for RGB lovers Closing Thoughts After spending time with the Harpe II Ace, it’s clear Asus built this mouse for players who want pure performance without the clutter. It’s incredibly light, surprisingly easy to set up, and stays out of your way so you can focus on your game. Sure, it won’t be everyone’s perfect match — especially if you prefer a heavier mouse or lots of onboard controls — but for gamers who want speed, precision, and a no‑nonsense experience, this one hits the mark.

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  Jaguarone Posted 3 days ago