Customer Ratings & Reviews

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.

I’ve tried many mice over the years and one of my favorites has been the ROG Harpe. So, I was thrilled to get the ROG Harpe II Ace. When I first started using it, I was amazed at how lightweight it is. The low weight makes it very easy to aim and move quickly. The mouse slides across my mouse pad effortlessly. The size and shape of the mouse fit my hand perfectly. It fits my grip style nicely and it’s very comfortable even after longer periods of use. I love the RGB color wheel. I always like peripherals that feature RGB colors, but think on mouses that the lighting effects get lost unless they have cut outs on the body of the mouse. So, it’s great that the wheel is what has the RGB effects. The buttons are solid, but click easily. I love the simplicity of the design and feel that it’s much easier to use then gaming mouses with multiple programmable buttons. It has the essentials and that’s all I need. The only button placement I’m not a fan of is the DPI button. Since it’s on the bottom, I don’t have the freedom to move my finger over slightly to tap a center button on the top of the mouse. I have to flip the mouse over and test each adjustment when I make it. I know there are several different gaming mouses that have this DPI button placement, but I’m just not a fan. The wireless connections feel very reliable. I love that ROG included a longer USB cable so that you can ensure your connection is lag-free, but I really haven’t noticed any stutters or connection issues with being connected via Bluetooth or with the 2.4Ghz dongle. Overall, the ROG Harpe II Ace is an excellent lightweight gaming mouse that feels fast, comfortable, and reliable. Its simple design, smooth movement, and dependable wireless performance make it a great option for competitive gamers who want strong performance without a lot of extra buttons or complicated features. While I wish the DPI button was easier to access, that small complaint does not take away from how enjoyable the mouse is to use every day.

I’ve been using the Asus ROG Harpe II Ace gaming mouse for about a week now and I’m pretty happy with it. In my opinion it looks and feels kind of “basic”, but I am totally ok with that. The mouse is very lightweight and comfortable and that’s what makes this mouse very good. It also has a very smooth and stable “tracking light”. I use it on my table and desk without any issues even thought I don’t use a mouse pad for it. The optics on it are so good, that it just works on almost any surface. The mouse has a small amount of clickable buttons. 5 to be exact if I’m not mistaken. The scroll wheel can be pushed as a button. You can customize the buttons to whatever you’d like to use them for in game. The RGB light is very subtle also and only lights up the scroll wheel. The mouse came with extra “feet” and stickers with a grippy matte texture which can be applied to the mouse to change up the design and add grip to it if you feel like it is lacking. Battery life is excellent, and it comes with a wireless dongle and charging cable. The mouse has worked flawlessly for me while gaming. I’ve been playing marvel rivals, Fortnite and resident evil 4 with this mouse. I love it. My hand never really fatigues with this mouse. All in all, I think this mouse is very good, and worth having. I love it’s simplicity, and subtle design. I think most gamers would be happy with this mouse. I am. It’s quick, smooth and has very responsive buttons and trackng optics.

I was surprised as to how light the Harpe II mouse is. I almost chucked it while taking it out of the box! The mouse has a classic design akin to high-end mice in the gaming space. I appreciate the matte finish which does not attract fingerprints and smudges. The front buttons have a satisfying click that is not too loud or “clacky”. The side buttons have decent travel and are in the right place as well. Ergonomically, this is one of the best I’ve held recently. I have medium-sized hands and the mouse fits very nicely. I can use it in a cradle, claw, and full rest positions. Because the mouse is so light, I can even lift it with just my thumb and pinky fingers. The wheel has good grip and satisfying rolling and click. And lastly, the PTFE thick feet slide easily in fabric or vinyl mouse pads. Yes, this mouse comes at a premium price tag but also provides plenty of premium features. For starters, I can connect it wired via USB, Bluetooth, and RF with the provided dongle. These options can be selected with a toggle underneath. The dongle is tucked in neatly there as well. Out of the box, the DPI is set to 1600, and the polling rate is 1000. For most applications, this is quite enough. However, if you need to change them on the fly, the buttons are on the bottom. The Harpe II is not compatible with Armoury Crate but can be customized on the web-based app Gear Link. There, you can adjust DPI and polling rates, change RGB lights, change button assignments, macros, and perform calibration. So even if it’s web-based, it is quite robust, and better yet accessible from anywhere without the need to download an app. The performance is top-notch. At default settings, I tested it using point-and-click applications and reflex training modules. I also played where performance matters most: high frame rate FPS matches and twitch-click MOBA games. I was not disappointed. I adjusted the polling and DPI as needed. This mouse, in conjunction with my hall-effect keyboard, made me feel that I was better than I really am. In the end, I am very happy with this mouse, and it will certainly become my main from now on. I certainly recommend checking it out!

The new ASUS ROG Harpe II Ace wireless gaming mouse marks a significant advancement in gaming peripherals, offering a blend of speed, precision, and comfort that caters to both casual and professional gamers. Out of the box the Harpe II Ace is aesthetically a sleeper unless you opt to install the included grip stickers, which I did. It sports a plain, symmetrical hump you see in most basic mice that is good for claw and fingertip grips. However, it can feel a bit undersized and less ergonomic for my hand compared to other mice I have used that my had seems to mold to better. Its ultra-lightweight design, weighing a mere 48g using Ultralight Bio-based Nylon, combined with the enlarged 2.5D curved mouse feet makes movements feel effortless, while the advanced 42,000 dpi AimPoint Pro sensor maintains exceptionally accurate 1:1 tracking even on glass pads which are becoming increasingly popular in the competitive scene. With this new generation, the tech is baked into the standard receiver, providing a 0.125ms response time that feels incredibly fluid on high-refresh-rate monitors (360Hz+) therefore you don’t need an external "booster" dongle to hit 8,000 Hz. While 8K polling is a headline feature, it also drains the battery life from 100+ hours down to about 40 which means you’ll be charging it twice a week if you play at max settings. The wireless connectivity remains stable and lag-free using the ROG SpeedNova wireless technology offering near-zero latency matching the responsiveness of wired mice. ASUS has switched to the Gear Link web tool allowing you to tweak DPI and polling rates in a browser without bloating your PC in the bulky ASUS Armoury Crate software. Using the online software, you can customize the buttons, personalize control schemes and adjust the RGB lighting on the scroll wheel. Overall, the ROG Harpe II Ace is the pinnacle of gaming mice offering ultra-lightweight materials, is incredibly fast and responsive, and built for hardcore gamers. Although it is offered at a premium MSRP, it is a top contender for anyone seeking a competitive edge and premium build quality in a gaming mouse.

Wow, the first thing you will obviously notice is how lightweight the ROG Harpe II Ace is. I used to think the other mouse I use weighed only 80g was lightweight, but the Harpe II Ace is crazier at ~48g. NGL you would think maybe it's cheap material but the plastics and rubber feel durable and easily handled my gorilla sized hand. It really feels like the only weight you feel is the internal battery. In the box you get the mouse, USB receiver extension, dongle (in the mouse on the bottom side), grips I mistakenly thought were stickers lol and a USB A to C cable for hardwiring. Setup is easy. You can choose BT, USB hardwire or wireless via the dongle. Something that needs to be mentioned and I absolutely love is how the mouse is 100% customizable via the Gear Link ASUS website. No app or any type of installation required. From there you can change left or right handed, all button assignments, RGB, Calibrations and DPI sensitivity. Battery life is great. When I 1st opened the mouse, it was at 30%, so I plugged it in to charge and left for an hour lunch and came back to it at 99%. After roughly 5-6hrs a day of gaming, I would lose around 8% battery per day and that is with RBG on with a static color. Performance is 2nd to none as you can change your DPI to literally anything you want up to 42000 DPI. There is a button on the bottom of the mouse that has 4 presets of 400 800 1600 and 3200 and even then you can change those to your liking. The only super competitive game I play is Counter Strike and I have no complaints what so ever. Everything else I play is perfectly fine too. As I stated before, I do have larger hands, but comfort is perfectly fine. After hours of gaming, I have no discomfort on my hand or wrist at all.

The Asus ROG Harpe II Ace Ultralight is great. I have been building computers and gaming for thirty plus years, and this is one of the best performing mice I have ever used. It feels highly tuned. It has excellent features. The web-based configuration utility removes the need to have a third-party app taking up system resources. Asus includes grips, extra feet / skates, and an extender for the wireless dongle that clips to your mouse pad. I am honestly surprised by how much this mouse has wowed me. After a week of heavy use, I have only dropped about 20 percent of my battery life. I have not found anything wrong with this mouse and that might be the most praise I can heap on it. It is solid. Unboxing: As said above, Asus includes the mouse, USB-C to USB-A braided cable, wireless 2.4ghz dongle, extra feet / skates, the wireless dongle extender with built-in mousepad clip, and texture grips that stick to the mouse if you choose. All-in-all, you get a pretty complete package. Experience: This mouse feels great in my hand. The weight is perfect, the skates are smooth, the scroll wheel has the perfect level of resistance, the clicks are quiet and snappy, and the side button placement is perfect. Asus has transitioned the mouse away from Armory Crate (which was a bit bloated IMO) to the web based GearLink. Firmware updates and mouse configuration can be changed from the web-based UI. The mouse has built-in profiles that can be adjusted via button press combinations, but I prefer the web-based UI. The mouse has RGB lighting in the mouse scroll wheel. It is not much, but I never understood putting a light on a mouse that my hand would cover up. For what it is worth, the lighting is bright and effective. Battery life has been great. I have fluctuated the polling rate for the mouse, but so far, I have only used around 20 percent of the battery life over a week’s testing. Surface calibration works well and I noticed a huge improvement in performance after I ran the calibration utility from GearLink. The mouse movement smoothed out after running the calibration utility. Nitpicks: I have none. Conclusion: This is an easy mouse to recommend. I have no complaints. After testing numerous games and applications, I truly have nothing negative to say about this mouse. I feel like ASUS made this mouse for people like me and I cannot recommend it highly enough. 5/5

The Asus ROG Harpe II ACE is the first Asus peripheral I've ever tried. I've used plenty of Asus ROG laptops and PC components, but this is my first peripheral. The mouse is following a trend that a lot of others are doing with the high polling rate, high accuracy sensor and extremely light bodies. This mouse does all those things great but makes a change that I don't necessarily like and I hope they fix later. Pros - Extremely comfortable - Long battery life - Extremely light but feels durable - High accuracy and DPI Cons - Webpage based software To start off, the build quality on this is great. Asus doesn't move too far away from traditional mice. It mimics the form of other popular well known mice from other manufacturers, so I was not surprised to find that I really liked the design. Its extremely light and the buttons feel really sturdy. Mouse wheel feels very accurate and has a nice click to it as you use it. The mouse comes with a high quality USB A to C cable and a dongle adpater. I don't really see the point of the adapter, but I guess it makes it a little more convenient to unplug to charge. Nice addition but not necessary. The adapter has a clip on it, for what reason I do not know. As for actual use, I have no complaints. It has the typical stuff you would see with other gaming mice, programmable side buttons, DPI switch on the bottom, bluetooth if you want it with a dedicated pairing button (this is really nice and more mice should do it). I set my typical 4600 DPI on the sensor and it felt familiar to my other mice. It supports up to 8K polling rates, but I really don't agree with using them. Not that I feel it doesn't work, but I don't like trading off the additional CPU overhead for a polling rate that isn't going to make a difference. 1000hz is already very high. Increasing to 8000 only wastes CPU cycles and in a CPU bound game that will cost FPS. My only complaint with this mouse is the software. Unlike previously, now the settings are all done through a web application. It requires saving the link (which I forgot to do numerous times), and pairing the mouse. There is just a lot of additional clicks required to get into the settings. I didn't enjoy that. On the flip side, you don't have to worry about CPU cycle eating software running in the background like you have with other mice. I feel like this could have been achieved with local software though and would have been much more user friendly. I wasn't even able to get it to pair on my laptop the first couple times I tried. Overall this is a very nice mouse though. Once you get through the web setup its smooth sailing and a very comfortable mouse to use.

The Asus ROG HARPE II ACE is such a crazy good mouse, so fast, incredibly light, so easy to set up and use! I have to start with the software, or the lack thereof. I was SO pumped that I can just jump on a webpage and set some settings that I want to change, and then go. No download, no account, no insane 1-2GB of used storage to use my MOUSE. I give Asus mad props for this, and hope others follow suit. (plus if you really want to download the app, you can!) The overall performance is stellar, battery life is very good (easily a week+ of a couple gaming hours per day running 1600DPI and 4000hz polling…I’m 37 so 8000hz polling and higher DPI is mostly unneeded on my “old gamer” self) What really blew me away was the weight. This is a wireless mouse, so it has a battery, plus all the normal components needed…I had to bust out my kitchen scale, and I got 1.6oz (which is slightly less than the 48g their website claims) To have this level of battery life, while weighing under 50g, PLUS not needing a downloaded and installed app is phenomenal from Asus. Great feeling mouse, with all this to boot equals a winner in my book!

The Asus ROG Harpe II Ace optical gaming mouse with ROG SpeedNova wireless technology is a phenomenal choice for a gaming mouse. It's extremely lightweight, weighing only 48 grams, which I verified on my scale. It's also very ergonomic and fits excellent in my large hands. In the box you get the ROG Harpe II Ace gaming mouse, the SpeedNova 8K receiver, a high quality and extremely flexible 2 meter USB-A to USB-C cord, and a USB-C to USB-A hub to connect the receiver. There are three ways to connect your mouse to your PC, which is wired, wireless, and Bluetooth. The ROG AimPoint Pro optical sensor is capable of up to 42,000 DPI and can also track on glass. I generally run my mouse around 3600 DPI because I have a small space for mouse movement, and prefer to make smaller moves with the mouse. The ROG SpeedNova 8K wireless technology is capable of a polling rate up to 8000 Hz. This helps ensure maximum performance and precision. I have found that after 1000 Hz, it's hard for me to notice much of a difference, but I am not a professional gamer. While I do play lots of games, I am more of a casual gamer. The ROG 100M optical micro switches have a distinct click and feel to them. The is no question that the button has been pressed and you have instant actuation with a 100 million click lifespan. One thing that I do not really care for is the Gear Link web based configuration. While it has everything accessible via a web browser, it takes three more clicks to access the settings as apposed to a single click going through Armoury Crate. This is something I hope they fix/change in the near future. The battery life seems to be very good as well. There is no mention on the box or Asus's product page for the ROG Harpe II Ace. I fully charged the battery before I used it for the first time, and it's been almost 5 days with a couple hours every day of moderate gaming, and the mouse is still showing 82%. I imagine the higher you run your polling rate, the quicker the battery will run out.

I always like to test and use numerous gaming mice. I've tested and used mice from Corsair, Razer, SteelSeries, EVGA, Logitech and more but never Asus so I decided to give the ROG Harpe II Ace a try and see how it stacks up. For reference, after numerous comparisons against a plethora of gaming mice in my collection, my current favorite mouse is the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro Wireless which I have been using for quite some time now. In classic Asus fashion, the box has the trademark Asus red and black colors and since this is a ROG Strix model, inside you get the mouse, polling enhancer/dongle, USB-A to USB-C cable, some swag (stickers), and replacement skates. Visually, I like the all black look with the only touch of RGB being the scroll wheel. In a nod to Razer, Asus now uses a USB-A to USB-C cable which connects to the polling enhancer which you then plug your dongle directly into. When you need to charge your mouse, you can just unplug the Polling Enhancer/Dongle combo and plug the cable right into your mouse to charge and use while it charges back up. In a pinch, you can just plug the dongle itself directly into your PC. This takes it a step above Razer's system in that last aspect. Setup is easy and I am really liking Asus not requiring Armory Crate lately for hardware setups. No longer do you have to install the massive array of Armory Crate modules. Instead, using their GEAR system, everything from firmware updates to configuration is setup via a quick web interface. This is such a move in the right direction in every way. Note, it does not work with Firefox. I had to switch to Edge to get it to work. There was a firmware update needing to be installed and the Asus system is a bit tricky so make sure you have your mouse plugged in wired to your PC along with your dongle via the polling enhancer connected to another USB-C cable and then launch the firmware update software and it will recognize and update both. I opted to use the Harpe Ace for a few days as my main driver and then my wife used it for a few days as her main driver to see how it compared to her EVGA X17 wired gaming mouse which is her favorite. TL;DR I'm sticking with my Razer DeathAdder but she opted to switch to the Asus Harpe Ace as her new main driver. The Harpe is a bit too low profile for me as I have big hands. I also found it seemed just a tad less smooth and the button clicks weren't as solid. For day to day use, it was excellent and even though it didn't match up with my Razer DeathAdder, it was still a very competent gaming mouse. On the other hand, after a day of gaming with the Harpe and going back and forth with her EVGA X17 gaming mouse for another day she let me know she would be retaining possession of the Harpe and never wanted to see the EVGA mouse again. In her own words, she liked the more contoured shape. It was much more responsive and ergonomically better for use. The mouse clicks were not only more responsive but more firm and definitive. The more World of Warcraft she played with it, the harder it was to switch back the EVGA even for comparison testing as it suddenly aged overnight and now was cumbersome, had less responsive button clicks and "jumpy" when flicking about the game in comparison to the Asus Harpe Ace II Wireless. In the end, it is a very solid mouse and if I didn't have my Razer DeathAdder or Viper on deck, I would most certainly switch to it over my previously shelved Corsair, Logitech and EVGA gaming mice it's that good. For the price, it is a solid buy.

The ASUS ROG Harpe II Ace is a great flagship esports focused gaming mouse that is a pretty significant update to the original Harpe Ace Aim Labs edition Unboxing - Lots of goodies and extras if you’ve ever unboxed a ROG product. The Harpe II is a medium sized mouse coming in at 48g (confirmed on my scale) which is very light with no holes. The shell feels very solid and I don’t doubt it will hold up over time as recent ASUS mice I’ve used don’t really creak too much even after heavy months. The only downside is the material ASUS uses which is bio-based nylon feels like you’re holding very thin hollow plastic and that also carries over to how the clicks sound. Using ROG branded 100m optical switches I would describe the main and side buttons as being totally adequate but nothing special. If you are coming from the original Harpe and are wondering how different the shape is: The top hump has been smoothed out and overall everything has been rounded out. The original feels more aggressive if you really do a solid claw grip, but I prefer the new one and I know from experience that certain “safe” shapes just end up being really good long term. The Harpe II certainly feels like it. In terms of performance the sensor can go up to 42K DPI and up to 8KHz polling rate. Everything felt truly on point and I found the sweet spot for me to be 2KHz which also meant I wasn’t draining the battery as fast. I could also tune everything in ASUS Gear Link which works flawlessly and is a web based software. No need to install Armoury Crate if you want to just change the settings of the mouse. Speaking of which you can finally turn off motion-sync which is something I prefer to not use and is usually on by default. For the gliding experience the stock skates performed very nicely on controlled mousepads which is what I and most people use, but if you’re looking for more of a speedy experience I would still go dots. Overall Harpe II Ace is a solid recommendation but I do wish it stood out more in some way to better justify the hefty (even on sale) price.

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.

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.

What makes this mouse stand out from other higher priced gaming mice is its light weight and versatility. Touching on the versatility options first, it is one of the few gaming mice that includes Bluetooth connectivity as well as 2.4 GHz wireless and cable connections. This means that if you ever forget the USB 2.4 GHz gaming adapter, you can still connect the mouse wirelessly using Bluetooth. Or you can connect it the old-fashioned way using the included USB-C cable. In terms of its weight, it is the lightest mouse among its competitors at 48 grams; it beats its biggest competitors from anywhere between 6 and 12 grams. And in terms of connectivity, neither competitor has Bluetooth built in. It is this combination of features and weight that make this gaming mouse unique among its competitors. Build Quality & Size I would describe the mouse as solid. Even with the use of lightweight material in its build, it is very durable with no flexing or bending. The coating is a clean matte finish that hides fingerprints well. The matte finish also helps with grip, especially when your hands get sweaty. In terms of size, the mouse is ideal for medium to larger hands. I would describe my hands as medium size, and this mouse fits perfectly and is very comfortable in my hand. It also works well with my fingertip gripping style. However, if you do have smaller hands, the design changes in this model compared to the previous one, help in this area. The side buttons were moved back and the curve near the palm is slightly smaller, plus the overall length is 1.4 millimeters smaller. Click, Switches, and Sound Many of the latest gaming mice have optical switches, this one included. The switches on this mouse are accurate and the issue of double clicking (debounce) from mechanical switches are not an issue anymore. There is little to no pre or post travel when clicking any of the buttons on the mouse. And I would describe the clicking sound as light and soft, that is if click sound is important to you; it is not too high or too low. And the scroll wheel is easy to click and turn. The switches are not hot-swappable, but if you do want to change them, there will most likely be videos available to show you how to do this. Just make sure your soldering skills are up to snuff. Gaming Features and Customization In addition to an accurate and reliable sensor, the mouse can communicate the movement from the sensor to the computer using an extremely high polling rate of 8,000 Hz. My older gaming mouse was only capable of sending its data wirelessly up to 1,000 Hz. Faster communication means less input lag. The trade-off is it consumes more battery. I prefer to keep the polling rate at 4,000 Hz for gaming and 1,000 Hz for everything else to maximize battery life. Regardless, the battery lasts a long time. I’m going on a week, and I haven’t needed to recharge it. Another feature built into the mouse is Motion Sync. When it is on, the communication between the mouse and USB receiver is synchronized. This results in the mouse’s movement feeling smoother and more consistent on the screen. While some people do not like how it feels, I actually benefited from this feature while playing Fortnite, for example. My movement wasn’t as jerky, but rather smooth and accurate. Another reason others do not like using Motion Sync is because it can increase input lag. However, unless you’re a professional gamer and are trying to win a national championship, the amount of input lag is negligible. In fact, it is most likely imperceptible even to pro gamers. So, it mostly comes down to feel. I wasn’t sure if I would like the feature because my old gaming mouse did not have Motion Sync, but I adjusted quickly and prefer it on when gaming now. For customizations such as DPI, RGB settings, macros, etc., Asus has introduced a new interface. All changes can be made using a web-based interface at gearlink dot asus dot com. This is a lighter interface, which means it is no longer necessary to download the resource intensive Armory Crate software, which is Asus’s setting and customization hub. However, I discovered that if you want automatic profile switching, it will still be necessary to use Amory Crate. The web-based interface is only for manual configuration of the mouse’s on-board memory. Still, the settings available in the new web-based interface are robust and will allow for full customization of all the mouse’s features. And in terms of changing the DPI setting, there is a physical button on the bottom of the mouse that easily allows you to quickly change the DPI. Conclusion It’s hard to find anything wrong with this mouse. It’s built well and is one of the lightest gaming mice in its class. You can definitely go lighter, but you’ll lose Bluetooth, most likely lose RGB, and the mold will be open with a lot of holes in it like a skeleton or honeycomb build. Neither of these are bad, it just depends on what your preferences and needs are. This mouse is packed with a lot of features, including Bluetooth. Its style and look are more professional with limited but functional RGB. And its comfort level is spot on.

I loved the color on this mouse. Its sleek design gives it an edge on its competitors. I would recommend this mouse to anyone looking to update their setup. The connection is easy and it is worth every penny!

I'll be honest that I never thought of Asus for peripherals, but this mouse has far exceeded my expectations! It's fast, responsive, extremely lightweight and great for gaming and everyday use. The only knock I hear about with this mouse is that the design is boring. Personally I don't care about design, I care about function. And the RGB scroll wheel, that's customizable, is low-key elegant in its design. It adds that little bit of flair without going over the top. Speaking of customization, Asus made the right choice here with not needing to download an app for this device. Everything is done online through your browser, which other companies need to take note of. I'm tired of having to download an app for a peripheral, and then the next year I get something else from the same brand and I need to keep the old app for the old device, but get the new app for the new one. Annoying! Overall, I've been using this daily between gaming and work, and it's a great mouse for everything. The battery life is outstanding (unless you max out the settings) and it feels great in hand with the minimal weight and matte finish. Highly recommend!

good mouse but it was very similar to v3 pro razer

I have tried a variety of mouses over the years from big names like Logitech and Razer, down to lesser knowns like Pwnage. This is one of the lightest mouses I have ever used, a little lighter than the mouse I was using but with substantially better battery life. I am an old school FPS gamer, so I run 800DPI in most of my games which is one of the default settings on this mouse. I still wanted to see what settings and options that might be available and I was pleasantly surprised I didnt need to install some piece of bloatware to modify mouse settings. Asus offers a web based interface for adjusting settings if you, like many gamers, prefer to have less software installed running in the background rather than more. It features optical switches with a claimed lifespan of 100m clicks, the feedback is pretty good with these, not the best I have ever felt but on part with like a Superlight Pro X 2 in terms of feel. Actuation is pretty light, not a lot of slop in the button, and they are pretty short travel in my opinion. The body is entirely plastic and solid, which I actually prefer compared to some of the Swiss cheese designs that others offer to reduce weight. The main drawback is whatever finish/coating, or lack there of, on this mouse. It is quite literally greasy gamer fingers worst nightmare, and isn't the easiest to clean. It does provide good traction but man it starts looking sloppy pretty quick even when your not eating Cheetos at your desk. Not sure what options would exist to fix this but it is more noticeable on this mouse than pretty much any other I've owned. Performance has been good, I use it with the wireless dongle and the included extender so you can clip it right on your mousepad for optimal signal quality. It supports up to 8K polling rate, but that greatly diminishes battery life so being that I'm old by gamer standards these days I use it with 1000hz in most games to enjoy better battery life. Uses a USB C connection for charging or if you want to use it plugged in, however when I have attempted to use it plugged in I have experienced random disconnects and have no idea why that would happen. Minimal RGB on this as is the case with most ultralight mice, but it does have a cool scroll wheel that you can make glow and color change to your hearts desires. Scroll wheel feels pretty good, a little mushy, the side buttons are solid and feel good. Overall a solid lightweight option that has all the features you need especially for FPS or RTS gaming, and doesn't require bloatware to adjust the settings to your liking. Just make sure you wipe it down regularly so your friends and family don't judge you.

After several weeks of using the ASUS ROG Harpe II Ace, I’ve found it to be an extremely solid mouse. The first thing I noticed was how light this mouse feels—I’m used to using much heavier mice (most are upwards of 100g), but at only 48g, this one feels like a breeze to use. As someone who has used heavier mice for an extended period of time, I can tell you that the lighter weight is definitely noticeable during long gaming sessions where quick flicks and adjustable increments of motion are necessary. I also really like the shape of the mouse, it feels comfortable to use for extended periods of time regardless of how I grip it (palming vs clawing). The tracking has also been excellent thus far with no issues on any surfaces (I tested various games on various types of surfaces including glass). The clicks of the mouse are extremely precise and and crisp without being loud, which I like as well. In addition to that, I have also not experienced any form of lagging, dropouts or other issues while connected wirelessly with either 1000Hz or 500Hz polling rates. The battery life has been good considering the performance level of the mouse, and changing connection modes (wired to wireless) has been done very easy as well. The accessories included with the mouse (specifically the grip tape and replacement feet) also add a touch of luxury and show attention to detail. Lastly, configuring the mouse via the browser-based method was very easy and didn’t require installation of any extra software.