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The Vaxee Zygen NP01 is the best wireless gaming mouse I've used. This is my review. The Vaxee NP01 performs well in Fingertip, Claw and Palm grip. It's truly an awesome product.
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00:00 Intro
00:05 Weight Balancing, Build Quality
00:23 Coating
00:59 Button Implementation
02:37 Software & 4k
03:47 Shape
05:34 Shape and Grip
07:25 In Hand Feeling
07:54 EC1-CW By Comparison
08:44 Fingertip Grip
09:08 Conclusion
Great and coherent review and clean editing! theres great things in the future for you here, Cheers to reaching nearly 2k subs and many more in the near future mate!!
Thanks man I really appreciate the kind words 🙏
Your videos are awesome! Very simple and peaceful. I can tell you really enjoy making reviews. I hope I can make more videos in the future and give off that same energy.
I watched your Artesan review last night, you did a good job too Wolv, keep it up man 🙏
@@LogPileGaming Appreciate it ! Once I become less busy with school. I will for sure post some more.
@@Wolv77 That would be great 👍
Your stick and stone analogy really made sense to me, i feel the exact same way with the lamzu thorn being the stick that you have a solid grip on and the Xlite V3 being the stone that just sits under your hand. Glad you found your endgame. Im hoping the Zaopin z2 is mine as its almost a SS Prime clone and i loved that shape. 🤞
I'm glad it made sense to someone else and I'm not just going mad!! I have a Zaopin z2 on the way too, will be interesting to compare notes :)
Great video!! Love the blue colour its so nice
Thank you 🤗
Bro even I had to get one of these… thanks for the review x x
🤣 thanks Jason ❤️
I always enjoy your reviews because you focus more on how the product feels and works while gaming than things like if it has an extra 1ms input latency or if it makes a sound or flexes by squeezing it 100x harder than you will ever grip it. I recently got the NP-01 when it was back in stock here and it instantly became my new main! Was wondering if you mind sharing your thoughts on the Vaxee stock skates ? I have a feeling my Cerapad Kin might chew through them crazy fast?
Thanks for the kind words Lorn 🫡 I don't mind the stock skates but I'd expect most skates that aren't hardened ptfe will last a few months on a hard pad. It might be worth picking up some dots for when they get worn out - personal recommendation would be Ghostglide Cyclones.
Vaxee mice are just something special. I feel the same towards my Outset AX as you do towards the NP-01. Weight, shape, clicks and tech are just the best I've ever used.
Before the NP01, I was using the AX alongside my EC1-CW 👌 such a good mouse
I just got the np01 today and I am so happy fixed my shakes which is the best part
Hey Megalugia! Great to hear you're enjoying the NP01 too.
@@LogPileGamingyes sir the crucible from padsmith a really nice pad to combine it with too!
Now I need to wait for 3 months before Vaxee will release their trial mices, so I could try them, but they only offer 3 mices, so I might order it twice lol. Cause I am curious about the feel of all of their shapes. Great explanation, love the way you approach all of it in a video!
Thanks Luk, that trial shape kit is so awesome! 👌
Hello, really liked the way you describe the in hand feeling, nice video. Which color is more grippier Orange or Blue? Cheers from Brazil
Hey Peter, thanks 😁 I can't feel any difference between the blue and the orange. Choose whichever one you like more 🫡
Great review. Love the analogies. So im a palm-gripper with an age problem. Im 53 and ive been PC gaming a loooong time. I seek out ergo mice for my palm grip but lately after shorter 1-hr sessions my thumb will experience pain in the second joint and i have to rest for a while. Almost like arthritis pain. I have had to reach back to my G403 Hero as its the lnly mouse i have that doesnt give me the same thumb pain im assuming due to the large grip width and the flatter left side thumb wall. What would you say to trying the NP01 for my situation and also what are your opinions on the wired NP01 that Vaxee still offers on their site for about 30-40 bucks cheaper. Thanks Log!
Hey FireGuy, thanks for the comment! I actually think the wired NP01 might be better for you than the wireless. Vaxee made some mild changes to the wireless version to make the thumb less exaggerated (to make it work for more people), but i wonder if tge original wired might offer you more support, which is what you sound like you need. If you do try one, Let me know how you get on with it. Good luck dude, thanks for being here
Thanks for the reply, definitely subbed. I have the Outset AX wireless and I love everything about it except I can only play with it for about 30 minutes before I'm in pain in my right thumb. And I could easily go broke trying out every ergo mouse out there these days. It's a shame that I have to use a mouse from 6 years ago just so I can keep playing without pain interruptions. So I think I may try the NP01 wired, I need a unique shape to help me but I was reluctant due to the fact that ergonomically it's looking like I need a flatter thumb groove instead of the more pronounced deep thumb grooves that mouse makers now put on the left side of their mice. Thanks again. 👍
@fireguy615 Thanks for the support 🙏 If it is a flatter side you're looking for, maybe the NP01 isnt the best choice for you I'd actually rake a look at the sprime pm1, it is another mouse ive reviewed, and it is a lot flatter on the side. Doesnt look worlds apart from the g403, and it is super light, and all the latest specs. Ill keep an eye out for other mice that might work
Hi , great video ! I was just wandering what size your hand is? I’m 21x11 relaxed claw / palm and wondering if this is suitable? Also from England ❤
21 x 10.5 here brother, super suitable for you. If you fancy something a bit lazier, rhe EC1-CW is also a good choice 👌
Thank you for the review. Would you recommend this or the NP01s to a EC2-CW main?
Hey 👋 if you've ever wished the EC had more of an aggressive palm filling hump, yes absolutely go for it
excellent review as always! Really liking my NP-01 so far!!
What colour did you go for? 🤔
orange!@@LogPileGaming
@@Haris_C nice choice!
Have you reviewed the Atlantis/atlantis mini from lamzu?
Hey Zygort, I haven't reviewed it, but I do have an original Atlantis.
i was abiut to give in an buy a new mouse, then i saw this killuminati guy beat some of mattys scores in tracking and something clicked. if this dude can compete at the highest level with the same brick i use, maybe i just suck and no new mouse or pad is going to fix that, especially if i keep changing them all the effin time🤣 that being said great review and i love hearing you found your endgame 😊
Yeah tbh working on skillsk and being consistent with one device is good. New mouse wont break PRs!
Haha you crack me up Michael, you're probably right about not chasing mice to make improvements. I typically just pick up new mice because I find it fun to experiment with new stuff 😁
@@LogPileGaming i love experimenting as well. it's a lot of fun just to mess around with shapes and with speed. just switching back and forth between gear is a lot of fun and i think it's beneficial to a degree. but there's a point of diminishing returns and i think there's also point where you simply restart at a lower level of control and if you switch too often you end up stuck at this point. it's like an artificial plateau you created on your own. you don't want to end up like a frog in a well but you also don't want to be lost on a raft in the ocean of opportunity.
@@michaelschwarz5907 thats all very true my friend, nicely said!
Unless you've tried a Vaxee mouse then you don't know what the best clicks in the mouse game really are. Better than all of the companies IMO.
100% agree with you :D
Where did you buy it from? With express saver ups in the UK it’s turning into one expensive mouse €150 + shipping. Was hoping someone like zerkgaming mods or the equivalent would stock them. Just double checking I can’t get it anywhere else for a more reasonable price before buying. Cheers mate
Hey Reece, I got mine sent to me for the review, but I will ask my point of contact at Vaxee and see where they send them for sale in the UK 🫡
@@LogPileGaming legend thanks very much man
@reecep4016 I just got a reply Reece, it's not good news I'm afraid. They only sell direct from their website to the UK. Hopefully they'll reach into Zerk at some point 🙏
@@LogPileGaming flippin eck mate that was quick. Ah well is what it is. Thanks again man!
I've been looking for something Ergo-esque ever since the G403 which is still the best shape to this day imo. Most mice these days cater to 17cm hands and below or 20cm and above, so there's nothing that really sits well for 19.5cm. Ec2, xlite v3 size 2, they all feel awkward as heck to hold and bigger or smaller just makes it worse. I know a lot of people swear by these mice but I just cannot perform at my best with them, sacrificing performance for comfort or vice versa. I've tried over 30mice in 2023 and nothing even comes close to comfort and in game performance to the g403. But alas it's a brick and it still has its issues like the flared front. The GPX is like the safe choice that doesn't excel in anything but it's also not bad in anyway which is why it has remained my main for years. Ive recently swapped it for an Atlantis 4k but again, you gain performance at the cost of comfort, my hand cramps after an hour or so using such a small mouse. For me the atlantis is a fingertip mouse, I cannot claw this thing without massive cramp in the pinky side of my hand. I'm hoping the Np01 will finally stop the search for a while as it looks like a ergo hybrid slightly smaller than the g403.
or the Outset AX. I used the G403 years ago for a long time and the Vaxee gave me the best feeling after that. it fixed the problem where I had back hump cramps with the g403 which didn´t appear anymore with the vaxee. I also used the NP01 and my aim is really consistent with it. Both are great imo. For your reference, my hands are 19x10cm
@@bigpoint58Thats awesome. Thanks man. I've been looking at the AX as well but it looks comparable to the Thorn which was just slightly too big for me so np01 sounds like the safe bet.
@@user-mv7qr8kh2n Glad I could help!! I think they are both quite unique in terms of hand feeling between the np01 and outset ax but they felt yet so consistent that I could consider both to be a main mouse for FPS.
Hey man, with your hand dimensions im surprised you found the Thorn was too big, I'd also suggest the AX as a banger option, but I personally prefer the NP01 due to the hump being more aggressive at the back. I guess thats just my preference though 😁
I wanted to buy this mouse because it is used by one of the best players in CS2, Nikola NIKO Kovac, but I decided on another one - Ninjutsu Sora 4K. The main reason is that I wanted to try the best optical switches... Will you have a Sora 4k or Sora V2 maby on the test? Thank you...
Hey Angel, I'm not sure I'll try the sora v2, it doesnt really interest me if I'm completely honest. I know a lot of other reviewers have made good reviews of it though 😁
Hey, i just got my ZYGEN NP-01S Wireless 4K. When i switch from Standard Mode (400 DPI) to Competitive Mode (400 DPI) it feels like I'm actually on 200 DPI when I'm on Comp mode. Do you also see the difference when switching to comp mode? Motion Sync is off on both modes
Hey Kyle, I havent had this issue, I'd recommend updating the firmware. If that doesn't help, contact Vaxee support, they'd be able to help diagnose the issue
@@LogPileGaming i have updated the firmware and also have contacted their support. They asked to return and they will test it themselves. Was just curious if someone had this happen to them.
@@kyle_19999 I hope you get yours sorted quickly bro
@@LogPileGaming cheers bro
@@LogPileGaming I did some more testing on Comp Mode. The DPI changes with every rate 😯. From Slowest to Fastest --> 4KHz, 2KHz, 1KHz, 500Hz, 125Hz
Do you prefer this one or your outset ax?
For me, personally, you can't beat the NP01 (even though I love the AX)
You like this more than the Np-01S version?
I do, but thats really based on my hand size
@@LogPileGaming what is your hand size if you don't mind me asking, dimensions?
@@aclsass 21 x 10.5cm 🖐
I love it as well but I just beam a little better with np-o1s
The NP01s was my first Vaxee mouse, I loved that 1 too!
@@LogPileGaming I have them all. The Vaxee xe is my second favorite for them, just wish it was little lighter.
How would you compare this to the op1we shape/size wise? Is there anything I'm missing out on as a 17.5x9 claw grip user?
Hey Kaio, it's pretty wide when compared the OP1. Of course the NP01 has the "finger shelf" on the right hand side too so it is easier for me to grip. Honestly, they're totally different shapes, and the OP1 is pretty goated too, so I'd only try the NP01 if you arent satisfied with the OP1. My buddy Olicheck did a good video comparing the OP1 to the NP01s, might be worth a watch
@@LogPileGaming thanks, I appreciate the insight!
Great but need a mini'er version
Well you have np-01s
@@cloudlight9784They're the same length, defeats the purpose
I don't think the length matters that much compared to width. (What she said) Unless you have extremely small hands I think you will like np-01s@@yellowtoblerone
i have trump hands i need minier me@@cloudlight9784
There are basically 3 main shapes on the market. G pro clones, EC clones and Viper clones. Really bored with the current mouse market as everyone is rushing to release their latest 4k clone rather than inventing new and better shapes. I don't think i aim best with my Np 01 but it is a mouse I just keep reaching for regardless because of how fun it is to use. Everything just comes together really nicely on the mouse but I do wish the was an ever so slight tilt on it.
The only thing is they overbuild there mouse makeing them realy heavy for modern standarts
You could be right there xythiera, I personally love it, regardless ❤️