I. Introduction: Affordable Flagship Mouse Thanks to PixArt's Contributions, Rapoo Among the First to Feature Top-Tier 3950 Optical Engine

In recent years, flagship wireless mice have become increasingly affordable, thanks in large part to PixArt's 3395 optical sensor. However, PixArt has also released another top-tier sensor, the PixArt 3950, which was previously exclusive to Razer mice. Now that the exclusivity period has ended, domestic brands have also begun to release mice equipped with this sensor, targeting the 300 yuan price range.

Rapoo VT1PRO MAX is one of the first domestic manufacturers to incorporate the PixArt 3950 optical sensor into their peripherals.

The PixArt 3950 optical sensor on the Rapoo VT1PRO MAX supports native DPI ranging from 50 to 30000, 50G acceleration, and 750IPS tracking speed. Among all mice, it belongs to the T0 level, highlighting its impressive capabilities.

In other aspects, the Rapoo VT1PRO MAX supports 2.4G/wired dual-mode dual-speed connection, 7-level DPI switching, independent DPI settings for X/Y axes, 4K wireless/8K wired reporting rate, a built-in 800mAh large battery, Rapoo's V+Wireless intelligent wireless algorithm, and C+Click button pre-compression.

Next, let's take a look at how the Rapoo VT1PRO MAX performs in actual use.

IV. Conclusion: The Most Worthwhile Wireless Gaming Mouse at the 300 Yuan Price Point

Judging from the results, the Rapoo VT1PRO MAX, equipped with the PixArt 3950 optical sensor, does indeed outperform wireless mice with the PixArt 3395 in terms of stability, accuracy, and reporting rate.

Tested using our Mouse Test Master developed by KuaiKeJi, the Rapoo VT1PRO MAX achieved top-tier gaming mouse standards across all metrics. Especially in the reporting rate test, it easily reached the performance limit of 8K wired/4K wireless, making it the best-performing mouse at the 300 yuan price point.

This allows players to enjoy a seamless experience without having to choose between wired and wireless modes, as both offer near-zero latency performance. The difference is minimal.

Of course, the wired mode offers an advantage with 8K reporting rate (OTA 8K can be achieved by replacing the 2.4G adapter), but a reporting rate above 4K does not significantly impact the gaming experience for most players. Only professional players may be able to detect a difference, so choose based on your actual needs.

As we mentioned previously, mouse reporting rate is related to system overhead. This test also focused on resource usage: On an Intel Core i7-14700K processor platform, 1000Hz and 2000Hz reporting rates consumed 35% of two CPU cores, 4000Hz consumed about 50%, and 8000Hz reached up to 80%.

This result reaffirms the impact of mouse reporting rate on PC performance. Players who want to enable high reporting rates must ensure their processor can handle it smoothly (4-core 8-thread recommended for daily use, 8-core 16-thread for gaming).

From an experience perspective, the Rapoo VT1PRO MAX is ideal for esports players who need high burst power in games while maintaining stable performance.

If you're looking for a high-performance gaming mouse within the 300 yuan price range, the Rapoo VT1PRO MAX is undoubtedly a worthy consideration.