The Asus ROG Harpe ACE Excessive is Asus’ newest try to actually make a reputation for itself within the gaming mouse market, and it definitely packs in some spectacular options that ought to guarantee it’s an try that succeeds.
Made totally from carbon fiber, Asus‘ new greatest wi-fi gaming mouse contender is astonishingly gentle at simply 47g. It additionally contains the newest must-have high-end options, akin to non-compulsory 8kHz wi-fi polling by way of a separate dongle, and a daft 42,000 DPI sensor. I received hands-on with the brand new Harpe ACE at Computex 2024 and got here away very impressed.
What instantly strikes you in regards to the new mouse is its carbon fiber construct. Not solely does it put on its fibrousness for all to see, however you’ll be able to really feel the stiffness that this extremely robust materials gives. The place different light-weight mice – or not-so-lightweight ones – have flex within the button triggers or the edges of the mouse, right here the entire unit feels extremely stable.
The form additionally appeared to work rather well for a variety of grip kinds. It helped that the atmosphere by which I used to be testing it made for a heat, sweaty palm (gross, I do know, however details are details), which inevitably aids grip, however the form additionally labored nicely for fingertip, claw, and palm grips for my 20cm lengthy arms (measuring from the bottom of my hand to the tip of my center finger).
Grooves within the sides of the mouse additional assist grip whereas the commonly matte floor of the carbon fiber little question helps as nicely.
The primary buttons additionally really feel very taut, seemingly due to the stiffness of the carbon fiber. There’s no flex within the materials and no hole earlier than the microswitch engages – it’s a really prompt really feel while you press the buttons, with out feeling like a very delicate hair set off.
In the meantime, this mouse’s glass ft (or skates or glide pads, relying in your most popular terminology), supplied extremely gliding smoothness on each the comfortable mouse pad and the white desk high of the demo house. Nonetheless, we’ll have to attend to learn the way they maintain up in longer-term use.
We weren’t in a position to take a look at precise gaming efficiency, as no models had been connected to functioning gaming PCs, however we’ve little question the sensor and wi-fi tech will ship the products, as few mice fail in these areas today.
Suffice it to say, we’re excited to take this rodent for a correct take a look at drive when it turns into accessible for evaluate. We’re nonetheless ready for phrase on an actual launch date and worth, although, so when it comes to worth it’s too early to get any sense of the way it may maintain up.
The ROG Harpe ACE Excessive launches alongside the Asus ROG Azoth Excessive aluminum and carbon fiber keyboard, so test that out in the event you’re excited about Asus’ full new premium peripherals lineup.
