Mouse Comparison

Percents are versus the baseline.

Dark Project Novus SE

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Dark Project Novus SE

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Dark Project Nexus Ultra

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Dark Project Nexus Ultra

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Dark Project Nexus

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Dark Project Nexus

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Slot 2
Slot 3
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Connection
Connection Type
Wireless
Wireless
Wireless
Bluetooth
No
No
No
Features
RGB Lighting
No
No
No
DPI Switch Button
No
No
No
Profile Switch Button
No
No
No
Use While Charging
No
No
No
Gesture Support
No
No
No
Performance
Max DPI
26000 DPI
30000 DPI +15%
26000 DPI
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
8000 Hz +700%
2000 Hz +100%
Tracking Speed (IPS)
650 IPS
750 IPS +15%
650 IPS
Acceleration (G)
50 G
50 G
50 G
Adjustable DPI
No
No
No
Buttons
Total Buttons
5
5
5
Side Buttons
2
2
2
Middle Buttons
0
0
0
Main Switches
Huano Transparent Blue Shell Pink Dot
Omron Optical
Huano Transparent Blue Shell Pink Dot
Scroll Wheel Encoder
TTC Gold
TTC Gold
TTC Gold
General Info
Brand
Dark
Dark
Dark
Category
Gaming
Gaming
Gaming
Model
Project Novus SE
Project Nexus Ultra
Project Nexus
Size
Large
Large
Large
Hand
Right
Right
Right
Sensor
PixArt PAW3395
PixArt PAW3950
PixArt PAW3395
Sensor Type
Optical
Optical
Optical
Shape
Symmetrical
Symmetrical
Symmetrical
Material
Plastic
Plastic
Plastic
Power
Wireless Charging
No
No
No
Rechargeable Battery
No
No
No
Removable Battery
No
No
No
Design
Weight
48 g
51 g +6.3%
47 g -2.1%
Hump Placement
Back - minimal
Center
Center
Front Flare
Flat
Outward - slight
Outward - slight
Side Curvature
Inward
Flat
Flat
Tilting Scroll Wheel
No
No
No
Thumb Scroll Wheel
No
No
No
Thumb Rest
No
No
No
Ring Finger Rest
No
No
No
Extra Weights Included
No
No
No
Height
39 mm
40 mm +2.6%
40 mm +2.6%
Width
65 mm
64 mm -1.5%
64 mm -1.5%
Length
125 mm
126 mm +0.8%
126 mm +0.8%
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At a glance

Price, weight, performance, and review edges for this set.

Dark Project Novus SE

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Price

$109.98

Weight

48 g

Polling

1000 Hz

Battery

Unknown

Rating

Unknown

Shape: Symmetrical Sensor: PixArt PAW3395 Connection: Wireless

Dark Project Nexus Ultra

Dark · DARKPROJECTNEXUSULTRA

1 edge

Price

$130.99

Weight

51 g

Polling

Best

8000 Hz

Battery

Unknown

Rating

Unknown

Shape: Symmetrical Sensor: PixArt PAW3950 Connection: Wireless

Dark Project Nexus

Dark · DARKPROJECTNEXUS

2 edges

Price

Best

$45.99

Weight

Best

47 g

Polling

2000 Hz

Battery

Unknown

Rating

Unknown

Shape: Symmetrical Sensor: PixArt PAW3395 Connection: Wireless

Key highlights

Dark Project Novus SE

  • Weighs 48 grams
  • Uses PixArt PAW3395 sensor
  • Reaches 26,000 DPI
  • Polls at 1000 Hz
  • Huano switches handle 80 million clicks
  • Provides wireless connectivity

Dark Project Nexus Ultra

  • Weighs 51 grams
  • Polls at 8000 Hz
  • Uses PixArt PAW3950 sensor
  • Reaches 30,000 DPI
  • Employs Omron optical switches
  • Provides wireless connectivity

Dark Project Nexus

  • Weighs 47 grams
  • Tracks at 26,000 DPI
  • Polls at 2000 Hz
  • Employs PixArt PAW3395 sensor
  • Uses Huano 80M switches
  • Connects wirelessly

Technical overview

Dark Project Novus SE

The Dark Project Novus SE is a large symmetrical wireless gaming mouse weighing 48g with a 1000 Hz polling rate and dimensions of 125 x 65 x 39 mm. It features the PixArt PAW3395 optical sensor with 26,000 DPI, 650 IPS tracking speed, and 50G acceleration. Huano Transparent Blue Shell Pink Dot mechanical switches rated for 80 million clicks pair with the TTC Gold encoder for reliable performance.

Dark Project Nexus Ultra

The Dark Project Nexus Ultra is a large, symmetrical wireless gaming mouse at 51g with PixArt PAW3950 optical sensor offering 30,000 DPI, 750 IPS tracking speed, and 50G acceleration. It features an 8000 Hz polling rate, Omron Optical switches rated for 70 million clicks, and TTC Gold mechanical encoder in a 126 x 64 x 40 mm plastic chassis. Perfect for right-handed precision in competitive FPS gaming.

Dark Project Nexus

The Dark Project Nexus is a large, symmetrical wireless gaming mouse weighing 47g, featuring a PixArt PAW3395 optical sensor with 26,000 DPI, 650 IPS tracking speed, and 50G acceleration. Its 2,000 Hz polling rate ensures precise control for competitive gaming, complemented by Huano Transparent Blue Shell Pink Dot mechanical switches rated for 80 million clicks and a TTC Gold encoder. Dimensions of 126 x 64 x 40 mm suit right-handed users with a centred hump and flat side curvature.

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