Hitscan Hyperlight Review
Disclaimer: Before we start I have to say that this mouse was sent to me by Hitscan to review but, as usual, all the thoughts and opinions expressed are going to be my own.
Introduction
Hi everyone! Welcome back to a new article. Today, we’re checking out the Hitscan Hyperlight, Hitscan’s first ever appearance on the peripheral market that already drawn the community’s attention. I’m gonna say this upfront: considering it’s their first ever release, this mouse is absolutely great and deserves recognition as one of the best releases of 2024.
Unboxing Experience
Starting off with the unboxing experience: the box reminds me a lot of the finalmouse boxes, the product is also packaged more or less in the same way, with the dongle sitting right under the mouse in its slot. Inside of the box, along with the mouse and the 1k dongle, we can find a USB-C cable, 2 sets of skates (corner and full size) and an instruction manual, as well as some useful contact information about the company. It is important that you know that the 8K polling rate dongle IS NOT included in the box and is only available separately on their website.
Weight
The Hyperlight is advertised with a weight of 39 grams, with my copy coming in at 40 grams (with skates installed) which perfectly aligns with the 1 gram error reported on the box. Considering that we’re dealing with a solid shell mouse with no holes (besides the bottom, of course), I think it’s a pretty impressive achievement since most people have been asking for a very light solid shell mouse for ages.
Shape
Now, let’s talk about shape. This mouse is insanely important for the community because it’s the closest you will ever get to the original Viper Mini shape without spending €300 on the Viper Mini SE. Although I must say I’ve found the Hitscan Hyperlight to be less catered towards claw grips specifically, and more designed to be a good “safe” shape for medium to small hands. The only differences between this and the OG Viper Mini are the less curved sides and the main button height, which is slightly lower. With its quite small size, this shape can suit most kinds of grips comfortably, while also pleasing all the people who had been asking for a Viper Mini shape for years. For reference, I have 19×10 hands and it fits in my hand perfectly but, as you can see, my fingers are on the very edge of the buttons, so I don’t know if I’d recommend this to people with bigger hands.
Build Quality & Coating
Performance
Performance-wise, the Hyperlight offers up to 8K polling rate, offering incredibly responsive and precise input. This has been object of debate lately, but I still think that, even if it isn’t immediately noticeable, higher polling rate is still lower latency which can result in better overall performance. If your pc can run it smoothly without losing frames, I don’t see a reason why you shouldn’t use it, since the battery will still last for quite a bit. The Hyperlight is equipped with Omron Optical switches, and the clicks feel amazingly spammable, with little to no pre travel at all.
Software
The Hitscan software “Hitscan Utility” is very easy to use and it also looks quite cool. Inside, you can find different settings such as button remapping, motion sync, polling rate, debounce time (which I highly recommend you don’t touch, since it’s not needed at all with Omron Optical switches), High Performance Mode and Long Distance Mode. These last 2, I don’t specifically know what they’re going to improve but, since we’re always aiming for lower latency, precise movements and better signal with the dongle, I’d always keep these 2 on. In the software you can also find the option to pair your mouse with the separate 8k dongle, a process that will take no more than 30 seconds. Here’s a screenshot of my current settings:
Skates
The default skates are very good, I’ve only tried the full sized ones and they’ve felt amazing to use on both cloth and glass, although I’d say they felt better on cloth. I would say they’re on the faster end of stock skates, definitely slower than Lamzu stock skates but faster than Razer stock skates.
Price Tag
The Hitscan Hyperlight comes in at $89,99, with the separate 8k dongle costing $24,99. I would say this is a very fair and competitive price in nowadays’ market, where most modern mice have broken through the $100 barrier. Here’s the twist though: you can purchase your Hyperlight by using my affiliate link, to support me a tiny bit and allowing me to improve my equipment!
Conclusions
Overall, the Hitscan Hyperlight is an impressive debut, combining a lightweight design, excellent performance, and a community-favored shape at a competitive price. Its responsiveness with 8K polling and Omron Optical switches delivers smooth, precise gameplay, though the optional dongle could be a small drawback for some. At $89.99, it’s a solid choice for gamers wanting top-tier features without breaking the bank. If you’ve tried it or are considering it, let me know your thoughts in the replies! Thanks for reading, and don’t forget to follow me for more reviews, and leave a like and repost to support my work. See you next time!
