When Ninjutsu dropped the original Sora, it quickly carved out a fan base with its sharp, wedge-like shape and featherweight feel. The Sora v2 is now refined and reworked, yet still adheres to the same design philosophy. But Ninjutso isn’t the only one playing this game anymore. Vaxee, known for its rock-solid build quality and performance-first approach, couldn’t stand by. They’ve released their take on the Sora shape — naturally, it’s stirred the pot. Here we are, putting both of them head-to-head. Same name, same silhouette… but very different executions. Let’s see which one nails it.

Disclaimer: This unit was provided to me for testing purposes, though Ninjutso and Vaxee had no sway over the contents of this review.

Scenarios

Testing time: 4 weeks

Hand size: 21 x 12 cm

Grip: hybrid relaxed claw/finger

Humidity: 55–60%

Skates: stock skates, Plastix skates, Team Aerox dot skates (controlled).

Mousepads: Artisan Hien Soft, Ninjutso NPC Pro Control, OwePowe Summer Camp, Kin X, Matrova Breeze.

Games: Battlefield 1, Battlefield V, QuakeWorld, Doom Eternal.

Specs and Dimensions

In the Box

Ninjutso Sora v2

• Ninjutso Sora v2 Gaming Mouse
• 2 pairs of skates (corner skates, large skates), as the mouse comes without any skates pre-installed
• manual
• USB-C to A braided cable
• stickers
• 1k dongle (8k dongle comes at an additional cost

Vaxee Sora

• Vaxee Sora 4k Gaming Mouse
• USB-C to A cable (not braided)
• QR code to download a manual
• 4k dongle

…and that’s it!

Bottom line? The Vaxee unboxing is as minimalistic as it can be. Sora comes with additional skates, though.

Shape and Grip

As for shape and grip, both mice are spot-on for claw grip. They’ve got that familiar wedge shape, and they sit well in hand. The Sora v2, being a bit smaller, is also a solid pick for fingertip users — it just feels a bit more agile, especially with up-and-down movement. Both are comfortable for medium to large hands, no real issues there. The main difference comes down to how much freedom of motion you get — Sora v2 has a slight edge there, but it depends on how you grip the mouse. Bottom line: if you’re a claw gripper, you’ll love either one. If you prefer a fingertip grip, the Sora v2 will likely suit you better.

Bottom line? Great claw grip mice, Sora v2 is a good finger-tip option too.

Buttons and Clicks

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When it comes to clicks and buttons, the Sora v2 uses Omron optical switches. They’re mostly fine, but my M1 button has a slight issue — there’s a pinging noise, and the rebound doesn’t feel quite right. Side buttons are okay, nothing special. The Vaxee Sora, on the other hand, uses Huano black dots, and honestly, I’ve got no complaints there. Clicks are sharp, consistent, and just feel better overall. In this category, Vaxee takes the win.

Bottom line? Vaxee wins here.

Build Quality and Skates

When it comes to build quality and skates, there are some clear differences. Sora v2 has made a big step forward in terms of how solid it feels — it’s well put together now. Still, the Vaxee Sora has that unmistakable Vaxee finish to it. You feel the difference the moment you pick it up. It just feels tighter, more dialed in. That said, I was a bit surprised by how thin the main buttons on the Vaxee are — didn’t expect that. My Sora v2 unit had a slight issue with the M1 click (a ping and weak rebound), but apart from that, no rattles, no side play, nothing loose — both mice are solid.

As for the skates, I’d give the edge to the Sora v2. It comes without any skates pre-installed, which gives you some freedom, and Ninjutso includes two sets in the box — the smaller corner ones and larger full ones. Both types glide well, and they worked great on all the pads I tested. The Vaxee Sora, on the other hand, ships with some pretty fast skates that made the mouse feel a bit too slippery for me, almost out of control. It wasn’t until I swapped them for some slower third-party dots that I felt dialed in. So yeah, in the skate department, Sora v2 takes it.

Bottom line? Vaxee tops in build quality, Sora v2 prevails in the skates department.

Coating and Weight

Coating-wise, both mice do a solid job. The Sora v2 has a more chalky, dry finish that gives you a steady grip, while the Vaxee Sora feels more like a smooth, skin-like texture. Both get a bit grippier once your hand warms up, so there’s nothing to complain about in this department — it just comes down to personal preference.

As for the weight, the Sora v2 has the upper hand here — it’s about 20 grams lighter, sitting at 40 grams, and you can feel it. Movements feel snappier and more controlled, especially for quick vertical flicks. That said, both mice are well balanced overall. One thing I did notice with the Vaxee Sora, though, is that the front feels a bit “twitchier,” almost like your sensitivity is higher than it is. Probably down to the skates or how the weight of 60 grams is distributed up front, so it’s worth trying out different feet if it throws you off.

Bottom line? Both coatings are very good, but Sora v2 takes the lead in the weight category.

Sensor and Latency

On the sensor and latency side, both mice are rock solid. The Sora v2 comes with the tried-and-true Pixart 3395, maxing out at 26,000 DPI. Vaxee Sora steps it up with the newer Pixart 3950, which goes up to 30,000 DPI. Both sensors are centered and track perfectly — no spinouts, no weird behavior, just flawless performance. I lean toward the 3950. It just feels like it offers more room to fine-tune your settings and has a bit more headroom overall.

Latency-wise, the numbers are excellent across the board. On the Sora v2, I got around 1.3 ms latency when wired at 1k kHz, and about 2.9 ms wirelessly. At 4k, it dropped to roughly 0.8 ms wired and 1.8 ms wireless — very solid. Vaxee Sora, running 4K wireless, clocked in at about 1.6 ms, which is also top-tier. Sure, there are faster mice out there on paper, but let’s be honest — you won’t feel any real-world difference. These are all fast enough for even the fastest aim duels.

Bottom line? Slight edge for Vaxee Sora.

Software and Battery Life

When it comes to software and battery life, both mice are in a good place, though there are a few things worth pointing out. The Sora v2 runs on Ninjutso’s web-based NinjaForce software. It’s clean, easy to use, and lets you tweak all the essentials — CPI presets, button remapping, macros, lift-off distance, Motion Sync, and more. The only real drawback is that the mouse doesn’t have a dedicated DPI button, so if you want to change DPI on the fly, tough luck — you’ll need to go through the software every time. That’s a bit of a miss.

Vaxee, on the other hand, finally embraced web-based software with the Vaxee Configurator, and that’s a huge plus. No more memorizing weird button combos — now you can set everything properly through your browser. They also added a DPI button under the mouse, which saves time and hassle. Props to Vaxee for that.

Battery life on both is decent — not incredible, but they hold up fine. At 4k polling, I got about a week of use on the Sora v2, and a bit less on the Vaxee Sora. Nothing to write home about, but nothing to complain about either — they get the job done.

Bottom line? Both software options are great, they work on all operating systems, they are web-based, and easy to use. The battery life of both mice is good, too. A tie in this category.

Summary

To keep it simple, both the Vaxee Sora and Ninjutso Sora v2 are excellent mice. The main differences come down to size, weight, and a few extras. Vaxee Sora is a bit bigger and heavier, which makes it better for claw grip. Sora v2 is lighter and smaller, so it works well for both claw and fingertip grip. Vaxee keeps things simple in the box, but it comes with 4K polling right away. Sora v2 includes extra skates, though it’s 1K by default and has no DPI button. Build quality is better on the Vaxee, no question — it feels more solid overall. Still, the Sora v2 has improved a lot, even if my unit had a slight ping when clicking mouse 1. One thing to keep in mind — the Vaxee’s glide changes a lot depending on which skates you use. Slower skates make it feel very different. In the end, both mice are great, just made for slightly different needs.

Pick the one that fits your grip and setup best.

Bullet Points

• Vaxee Sora is bigger and heavier than Sora v2
• Vaxee Sora has better build quality
• Vaxee Sora’s default skates are pretty fast
• Vaxee Sora feels as if the sensor has been pushed to the back, even though it’s not true
• Sora v2 is great for both claw and finger tip. Vaxee Sora is designed more for a claw grip
• Sora v2 comes at 1k polling rate by default (the 8k dongle must be purchased separately), Vaxee Sora comes at 4k polling rate by default
• Both mice are now subjects to web software, which is great
• Great sensor performance on both mice
• Good coating on both mice
• acceptable battery life on both
• Weird pinging sound on left mouse click of Sora v2, but it’s the only flaw
• very minimalistic box contents on Vaxee Sora
• Sora v2 has greatly improved its build quality in general
• Sora v2 seems a bit more agile compared to Vaxee Sora and better for vertical aiming due to its weight and size
• Both mice perform very well on all types of mouse pads, provided you mod your mouse skates

Get your Vaxee Sora from the official website

Get your Sora v2 from the official website

Disclaimer

This review is not a paid endorsement. I want to ensure transparency and let you know that I am not receiving any compensation, monetary or otherwise, for evaluating or discussing this tech product.