NZXT Lift Series Mouse FAQ – NZXT Support Center

This FAQ covers some common questions we see regarding the NZXT Lift Series of gaming mice.

What material is the Lift mouse cable made from?

All NZXT Lift mice use a light flexible and light-weight, low drag paracord cable. This allows the mouse cable to have minimal interference even during swift and more hectic movements.

What sensor does the Lift mouse use for tracking?

This will depend on the generation of your mouse. You can find a breakdown of the sensors used and their specs below:

	Lift	Lift 2 (Ergo & Symm)
Sensor Model	PixArt PMW3389	PixArt PMW3395
Sensor Type	Optical	Optical
Maximum Resolution	16,000	26,000 DPI
Maximum Acceleration	50 g	50 g
Maximum Speed	400 IPS	650 IPS

What type of switches does the Lift mouse use?

This will depend on the generation of your mouse.

The Lift 2 Symm and Lift 2 Ergo mice both use durable optical switches rated for a lifespan of 100 million clicks.
The original Lift mouse uses durable Omron mechanical switches on all buttons, each rated for a lifespan of 20 million + clicks.

How quick is the Lift mouse? What is the response time and poling rate?

This will depend on the generation of your mouse. You can find a breakdown of the latency and poling rates for each model below:

	Lift	Lift 2 (Ergo & Symm)
Click Latency	1 ms	0.1 ms
Polling Rate	Up to 1,000 Hz	Up to 8,000 Hz

Does the Lift mouse have RGB lighting?

Powered by our NZXT CAM Software, the original Lift mouse features a subtle RGB underglow accent that can be adjusted to match your gaming setup.

The Lift 2 Symm and Lift 2 Ergo do not feature RGB lighting.

How much does the Lift mouse weigh?

This will depend on the model you go with. Please check out the chart linked below:

	Dimensions	Weight
Lift (Generation 1)	126.8 x 67.23 x 38.35 mm	67 g
Lift 2 Ergo	128.4 x 65.1 x 41.4 mm	61 g
Maximum Resolution	126.8 x 67.1 x 38.3 mm	58 g

Is the Lift mouse compatible with Mac OS or Linux?

The Lift series of mice will be detected by any operating system as a standard PC mouse, however additional functionality such as profiles, macros, changing keybinds, or adjusting RGB will require use of the NZXT CAM software which is only available for Microsoft Windows 10 and newer.

Is the NZXT CAM software required for the Lift mouse?

The NZXT CAM software is not required for normal use of the Lift mouse, however certain features such as switchable profiles, macros, changing keybinds, or adjusting RGB will not be available outside of the NZXT CAM software.

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