The Akko Dash Ultra is built around PixArt’s PAW3950 sensor, the same flagship chip you’ll find in mice costing well north of $100. Native 30,000 DPI, 750 IPS tracking, and the option to overclock up to 42,000 DPI via software if you’re that way inclined. More interesting is the polling rate situation. Akko is offering 8K polling in both wired and 2.4G wireless modes, which puts it on equal footing with the very best mice on the market.
At 40g for the black model (41g for white), the Dash Ultra is lighter than the Superlight 2’s 60g and comfortably sits in the ultralight class without resorting to a honeycomb shell. Akko has also somehow managed this while fitting a 300mAh battery inside, which is notably larger than the 200mAh cells you typically see in this weight bracket. The claimed battery life is 220 hours at 1K polling, dropping to 28 hours if you’re running full 8K esports mode. Bluetooth stretches that to a quoted 86 days, though let’s be honest, nobody’s gaming on Bluetooth anymore.
Under the hood, Akko has gone with the Nordic 54L15 MCU rather than the older 52-series chips that are still common in the industry. The newer silicon should mean better power efficiency and more stable wireless performance, though real-world testing will tell the tale there. Switch options include either Omron optical or Akko’s own optical switches made by Kailh, both promising zero double-click issues and fast actuation. Akko also includes three different types of dot skates in the box alongside the pre-installed rounded-edge PTFE feet, so you can tweak the glide to match your mousepad.
At roughly half the price of a Superlight 2 while offering a lighter chassis, the same flagship-tier sensor, and matching polling rates, the Dash Ultra makes for a compelling proposition. It’s available now from Akko’s website.
