Another month, another ROG gaming mouse. With ASUS ROG aiming to dive deeper into the competitive scene, they have managed to refine and better their catalog of gaming mice. One such improved creation is the new ROG Harpe Ace Mini. As the name implies, this new gaming mouse is a more compact version of the great ROG Harpe Ace Aim Lab Edition. But is it good though? Let’s find out in thie ROG Harpe Ace Mini review!
| Key Switch | ROG 100M Optical Micro Switch |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 (TypeC to TypeA) Bluetooth 5.1 RF 2.4GHz |
| Lighting | Scroll wheel |
| AURA Sync | Yes |
| USB Report rate | (USB Report rate) 8000 Hz with ROG Polling Rate Booster |
| RF 2.4G Report rate | 8000 Hz with ROG Polling Rate Booster |
| Cable | 2-meter ROG Paracord |
| OS | Windows® 10 Windows® 11 |
| Software | Armoury Crate |
| Dimensions | 117(L)x63(w)x37(H) mm |
| Color | Black/Moonlight White |
| Contents | 1 x ROG Harpe Ace Mini mouse 1 x Wireless receiver 1 x USB dongle extender 1 x Mouse grip tape set 2 x Replaceable mouse feet 1 x 2-meter ROG Paracord 1 x Warranty booklet 1 x Quick Start Guide 1 x ROG sticker 1 x Thank you card |
Upon using it, the ROG Harpe Ace gives off a feel of lightness and comfort. It’s easy to lift up and move around the workspace. It requires almost no effort to operate and with its 49g weight and mouse feet, it can easily glide in most surfaces. Given that mouse movement is key in the competitive gaming scene, it won’t surprise me to see pros or even those that play ranked matches to have a good handle of this gaming mouse.
Like higher end gaming mice, the ROG Harpe Ace Mini can connect to up to three devices: via USB cable, via Bluetooth, or via its USB wireless dongle. While connecting to three simultaneous devices may seem absurd (and honestly, rare), it does show that this gaming mouse can be used with virtually most modern devices aside from a gaming PC. This quality makes the ROG Harpe Ace Mini incredibly versatile and all the more easy to bring around.
In terms of aesthetics, the ROG Harpe Ace Mini is more on the minimal side. Similar to the ROG Harpe Ace Aim Lab Edition, it’s not too flashy but there is beauty in its lack. The only thing that lights up on this thing is its mouse wheel. Continuing the trend seen with recent ROG gaming mice, the back ROG logo does not light up, which is practical given that its not seen most of the time and it also saves precious battery life.
As per the DPI Analyzer (which you can try, by the way), the ROG Harpe Ace Mini was tested to have 0.01% deviation, meaning that you do get what is advertised on the box.
To test, a movement of 1 cm (from 30cm to 31cm) with the above setup should register 6400 DPI. And as measured, 1cm of movement did register close to 6400 DPI.
The ROG Harpe Ace Mini is a compact version of the great ROG Harpe Ace Aim Lab Edition but without any significant drawbacks. On the other hand, you can even see it as an improvement. Its lighter by 5g and is also 10mm smaller than its bigger brother. The ROG Harpe Ace Mini is also carrying a better version of the ROG AimPoint, the ROG AimPoint Pro, a sensor rated at 42,000 dpi. Funny thing is that this smaller and improved gaming mouse is also cheaper (based on price comparison using Amazon US).
The ROG Harpe Ace Mini, although it is small and light, may not be everyone’s cup of tea. The lightness may feel a bit off for some especially those used to heavier gaming mice (shout out to OG ROG Spatha users). It also does not come loaded with programmable keys that players most often bind and use in MMORPGs. Given that, the ROG Harpe Ace Mini may be more for FPS players and those not looking to press tons of buttons on their gaming mouse.
The ROG Harpe Ace Mini stands out as a product of continuous trials and successes from ASUS ROG. They have nailed the perfect form of a gaming mouse and this device has all that you need in it. Hardware-wise, it’s more than good enough for normal and even competitive gaming. It’s also comfortable to handle and versatile with its connectivity options. However, it does not come cheap and if you can stomach having to sacrifice a bit, you can opt for its more heavier but still streamlined siblings. With all that said, we highly recommend the ROG Harpe Ace Mini to gamers and more so for those that tend to go around with their gaming laptops.
As of the writing of this article, the ROG Harpe Ace Mini has yet to hit Philippine shores. Once we do confirm the official date, we’ll post it here.
For the price, according to an ASUS representative, the ROG Harpe Ace Mini is expected to have an SRP of PhP 6,500. Not bad.
For more information on the ROG Harpe Ace Mini, check out the official product page. If you fancy its larger sibling, check out the ROG Harpe Ace Aim Lab Edition Review.
