VGN - Y2 Ultra (VGN Y2 Ultra, VGN Y2 Ultra+)

Another mouse where there's like 4 different variations of the same model, idk if this is a good thing for any brand/s. This Y2 is the $85(i got it for $48 on AliExpress) Ultra in 44g with a 3950 and 8K polling and a Nordic 52840 MCU. ***my use case scenario -*** 10 hours + usage a day Hand size - 21 x 12 Temp - 90sF(32\*C) Humidity - 60% indoors(80% outside) Sweaty fingertips clammy hand Soft relaxed claw grip ***Shape & Size*** This is a 3% bigger NP-01s, 2mm wider, taller and overall more bulbous. The NP-01s was not a shape I gravitate towards so the Y2 still didn't appeal to me much. It felt great in the hand and I can see many people liking this shape. But for me it was neither here nor there, asym in the front and ergo-ish at the back. For my hand I feel like this is a little on the smaller side and for this reason I'd only recommend it to med to small hands ***Build Quality*** Overall very solid, if you know Scyrox F1 Inca Paro R1 Rro you get the gist. Everything lines up and nothing that is beyond ordinary comparable to other 44g mice. ***Coating*** Works as intended but nothing spectacular, I'd say it's on par with other regular grippy coatings like Scyrox. ***Buttons*** The main switches are Omron Opticals rated to 100M clicks. these are of course the most coveted optical switches in 2025 high performance mice. It feels great and exactly like an ATK or Scyrox or Mad R with Omron opticals. I have a feeling this Omron switches proliferation is reaching a tipping point and soon brands will be moving away from these switches or go back to Huanos. ***Feet*** Surprisingly the Y2 uses a different quality of PTFE feet compared to the also newly released F2 or any of their sub branded mice like the R1s or ATKs. They work great and there's no need to have them replaced. ***Value & Performance*** VGN mice are on the par with Lamzu/Scyrox/MadR build quality, that's to say they are as good as they can be for a 45g mouse. There's no structural or integrity issues and everything is anchored down securely and there's very low tolerances in the gaps and fitment. As for value I feel it's on the expensive side for a VGN branded mouse but I get that it's catered to the Vaxee crowd that's probably willing to pay a little more for that NP01s experience I suppose. For $89 or $99 I think I'd rather save up for the real deal Vaxee NP01s or NP 01s ergo. If you can get it for $55 from AliExpress, I think that's a fantastic deal. I also made a video [here](https://youtu.be/Z2EaUzOoONY?si=Kxdwg-M5SRTYFPiv&t=216). Say hello in the chat :)

it's ok wouldn't give it more than an 8/10

Mine never reports the battery life, permanently says 100% in VGN HUB no matter what. I just make sure to plug it in more regularly so it doesn't surprisingly run out of battery, no complaints otherwise. Only LED that could indicate low battery is on the bottom of the mouse and also never does that I've noticed.

I did message them, they said they don't know anything about it and gave me the firmware to reflash which didn't help. Also they said they don't support products bought from AliExpress etc, so I'd have to deal with Ali and the seller for a replacement I guess, which with my luck would somehow have something else wrong with it. So I guess I just live with making sure I always have this one kinda charged idk. But yea idk what is even wrong to be causing this

Vgn y2 is not exactly an np-01s clone, it's more like an np-01s with an np-01 hump

If I could throw my hat in there with a few suggestions. ATK A9 is a solid competitor but more accurate to the Superlight than thechose A7. Mchose L7 and L7+ are incredibly solid for the price. Both Scyrox mice are extremely solid being a Sora V2 and a HTS+ clone. Lethal LA-1 is an incredibly solid original shape who's price kept lowering due to a small flex issue and to compete with other cheap mice, it's an incredible mouse for the price. VGY Y2 is a NP-01s clone and is super solid build quality and lighter weight for a fraction the price of the original

Currently the L7+ is pretty much perfect. It's a Sora V1 clone but it's nailing my grip style and feel. Ideally i've learned the U2 curves on the right side, with a flatter left side, not ergo flat, but more akin to just something like the TenZ, or Viper V3 or something, small curves but mostly straight, so more like the NP-01s on the right, but a harsh thumb curve on the left. Ideally under 50g, but a 3395 or 3950 don't make me no different. The VGN Y2 honestly tempts me as it seems to fit everything i'm wanting but currently i'm perfectly happy with the L7+. I haven't tried an ATK F1 or Hitscan Hyperlight it's stolen design from, but i've tried many with that Viper Mini style hourglass shape and while it works, it's just not quite for me.