Lamzu Thorn vs VXE Dragonfly R1
112 facts in comparison
Based on 5,254 Reddit opinions. Close race—Dragonfly R1VXE Dragonfly R1 edges ahead.
5.3K opinions
Dragonfly R1 leads by 5pts
VS
82%
B+
Based on
4,035 Redditors
Lamzu Thorn
~$96.99
1,940 opinions
tldr; 52g wireless ergo with PAW3395. Unique palm-focused shape. Excellent build and coating. r/MouseReview's premium ergo pick.
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Reddit's Pick
87%
A-
Based on
6,480 Redditors
Winner
VXE Dragonfly R1
~$28.98
3,314 opinions
tldr; 52g wireless with PAW3395. X2 shape clone at budget price. Solid starter for Chinese mice. Great value under $30.
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✋SHA
⚖️WEI
🔧BUI
📶WIR
64
Points
80
Points
Score by Category
Sensor Performance
53%70%
Shape & Ergonomics
76%75%
Weight
83%92%
Build Quality
56%69%
Wireless & Battery
34%78%
Why is VXE Dragonfly R1 better than Lamzu Thorn?
- Higher Reddit score (87% vs 82%)
- Better build quality (69% vs 56%)
- Better value (95% vs 84%)
- Better wireless (78% vs 34%)
- Better sensor (70% vs 53%)
- Better weight (92% vs 83%)
- Under $30 - great value
- 52g wireless
Based on 10,515 Reddit opinions
Slight Edge
Reddit prefers the Dragonfly R1VXE Dragonfly R1
Winning by 5 points (87% vs 82%)
Better build quality
Better value
Better wireless
High confidence (10,515 mentions)
💬Reddit Sentiment
Based on 10,515 Reddit mentionsOverall Rating
Lamzu Thorn
8.2/10
4,035 mentions
Dragonfly R1
8.7/10
6,480 mentions
SHAPE
Lamzu Thorn7.6/10
Dragonfly R17.5/10
WEIGHT
Lamzu Thorn8.3/10
Dragonfly R19.2/10
VALUE
Lamzu Thorn8.4/10
Dragonfly R19.5/10
BUILD QUALITY
Lamzu Thorn5.6/10
Dragonfly R16.9/10
WIRELESS
Lamzu Thorn3.4/10
Dragonfly R17.8/10
SENSOR
Lamzu Thorn5.3/10
Dragonfly R17.0/10
⚔️
Head to Head
| Topic | Lamzu Thorn | Dragonfly R1 |
|---|---|---|
Shape | 76% | 75% |
Weight | 83% | 92% |
Value | 84% | 95% |
Build Quality | 56% | 69% |
Wireless | 34% | 78% |
Sensor | 53% | 70% |
Category Wins
Lamzu Thorn: 0|Dragonfly R1: 5
Head to Head
Lamzu Thorn: 0|Dragonfly R1: 5
Shape
Lamzu Thorn76%
Dragonfly R175%
WeightDragonfly R1
Lamzu Thorn83%
Dragonfly R192%
ValueDragonfly R1
Lamzu Thorn84%
Dragonfly R195%
Build QualityDragonfly R1
Lamzu Thorn56%
Dragonfly R169%
WirelessDragonfly R1
Lamzu Thorn34%
Dragonfly R178%
SensorDragonfly R1
Lamzu Thorn53%
Dragonfly R170%
Lamzu Thorn
82%
87%
Dragonfly R1
Lamzu Thorn82%
Dragonfly R187%
Dragonfly R1 wins by 5 points
Key Specs
| Spec | Lamzu Thorn | VXE Dragonfly R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | PixArt PAW3395 Optical | — |
| Polling Rate | 1000 Hz default wireless, up to 8000 Hz with separate dongle | — |
| Max Dpi | 26000 DPI | — |
| Switches | Optical switches (M1 and M2) | — |
| Mcu | Nordic 52840 | — |
Key Highlights
Lamzu Thorn
⚖️ 52g wireless
🖐️ Unique palm ergo shape
🎯 PAW3395 sensor
🏗️ Premium build quality
✋ Great matte coating
VXE Dragonfly R1Winner
💰 Under $30 - great value
⚖️ 52g wireless
🖐️ X2 shape clone
🎯 PAW3395 sensor
🔋 Good battery life
Topic Battles
Lamzu Thorn: 0|Tied: 1|Dragonfly R1: 4
⭐Sensor Performance
Dragonfly R1 winsLamzu Thorn
53%
Dragonfly R1
70%
✋Shape & Ergonomics
Lamzu Thorn
76%
Dragonfly R1
75%
⚖️Weight
Dragonfly R1 winsLamzu Thorn
83%
Dragonfly R1
92%
🔧Build Quality
Dragonfly R1 winsLamzu Thorn
56%
Dragonfly R1
69%
📶Wireless & Battery
Dragonfly R1 winsLamzu Thorn
34%
Dragonfly R1
78%
Based on Reddit sentiment across 5 categories
📈Where They Rank
💬What Redditors Actually Say
What Redditors Say
Best praise vs top criticism for VXE Dragonfly R1
Best Praise
+80 pts“I got a VXE R1 SE for $0.01 recently on Aliexpress and I can't say it's bad at all!”
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+5 pts“The 3395SE experience of R1SE+is similar to that of 3335. There is a noticeable sense of instability when lifting and putting down the mouse, and the battery life is indeed good, about 4-5 days. However, due to the 500mAh battery of R1SE+, the center of gravity is pushed back, which can be quite strange. R1 has a poor battery life and requires charging for 2 days,and they have no coating,very bad for sweaty hand.R1SE+and R1SE do not come with any other accessories except cables. I suggest purchasing the PRO series because it achieves the best battery and center of gravity balance, and has a coating. PROMAX has the same problem as SE+, which is that the center of gravity is far back (500mA), and the switches of PROMAX is a bit hard.”
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What Redditors Say
Best praise vs top criticism for Lamzu Thorn
Best Praise
+28 pts“the thorn is the most unique of these shapes and if you already know you like the deathadder I'd say go for that. if you have smaller hands maybe look at the deathadder hyperspeed.”
r/MouseReview
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+19 pts“I've used the thorn for a week now and I'll say that the battery is kinda weird. Sometimes if loses charge quickly and sometimes it loses charge slowly. But on a full charge the battery lasts about 5 days for me. (1K HP mode)”
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Sentiment Over Time
Lamzu Thorn
VXE Dragonfly R1
📈Historical Price Data
Lamzu Thorn
VXE Dragonfly R1
Lamzu Thorn
All-time low: $77.59(2024-11)
VXE Dragonfly R1
All-time low: $7(2025-11)
Which is Better?
VXE Dragonfly R1 Wins
87%
R1
vs
82%
Thorn
Close race, but VXE Dragonfly R1 edges ahead by 5 points based on 10,515 Reddit opinions.
Why Dragonfly R1Winner
- Better Value for Money (95% vs 84%)
- More discussed (6,480 vs 4,035)
Why Lamzu Thorn
- ⚖️ 52g wireless
- 🖐️ Unique palm ergo shape
❤️The Love/Hate Breakdown
Sentiment Breakdown
44%Positive
Positive
44%Neutral
49%Negative
7%Based on 6,480 Reddit opinions
Sentiment Breakdown
39%Positive
Positive
39%Neutral
52%Negative
9%Based on 4,035 Reddit opinions
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, VXE Dragonfly R1 or Lamzu Thorn?
Based on 10,515 Reddit comments, VXE Dragonfly R1 has a slight edge with 87% positive sentiment vs Lamzu Thorn's 82%. The difference is small, so both are solid choices.
Should I buy VXE Dragonfly R1 or Lamzu Thorn?
Both have similar approval ratings (87% vs 82%), so focus on specific features, pricing, and what matters most to you.
What do Redditors love about VXE Dragonfly R1?
Reddit users highlight: Under $30 - great value. 52g wireless. X2 shape clone. With 6,480 mentions and 87% approval, it's a well-regarded choice in the community.
What do Redditors say about Lamzu Thorn?
Reddit users highlight: 52g wireless. Unique palm ergo shape. PAW3395 sensor. With 4,035 mentions and 82% approval, it remains a popular alternative.
How many Reddit reviews were analyzed?
This comparison analyzed 10,515 Reddit comments: 6,480 about VXE Dragonfly R1 and 4,035 about Lamzu Thorn. Data was sourced from Gaming Mice community discussions.
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Well-discussed products with many mentions tend to have more reliable scores than niche items with fewer data points.
Why trust Reddit over professional reviews?
Reddit users bought products with their own money and have no incentive to mislead. You're seeing hundreds of real opinions across different use cases, not just one reviewer's take. This crowdsourced approach surfaces both common praise and recurring complaints.
5,254 Reddit opinions analyzed · Last updated 6/11/2026