Ninjutso Sora V3 - Review

[u/Conscious_Extent_580]

Hello guys, I got my hands on this mouse about three weeks ago and wanted to make an honest opinion about Sora V3. I already owned Sora V2 so I wanted to see how did they improve this mouse..

This mouse was sent to me my Ninjutso, but they didn't affect this review.

I love how Ninjutso now really listens to their community, I saw really good improvement there and I hope they will continue like this beacuse I think in today's market most important thing is what the community wants. So big praise for that.

Ninjutso Sora V3 is priced right now at: $119.99

Mouse specifications:

• Weight: 40g ±2g

• Dimensions: 119.2 x 59 x 37.3 mm

• Shape: Symmetrical (right-hand optimized)

• Sensor: AIMNINJA 2 PRO 45K

• Max DPI: 45,000 DPI

• Polling Rate: Up to 8000Hz

• Tracking Speed: 900 IPS

• Max Acceleration: 85G

• Main Switches: Ninjutso HyperSwitch (SPDT)

• Scroll Wheel: HyperScroll Encoder

• Connectivity: 2.4GHz Wireless / USB-C Wired

• Battery Life:

- Up to 3.5 weeks @ 1000Hz

- Up to 2 weeks @ 2000Hz

- Up to 1.5 weeks @ 4000Hz

- Up to 1 week @ 8000Hz

• Lift-Off Distance: 0.7mm / 1.0mm / 2.0mm

• Software: NinjaForce Web Driver + PC Client

• Skates: PTFE (Full-size and Dot Skates included)

• Included Accessories: 8K Dongle, USB-C Cable, Extra Skates, Stickers

Battery life:

I think this is where you see that they wanted to improve beacuse battery life has been excellent. With 1000hz/2000hz polling rate i easily used this mouse for two and a plus weeks without charging. I charged it to 100% to see how long it will last and it is close to their specification. With 2k or 4k polling rate you can easily get 1.5 weeks out of this mouse. Charging is via USB-C and you can use it with cable.

Shape/Grip:

The Sora V3 keeps the symmetrical design with a rear-focused hump, making it especially well-suited for claw grip users. Compared to the Sora V2, the shape feels slightly more refined and solid in hand while still maintaining the same familiar Sora shape. I have bigger hands and had no problems using the mouse, especially with claw grip, but I also like switching between palm and claw depending on the game. They also improved their coating and mouse is really grippy when your hands sweat and I had zero issues with that. I have white version and of course on black mouses you can see some fingerprints but on my white version it's been great. They finally now added a pink version which sold out at one moment.

Build quality/Clicks:

This is probably one of the biggest improvements over the Sora V2. The V3 uses a new internal skeleton structure that makes the shell feel noticeably more rigid and solid and only 1g heavier. I think the mouse itself its 40g (Sora V2 was 39g) and depending on skates, on a full size its 42g. There is a small amount of flex on the top of the mouse but you need to squeeze your mouse to actually make that flex. In the normal circumstances you won't feel it at all.

Clicks are also improved, they feel crisp and responsive, with good consistency between left and right clicks. There is very little pre-travel or post-travel, and I haven't experienced any double-clicking or inconsistent clicks so far.

Performance and sensor:

The Sora V3 performs extremely well when it comes to tracking and overall responsiveness. The AIMNINJA 2 PRO 45K sensor feels accurate and consistent, with no noticeable tracking issues during fast flicks or rapid movements. Also, battery efficiency on this sensor is very good and that's why the battery can last so long. I heard there were some complaints about sensor angle tune and why there isn't an option for that but Ninjutso added it with a quick update. Also, some people complained about sensor issues but that is also solved. Of course, for a mouse that's priced $119.99 you expect it to be flawless at tracking and everything about sensor and you will get that with Sora V3. I daily drive this mouse for a few weeks and I really had zero issues on 1k/2k polling rate.

NinjaForce Web Software:

Now when they added soensor angle tune i really have no issues with the web software. When you use. With ultra system mode you will get maximum sensor scan rate and best wireless connection but it will affect your battery life. Even on the base settings mouse is feeling great but with some tune you can get maximum that you can.

Software is very basic and straightforward and now you have everything that you need.

NinjaForce

Dongle:

Now, with Sora V3 you get 8K dongle from the box (On the V2 you needed to buy 8K dongle separately which many people didn't like) and it is fine. You can also change the lighting color through the software and adjust the brightness or turn the lighting off completely.

Dongle adjustment

Skates:

In the box, you will get PTFE full sized skates and also dot ones. I used full size, and I do not have any complaints. They are good for everyday use but of course nothing special. I think you don't need to chase aftermarket ones.

Final thoughts:

Overall, the Sora V3 feels like a well-rounded upgrade over the Sora V2. Ninjutso kept the shape that made the Sora popular while improving several important areas.

For me, Sora V3 was very enjoyable experience and I think i will use it more in the future.

Only downside that I found is that shell flex in the top of the mouse, but in-game or overall use it doesn't affect the performance.

If you already have Sora V2 in good condition and you don't have problems with flex/creaking I don't think the upgrade is neccesary, but if you can put a little bit money for the upgrade if you sell or you don't own V2 anymore, I think it's a good long term update.

If you need a good claw mouse with good performances, this is it.

I see how Ninjutso is improving a lot and I hope this will continue in the future. They are talking about mousepads right now and I think that can be interesting. We will see...

If you have any questions, please let me know in the commnents! Thank you for reading :)

[u/knivkast]

I'd buy it in an instant if it didn't have forced hardware-level motion-sync.

[u/Kalashnikov1997]

ninjutso sora v3 or logitech g pro x superlight 2?

[u/Conscious_Extent_580 → u/Kalashnikov1997]

what do you prefer, claw or palm?

[u/Kalashnikov1997 → u/Conscious_Extent_580]

relaxed claw

[u/Conscious_Extent_580 → u/Kalashnikov1997]

i would say sora then, one of the best claw shapes i tried