MeinMMO author Dariusz Müller has bought a new gaming mouse. It weighs just as much as 2 Knoppers and is supposed to improve the aim due to its relatively small size and low weight. But is it worth the steep price of 110 euros?
Who writes here? Dariusz Müller is a big fan of competitive shooters and diligently collects hours in games like Rainbow Six Siege, Valorant or Overwatch. Accordingly, he also proceeds when buying his hardware and acquires products that are designed more for shooters and less for MMOs or story games.
What awaits you here? This is a field report. I am not a hardware expert and cannot make any statements about the switches, sensors or other components. My focus is on the aspects that the normal player without industrial knowledge can judge. These include the shape of the mouse, the weight, what type of grip it is suitable for and whether it is suitable for large or small hands.
Why did it become the Lamzu Altantis Mini?
According to the manufacturer, the Lamzu Atlantis Mini weighs 49 grams, which is about as much as two Knoppers – one Knoppers weighs 25 grams. The good piece cost me 109.99 euros and is intended to replace my Logitech G Pro Wireless in the future.
I was happy with my Logitech most of the time. Sometimes the software annoyed me a bit, but the hardware itself did the job. Now I wanted a mouse that was even better suited for my hands, which are quite small.
The Lamzu Atlantis Mini is slightly smaller than the G Pro Wireless in all directions. It is also a bit lighter at 49 grams – the G Pro Wireless is a good 80 g, the successor at only 63 g.
Here you can see a short overview of the data of the Lamzu Atlantis Mini, the normal version of the mouse as well as the G Pro Wireless and the G Pro x Superlight:
The Lamzu Atlantis Mini comes in black and white with blue accents. In addition to the mouse, the scope of delivery also includes a 1.8 m “USB Type-C” cable covered with paracord, a USB dongle that establishes the wireless connection and a USB to USB Type-C adapter.
On top of that, extra PTFE skates are included – these are the white “feet” on the underside on which the mouse moves. A small cloth pouch for storing or transporting the mouse is also included.
Here you can see the official trailer for the Lamzu Atlantis Mini:
The gaming mouse Lamzu Atlantis Mini in the trailer
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Lightweight mouse for small hands
The shape of the Lamzu Atlantis Mini, as well as the reduced size compared to my old Logitech mouse, allows me to have a better grip on the mouse. It feels much better in my hand and allows me to maneuver more precisely with the mouse.
In my currently most played shooter, Rainbow Six: Siege, I only noticed it minimally at first, but various exercises in aim trainers such as AimLab confirmed this impression. I switched between the mice several times and was usually able to hit more targets in the given time with the Lamzu Atlantis Mini.
I was also faster on target than with the Logitech G Pro Wireless. I suspect the reason for this is the lower weight. When I switched from the lighter Lamzu to the Logitech, playing with the Logitech mouse felt like stomping through deep snow in boots.
The movements felt more sluggish. It seemed as if I had to use more force for a movement and I was surprised how clearly I felt a supposedly small difference of almost 30 grams.
In addition, I can get to the thumb buttons better with the Lamzu Altantis Mini. The front button on the Logitech mouse was not easy to reach for me.
The cons of the Lamzu Atlantis Mini
I have chosen three more or less small disadvantages for me with the Lamzu Atlantis Mini. On the one hand, there is the price and availability in Europe, a detail in the shape of the mouse and the USB Type-C connection.
Criticism for availability and price
The availability of the Lamzu Atlantis Mini is currently very limited in Europe, especially in Germany. The official German partner of the manufacturer, an online shop called Dornfinger, currently does not have the mouse in stock (as of June 9th). The black version of the mouse is also sold out at Swedish retailer MaxGaming.
There is also a significant price difference depending on where you buy the mouse. On the manufacturer’s website, the Lamzu Atlantis Mini costs only $89.99 – that’s about 84 euros. Then there are the shipping costs. The mouse costs EUR 109.99 plus shipping from European sales partners. I don’t think a surcharge of 20 euros is justified.
A ray of hope for you, however, could be that the mouse only costs 99.99 euros shortly after I ordered it from MaxGaming. For me this is extremely annoying, but for you the mouse would now be 10 € cheaper.
Possible weaknesses in the design
The Lamzu Atlantis is curved inwards on both the right and left, you could almost say the mouse is waisted. That feels good to me on the left side, but initially it bothered me on the right side.
Due to the curvature, I had to move my little finger, which rests on the edge of the mouse, further inwards. At first it felt very unnatural and uncomfortable, but after just a few days I got used to the change.
In my opinion, a negative aspect is definitely the lack of thumb buttons on the right side – these would allow left-handers to play with the mouse. That would be theoretically possible since the mouse is symmetrically shaped anyway, with the exception of the thumb buttons. The manufacturer has probably dispensed with a few grams of additional weight and completely excluded left-handers.
Horrible USB Type-C port
In theory, the mouse’s USB Type-C connection is good and doesn’t cause any problems. In practical terms, however, Lamzu is continuing a trend from some manufacturers that I find really horrible: Only the supplied cable from Lamzu fits.
Lamzu does this through a kind of tunnel that the plug runs in when you connect it to the mouse. This means that the cables from my controller, my smartphone and other hardware are all unusable for the mouse. They just don’t fit… At a time when all of us, really everyone, have lots of matching cables flying around at home.
For which hands is the mouse suitable?
In my opinion, the Lamzu Atlantis Mini is more suitable for small to medium-sized hands. However, players with large hands can use the normal Lamzu Atlantis. It has the same shape but is a few millimeters larger. But it also weighs a few grams more than the Mini.
I cannot recommend the mouse to left-handers due to the missing thumb buttons on the right side.
Another factor is the way you grip your mouse. There are three different grip types: the palm grip, the claw grip and the fingertip grip. The Lamzu Atlantis advertises itself as being ideal for claw grip players.
I play a variation of the claw grip myself and get along well with the shape of the mouse. If you play a different type of grip, you may find the shape of the mouse much less appealing.
Is the mouse worth the money?
The Lamzu Altlantis Mini is worth the money in my opinion. It feels really good in my hand and improves my overall feel – that’s what matters most to me personally. The smaller size compared to the Logitech mouse and the lower weight also make a noticeable difference.
The software of the mouse also works and is kept pleasantly minimalist. It’s uncomplicated and does what it’s supposed to do – nothing more.
Overall, the mouse looks well made to me, has no gaps, bumps or crunching plastic, but I would find a new price of 80-90 euros more appropriate. I find almost 100 to 110 euros for European customers too much.
While I’m generally happy with the mouse, I wouldn’t recommend it to everyone. Someone who casually plays a few PvE titles after work doesn’t need a mouse for around 100 euros: And an MMO player probably needs more than just two thumb buttons, but accepts a higher weight.
Various factors come together for me, which is why I wanted to buy the mouse:
If these points do not apply to you, you can safely save your money and invest it better.
Incidentally, I myself don’t always spend too much money on new hardware. I bought my headphones cheaply and was not disappointed:
Audio expert designs headphones under €30 and I’ve never heard footsteps in a shooter so well