Lofree’s HYPACE mouse is a radically designed mouse boasting weightlessness, durability, and minimalism. Check it out on Kickstarter before it enters mass-production to get it at its most competitive price point.
Lightweight gaming mice are as mysterious as they are functional. Coming from years of using heavy mice has made my hands accustomed to handheld heft. But, once I switched over to lightweight gaming mice from the likes of Razer, Corsair, and Turtle Beach, it’s hard for me to go back. I’ve had the chance to test out Lofree’s newest mouse, the HYPACE, which has launched on Kickstarter.
In case you’re unaware of Lofree – I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing not one, but two of their keyboards, the Lofree Flow and Lofree Flow Lite. The Lofree Flow is one of my favorite low-profile mechanical keyboards on the market because of its refined aesthetic and excellent construction. Lofree has seen success in garnering interest via Kickstarter – their previous launches have successfully been funded with thousands of backers in 2023 and 2024. Now that we’re in 2025, Lofree has a new product that is sure to get quite a bit of attention: The HYPACE.
The Lofree HYPACE is the world’s first build-on-frame ultralight mouse. Clocking in at 47g, the HYPACE adopts a futuristic aesthetic while also being weightless. Lofree has opted to create a “build-on-frame” design for this mouse, which seems to be a play on the “body-on-frame” methods of vehicle design. On a mouse, this means that a frame is used as the main body of the mouse with buttons layered on the top of it. It looks more like a skeleton from Westworld than a traditional mouse – I could see through it when flipping it over!
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This mouse utilizes a magnesium core, polycarbonate (PC; the same PC that’s used on a keyboard!), and ABS. These materials sound complicated, I get it, but they come with benefits in terms of weightlessness, durability, and flexibility. I appreciate it when hardware manufacturers take bold steps in designing something new – it changes up the aesthetics of what consumers expect. The HYPACE looks and feels radically different than any mouse I’ve used before.
As with other weightless mice, the HYPACE takes some getting used to when coming from something heavier. I’ve been using Turtle Beach’s KONE II AIR (~80g) prior to today, so using a durable mouse that weighs half as much is wild. I’m not the biggest fan of the HYPACE’s ergonomics, though. Its oval-shaped body leaves a gap on the right side of my hand. I know some folks might prefer a symmetrical design, but those of us with larger hands might struggle with naturally holding the mouse.
The HYPACE features mechanical switches – Kailh GM White Blade Micro Switches. Some of Lofree’s keyboards have used Kailh switches before – they’re subtle when used in the right keyboards. On the HYPACE, the switches produce a high-pitched click, but not as deep/pronounced as some of the other gaming mice that use optical switches. That said, they’re rated for 100million clicks, so you can expect to get some longevity out of the HYPACE.
Speaking of optical switches…it feels weird for the HYPACE to lack optical switches given the future price point. I can understand that mechanical switches were used here to lower production costs and/or increase battery life. For a mouse that is supposedly designed with durability in mind, I would have chosen to use optical switches.
Regarding battery life, I am frankly unsure as to how long the HYPACE’s battery lasts. I’ve been using it for 2 weeks (all day for my office work and all night gaming), and it has yet to peter out on me. Interestingly, there’s no way for me to check my mouse’s battery life – not using the online configurator (more on this momentarily) nor with a button press/LED indicator on the mouse, itself. I’ve seen some other reviewers mention that their HYPACE models are rated for up to 80 hours on a single charge, though.
During my testing, I had my HYPACE set to 1600 DPI and 1000Hz polling rate – both of which were just fine for my personal gaming preferences. The mouse is rated for up to 30,000 and up to an 8K polling rate (both of which would assuredly impact its battery life). The HYPACE’s PAW3950 is equipped for most gamers’ needs in terms of precision and accurate tracking.
If you’re a competitive gamer, rest assured that the HYPACE would satisfy your needs of a higher polling rate. I know some folks want their mice to be sensitive enough to support a ridiculously high DPI for snappy headshots and twitchy aiming, and the HYPACE can accommodate those needs well. My only concern is that for a casual gamer, much of the PAW3950 sensor’s capabilities will be unused.
For reference’s sake, I’ve been using the KONE II Air and Burst II Air (interchangeably) since I reviewed them last year. The HYPACE has the lightness of the Burst II Air and the customizability of the KONE II Air. The major catch about the HYPACE is that its competitors exist in a lower price point and can do slightly more.
Seeing as the HYPACE is being crowdfunded on Kickstarter and hasn’t yet been mass produced (it’s supposed to be shipping in May of 2025), Lofree is letting users in on a deal to get it at $109 before its release MSRP of $199. I’ll be honest – $199 seems too steep given the HYPACE’s features, the lack of optical switches, and comparable mice on the market that have slightly similar features for a slightly more affordable price point. For instance, Turtle Beach’s Burst II Air has optical switches, six additional buttons, and 120 hours of battery life on a single charge.
Basically, what I’m getting at is this: $109 is definitely the price I would pay for the HYPACE. Despite my loving the aesthetic design (it’s a radical looking mouse that weighs next to nothing), I would rather pay a premium for functionality and perhaps some RGB lighting.
Who is the HYPACE for, then? My gut tells me that the HYPACE would be best appreciated by casual gamers who prefer aesthetics over all else – no LEDs, no additional buttons, no frills. Hyper-competitive gamers might think of this mouse as a contender thanks to its construction and switch durability, too. Either way, it’s an incredible mouse that is sure to turn heads and feel great to use so long as your hands aren’t too large.
The HYPACE features the same tri-mode connectivity that most other keyboards utilize: It can be used wirelessly (Bluetooth), wired (USB-C), or 2.4GHz with a cylindrical dongle. The cool thing about the dongle is that it lights up and adds a nice touch to my desk – I’m used to small little USB-dongles that can easily get lost.
The HYPACE can be easily configured using Lofree’s online configurator. Some keyboard manufacturers, like Wooting and Keychron, have adopted website configurators, but I’ve never seen an online platform for a mouse. The configurator is pretty barebones for now, but I have a feeling that more is coming. As it stands, I could adjust the polling rate, adjust the LEDs on the 2.4GHz dongle, and activate/deactivate features like Ripple Control, Angle Snap, Motion Sync, and Long Distance Mode. These modes are hardly explained, unfortunately. I wouldn’t expect the average user to know what all of these features are right from the jump, so I would recommend that the UI gets some additional information for users to understand.
With that said, let’s wrap this review.
Lofree’s HYPACE mouse is a radically designed mouse boasting weightlessness, durability, and minimalism. Check it out on Kickstarter before it enters mass-production to get it at its most competitive price point.
