Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Endgame Gear - OP1 8K | Lamzu - Thorn |
|---|---|---|
| Polling rate | 8000 Hz | 4000 Hz |
| Max DPI | 26000 | 30000 |
| Weight | 50 g | 52 g |
| Wireless | false | true |
| Battery | 0 h | 80 h |
Between the OP1 8K and Thorn, the OP1 8K comes out ahead in polling rate / weight, while the Thorn wins on max dpi / wireless. Overall, the OP1 8K scores 75.8 and the Thorn scores 70.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The OP1 8K edges ahead on the Mars Score (75.8 vs 70.5), but the 5.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the OP1 8K if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are polling rate, weight. The single most decisive one: Polling rate — 100.00% more. 8000 Hz vs 4000 Hz.
Pick the Thorn if you care most about max dpi / wireless. Its strongest claims are max dpi, wireless, battery. The single most decisive one: Max DPI — 15.38% more. 30000 vs 26000.
Both ship with comparable buttons, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the OP1 8K is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Endgame Gear - OP1 8K or Lamzu - Thorn?
Endgame Gear - OP1 8K leads the current Mars Score by 5.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare max dpi, polling rate, weight, wireless against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Endgame Gear - OP1 8K if…
Endgame Gear - OP1 8K has the measurable edge on polling rate hz, weight g.
Choose Lamzu - Thorn if…
Lamzu - Thorn has the measurable edge on max dpi, is wireless, battery h.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Endgame Gear - OP1 8K wins
- ▲Polling rate — 100.00% more. 8000 Hz vs 4000 Hz.
- ▲Weight — 2.00 g less. 50 vs 52.
Why Lamzu - Thorn wins
- ▲Max DPI — 15.38% more. 30000 vs 26000.
- ▲Wireless: true (vs false).
- ▲Battery: 80 h vs 0 h.
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Endgame Gear - OP1 8K | Lamzu - Thorn |
|---|---|---|
| Max DPI | 26000 | 30000lead |
| Max IPS | 650 | 750lead |
| Polling rate | 8000 Hzlead | 4000 Hz |
Design
| Spec | Endgame Gear - OP1 8K | Lamzu - Thorn |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 50 glead | 52 g |
| Buttons | 6 | 6 |
| Shape | Symmetrical | Symmetrical |
Connectivity
| Spec | Endgame Gear - OP1 8K | Lamzu - Thorn |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | false | truelead |
| Battery | 0 h | 80 hlead |