Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Lamzu - Maya X | Lamzu - Thorn |
|---|---|---|
| Polling rate | 8000 Hz | 4000 Hz |
| Weight | 47 g | 52 g |
Between the Maya X and Thorn, the Maya X comes out ahead in polling rate / weight, while the Thorn wins on several specs. Overall, the Maya X scores 77.7 and the Thorn scores 70.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Maya X edges ahead on the Mars Score (77.7 vs 70.5), but the 7.2-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Maya X 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.
The Thorn similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable max dpi, wireless, buttons, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Maya X 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: Lamzu - Maya X or Lamzu - Thorn?
Lamzu - Maya X leads the current Mars Score by 7.2 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare polling rate, weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Lamzu - Maya X if…
Lamzu - Maya X has the measurable edge on polling rate hz, weight g.
Choose Lamzu - Thorn if…
Lamzu - Thorn does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
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 Lamzu - Maya X wins
- ▲Polling rate — 100.00% more. 8000 Hz vs 4000 Hz.
- ▲Weight — 5.00 g less. 47 vs 52.
Why Lamzu - Thorn wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Lamzu - Maya X | Lamzu - Thorn |
|---|---|---|
| Max DPI | 30000 | 30000 |
| Max IPS | 750 | 750 |
| Polling rate | 8000 Hzlead | 4000 Hz |
Design
| Spec | Lamzu - Maya X | Lamzu - Thorn |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 47 glead | 52 g |
| Buttons | 6 | 6 |
| Shape | Symmetrical | Symmetrical |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lamzu - Maya X | Lamzu - Thorn |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | true | true |
| Battery | 80 h | 80 h |