Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Lamzu - Thorn | Pulsar - X2V2 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Polling rate | 4000 Hz | 8000 Hz |
| Max DPI | 30000 | 26000 |
| Battery | 80 h | 70 h |
Between the Thorn and X2V2 Mini, the Thorn comes out ahead in max dpi / battery, while the X2V2 Mini wins on polling rate. Overall, the Thorn scores 70.5 and the X2V2 Mini scores 75.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The X2V2 Mini edges ahead on the Mars Score (70.5 vs 75.8), but the 5.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Thorn if you care most about max dpi / battery. The biggest gaps in its favor are max dpi, battery. The single most decisive one: Max DPI — 15.38% more. 30000 vs 26000.
Pick the X2V2 Mini if you care most about polling rate. Its strongest claims are polling rate. The single most decisive one: Polling rate — 100.00% more. 8000 Hz vs 4000 Hz.
Both ship with comparable weight, wireless, buttons, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the X2V2 Mini 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 - Thorn or Pulsar - X2V2 Mini?
Pulsar - X2V2 Mini 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 against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Lamzu - Thorn if…
Lamzu - Thorn has the measurable edge on max dpi, battery h.
Choose Pulsar - X2V2 Mini if…
Pulsar - X2V2 Mini has the measurable edge on polling rate hz.
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 - Thorn wins
- ▲Max DPI — 15.38% more. 30000 vs 26000.
- ▲Battery — 14.29% more. 80 h vs 70 h.
Why Pulsar - X2V2 Mini wins
- ▲Polling rate — 100.00% more. 8000 Hz vs 4000 Hz.
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Lamzu - Thorn | Pulsar - X2V2 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Max DPI | 30000lead | 26000 |
| Max IPS | 750lead | 650 |
| Polling rate | 4000 Hz | 8000 Hzlead |
Design
| Spec | Lamzu - Thorn | Pulsar - X2V2 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 52 g | 52 g |
| Buttons | 6 | 6 |
| Shape | Symmetrical | Symmetrical |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lamzu - Thorn | Pulsar - X2V2 Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | true | true |
| Battery | 80 hlead | 70 h |