ATK VXE Dragonfly R1 Review India

The VXE Dragonfly R1 is one of the most recommended budget gaming mice in India, and the reason is the range rather than a single model. Six versions share the same compact symmetrical shell, so the shape and hand feel stay identical while the sensor, polling rate, battery and connectivity change. Prices at Vrkaa run from ₹1,999 for the R1 S to ₹4,999 for the R1 Pro Max in Black or White.

That structure is useful and confusing in equal measure. Buyers regularly pay for a model above what they need, or miss a cheaper one that would have suited them better. This review sets out what each version actually changes, compares R1 against R1 Pro directly, and covers the one specification detail that catches most people out. VXE sits under the same parent company as ATK, VGN, MAD and FGG.

VXE Dragonfly R1 Model Comparison: All Six Versions

Pick the model first and the colour second. Every version below uses the same shell, the same PTFE feet and the same USB-C charging port. The table lists the specification differences and the current Vrkaa price for each.

The R1 Pro Max is also sold in five additional colourways at ₹6,999: Lemon Yellow, Blush Pink, Lilac Purple, Sunset Orange and Sakura Pink. Those are the same mouse as the ₹4,999 Black and White units, priced higher because of limited colour production runs.

R1 vs R1 Pro: The Comparison That Matters Most

This is the decision most buyers get stuck on, because the two sit at ₹2,999 and ₹3,999 and share the same full PAW3395 sensor. The ₹1,000 gap buys three specific things and costs you one.

What the R1 Pro adds for ₹1,000: support for polling above 1000 Hz, a 3 g weight reduction to 48 g, roughly 75 hours of battery life against 40 hours on the R1, and the smooth ice-feel coating that resists stains and stays grippy in humid conditions. The battery figure is the underrated one here. Both mice carry the same 250 mAh cell, so the Pro is simply more efficient.

What the R1 Pro removes: Bluetooth. If you use the same mouse with a laptop, a tablet or a work machine without a free USB port, that is a real loss. The R1 keeps all three connection modes.

The practical rule is straightforward. If you play at low sensitivity, make wide arm movements and care about weight, the R1 Pro at 48 g is the better mouse. If you need Bluetooth for a second device, or the ₹1,000 is better spent elsewhere in your setup, the R1 at ₹2,999 gives you the same sensor and the same switches.

Important: 4K Polling Needs a Separate Receiver

This is the single most common misunderstanding about the R1 range, and it is worth reading before you spend ₹3,999 or more. The 2.4 GHz receiver included in the box runs at 1000 Hz on every version of the R1, including the Pro and the Pro Max.

Only the R1 Pro and R1 Pro Max support 2000 Hz and 4000 Hz operation, and only with a separate compatible high-polling receiver, which is sold separately. If you are specifically buying an R1 Pro to run 4000 Hz, budget for the dongle as well or you will be running at 1000 Hz on arrival. If 1000 Hz is fine for you, which it is for the large majority of players and games, the cheaper models lose nothing on this front.

Hand Size, Grip and Shell Shape

The R1 shell is compact and symmetrical with a right-hand friendly button layout. It suits small to medium hands well. Players with larger hands report strain after an hour or more of continuous use, which is a shape problem rather than a build problem and no amount of specification makes up for it.

Claw and fingertip grips work well on this shell. Full palm grip is comfortable for smaller hands and starts to feel cramped as hand length increases. If your hands are larger, the wider ATK Dragonfly A9 shell is the better match, and the two lines share sensor tiers so you are not giving up tracking quality by choosing on shape.

Weight across the range runs from 48 g on the R1 Pro to 55 g on the R1 S and R1 SE+. That entire spread is light by any standard, so no model in the range will feel heavy. The differences matter mainly to players making large low-sensitivity swipes.

Which VXE R1 Model Should You Buy

• R1 S at ₹1,999: the entry model. Xhero AI sensor, a large 520 mAh battery and Bluetooth. Choose it when the price gap over the R1 N matters and you do not need a stronger sensor.
• R1 N at ₹2,499: the best all-round pick for mixed work and gaming. PAW3395 SE, Bluetooth and over 150 hours at 1000 Hz. R1 N and R1 NearLink are the same mouse under two names.
• R1 SE+ at ₹2,499: an affordable PAW3395 SE option with all three connection modes and a 520 mAh battery. Compare it against the R1 N first, because its rated runtime is shorter at up to 70 hours.
• R1 at ₹2,999: the lightest model that still has Bluetooth, at 51 g, and it steps up to the full PAW3395. The cost is a 250 mAh battery and roughly 40 hours of use.
• R1 Pro at ₹3,999: the lightest in the series at 48 g, with polling support above 1000 Hz and the ice-feel coating. Best for low-sensitivity players who make wide arm movements.
• R1 Pro Max at ₹4,999: same sensor and polling ceiling as the Pro, plus a 500 mAh battery, up to 150 hours of runtime and Kailh White Blade switches rated to 100M clicks, for 6 g more weight.

Key Specifications Common to the Range

What the Vrkaa Price Includes in India

Budget gaming mice are the category where import pricing looks most tempting, because the unit cost is low enough that duty and shipping feel manageable. The problem shows up later. A mouse is a moving part with a battery, a scroll encoder and two main switches rated in tens of millions of clicks. Something will eventually need attention.

Buying the R1 from Vrkaa keeps the warranty and the RMA process inside India. A double-clicking switch, a failing battery or a sensor fault is inspected and replaced domestically. There is no international return leg, no customs paperwork on the way back and no support queue in another time zone. On a ₹1,999 to ₹4,999 purchase, a single failed RMA on an imported unit costs more than the price difference ever saved.

Vrkaa also provides lifetime service support on the product, which continues after the warranty term. That covers firmware and software setup, pairing and receiver issues, PTFE feet and grip replacement guidance, and fault diagnosis. Imported units generally have no support path once their warranty period ends. Our guide on what good warranty and RMA looks like in India is worth reading before you compare sellers on price alone.

If you are unsure whether your hand suits the R1 shell or whether you need the separate 4K receiver, message us with your hand length and grip style before ordering. Getting the shape right matters more than any specification in this table.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Six models on one shell, so you can match budget to specification without changing shape
• Full PAW3395 sensor available from ₹2,999
• 48 g on the R1 Pro, which is light by any standard
• Over 150 hours of battery life on the R1 S, R1 N and R1 Pro Max
• Bluetooth on four of the six models, which is uncommon at this price
• Local warranty, domestic RMA and lifetime service support through Vrkaa

Cons

• The included receiver is 1000 Hz on every model, so 4K polling needs a separate dongle sold separately
• The R1 and R1 Pro carry a 250 mAh battery, giving only around 40 hours on the R1
• R1 Pro and R1 Pro Max drop Bluetooth entirely
• The compact shell causes strain for larger hands over long sessions
• Six similar model names make the range harder to navigate than it needs to be

Final Verdict

The VXE Dragonfly R1 earns its reputation in India because the cheap models are genuinely good rather than merely cheap. The R1 N at ₹2,499 is the value pick of the range: a PAW3395 SE sensor, Bluetooth and over 150 hours of battery life is a hard combination to beat at that price. The R1 S at ₹1,999 is the right answer for a first gaming mouse.

Above that, the choice narrows to weight and polling. The R1 Pro at ₹3,999 is the mouse for low-sensitivity FPS players who want 48 g and can live without Bluetooth. The R1 Pro Max at ₹4,999 trades 6 g for triple the runtime and better switches. Whichever you pick, check the shell against your hand size first, because that is the one thing you cannot change later.