Does the ATK F1 V2 Ultimate Finally Overthrow My Hitscan Hyperlight? Same Size, Same Weight, Different Vibe

I did not want to love this mouse.

Not because I’m loyal to a brand, but because I’m loyal to a feeling and I didn’t want to replace my setup! The kind of “my hand forgets I’m holding anything” feeling. That’s been my relationship with the Hitscan Hyperlight. It’s my main, and I run two of them at all times because battery FOMO is real and the Hyperlight’s warning system feels like “everything is fine” until it suddenly becomes “good luck, gamer.” The dongle is either “we are good” or “RED! Hope you have a wire!”

Then the ATK F1 V2 Ultimate shows up in Pearl Blue with the exact kind of confidence that makes you want it to fail. I mean this thing is gorgeous!

Same shame size. Same weight class. Same “I swear I’m esports” energy. And it immediately started poking at the one thing that can actually pry me off my Hyperlight: battery confidence mid-session and price!

I tested both the only way I actually care about: real-world use. Arc Raiders, ASKA, Valheim, editing photos and video basically 24/7, and the ultimate scientific method of asking, “does my cursor do what my brain thinks?” I also hit Wolf on cpstest.org, which is deeply silly and also, yes, I’m taking the win.

Also, quick wrist health PSA: the wrist rest I use for every mouse is the Allsop wrist rest. It is genuinely a game changer for wrist pain. Not a meme, not a maybe.

If you want the original baseline for why I love the Hyperlight in the first place, start here: Hitscan Hyperlight review.

First impressions: the same mouse… until it isn’t

You know that moment when you pick something up and your brain goes, “oh, this is familiar,” before you even think? That’s what happened here.

The ATK F1 V2 Ultimate and the Hitscan Hyperlight live in the same shape universe. Symmetrical. Small. Mid-hump. Easy claw. Easy fingertip. Easy “I can game, then edit, then game again without my hand filing a complaint.”

But within the first hour, I noticed the trade.

The ATK feels a bit more hollow in clicks, and the shell creaks more. Not “this is broken,” but “this is ultra-light plastic trying its best.” The Hyperlight, by comparison, feels more composed and locked in.

And then, the ATK claps back with its strongest argument: it does not make me worry about battery. At all.

Shape and comfort: same shame size, different little decisions

On paper, the difference is tiny. In hand, tiny differences matter.

Both mice are basically the same overall footprint, and that’s why this comparison is even possible. If you love the Hyperlight’s shape, the ATK does not force you into a new grip style or a learning curve. It’s familiar immediately.

The Hyperlight’s shape and ergonomics still feel a touch better to me. It’s subtle, but it’s there. Some curves and button-to-thumb relationships on the Hyperlight just feel more natural.

The ATK is still comfortable. Very. It just doesn’t “disappear” in the same way.

Clicks: premium vs consistent, and yes, it matters

This is where I’m annoyingly honest.

The ATK stays consistent but hollow. The Hyperlight has this strange ability to “warm up” as you use it and get better and better during a session. It’s hard to explain without sounding like I’m describing a first date where they learn to love you after some wine, but it’s real. It’s like it conforms to your hand the warmer it gets.

Main clicks

The Hitscan Hyperlight clicks feel more premium to me. Lighter, cleaner, more satisfying over time.

The ATK F1 V2 Ultimate main clicks are not bad. They are just a bit more hollow sounding and feeling. They do the job. They just do not romance me. What the heck kinda review am I writing anymore… *digs deeper*

Side buttons

This is where ATK almost wins.

The ATK side buttons have more satisfying clicks, but they sit slightly further back. That adds strain to press them, even though the click itself feels better. The Hyperlight side buttons feel like they’re exactly where my thumb expects them to be.

So it’s a trade:

• ATK: better click feel, worse placement (for me)
• Hyperlight: better placement, less “satisfying” click

Scroll wheel

The ATK wheel is more tactile and a harder press. The Hyperlight is a lighter click and I prefer that.

If you love a stiff, defined wheel and you never middle-click under pressure, the ATK is great. If you middle-click a lot, the Hyperlight feels easier and faster.

Performance: yes, they can handle competitive, even if I’m not trying to be sweaty

I play Arc Raiders, ASKA, Valheim. None of that is ultra-competitive esports life. But I still care about responsiveness because I want my gear to keep up with my brain.

Both of these mice do.

Tracking feels excellent on both. No weirdness. No “float.” No moments where I’m fighting the mouse instead of the game. For editing, both are accurate enough that I trust them for fine work. It’s clean, stable cursor control, and it’s easy to land tiny adjustments without overshooting.

I test mice like a normal human:

• can I react to what my brain thinks?
• do I feel delayed, distracted, or tense?
• does it become invisible during use?

Both pass. The Hyperlight just feels a bit more “alive.” The ATK feels more “consistent.”

Battery and dongle behavior: this is where ATK makes a real play for my heart

This is the entire reason this comparison exists.

The ATK F1 V2 Ultimate has better battery life, and the receiver situation is simply more helpful mid-match. You get meaningful battery status via the receiver LEDs, including a low-battery warning behavior. That is huge when you are in the middle of doing something and you need to know if you’re safe or if you should plug in after this run.

Meanwhile, the Hitscan Hyperlight feels like it gives me no useful info besides “on” and “dead battery,” and that is exactly why I run two Hyperlights just in case.

I do not want the mouse equivalent of a surprise power outage in the middle of a good session.

So yes, the ATK is the more relaxing mouse to own.

The comparison table

You said you love the graph, so I’m keeping it and making it better with real specs.

Why the Extreme is not worth it

This part matters because ATK’s lineup is designed to tempt you into buying the most expensive one for a number on a spec sheet, not because it actually makes your life better.

ATK basically gives you three flavors of the same mouse:

• Ultra Max: the “I want Bluetooth and I want to never charge” option. It’s heavier.
• Ultimate: the sweet spot. Nearly the lightest, but with actual battery life.
• Extreme: the “pay more to get less practical” option.

Here’s the blunt truth: the Extreme feels like a scam unless you are chasing specs for sport.

What do you get with the Extreme?

• a tiny weight drop that you will not feel in real use
• usually the 8K dongle included

What do you lose?

• battery life (and it’s not a small hit, it’s the entire point of owning wireless)
• money from your wallet

And that’s why I don’t recommend it. The Extreme is the model you buy because you want to say you bought the Extreme, not because it improves your day-to-day.

The Ultimate is almost the same weight, the same shape, the same performance, and the battery improvement is massive. It’s the version that makes the mouse more relaxing to own, not more stressful.

Unless you’re the kind of person who buys the spiciest version of everything just so you can look at the settings menu and smile, the Extreme does not make sense.

Within the ATK lineup, the Extreme is not worth it. The Ultimate is the better price for battery. Ultimate is the smart buy unless you are chasing specs for sport.

Buy it here: https://www.amazon.com/ATK-F1-V2-Mechanical-Bluetooth/dp/B0FX4947TV?th=1

ATK software: the quiet flex

I have to say it: ATK’s software is great.

It’s clean, it’s fast, and it doesn’t feel like it was built in 2007 and dragged through ten layers of corporate approvals. You can set your DPI stages, polling rate, lift-off distance, button remaps, and actually see what’s happening with your battery.

The battery visibility is the theme of this entire review. ATK gets it. The software reinforces what the dongle LEDs already do, which is let you be a calm person instead of a battery paranoid gremlin.

This is also where the Ultimate shines. The software plus the dongle LEDs makes the whole ownership experience feel intentional.

Pros and cons

Sometimes a clean list is the fastest way to get your brain to stop negotiating with itself.

ATK F1 V2 Ultimate

Pros

• Better battery life, and the dongle LED battery status is actually useful mid-match.
• Ownership experience is calmer. You worry less. And only need one.
• ATK’s software is genuinely good and makes setup and monitoring painless.
• Scroll wheel steps feel more tactile and defined.
• Side buttons have a more satisfying click.
• Consistent performance start to finish.

Cons

• Clicks can feel more hollow.
• Shell can creak, and there’s a bit more jiggle than the Hyperlight if you squeeze or go looking for it.
• Side buttons sit slightly further back, so they add strain to press.
• Scroll wheel click is a harder press (some people love this, I prefer lighter).

Hitscan Hyperlight

Pros

• The click feel is more premium, and it has that weird warm-up magic where it gets better during a session.
• Ergonomics feel a touch better, especially side button placement.
• Scroll wheel click is lighter, which I prefer.
• Feels more solid and composed overall.

Cons

• Battery visibility is basically “on” until it’s suddenly “why is my mouse dead.”
• The scroll wheel can develop scratchiness over time(happens with every single one I have tested, 4 at this point)
• Battery FOMO is real enough that I run two Hyperlights to avoid mid-session nonsense. (they can fix this with a new dongle and firmware update though, PLEASE DICE!)

Cost reality check

• These sit in the same general price neighborhood, but the Hyperlight can get more expensive in practice if you add accessories or you end up doing what I do and running two.
• Within ATK’s lineup, the Extreme is the one that asks you to pay more for bragging rights while giving you less battery life, which is why I’m not recommending it. But the Ultimate is a really good price per performance.

So… does it overthrow my Hyperlight?

Here’s the honest answer.

The ATK F1 V2 Ultimate does not overthrow my Hitscan Hyperlight on feel. The Hyperlight still has better ergonomics in small ways, and it has that weird warm-up magic where it gets better the longer I use it. I also prefer the lighter scroll click on the Hyperlight.

But the ATK absolutely threatens my Hyperlight on ownership experience.

Battery life is better. The receiver feedback is more helpful mid-session. It is calmer to live with. I don’t have to baby it. I don’t have to keep a second one nearby to avoid battery FOMO.

So if you want the mouse that feels more premium and more “alive,” the Hyperlight is still my favorite.

If you want the mouse that makes your life easier, stays ready, is a bit cheaper, and doesn’t punish you for forgetting to charge, the ATK is a really strong buy and you won’t regret it.

And no matter which one you pick, save your wrist:

• MY TOP PICK FOR ALL MY WORK AND GAMING NEEDS: Allsop wrist rest

Which mouse do you love?