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Asus ROG Harpe II Extreme Edition 20: 24K gold trim, 65,000 DPI, $260

Asus released the ROG Harpe II Extreme Edition 20 as a 20th‑anniversary luxury gaming mouse with 24K gold detailing, a transparent shell and an included display box. It uses the ROG AimPoint Pro 65K sensor with up to 65,000 DPI, 8,000 Hz polling and wired (USB‑C) plus 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth wireless modes. The mouse weighs 82 g, offers up to 98.5 hours battery life in Bluetooth mode (lighting off) and is priced at $260 / £250, positioning it as a high‑end showpiece rather than a value competitive option.

• Decorative details: 24K gold accents and a transparent shell expose golded internals; scroll wheel and side buttons are not actually gold.
• Core specs: ROG AimPoint Pro 65K sensor, up to 65,000 DPI, ROG 100M Optical Micro Switches, 8,000 Hz polling, 70 G acceleration and 800 IPS tracking.
• Connectivity and battery: wired USB‑C, 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth; battery up to 98.5 hours in Bluetooth with lighting off and up to 70 hours in 2.4 GHz with lighting on.
• Price and positioning: costs $260/£250 and weighs 82 g (nearly double the standard Harpe II), making it a premium, style‑focused option while cheaper competitive mice exist at roughly 60% of the price.