PAW3311 vs PAW3950: Mouse Sensors Explained (Kuwait)
PAW3311 vs PAW3950 in Kuwait: what each sensor really changes, which mice use them, and when a 10 KD mouse beats a 22 KD flagship. Compare prices here.
The short answer: the PixArt PAW3950 is a flagship sensor built for 8000Hz polling, very fast flicks and high-end wireless mice, while the PAW3311 is a budget-to-mid sensor that tracks cleanly at 1000Hz and is more than enough for most players. In Kuwait, PAW3311 mice on Gallexa start at 10 KD and PAW3950 mice start at 18 KD, so the real question is whether you will use what the extra 8–12 KD buys.
This guide explains what the two sensors actually do differently, which mice on gallexa.com use each one, and who should buy which.
What a mouse sensor does (and what it doesn’t)
The sensor is a tiny camera under the mouse that takes thousands of pictures of your mouse pad every second and works out how far the mouse moved. A good sensor turns that into cursor movement with no jitter, no skipping and no built-in acceleration. Both the PAW3311 and the PAW3950 are PixArt “gaming” sensors, so both do this job properly. Neither is a cheap office sensor that spins out when you move fast.
What a sensor does not decide: the shape, the weight, the click feel, the battery life or the build quality. Those come from the rest of the mouse. That matters, because the gap between a 10 KD and a 22 KD mouse is only partly about the sensor.
The specs that actually differ
Brochures fill up with DPI numbers, but four specs tell the real story:
- IPS (inches per second): the fastest movement the sensor can track before it loses position. It matters for low-sensitivity players who do big, fast arm swipes.
- Acceleration (G): how sharply you can start or stop the mouse without the sensor losing track. It matters in fast flicks.
- Polling rate support: how often the mouse reports its position to your PC. 1000Hz means once every 1 ms, 8000Hz means once every 0.125 ms. Very high polling needs a sensor and a wireless chip that can keep up.
- Max DPI: the least useful number. Most players use 400–3200 DPI. Above that, a higher maximum changes almost nothing in game.
PixArt’s commonly published figures put the PAW3311 at around 12,000 DPI, 300 IPS and 35G, and the PAW3950 at 30,000 DPI native, 750 IPS and 50G. Mouse brands often tune and list their own figures, so the numbers on individual product pages can differ (the Attack Shark R1 page, for example, lists 18,000 DPI, 400 IPS and 40G for its PAW3311). We quote each product page’s own numbers below.
PAW3311 vs PAW3950 at a glance
| Feature | PAW3311 | PAW3950 (incl. MAX / APEX variants) |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Budget to mid-range gaming | Flagship |
| Tracking speed (IPS) | About 300 (some listings show 400) | Up to 750 |
| Acceleration | About 35–40G | Up to 50G |
| Polling rate in Gallexa listings | Up to 1000Hz | Up to 8000Hz |
| Max DPI in Gallexa listings | 18,000–22,000 | Up to 42,000 |
| Price range on gallexa.com | 10–12 KD | 18–22 KD |
Do you actually feel the difference?
Where the PAW3311 is completely fine
If you play at medium or high sensitivity, rarely swipe the mouse across the whole pad, and use a normal 60–165Hz monitor, a PAW3311 mouse will not hold you back. 300 IPS is about 7.6 metres per second of hand speed, far beyond what most people move. For Fortnite, Minecraft, MOBAs, casual Valorant, office work and university use, it tracks exactly where you point it.
Where the PAW3950 earns its price
The PAW3950 makes sense in three situations:
- You play at low sensitivity (for example 400 DPI with a big desk mat) and do fast 180° flicks. The higher IPS and G limits give more headroom so tracking never breaks.
- You want 8000Hz polling. All the PAW3950 mice on Gallexa list up to 8000Hz. On a 240Hz or higher monitor this can make cursor motion look smoother. On a 60Hz screen you will struggle to notice. We cover this in detail in Is 8K polling worth it on a gaming mouse?
- You want the rest of the flagship package. In practice the PAW3950 mice also come with lighter or more premium shells (carbon fiber, magnesium alloy) and better switches. That is often what you notice first in the hand.
Keep in mind that 8000Hz uses more CPU and drains the battery faster than 1000Hz. Most players who buy an 8K mouse run it at 1000–2000Hz day to day and switch to 8K for competitive sessions.
PAW3311 mice on Gallexa (10–12 KD)
Attack Shark R1: 10 KD
The Attack Shark R1 is the cheapest way into a proper gaming sensor on the site: 10.000 KD (regular 14.000 KD, price at time of writing). The product page lists the PAW3311 at 800–18,000 DPI, 400 IPS, 40G and 125–1000Hz polling. It weighs 59 g ±3 g and has tri-mode connection (2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C), a 300mAh battery rated up to 65 hours, and Huano switches.
Attack Shark X11: 11 KD
The Attack Shark X11 (white) costs 11.000 KD (regular 13.000 KD, price at time of writing). The black version is listed here at the same price. The white page lists the PAW3311 at up to 22,000 DPI, 300 IPS, 35–40G and up to 1000Hz polling. It weighs about 63 g and has tri-mode connection, a 300mAh battery (up to 65 hours) and a magnetic RGB charging dock. The dock is the main reason to choose it over the R1. Our X11 vs R1 comparison goes deeper.
Attack Shark V6: 12 KD
The Attack Shark V6 is 12.000 KD (regular 15.000 KD, price at time of writing). It has a PAW3311 sensor, tri-mode connection (2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C) and a magnetic charging dock. The product page does not list DPI, polling rate or weight figures.
PAW3950 mice on Gallexa (18–22 KD)
AJAZZ AJ159 APEX: 18 KD
The AJAZZ AJ159 APEX is the cheapest PAW3950 mouse on the site at 18.000 KD (price at time of writing). It uses the PAW3950 APEX sensor, listed at 30,000 DPI native (42,000 with overclocking), 750 IPS, 50G and up to 8000Hz wireless polling. It weighs about 56 g and has a 400mAh battery, HUANO switches and a magnetic dock with a colour display.
Attack Shark R5 Ultra: 19 KD
The Attack Shark R5 Ultra is 19.000 KD (regular 24.000 KD, price at time of writing). It uses the PAW3950MAX sensor: up to 42,000 DPI, 750 IPS, 50G and 8000Hz polling. It has a carbon fiber composite shell, TTC switches and tri-mode connection.
Attack Shark R2: 22 KD
The Attack Shark R2 is 22.000 KD (regular 28.000 KD, price at time of writing). It has a PAW3950 sensor (up to 42,000 DPI, 750 IPS, 50G, 8000Hz) in a 45 g magnesium alloy shell, with TTC switches and tri-mode connection. For the two Attack Shark flagships side by side, read R5 Ultra vs R2.
Which sensor should you buy?
- Budget of 10–12 KD, casual or mid-level play, 60–144Hz monitor: get a PAW3311 mouse. The R1 is the value pick, the X11 if you want the charging dock.
- Competitive FPS, low sensitivity, 240Hz+ monitor: get a PAW3950 mouse. The AJ159 APEX is the cheapest way in. The R5 Ultra and R2 add premium shells.
- Not sure: start with the PAW3311. A great shape and a good mouse pad matter more than the sensor until you are playing at a high level.
Why buy from Gallexa in Kuwait
- Local delivery inside Kuwait, with no international shipping or customs to wait on.
- Prices in Kuwaiti dinar, so the price you see is what you pay with no currency conversion.
- A clear return policy: read it on our return policy page before you buy.
- Every mouse here is listed with its sensor model, so you can compare like for like.
FAQ
Is PAW3311 good for gaming?
Yes. It is a real PixArt gaming sensor with no built-in acceleration. It is accurate enough for almost all players. Its limits only matter for very fast, low-sensitivity flicks or if you want polling above 1000Hz.
What is the cheapest PAW3950 mouse in Kuwait?
On gallexa.com it is the AJAZZ AJ159 APEX at 18 KD (price at time of writing), followed by the Attack Shark R5 Ultra at 19 KD.
Is 42,000 DPI better than 18,000 DPI?
Not in practice. Almost nobody plays above 3200 DPI. IPS, acceleration and polling rate matter more than the top DPI number.
Does PAW3950 vs PAW3395 matter?
The PAW3950 is the newer flagship with higher listed limits. Both are top-tier sensors. If you are choosing between the two, compare shape, weight and polling support first. Among mice currently listed on Gallexa, the jump that matters is PAW3311 to PAW3950.
Find your next mouse
Compare every sensor, weight and price in one place on our gaming mouse category page. Prices are in KD, and delivery is local across Kuwait. Pair your new mouse with a proper pad from our PC accessories range for the best tracking.
ملخص بالعربي
حساس PAW3311 هو حساس ألعاب اقتصادي ومتوسط، دقيق وكافٍ لأغلب اللاعبين بمعدل استجابة 1000 هرتز، وتبدأ الفأرات المزودة به في Gallexa من 10 دينار كويتي. أما PAW3950 فهو حساس رائد يدعم 8000 هرتز وسرعة تتبع تصل إلى 750 IPS، ويناسب لاعبي ألعاب التصويب التنافسية بحساسية منخفضة وشاشات 240 هرتز فأعلى، وتبدأ أسعاره من 18 دينار. إذا كانت ميزانيتك محدودة أو تلعب بشكل غير تنافسي فاختر PAW3311، وإذا كنت تبحث عن أعلى أداء فاختر PAW3950. تصفّح جميع الفأرات بأسعار بالدينار الكويتي مع توصيل محلي داخل الكويت.