Lamzu Inca Review – The Lightweight ZA13 Clone in 2025?

Welcome back to another mouse review! I know it’s been a few weeks since the last one. This blog’s still pretty fresh, so it might take a bit to build some momentum. But hey, I’m doing my part over here.

Anyways, I’m kicking it off with the Lamzu Inca review. This is a mouse that I’ve spent the past week using and I’ve put it through vigorous use so that’s what I’m going to be sharing with you. Keep in mind that everything is based on my personal experiences and opinion with the unit I received, so if you don’t agree, Feel free to drop a comment and let me know 🙂

Packaging

The Lamzu Inca’s unboxing experience was quite pleasant, as with all their previous releases. Inside, you get all the essential stuff you’d expect from a high-end mouse, plus a few extra bells and whistles. Just something to keep in mind, is that the skates don’t come pre-applied. You’ll have to apply them yourself, but they do give you an extra set in case you mess up, otherwise you can just keep them as spares if your old one wears off.

It packaging feels like a complete package. They didn’t just toss in a mouse with a cable and a manual. The unboxing actually feels like a presentation. Everything is laid out with care as if they want you to enjoy the experience before you even plug it in. Maybe not the most eco-friendly approach since most of us are just grabbing the mouse and tossing the box away, unless you’re the type to collect product boxes too.

What’s included:

• Inca Mouse
• 8K Polling Dongle
• PTFE Skates
• USB-C Paracord
• Velvet Bag
• Mouse Grip

Build & Design

Build Quality

The Lamzu Inca mainly utilizes plastic in its construction, but don ‘t let that, along with its 40g weight fool you. This thing feels sturdy even when I press on the sides with force, there doesn’t seem to be any creaking or flex. When pinching the top and bottom of the mouse with a bit of force, there is a tiny amount of flex, but that’s just unrealistic in real use case. Build quality takes a pass.

Coating

As for the coating, Lamzu has built a strong rep for their mouse coatings, so I had pretty high expectations going into the Inca. And honestly, it didn’t disappoint! The coating has that very much Lamzu feel to it if you have used any Lamzu mice in the past, you know what I’m talking about. It’s that smooth, dry, chalky feel coating in a matte finish, which I always prefer over the glossy ones. It doesn’t slip around even when your hand starts to sweat a little.

Performance-wise, the coating is grippy, but keep in mind that the Inca mouse does pick up some oil stains from your hand. Although if I’m being honest, I don’t think this issue is unique to Lamzu since I know there are a lot of mice with those performance-focused, grippy coatings that tend to pick up oil stains easily. I suppose that’s the sacrifice you make for better grip. Still, its nothing you can’t easily wipe off.

Shape

The shape of the Lamzu Inca works extremely well for my claw grip. Bare in mind that the hump is taller and more aggresive than something like the Endgame Gear XM1 or Lamzu Atlantis, so it took me a couple of hours to fully adjust to it., but nonetheless it was a fun shape to try. That aggressive high back hump gives me solid support at the back of my palm and it really feels locked in.

Many people have mentioned how its a clone of the Zowie ZA13, and I can confirm that this thing does feel very similar, but its not an exact 1:1 clone. Yes, in terms of hump profile, you’ll get very close to that grip feeling you’re after if you’re into the ZA13 shape. Also, the fact that it’s lighter than the ZA13 makes it feel more hollow, not giving it the same density that the ZA13 have. That said, the front does feel a bit narrow, especially if you’re used to wider shapes like the Superlight or XM1. But for me, the Inca gives me that stable, locked in control. If you’re a claw grip player and like that ZA13 profile, this shape delivers.

This isn’t going to be the shape for everyone because of how aggressively high the hump is, but this as an offering for those who really enjoy using the Zowie ZA13 and want a lighter alternative.

Skates

Surprise, surprise, Lamzu went with PTFE skates for the Inca mouse, which is pretty much the standard these days. The skates doesn’t come pre-applied as I mentioned before. If you ask me, I would prefer if the skates came already applied for you, so that you wouldn’t have to worry about putting it on perfectly. If I recall correctly, Endgame Gear mentioned that pre-applying their mouse skates led to a lot of complaints about the skates falling off inside the packaging. So I’d assume that’s why Lamzu does the same and leaves them off for you to apply yourself.

The skates themselves glide well, and I had no issues using them on various mousepads. It’s smooth and glides consistently, no weird resistance. They just work the way you’d expect.

Buttons & Scrolling

Main Clicks

The main clicks on the Lamzu Inca feel sharp, and tactile. It’s super responsive and satisfying to click. It’s just what you want from a competitive gaming mouse. Lamzu went with the Omron optical switches which are rated for 70 million clicks and they definitely deliver the satisfying snappy feel. I wouldn’t say they feel light by any means, but they’ve got a crisp actuation that feels clean without the mushiness that comes with some other optical switches.

Side Buttons

The side buttons on the Lamzu Inca feel just as refined as I’ve come to expect from Lamzu. They’re crisp, responsive, and have barely any noticeable pre or post travel. Seriously, they just click! No mushiness to them, no wobble, no weird spongy feel like you sometimes get with other mice (looking at you, Superlight).

Lamzu has nailed the side buttons on this one! They’re easy to reach, don’t feel loose, and activate with just the right amount of pressure. If you’ve used something like the Atlantis Mini before, you’ll know what I mean. These feel tight and well implemented.

Scroll Wheel

From my experience, the scroll wheel has been mostly solid. It feels decent, but nothing groundbreaking and definitely usable for both gaming and browsing.

There’s a light mechanical feel to the steps, and they’re defined enough that you won’t accidentally scroll past where you want it to be. The middle click feels firm and responsive, though maybe a bit stiff depending on your preference.

I did come across one report of a mild scroll wheel rattle after a few months of use on the 4K version. Mine hasn’t shown that issue so far, but it’s something to keep in mind. The fact that Lamzu lists the scroll wheel under “Accessories” on some retailer sites is kind of interesting. Makes me wonder if they’re planning to sell replacements or even offer custom options later on.

So the scroll wheel isn’t a standout feature, but it gets the job done.

Performance & Features

Performance

The Lamzu Inca uses the latest PixArt 3950 sensor and as you can expect, tracking feels sharp, responsive and consistent throughout, even while trying my fastest to flick the mouse, it just keeps its consistent. No issues there.

This mouse supports up to 8000 Hz polling rate with the included dongle, which sounds crazy on paper, but honestly, I found 2000 Hz to be the sweet spot for most games. At 4000Hz or higher, things can get a bit unstable, leading to stuttering or increased motion latency, since most games aren’t optimized to handle polling rates above the traditional 1000Hz. If you’ve tried higher polling rate and it works for you then obviously go for it, but if you’re looking into getting a mouse specifically for its higher polling rate, I just don’t think we’re at the point where higher polling is widely supported yet.

Connection

You can use this mouse wired if you want, but obviously, you’re going to be using this mouse wirelessly if you’re getting a wireless gaming mouse. The only time I can think of when you’ll be using the wire is if the mouse suddenly dies on you during mid-game and you need to charge the mouse, then sure, you can use it plugged in to play while charging.

As far as connection latency goes, it’s flawless, I don’t have any issues here. It works and its reliable. No random disconnects, no interruptions and the mouse movement syncs with what’s happening on my screen, 1:1.

Software & Customization

What’s cool here is that you don’t even need to download a software onto your computer to customize your mouse. It uses the LAMZU AURORA Web Driver for all your customization needs. You simply launch a chromium-based browser, like Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge, and get straight into tweaking your settings. I really like this approach since it doesn’t add bloat to your PC. I mean just imagine having to install a separate software for every piece of gaming peripheral you plug in. That would be such a disaster. I wish more brands, especially from big boys like RAZER & Logitech, starts taking this approach into consideration.

The LAMZU AURORA software gives you plenty of control. You can remap buttons, create macros, adjust DPI in increments of 50 (up to 30,000), and set your polling rate. You can fine-tune the lift-off distance (0.7mm, 1mm, or 2mm) and adjust debounce times. There’s also an option to enable Motion Sync, which helps keep your mouse tracking smoothly.

The software also tracks battery life, but it’s not always accurate. Still, all your settings are saved directly to the onboard memory, so even without the web-based software running, your settings will be saved.

Value for Money

The Lamzu Inca is priced at $119.99 USD, which puts it in the premium price range for gaming mice. That price tag might make you hesitant, but when you look at what you’re getting, it starts to make sense. You’ve got the PixArt PAW3950 sensor, polling rate support of up to 8000Hz right out the box, and an ultra-lightweight build at 40g. Though maybe they could have shaved off a few bucks if they ditched the fancy packaging.

Final Verdict

The Lamzu Inca is not going to be for everyone, as it mainly comes down to shape and weight preferences. If you’re a fan of the ZA13’s shape, but want something more lightweight, this could be a good fit, but of course it’s all about personal preference. Only time will tell how well this holds up in the long run, but with a one-year warranty, you can at least expect Lamzu to cover any faulty units, which usually show signs of issues pretty early on.