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Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum

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Highly customizable

The G502 gaming mouse has 11 programmable buttons, support for macros and profiles, adjustable weight and center of balance, two scroll wheel modes, and a plethora of settings to customize. In addition to the standard left, right, and scroll wheel buttons, there's a button below the scroll wheel, three thumb buttons, two buttons to the left of the left mouse button and you can tilt the mouse wheel left and right for extra functionality as well. All of these buttons can be programmed to do pretty much whatever you want. The scroll wheel can act as a smooth unhindered scroll or a notched scroll depending on how you want to use it. It has an on-the-fly CPI switch with 5 states and the mouse can store three different macro profiles and can switch between them with a button press. You can also customize the weight of the gaming mouse between 121-139 grams and its center of balance with up to five 3.6 gram weights to adjust how it feels as it moves across your mousepad. See More

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Scroll wheel wobbles in free-scroll mode

The free scroll setting has a bit of a wobble in the wheel. See More

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Allows you to switch between notched and smooth scroll wheel modes

The scroll wheel can act as a smooth unhindered scroll or a notched scroll depending on how the user wants to use it. See More

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Software is Windows-only

LGS (Logitech Gaming Software) does not have Linux or macOS support, so the mouse cannot be tuned or configured under those operating systems. However, if the mouse is configured on a different OS, the configuration will work on Linux and macOS, since the profiles are stored on the mouse itself. (Note that the options for on-device profiles are limited compared to using profile on the OS itself) See More

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Scroll wheel has useful horizontal clicks

The scroll wheel can be pressed form side to side to enact two different programmable button presses. See More

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Made for right handed users only

The shape does not work in your left hand. See More

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Easily accessible 5 buttons on the side of the mouse

Unlike most mice with two side buttons accessible with your thumb the G502 has five. Three are very easily accessible with hardly moving your thumb and two require some movement yet are still pretty easy to get to. asdfasd See More

Top Con

The braided cable is a dust magnet

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Amazing 12000 CPI optical sensor

The Logitech G502 Proteus Core gaming mouse has an impressively accurate 12000 CPI optical sensor that's capable of tracking speeds up to 7.5 m/s. There is no acceleration, angle snapping, prediction or jitter even at max CPI. See More

Top Con

Placement of button on left side of mouse

The button is directly under the user's thumb so when you try to lift the mouse, you would end up pressing the button also. See More

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Great for palm and claw grips

Palm and claw grip both work pretty well on this device. See More

Top Con

Only 3 thumb buttons

Not many players realize that thumb- ring finger grip is so crucial for character movement in any fast paced PVP game. With 2 more thumb buttons on Logitech G502 it would be ideal hybrid mouse for any MMO. See More

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Thumb-rest and textured side grips provide good grip

The thumb rest and texture side grips helps the user grip the device better. See More

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Heavy middle mouse click

The middle mouse click is very hard to press, often times making you scroll, instead of clicking. See More

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Control the weight

You can use the magnet to adjust the weight. See More

Top Con

Focus windows profiles inconsistent

The feature that loads profile on the files based on the focus window doesn't work well, it sometimes slow to setup, it loses the profile in the middle of a session or it can switch to another profile randomly. See More

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Cable braiding protects it from accidental damage

The DeathAdder Elite gaming mouse has a 2.13m braided cable, that helps prevent kinking, curling and protects the cable prolonging life of mouse. See More

Top Con

Poor feedback management

You will find most of your answers on Reddit by the community that struggles with devs to obtain any kind of usable answer. Most often devs answers are automatic PR scenario answers to dodge responsibility. See More

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Good, long-lasting build quality

This mouse is built to last with its mechanical button switches, smooth teflon feet, and lengthy braided cable. The built in rubber thumb rest and rubber side panel makes the mouse ergonomic as well as reducing wear-and-tear. These features combined make for a device that will last for a good while. See More

Top Con

Slow software improvement

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Accurate Sensor

The G502 has one of the best sensors on the market. The Pixart PMW 3366DM optical sensor is high-quality and sought after for gaming and precision tasks. See More

Top Con

Lose macro at time

When it happens, you will have to set it up again. See More

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Funcional lift-off-distance lower than 1.2mm can be achieved

By calibrating the sensor with the users mousepad a lower lift off distance can be achieved. See More

Top Con

Dpi Button switches are fragile

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Helps you lock in the feel of the mouse with adjustable weight and center of balance

You can also customize the weight of the gaming mouse between 121-139 grams and its center of balance with up to five 3.6 gram weights to adjust how it feels as it moves across your mousepad. See More

Top Con

Too heavy for competitive FPS

Most competitive FPS gaming mice aim to weigh under 100 grams. The G502 weighs 121 grams, which can be further increased to 139 grams with extra weights. The increased weight makes it more difficult to move quickly. It also means your hand will get tired quicker. See More

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On-the-fly 5-state CPI switch

It has an on-the-fly CPI switch with 5 states. See More

Top Con

Can get uncomfortable after long usage due to weight and shape

The mouse weight is already a lot, but for better upward and downward weight distribution, it asks you to insert at least 2 weights in. The shape, however is very much based on hand size and angle preference. Due to its size, it is a bit more comfortable for people with hands larger than the average. See More

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Allows you to quickly switch between different tasks with 3 different macro profiles

This gaming mouse can store 3 different macro profiles and can switch between them on the fly. Since they are on-board, no software is required to set the gaming mouse up on another system. See More

Top Con

The LED behind the G is really bright (can be disabled though)

The LED backlit G on the back of the mouse can be quite bright in a dark room. For users that do not want to use the application that is necessary (or can't, like say Linux users) the light is unable to be turned off. Of course within the application for the mouse the light may be completely turned off. See More

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Intuitive software

The software is straightforward to use. It allows you to reassign button functionality, set up macros, profiles and lights, and adjust sensitivity for each axis separately. See More

Top Con

Potential pinning bug

Changing the surface setting in the app may potentially cause random spinning ingame for a random period of time (usually ~5sec). This has something to do with the surface of the mousepad being used and a particular setting of the mouse. In order to address this issue, you can return the mouse back to its default surface setting. See More

Specs

Weight:121 - 140g (Customizable)

Sensor:Pixart PMW 3366DM (Optical)

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score 6 · Answer 2

Gamdias Erebos GMS7500

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Customizable weight

There are four 5g weights included with the device that users can place inside to customize the exact weight they want the mouse to be. See More

Top Con

Sharp side buttons can irritate fingers

The sharp side buttons can irritate fingers and cause distractions while playing. See More

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Lighting control

There is lighting control for this device though its included software. See More

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Built in memory

There is built in memory on this device that will allow users to store up to 6 different custom profiles. this way no software is needed when the device is used in a different PC. See More

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Interchangeable side panels

There are interchangeable side panels that change the ergonomics of the device to suit the user. See More

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Ambidextrous

The Gamdias Erebos GMS7500 is an ambidextrous mouse. See More

Specs

Weight:N/A (Customizable)

Sensor:Avago ADNS-A9800 (Laser)

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score 52 · Answer 3

Logitech G400

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Great for palm grip

The Logitech G400 gaming mouse was clearly designed specifically for palm grip. See More

Top Con

Scroll wheel is shallow and loose

Like the versions before it, the scroll wheel feels shallow and loose. See More

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Thumb-rest

There is a built in ergonomic thumb rest so users can rest there thumb instead of constantly gripping. See More

Top Con

Lift off distance too high

The lift off distance is too high for this device but it can be fixed by using the tape trick. See More

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Comfortable side button placement

The two side buttons are located in an easy to reach, unobtrusive position. See More

Top Con

Superseded by Logitech G400s

This unit is no longer in production though some units can still be found on Amazon and Ebay. See More

Top Pro

A true successor to the legendary MX518

The Logitech G400 gaming mouse is based off of MX518. It has a few minor incremental improvements that don't change what made the original so great. See More

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Accurate 3600 CPI optical sensor

The mouse has an accurate Avago ADNS-3095 optical 3600 CPI sensor. No angle snapping, no acceleration, no prediction. See More

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Quick-access CPI shift

Above and below the scroll-wheel there are buttons that allow increasing and decreasing between 400 and 3600 CPI on the fly. See More

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Good build quality

High quality rubberized coating is used among other materials to give a quality product feel. See More

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CPI shift

CPI can be changed from 400 CPI up to 3600 CPI without having to interrupt workflow. See More

Specs

Weight:137g

Sensor:Avago ADNS-3095 (Optical)

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score 102 · Answer 4

Logitech G303

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Excellent sensor

The G303, along with the Logitech G502 and G900 and the Corsair M65 PRO RGB, has the single best sensor on the market, the Pixart PMW3366. This sensor has no acceleration or angle snapping that can't be disabled and has a native DPI of 12,000. See More

Top Con

Build quality not the best

Scrolling wheel sometimes makes cranking noises while you are scrolling through it. If you tighten the mouse from the sides, the cheap plastic will make a noise. See More

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Compact size gaming mouse

People with small hands needn't look at mice like the Corsair M65 gaming mouse and despair. The G303 gaming mouse has a solution. It's about the size of the $5 USB mice that are often bundled with desktop computers, but it has most of the features of a full-size gaming mouse. See More

Top Con

A minimum selection of buttons

The Logitech G303 only has one controllable button on the top, two buttons on the side and a programmable mousewheel. The mouse offers six different buttons if you include left- and right-click. See More

Top Pro

Comfortable

Logitech G303 is very comfortable if you have medium to small hands, and if you are using your mouse with claw or fingertip grip. See More

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Accessible price

The G303 gaming mouse has an MSRP of $49.99, but it goes on sale rather frequently for as low as $24.99. Compared to high-end gaming mice like the Rival 700 and the G502, that's quite a steal. See More

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RGB lighting

It glows. You can change the colors. There isn't much more to say, except that it will fit in with basically any setup that uses black devices with colored lights. See More

Specs

Weight:87g

Sensor:Pixart PMW3366

Buttons:6 programmable

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score 68 · Answer 5

SteelSeries Rival 300

Top Pro

Great for those with large hands and using claw grip

Top Con

Not extremely ergonomic

Not entirely fit for claw grips with small hands, and gets uncomfortable after a while. See More

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Comfortable to handle

This mouse is very well balanced in weight, size and ergonomics making for a mouse that is easy and comfortable to handle. See More

Top Con

Rubber grips get worn out very quickly

Top Pro

Great value for money

At $39 the Rival gaming mouse has a great balance between build quality and value for money. See More

Top Con

Rubber grips get slippery with sweaty hands

When using the mouse for long duration's the sweat from the users hands can make the rubber side grips slippery. See More

Top Pro

Highly accurate

The Steelseries Rival gaming mouse has a built in Pixart PMW3310 optical sensor that offers great tracking control. There's no angle-snapping, hardware acceleration, or jitter. See More

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Great accompanying software suite

Steelseries uses a software suite called Engine 3 that is low resource and used to customize their gaming mouse options. See More

Specs

Weight:130 grams

Sensor:PMW3310 Optical

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score 214 · Answer 6

Razer DeathAdder Elite

Top Pro

Comfortable for most sizes of hands and grips

The DeathAdder gaming mouse has a simple design and ergonomics that makes it comfortable for a wide variety of hand sizes and grips. See More

Top Con

Rubber textured sides come off.

After prolonged use, the glue used to attach rubber textured sides no longer bind the sides. See More

Top Pro

16,000 CPI sensor

The new Avago ADNS-S3989 optical sensor used in the Razer DeathAdder Elite gaming mouse allows for a whopping 16,000 CPI. See More

Top Con

Requires signing in and connecting to a server before the mouse can be used to its full potential

To get the latest drivers or edit settings, you have to download "synapse", an online cloud device updater and profile storage application. You have to register an account with your email and have it running in the background constantly for changes to take effect. See More

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Comfortable for large hands

With dimensions, 127 mm/5.00” x 70 mm/2.76” x 44 mm/1.73”, DeathAdder is just a bit bigger than an everyday mouse. See More

Top Con

Scroll wheel squeaks

When scrolling using the mouse wheel, an annoying squeaking occurs. Surprisingly, this is a more common complaint than one would think... Google it. See More

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Two side buttons in an easily accessible yet unobtrusive position

The two side buttons on this gaming mouse are programmable and have the exact same actuation as the left and right mouse buttons. They are also placed well where they are easy to access but are also unobtrusive. See More

Top Con

Poor build quality, or longevity of product

Often need to get a replacement. See More

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Reasonably lightweight at 105 grams

At 105 grams, the Razer DeathAdder Elite gaming mouse is reasonably lightweight. See More

Top Con

Distracting lights

Although the lights on the mouse look nice, they may bother or be distracting to some people. If they are too distracting, they can be turned off but that does require proprietary software that many do not like having installed. See More

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Synapse is well-designed driver software

Synapse can be a useful tool by saving a users setting to the cloud automatically, setting do not need to be remembered upon re-installs or using a friend's PC. See More

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Cable braiding protects it from accidental damage

The DeathAdder Elite gaming mouse has a 2.13m braided cable, that helps prevent kinking, curling and protects the cable prolonging life of mouse. See More

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Left and right-click buttons have a concave that helps fingers stay in place

The concave design of the left and right mouse buttons allows for fingers to stay comfortably in place . See More

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Rubber textured sides that help grip the mouse

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5 Independently programmable buttons

All five buttons on the device are independently programmable with the Synapse software. See More

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16.8 million customizable color options

The mouse's software allows for a wide selection of solid color options as well as colors that rotate. See More

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Price-quality balance

Not expensive and multi-functional. See More

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High quality

Can survive after been drenched with coffee See More

Specs

Weight:105g

Sensor:PMW3389-T3QU (Optical)

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score 22 · Answer 7

Roccat Kone Pure Optical

Top Pro

Amazing shape

This mouse is great for every grip style. The right side lets you palm or fingertip grip the mouse regardless of your hand size. See More

Top Con

Not an ideal mouse for large hands

The Kone Pure Optical is quite a rather small mouse, suitable for people with small and medium-sized hands. Someone with larger-than-average hands will most likely be very uncomfortable using this mouse. See More

Top Pro

Full Linux support

Roccat releases official drivers for Linux for most (if not all) of their products and the Kone Pure Optical is not an exception. See More

Top Con

High lift off distance

The Roccat Kone Pure Optical has a higher than average lift off distance of 3mm, though it can be lowered in software (Advanced Settings tab) or with the tape trick. See More

Top Pro

No angle snapping or pointer prediction

With the Avago ADNS-3090 optical sensor being used there is no angle snapping or pointer prediction to be found. See More

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All the buttons are very well-built

The buttons are very well-built and feel great when pressed. There is almost no travel to any of them and they are quite light. See More

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Good build quality

The Kone Pure Optical has great build quality. The materials with which this mouse is built feel very nice, there's no squeakyness when pressing the buttons and the cable is pretty good as well. See More

Specs

Weight:96g

Sensor:Avago ADNS-3090 (Optical)

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score 40 · Answer 8

Mionix Naos 7000

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Exceptionally comfortable for palm grips

The Mionix Naos 7000 gaming mouse was designed for a full five-fingered palm grip. It has concaved left and right buttons to help fingers stay in place, textured sides to help with grip, and supports for the thumb, ring, and pinky fingers. Larger than a typical gaming mouse, its ergonomic shape is very comfortable for long gaming sessions. See More

Top Con

Software is Windows-only

The software does not support Linux or macOS operating systems, meaning the mouse can't be configured under them. However, if you have access to a Windows PC, you can configure the mouse on that device. And because the configuration and profiles will be saved on the device itself, you can use them on Linux and macOS. See More

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Accompanying software provides a good amount of customization options

The accompanying software allows you to rebind keys, change the polling rate, double click speed, scrolling speed, acceleration, lift-off distance, set up profiles, macros and lights, or separately adjust X and Y axis sensitivity. See More

Top Con

Slightly less comfortable for claw and fingertip grips

Unfortunately, as it's more comfortable for palm grips, this has meant that users with claw and fingertip grips will find the mouse awkward to use. See More

Top Pro

Great gaming mouse sensor

It uses the ADNS-3310 sensor, it's an accurate 7000 CPI optical sensor with no angle-snapping, hardware acceleration, or jitter. See More

Top Con

Mushy scroll wheel

Tends to rotate when trying to depress for a click. See More

Top Pro

Very good build quality

The nestled thumb rest on the left and finger cut outs on the right reduce wear and tear due to unnecessary hand movement. The matte rubberized finish to the mouse also aids in hiding cosmetic wear, even after years of use. Additional features include smooth teflon feet which allow for little wear on the bottom of the mouse, and a braided cable that protects the wire from rips and tears. See More

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Software is very easy to use and straightforward

Users are able to adjust the mouse's settings easily, allowing them to control what they want from their gaming mouse. See More

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Comfortable weight

This mouse is neither too heavy nor too light: its weight is just right, maximizing comfort. See More

Specs

Weight:103g

Sensor:Avago ADNS-3310 (Optical)

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score 77 · Answer 9

Logitech G900 Chaos Spectrum

Top Pro

Just as reliable as a wired mouse

The G900’s transmitter performs well enough that it’s almost indistinguishable from other wired mice, in some cases even surpassing them in click latency tests. This, combined with its high quality sensor, makes it a great wireless option for a gaming mouse. See More

Top Con

Limited thumb buttons

Those switching from the G700 will find that they are going from 4 thumb buttons to two. Yes, the G900 allows for customizable side buttons of up to 2 on each side, but those who like to have more than 2 thumb buttons for gaming (especially MMOs) may find this hard to adapt to. See More

Top Pro

Excellent sensor

The Logitech G900 uses a PMW 3366, a virtually flawless sensor that doesn’t alter movement in any way. It is seen as a slight upgrade to the FK1’s sensor but the differences are so minor that any improvement is only marginal. See More

Top Con

Expensive

Packed full with features, it’s no surprise that it bears an expensive price tag of $150. Spending that much money on a mouse might seem impractical, but you certainly get what you pay for. See More

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Great scroll wheel

The metallic scroll wheel can be switched between free scrolling and click scrolling through the button right in front of it. You can also tilt the scroll wheel either way, and program them to a specific task. See More

Top Con

Scroll wheel can rattle lightly

It is not uncommon that the scroll wheel can lightly rattle while on free-scrolling mode. See More

Top Pro

Can be used as a wired mouse

You can still use it as you would any other wired mouse if you wish while it's charging, or you could use it as a wired mouse all the time if you prefer. See More

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Lasting and sturdy build quality

Logitech mice typically have above average build quality and the G900 is no exception. The body is made with a rubberized coating that doesn’t scratch easily and is pleasant to hold. The main buttons have a mechanical pivot design that contributes to its precise and tactile button clicks. The cable is braided, which prevents it from twisting and damaging the wires. See More

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On-board memory profiles

You can save your custom button bindings right on the mouse so that no matter which computer you use it with, your profiles are there. See More

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Can be used comfortably by both righties and lefties

The side buttons are removable, so even if you are left handed you can comfortably use this mouse. See More

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LGS companion software conveniently facilitates tweaking

Option tweaking is done via the Logitech Gaming Software (LGS). This includes sensor related options, the choice of side buttons, button remapping, macro creation and thorough lighting control. All of this is connected to the five available profiles. The LGS is available on Windows and Mac systems. See More

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Suitable for all grip types

This mouse is rather flat, without any big humps ensuring that all grip types are welcome, as long as your hands are the right size. See More

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A bundled receiver adapter allows you to improve the connection strength

You can also attach an included receiver adapter to the wire and dangle it close to the mouse to further improve reception. See More

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Flawless wireless connection

Some wireless gadgets may become unreliable at times due to interference from high Wi-FI and Bluetooth traffic. Despite this, the G900 is superb at keeping its wireless connection flawless. See More

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Long, quality wire

To charge the mouse, plug it into the included 6ft braided cable. See More

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Extensive customization

Aside from sensor and DPI adjustments, the G900 features extensive customization options. It has plenty of extra buttons that you can rebind with commands or macros. The scroll wheel can be changed to either free-rolling or notched scrolling. You can also choose to use it as a wired mouse, if you prefer. Full RGB lighting support lets you customize its look to suit your gaming rig. See More

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Convenient charging

The battery lasts between 24 to 32 hours, which is quite reasonable especially since charging it is easy. Simply connect its wire to the mouse and it will fully charge over the course of two hours, during which the mouse is usable. See More

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Sensor customization

The options for sensor customization include changing of polling rate and DPI steps. There are a lot of choices because the DPI steps range from 200 to 12,000 with steps of 50. See More

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Button clicking gives a satisfying feel

The main left and right buttons are built in an uncommon way, mainly to provide a more satisfying feel when they are clicked. Each uses a pivot bar to provide consistent clicking, regardless of where you press the button. In addition, there are metal springs under the main buttons for faster recovery after clicks. See More

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Light mouse for easy movement and control

Weighing 107 grams, this mouse is quite light for a wireless mouse. This is uncommon because the battery usually adds a lot of weight. A lighter mouse is useful since it’s easier to move and control. See More

Specs

Weight:107 g

Sensor:PMW3366 Optical

Max Speed:7.6 m/s

Buttons:11 programmable

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score 92 · Answer 10

Steelseries Sensei [RAW]

Top Pro

Ambidextrous

The Steelseries Sensei [RAW] gaming mouse is an ambidextrous mouse that is default set to right handed. See More

Top Con

Far side buttons can be pressed accidentally at first

The side buttons on the far side (i.e. right if you're right-handed) can easily be pressed when the user simply tries to grip the mouse. This can be mitigated with practice. See More

Top Pro

Great for palm and claw grips

Users who prefer palm or claw grips will have no problems using this mouse. See More

Top Con

Slight inconsistent positive acceleration at all tracking speeds

Is lessened on hard pads, Steelseries recommends a 4hd/9hd as the mouse was made and tested on it. Most people don't realize the acceleration until told about it and there are numerous professional cs go, Lol, dota, and starcraft players who have no problem with or don't notice the acceleration. See More

Top Pro

Available with a metal, glossy or rubberized finish

The Steelseries Sensei [RAW] gaming mouse comes in three selectable finishes, metal, glossy or rubberized. See More

Top Con

All four buttons are hard to integrate into daily usage, but they are not always necessary.

Top Pro

Driver software allows adjusting sensitivity, accent illumination and reprogram buttons

The driver software dashboard allows for numerous customizations such as illumination changes and programmable buttons. See More

Top Con

Mouse wheel can be a little finicky

The mouse wheel tends to sometimes scroll up one click when trying to scroll down, and vice versa. See More

Top Pro

Great gaming mouse buttons

Tactile and light without being easy to press by resting your hand on the gaming mouse. See More

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On-the-fly two-state CPI switch

There is a button below the scroll wheel that allows for on the fly DPI switching. See More

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Braided cable the metal and glossy/rubberized editions

The Steelseries Sense[RAW] gaming mouse comes with a braided anti-tangle cord. See More

Specs

Weight:90g

Sensor:Avago ADNS-A9500 (Laser)

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score 163 · Answer 11

Zowie EC2-A

Top Pro

Well built

The Zowie EC2-A is made of high quality plastic that's lightly coated to help with grip. The buttons click easily and the rubber cable is thin and flexible. All of this combined gives a feeling of quality, while also being functional as a high-end mouse. See More

Top Con

Limited customizability

None of the buttons can be rebound, there are no macros, profiles, or customizable weights. And while the Zowie EC2-A allows you to customize the most important performance settings - CPI, lift-off distance, and USB polling rate - their customization is limited to preset intervals. See More

Top Pro

Excellent accuracy

The Zowie EC2-A delivers accurate mouse cursor movement that is essential to any gaming mouse. The Avago 3310 sensor used by this mouse is exceptional. It delivers a true portrayal of mouse movement with no jitter, acceleration or prediction. The available DPI choices of 400/800/1600/3200 are all native and should ensure an equally good performance, regardless of which one is chosen. See More

Top Con

DPI switch can't be accessed during use

The DPI switch is a button that can’t be accessed while in use because it's located under the mouse. See More

Top Pro

Gets all the little nuances that make a mouse comfortable to use just right

The left and right mouse buttons have small grooves to help fingers rest in place. The left side lets the thumb grip the mouse comfortably. The side buttons are in an easily accessible, yet unobtrusive position. The coating is slightly textured to help you control the mouse confidently. EC2-A weighs just 94 grams, making it light enough for quick mouse movements and won't cause fatigue after extended use. At the same time, the mouse feels solidly built. Its elegant, ergonomic design is suitable for most hand sizes regardless of the way you hold it. It's worth noting that Zowie offers the EC1-A version for larger hands. See More

Top Con

Extra travel on side buttons

Side buttons have a bit of pre-travel. You have to press in about 1mm more than usual for the mouse to register the side button clicks. Some may find this annoying, but it helps avoid accidentally clicking side buttons in-game. See More

Top Pro

Button switches click easily

Although the buttons have Huano switches, which are more stiff, the shell of the mouse somehow negates this and makes them click easily, just like typical Omron switches. See More

Top Con

DPI colors annoying and can't be customized

The scroll wheel has an LED that changes color depending on your DPI setting, but the corresponding color cannot be customized. See More

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Top Con

You have to learn button combinations to change settings

The Zowie EC2-A has no accompanying software. Settings have to be changed through various button combinations. As a result the initial setup can be a bit of a hassle. See More

Top Pro

No extra cruft

There's no advanced functionality or accompanying software. There are just 5 buttons and the only settings you can adjust are CPI, polling rate and lift-off distance. And only in preset intervals via specific mouse button combinations. It's a mouse that focuses on the essential factors only - comfort, performance and build quality - all of which it excels at. It doesn't get distracted with anything else. If you think all the bells and whistles that come with gaming mice are unnecessary, this just might be what you're looking for. See More

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score 20 · Answer 12

Zowie EC1-A

Top Pro

Sensor and DPI options ensure fluid and optimal gaming performance

The Avago 3310 sensor used by this mouse is exceptional. It delivers a true portrayal of mouse movement with no jitter, acceleration or prediction. The available DPI choices of 400/800/1600/3200 are all native and should ensure an equally good performance, regardless of which one is chosen. See More

Top Con

Customization options are limited due to the lack of companion software

There is no companion software to this mouse, which means you cannot do thorough customizations, such as button remapping or custom lighting. See More

Top Pro

Ergonomic, accommodating shape, especially for those with big hands

Though it may look tame, the mouse’s shape is quite ergonomic. Its subtle curves help your fingers position themselves while also allowing various grip types. For the same reason, the bulge of the mouse is located strictly in the middle, making it accommodating for the most amount of people, and even more for gamers that have big hands. Nevertheless, it may be more suited for palm grips because of the subtle curve at the right side which provides support for the ring and pinky fingers. See More

Top Con

DPI colors annoying and can't be customized

The scroll wheel has an LED that changes color depending on your DPI setting, but the corresponding color cannot be customized. See More

Top Pro

Flawless movement, essential for gaming

The EC1-A delivers accurate mouse cursor movement that is essential to any gaming mouse. Virtually flawless, it has none of the precision-altering flaws that are apparent in other mice. See More

Top Con

Side buttons don't register easily

The side buttons require you to press deeply before it registers an action. See More

Top Pro

Button switches click easily

Although the buttons have Huano switches, which are more stiff, the shell of the mouse somehow negates this and makes them click easily, just like typical Omron switches. See More

Top Con

DPI switch can't be accessed during use

The DPI switch is a button that can’t be accessed while in use because it's located under the mouse. See More

Top Pro

Smooth mousepad movement

The mouse comes with two mouse feet that are larger than normal and ensure smooth movement over the mousepad. See More

Top Con

The customization process is inconvenient

All Zowie mice are built to be straightforward and simple to use. However, its settings cannot be changed easily during normal use: you have to unplug the mouse and use a combination of different button presses while plugging the mouse in, which is unintuitive and a hassle to learn. See More

Top Pro

Includes a set of thumb buttons

The EC1-A includes a set of thumb buttons which are standard for most mice. See More

Top Con

Not manufactured anymore

The Zowie EC-1 is no longer manufactured by Zowie but it still can be found on eBay and Amazon from third party sellers. See More

Top Pro

Built to last

The switches don’t randomly break down, no component excessively rattles and the scroll wheel doesn’t degrade easily. Although the mouse has a rubber cable which is quite vulnerable to bending and damage, the mouse as a whole is well built and can be expected to last. See More

Top Pro

Coating ensures a good grip

The mouse has a smooth plastic coating that doesn’t feel slippery. You can easily hold the mouse with a comfortable grip even without the rubber sides. See More

Top Pro

Some customization options

The EC1-A has only a few customization options, all of which are sensor related. It is possible to change the lift off distance, polling rate and the DPI settings (400/800/1600/3200). See More

Specs

Weight:97g

Sensor:Avago 3310 (Optical)

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score 95 · Answer 13

Zowie FK1

Top Pro

A low lift-off-distance of about 1.5-1.8mm

The standard lift off distance on a cloth mouse pad is 1.5-1.8mm though it will be a bit higher when using a plastic pad being 2.2 - 2.4mm. To enable the plastic pad setting a certain button combination has to be pressed on the gaming mouse itself. See More

Top Con

Two of the side buttons are unutilized in normal use

While the mouse has four side buttons, only two of them can be used at a time, depending on which hand you are using it with. See More

Top Pro

Excellent 3200 CPI optical sensor

The Zowie FK1 gaming mouse uses an Avago 3310 optical sensor which is regarded as one of the best in the world. It has no built-in acceleration and no angle snapping. It’s practically jitter-less when set at 125 and 500Hz polling rate, and has barely noticeable jitter at 1000Hz. The Avago 3310 has no native CPI, it is made to have each step of 50 CPI work as well as the previous one. With CPI steps of 400/800/1600/3200 for the FK1, all CPI choices should work equally well. See More

Top Con

A bigger model might be needed for large handed people who prefer a palm grip

Due to its short height and the small hump on top of the mouse, it might not be suitable for people with large hands who prefer using a palm grip. See More

Top Pro

Can be used by both righties and lefties

The Zowie FK1 gaming mouse uses an ambidextrous design with a wide base for the palm rest. See More

Top Con

Slight lens rattle

There is some lens rattle when you pick up the device and shake it. See More

Top Pro

Comfortable for most grip types

FK1 has a very universal shape and size, making it a safe choice for most people regardless of grip type and hand size. Except for people with large hands who use the palm grip, who may need a larger model of the mouse. See More

Top Con

Only 4 DPI settings

Even though the ADNS-3310 sensor supports DPI settings in increments of 50, the FK1 only lets you choose between 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 DPI. See More

Top Pro

No unnecessary functionality

Zowie has kept the mouse remarkably simple. There's no RGB lighting, adjustable weights, or superfluous buttons that end up only getting in the way. It's plug-and-play and requires no additional software. You can customize only the essential settings such as lift off distance, polling rate, or switch between left or right-handed modes with just a combination of specific button presses. See More

Top Con

Not quite as comfortable as a non-ambidextrous mouse

Due to its thoroughly ambidextrous design, sometimes the ring and pinky fingers can touch the side buttons. Even though they are deactivated and won’t cause mispresses, they are still not as comfortable as non-ambidextrous designs. See More

Top Pro

Ships with a set of replacement feet

The Zowie gaming mouse has an extra pair of mouse feet in the box so users can replace their old ones when the time comes. See More

Top Con

DPI switch can't be used on-the-fly

A DPI switch is available, but it's located under the mouse, so it can't be used on-the-fly. See More

Top Pro

Switches have a bit harder press so you don't accidentally kill your teammates

Top Con

Pressing the main buttons may feel tiring after some time

Though it’s usually a matter of preference, the main buttons are a bit harder to press compared to other mice, which some people may find tiring after long periods of use. See More

Top Con

Cord can break easily

The cheap rubber cord might be prone to breaking easily. See More

Specs

Weight:90g

Sensor:Avago ADNS-3310 (Optical)

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score 12 · Answer 14

Roccat Lua

Top Pro

Comfortable to use

Its rather small size and lower than usual height allow for a substantially comfortable grip. The sides have a dent which helps fingers positioning. Additionally, the sides are smoothly textured so you shouldn’t ever feel like your hand is losing its grip. See More

Top Con

Lacks sidebuttons

Since it’s in the style of a classic three-button mouse, the lack of side buttons limits customization options. See More

Top Pro

Well suited for fingertip and claw grips

Unless you have small hands, this is a mouse that is meant for people who use either the claw or fingertip grip. In addition to being a small mouse and having low height, it's also extremely light, weighing only 68 grams. This makes it easy to control with a fingertip and claw grip as it relies on the mouse being as agile as it can be. See More

Top Con

Small size takes some getting used to

The Roccat Lua is a small mouse, measuring only 11.5 cm in length and 3 cm in height. The width is pretty standard with 6.5 cm at the back and narrows down towards the front. The small size might raise some concern about the grip. If it’s your first mouse of this size you might need to adjust your grip to accommodate for the smaller scale of the mouse. Commonly the grips change and include some elements of a fingertip grip. See More

Top Pro

Well built

Even though it’s a budget mouse, it has high quality components to ensure that the mouse can last for years. There are no unnecessary moving parts while button clicks are clear and don’t give out after heavy use. The body of the mouse consists of rubberized coating at the top and textured plastic on the sides which gives it a quality feel. See More

Top Con

Top DPI value may feel insufficient for some gamers

The DPI amount caps at 2000, which might not be enough for some. See More

Top Pro

Good amount of customization provided by the accompanying software

The software is very simple and easy to use. It lets you change the DPI steps, double click speed, vertical scroll speed, polling rate, very basic lighting control and the choice of hand-mode. In addition, it has the option to reassign its buttons, but since the Lua has only four buttons it’s practically useless as the main three are almost always invariable. See More

Top Con

Can suffer from small amounts of jitter on high DPI values

This mouse's DPI setting can be set from 250 to 2000, in increments of 250. At DPI settings higher than 1250, it can generate small amounts of jitter. The mouse works the best at 500 DPI with a 1000Hz polling rate. See More

Top Pro

Excellent budget sensor

The Avago A3050 optical sensor that the Lua uses has small, unnoticeable prediction and doesn’t carry over perfect tracking at high speeds (depending on the chosen DPI setting, over 60-120 inches per second or 1.5 m/s-3 m/s). But unless you use it at extremely low sensitivity, it shouldn’t be a problem. When reaching such speeds, some negative acceleration may be noticed. See More

Top Con

Rubber cord is prone to breaking

It has a rubber type cable which means there’s less resistance and drag against the desk but at the same time can be more prone to damage when bent. See More

Top Pro

Full Linux support

Roccat has good Linux drivers. See More

Top Con

Light weight takes some getting used to

At 68 grams, it's about 30% lighter than most mice. Switching from an average mouse might take some getting used to and feel like the Lua is a bit floatey. See More

Top Pro

Can be used by both righties and lefties

Uses an ambidextrous design that actually feels as if it is and ergonomic design no matter what hand is using it. See More

Top Con

Uses an outdated sensor

The Lua’s optical sensor might be a bit dated, since it was released five years ago. Still, it mostly only shows weakness when it is facing really fast mouse movements. And as long as you are aware of it, this shortcoming can be entirely avoided. See More

Top Pro

On-the-fly CPI switch

There is a button right behind the scroll wheel that will allow for on-the-fly CPI switching. See More

Top Con

Low palmrest height

The low palmrest height may be a turn off for some palm style users. See More

Specs

Weight:70g

Sensor:Avago ADNS-3050 (Optical)

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score 15 · Answer 15

Razer Ouroboros

Top Pro

Hybrid wireless/wired mouse

The Razer Ouroboros is a dual wired/wireless mouse so that when the device may be running low on battery the user can just plug it in. See More

Top Con

Expensive

At $149.99 this is a pretty expensive device, even if it is wireless. See More

Top Pro

Swappable side magnetic panels

There are swappable magnetic side panels comprised of two thumb grip and two finger rest panels. This allows for users to customize the size and shape to their liking. See More

Top Pro

Rechargeable (and removable) AA battery

There is an included rechargeable AA battery that offers 12 hours of gaming time. It can also be swapped with another battery if needed. See More

Top Pro

Ambidextrous

The Razer Ouroboros is and ambidextrous device so left or right handers can use it equally. See More

Specs

Weight:115-135g (Customizable)

Sensor:Avago ADNS-S9818 (Laser)

Max Speed:N/A

Cable:Wireless (2.4GHz) / Wired Braided

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score 31 · Answer 16

Logitech G Pro Gaming Mouse

Top Pro

Very accurate

It has the PMW3366 optical sensor, which is considered to be one of the best sensors out there. Its accurate and has no jitter at reasonable DPI. No smoothing, filtering or acceleration - the mouse is extremely accurate and reliable. See More

Top Con

Designed for smaller hands

It is designed for smaller hands so it might not be comfortable for everyone. See More

Top Pro

Software with lots of options

The software has a lot of options like lighting color changing, button customization, heatmapping your usage and much more. See More

Top Pro

Great speed

Speed of 300 ips makes sure the mouse will track even the fastest movements, when turning around in-game to shoot an enemy behind you. See More

Specs

Weight:83 grams

Sensor:PMW3366(optical)

Max Speed:300 inches per second

Buttons:6

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score 7 · Answer 17

EVGA Torq X5 Optical

Top Pro

Somewhat ergonomic

The X5 has a decent resting area for the ring finger to rest as well as the thumb and pinkie finger. See More

Top Con

Scroll wheel

Although it features nice, defined scroll steps, the rubber coating on the X5's scroll wheel is quite unexceptional to say the least. See More

Top Pro

Ambidextrous

Don't fret lefties! See More

Top Pro

Inexpensive

Good value! See More

Top Pro

Customisable lighting

The X5 has color options as well as simple breathing affects. See More

Top Pro

Uses the Pixart 3988 (6400 dpi/cpi)

The Pixart 3988 is one of the best sensors with zero acceleration and exceptional tracking. See More

Top Pro

Smaller design

The smaller design of this mouse has been appreciated by many. See More

Top Pro

Lightweight

At under 100 grams, the X5 is very lightweight. Although some prefer heavier mice, the lightweight nature improves handling and overall accuracy. See More

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score 9 · Answer 18

Roccat Savu

Top Pro

A lightweight braided cable

Roccat Savu has a lighter than usual braided cable that helps prevent kinking, curling and protects the cable prolonging life of mouse. See More

Top Con

Reports of non-slip grip wearing off within a year

The soft touch coating does not last and will wear easily. See More

Top Pro

Accurate 4000 CPI optical sensor

The mouse has an accurate 4000 CPI optical sensor. No angle snapping, no acceleration, no prediction. See More

Top Pro

Great grip provides good control over the mouse

A high quality rubberized grip on top and a sweat-proof grip material on the sides provides good control over the mouse. See More

Top Pro

Full Linux support

Roccat has good Linux drivers. See More

Top Pro

Roccat Talk informs which profile is selected when switched

Top Pro

Easy+Shift allows for double mouse actions

Top Pro

Good driver software

Top Pro

Accomodating thumb rest

Top Pro

Good build quality

The mouse weights 90g. See More

Top Pro

Good for smaller hands

Specs

Weight:90g

Sensor:Avago ADNS-3090 (Optical)

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score 7 · Answer 19

Steelseries Kana

Top Pro

Very light

At 72 grams the Steelseries Kana is a very lightweight device. See More

Top Con

Slightly uncomfortable for palms and fingers

Compared to Razer Deathadder, this isn't comfortable at all. See More

Top Pro

Good value for money

At $49.99 the Steelseries Kana is a great price for what it offers such as an optical sensor and 1000Hz polling. See More

Specs

Weight:72g

Sensor:Pixart PAW3305DK (Optical)

Max Speed:3.7 m/s

Cable:Braided

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score 15 · Answer 20

Logitech G9x

Top Pro

Highly customizable

It can be outfitted with two different grips (a precision one and a wide grip one), has an adjustable weight, where the user can add up to 28g of weight to the mouse, and features on-the-fly adjustable DPI that can switch automatically depending on the program in use. There are also two scrolling settings - notched and smooth. Even the LEDs on the mouse are color customizable, so you can set a different color for different profiles. See More

Top Con

Always wired

Not a pleasure to use compared to wireless. See More

Top Pro

Customizable, profile-based LED colors

Even the LEDs on the mouse are color customizable, so you can set a different color for different profiles. See More

Top Con

DPI manual switching button placement is poor

The placement of the manual DPI "on the fly" button could cause users to accidently swithc when actually trying to use the left mouse button. See More

Top Pro

Dual-mode scroll wheel

There are also two scrolling settings - notched and smooth. See More

Top Con

No longer in production

Discontinued and there is no direct replacement. See More

Top Pro

Onboard memory for saving profiles

Logitech G9x allows saving up to 5 profiles on it's onboard memory. See More

Top Pro

Comfortable for claw or fingertip grip

The thumb cradles for both grips are comfortable and additional buttons are in an easy access position that do not get in the way. See More

Top Pro

Can switch CPI settings based on program used as well aws switch on the fly

The mouse features on-the-fly adjustable CPI that can switch on the fly as well as automatically depending on the program in use. See More

Top Pro

Accurate and responsive tracking

Specs

Weight:156g (Customizable)

Sensor:Avago ADNS-S9500 (Laser)

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