When comparing Razer Ouroboros vs Logitech G9x, the Slant community recommends Logitech G9x for most people. In the question“What is the best gaming mouse?” Logitech G9x is ranked 18th while Razer Ouroboros is ranked 67th. The most important reason people chose Logitech G9x is:
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.
Specs
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Pros
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.
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.
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.
Pro Ambidextrous
The Razer Ouroboros is and ambidextrous device so left or right handers can use it equally.
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.
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.
Pro Dual-mode scroll wheel
There are also two scrolling settings - notched and smooth.
Pro Onboard memory for saving profiles
Logitech G9x allows saving up to 5 profiles on it's onboard memory.
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.
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.
Pro Accurate and responsive tracking
Cons
Con Expensive
At $149.99 this is a pretty expensive device, even if it is wireless.
Con Always wired
Not a pleasure to use compared to wireless.
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.
Con No longer in production
Discontinued and there is no direct replacement.
