When comparing Logitech MX518 vs Razer Taipan, the Slant community recommends Logitech MX518 for most people. In the question“What is the best gaming mouse?” Logitech MX518 is ranked 11th while Razer Taipan is ranked 13th. The most important reason people chose Logitech MX518 is:
There is a built in application switching button that behaves the same as alt+tab.
Specs
Ranked in these QuestionsQuestion Ranking
Pros
Pro Application switching button
There is a built in application switching button that behaves the same as alt+tab.
Pro On the fly sensitivity switching
There are two buttons above and below the scroll wheel that allow for on the fly sensitivity switching.
Pro 7ft braided cable
Like all Razer products the cable is braided on the Taipan.
Pro Has both laser and optical sensors
The Razer Taipan has a dual sensor system, being able to utilize an optical and laser sensor at the same time.
Pro Two pairs of programmable side buttons
Being that the mouse is ambidextrous there are two sets of side buttons for either hand.
Pro Nonslip textured finish
Instead of a glossy finish that gets sweaty or a rubberized finish that picks up oil over time, the Taipan has a nice hard textured surface that's perfect.
Pro Ambidextrous
The Razer Taipan is designed to be an ambidextrous mouse.
Pro Comes with good driver software that allows for more tweaking
Like the rest of Razers equipment the Taipan utilizes the Synapse software to customize the mouse even further.
Pro Quick access CPI switch
The Razer Taipan has on the fly CPI switching with two buttons that are behind the scroll wheel.
Cons
Con Not produced anymore
Logitech MX518 is an old model, that has since been replaced by G400 in 2011, which in turn was replaced by G400s in 2013.
Con Side buttons can irritate ring finger
The ambidextrous extra buttons on the side may rub against the ring or pinkie fingers.