When comparing Logitech MX518 vs Steelseries Sensei, the Slant community recommends Logitech MX518 for most people. In the question“What is the best gaming mouse?” Logitech MX518 is ranked 11th while Steelseries Sensei is ranked 24th. 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
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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 Customizable
There are many settings including acceleration, polling rate, and others that can be changed from software or the built-in LCD. You can customize the 7 buttons to do whatever you like.
Pro CPI switching
You can change between 2 different DPI settings via a convenient button located below the scroll wheel.
Pro Ambidextrous
Both right-handed and left-handed people can use the mouse.
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Logitech MX518 is an old model, that has since been replaced by G400 in 2011, which in turn was replaced by G400s in 2013.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 Bad driver software
The driver software is buggy and crashes often.
Con Somewhat poor grip
The material the mouse is made up of can be slick especially when using with sweaty hands, something that often happens with prolonged use.