When comparing Logitech G600 vs Logitech MX518, the Slant community recommends Logitech MX518 for most people. In the question“What is the best gaming mouse?” Logitech MX518 is ranked 11th while Logitech G600 is ranked 56th. 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 Mouse wheel left and right click
Normally a mouses scroll wheel will click in the center and turn but the G600 also has a left and right click to the scroll wheel as well. This just gives extra functionality that can be programmed to an easily reached area.
Pro Many programmable buttons
With 20 programmable buttons the Logitech G600 makes for a great MMo mouse due to the large percentage of commands needed for an MMO.
Pro Smartly placed extra button not found on other mice
There is a button below ones pinky on the G600, which separates itself from other MMO mice. Basically it is just another programmable button that is easy to reach just in case one wants to use it.
Pro Customizable RGB lighting
RGB lighting can set to varying brightness or a pulsing/breathing effect. Can also set to cycle through all the colors.
Pro Mutiple User Profiles
Up to 3 user customized profiles. Useful to those who game and content creators looking to improve productivity when editing.
Pro Great software to access the functions of the mouse
Unlike the Razer software which is basically always online DRM, Logitech provides software that stays out of the way, does not require a constant internet connection and uses less resources than the aforementioned competitor.
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.
Cons
Con Thumb buttons may feel too stiff
Some may find that the side buttons require too much force, so much that you move your mouse cursor with each button press.
Con Ergonomics not the best
Often mice in this price range ($80) offer ways to customize the ergonomics. Sadly there is nothing like that with the G600 making for an uncomfortable experience for extended play times.
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Logitech MX518 is an old model, that has since been replaced by G400 in 2011, which in turn was replaced by G400s in 2013.