When comparing Mad Catz R.A.T 9 vs Logitech G700, the Slant community recommends Logitech G700 for most people. In the question“What is the best gaming mouse?” Logitech G700 is ranked 40th while Mad Catz R.A.T 9 is ranked 72nd. The most important reason people chose Logitech G700 is:
13 programmable buttons for each of 5 profiles.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Comfortable for claw and fingertip grips
It can be comfortable for all as the mouse is customisable.
Pro Allows fast DPI switching
Quick alternate DPI button on the side, 4 quick DPI toggle on top.
Pro Customizable buttons
13 programmable buttons for each of 5 profiles.
Pro Good build quality
The build quality on the Logitech G700 is pretty good, feels very sturdy.
Pro Good for palm and figertip grip
Its ergonomic shape and thumb tray allows the device to be good for pal and fingertip grips.
Pro Hybrid mouse
Works as both a wired and a wireless mouse.
Cons
Con Tracking difficulties over time
Some units experience tracking issues. This makes the R.A.T lineup up mice risky to some.
Con Electric shock/Static issues
Countless electric shock/static shock issues. Computer resets from it. More than likely due to the mouse being metal.
Con Heavy as lead
This unit is the heaviest mouse I have ever owned.
Con Short battery life
Battery life seems to only last a few days before it needs recharged.
Con Somewhat heavy
Due to its wireless functionality the mouse is, with a weight of 147g (5.19oz), much heavier than most wired gaming mice.
Con Unpleasant to the touch
The sides are made of a strange grainy plastic that somehow manages to be both rough to the touch and slippery at the same time.
Con Lift off distance is high
The list off distance on the Logitech G700 is too high.
Con G10 button gets stuck
The Logitech G700 has problems with its G buttons sticking especially the 10.