I've always been curious about whether or not a $150 mouse is fundamentally better than a $15 model. It would be nice if that was quantified via some form of testing, but I'm not sure how you'd even do that. I can say that the Razer DeathAdder Chroma game me basically the same experience I had with a Logitech wireless M315 except that my computer regularly failed to fully boot the OS with Razer's software installed.
Mind you, it's not only about sensor refresh rate. I love the G502 even if I barely game nowadays since it's scroll wheel is just the best one I've ever used. In case you're unaware, it has two modes: a clicky traditional mode and a non-clicky mode that I use to rapidly scroll when the scroll bar is not good enough or unavailable. The change between these modes is mechanical.
Also, you can configure the weight on it but I barely care about that. Nice to have anyway.
Poll rate is extremely important when playing at higher framerates. If you do 144hz with 125hz poll rate which is common on cheapo $15 mice it will actually be noticeably choppy.
DPI is basically Irrelevant, though. 16K DPI is nothing mroe than a marketing gimmick. Many pro players continue to use 400 and 800DPI settings without any issues. Anything beyond 1600DPI is probably imperceptible.
Cheap mice also commonly apply post-processing/filtering to the input. If you play at very low sensitivities in shooter games thats a huge no-no. It definitely does have an impact.
So more accurately, I would say a cheap $15 mouse vs a $40-$50 gaming mouse is a pretty big leap. But going from a $40 mouse to a $150 mouse? You're just paying for the wireless tech.
To me, a good mouse is essential to using a PC. It's the second most important component after having an SSD as a boot/programs/games drive. I still regard my purchase of the Logitech Mx1000 back in... 2008? as the best PC related purchase I've ever made. If I had to go back to a basic 15$ mouse today… I just can't imagine this scenario. I'd rather go back to a dual core processor writh no hyperthreading than give up my peripherals.
Check out the mouse section on overclock.net if you want to dive into the world of angle snapping and polling rate. But first treat yourself and turn off enhanced pointer precision.
Unless the battery needs to be charged every day or so, it should outlast the actual button switches. I bought the G602 about two years ago, because I wanted the battery to be replaceable, but had to exchange it under warranty after less than a year's time when the middle click went bad.
In fairness, the replacement hasn't developed any issues (I'm using the middle click a lot less, though). And the G500 it replaced lasted about half a decade before the left click went.
I do wish Logitech (or someone reputable) would make a decent wireless G502/G602-ish mouse that was ambidextrous or left-handed, though. Yeah, I know there's not a lot of market for it, but the M325 I'm using on the left side of my keyboard is pretty awful by comparison.
Brilliant charging strategy. I think it was Lenovo who pioneered the ability to set maximum charging levels to 60% or 80% of full capacity on their laptops, later copied by Asus and maybe others. Samsung (and maybe others) cap their charge levels to 70% in retail demo modes on their recent phones. I suspect Apple secretly prevents their iPads and Macbooks to charge to 100%, too. Either that or they just have good, freshly made Li-ion cells which degrade little even beyond 3 years.
I am concerned with non-replaceable battery as well but I think it depends on how power efficient the mice is.
My favorite Microsoft Laser8000 finally broke apart last year literally after nearly 10 years of frequent usage. It used replaceable batteries and I have gone through 3-4 replacement sets of 500 cycle batteries.
However, I have noticed that my new Logitech and Razer (will never buy any Razer again for their practice of requiring personal info for driver installation) seem to be about 2-3x more power efficient than the 10 year old Laser8000. In that case a 800 cycle built-in battery might be good enough.
The 903 is ambidextrous. You can move the buttons to left hand orientation. I suggest you look at it. It was specifically designed to be usable with both hands and includes the ability to reorient buttons.
Ever since experiencing the sweet quiet of a silent button mouse, I can no longer tolerate most clicky mice. Anyone know if this uses clicky or silent switches?
Definitely clicky. Gaming products tend to skew that way, and I've never seen a mouse with silent buttons that isn't explicitly advertised as having them.
What a decent device. For me, it's really important that it's wireless. I travel around the planet a lot. Next month I'm going to https://worldcams.tv/united-kingdom/st-ives/harbou... St. Ives, the UK. It's much easier to work if you have wireless devices.
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PeachNCream - Wednesday, May 8, 2019 - link
I've always been curious about whether or not a $150 mouse is fundamentally better than a $15 model. It would be nice if that was quantified via some form of testing, but I'm not sure how you'd even do that. I can say that the Razer DeathAdder Chroma game me basically the same experience I had with a Logitech wireless M315 except that my computer regularly failed to fully boot the OS with Razer's software installed.baka_toroi - Wednesday, May 8, 2019 - link
Mind you, it's not only about sensor refresh rate. I love the G502 even if I barely game nowadays since it's scroll wheel is just the best one I've ever used. In case you're unaware, it has two modes: a clicky traditional mode and a non-clicky mode that I use to rapidly scroll when the scroll bar is not good enough or unavailable. The change between these modes is mechanical.Also, you can configure the weight on it but I barely care about that. Nice to have anyway.
inighthawki - Wednesday, May 8, 2019 - link
Poll rate is extremely important when playing at higher framerates. If you do 144hz with 125hz poll rate which is common on cheapo $15 mice it will actually be noticeably choppy.DPI is basically Irrelevant, though. 16K DPI is nothing mroe than a marketing gimmick. Many pro players continue to use 400 and 800DPI settings without any issues. Anything beyond 1600DPI is probably imperceptible.
Cheap mice also commonly apply post-processing/filtering to the input. If you play at very low sensitivities in shooter games thats a huge no-no. It definitely does have an impact.
So more accurately, I would say a cheap $15 mouse vs a $40-$50 gaming mouse is a pretty big leap. But going from a $40 mouse to a $150 mouse? You're just paying for the wireless tech.
Diji1 - Tuesday, May 14, 2019 - link
>You're just paying for the wireless tech.The wireless tech removes the cord. The cord causes changes in resistance.
Barilla - Wednesday, May 8, 2019 - link
To me, a good mouse is essential to using a PC. It's the second most important component after having an SSD as a boot/programs/games drive. I still regard my purchase of the Logitech Mx1000 back in... 2008? as the best PC related purchase I've ever made. If I had to go back to a basic 15$ mouse today… I just can't imagine this scenario. I'd rather go back to a dual core processor writh no hyperthreading than give up my peripherals.paulemannsen - Friday, May 10, 2019 - link
Check out the mouse section on overclock.net if you want to dive into the world of angle snapping and polling rate. But first treat yourself and turn off enhanced pointer precision.Old_Fogie_Late_Bloomer - Wednesday, May 8, 2019 - link
Unless the battery needs to be charged every day or so, it should outlast the actual button switches. I bought the G602 about two years ago, because I wanted the battery to be replaceable, but had to exchange it under warranty after less than a year's time when the middle click went bad.In fairness, the replacement hasn't developed any issues (I'm using the middle click a lot less, though). And the G500 it replaced lasted about half a decade before the left click went.
I do wish Logitech (or someone reputable) would make a decent wireless G502/G602-ish mouse that was ambidextrous or left-handed, though. Yeah, I know there's not a lot of market for it, but the M325 I'm using on the left side of my keyboard is pretty awful by comparison.
fmcjw - Wednesday, May 8, 2019 - link
Brilliant charging strategy. I think it was Lenovo who pioneered the ability to set maximum charging levels to 60% or 80% of full capacity on their laptops, later copied by Asus and maybe others. Samsung (and maybe others) cap their charge levels to 70% in retail demo modes on their recent phones. I suspect Apple secretly prevents their iPads and Macbooks to charge to 100%, too. Either that or they just have good, freshly made Li-ion cells which degrade little even beyond 3 years.wr3zzz - Wednesday, May 8, 2019 - link
I am concerned with non-replaceable battery as well but I think it depends on how power efficient the mice is.My favorite Microsoft Laser8000 finally broke apart last year literally after nearly 10 years of frequent usage. It used replaceable batteries and I have gone through 3-4 replacement sets of 500 cycle batteries.
However, I have noticed that my new Logitech and Razer (will never buy any Razer again for their practice of requiring personal info for driver installation) seem to be about 2-3x more power efficient than the 10 year old Laser8000. In that case a 800 cycle built-in battery might be good enough.
Diji1 - Tuesday, May 14, 2019 - link
>I am concerned with non-replaceable battery as wellIt's a non-issue IME using a G900 for years.
rahvin - Wednesday, May 8, 2019 - link
The 903 is ambidextrous. You can move the buttons to left hand orientation. I suggest you look at it. It was specifically designed to be usable with both hands and includes the ability to reorient buttons.Diji1 - Tuesday, May 14, 2019 - link
That's my preferred mouse but it's not similar the G502.It's smaller and lighter.
surt - Wednesday, May 8, 2019 - link
Ever since experiencing the sweet quiet of a silent button mouse, I can no longer tolerate most clicky mice. Anyone know if this uses clicky or silent switches?Valantar - Thursday, May 9, 2019 - link
Definitely clicky. Gaming products tend to skew that way, and I've never seen a mouse with silent buttons that isn't explicitly advertised as having them.zodiacfml - Friday, May 10, 2019 - link
Pricey mice with the same, unreliable switchesCatchy Title - Tuesday, June 25, 2019 - link
What a decent device. For me, it's really important that it's wireless. I travel around the planet a lot. Next month I'm going to https://worldcams.tv/united-kingdom/st-ives/harbou... St. Ives, the UK. It's much easier to work if you have wireless devices.huyenha8992 - Wednesday, August 28, 2019 - link
Pricey mice with the same, unreliable switches----------------
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togitupu - Thursday, August 29, 2019 - link
Thank you for sharing such an awesome review about Logitech G 502, need to customize functions download Logitech G software https://www.logitechgamingsoftware.co