Hello and thanks for reading.
The facts:
- I play a range of games, including RPGs, MMOs, RTS and FPS (casually — I am not hardcore multiplayer FPS'er looking to max my headshot count)
- While I don't need an MMO mouse w/15 buttons, I do like multi-command functionality, so 3-5 buttons isn't going to cut it either.
- I have run into issues where games don't recognize key commands programmed to the mouse or block macros for whatever reason. I am not a competitive player looking to cheat, but I want a mouse that can circumvent this. I believe some level of on-mouse memory is needed.
- I use a "relaxed finger-tip" or "light palm" grip (definitely not a claw-grip player) and I have medium to slightly above medium-sized hands. So a longer, larger mouse is a better fit (I have a Logitech G5 currently, and it's about the right size).
- I prefer a wired mouse to wireless.
- I don't really care about weights.
- Accuracy and smoothness is important, but, again, I'm not playing eSports.
- Software is important. I don't mind if it's simple or complex, but it needs to work and support a large game library with many different sets of macros/programmed keys.
- While I'm not thrilled by the idea of spending $100 on a mouse, and I'm not convinced it's necessary, price is not a major consideration.
Based on pouring over a huge number of reviews and other media, here are the mice that look like a good prospective fit with the above:
- Roccat Kone XTD
Everyone seems to love this mouse, especially when it comes to comfort. However, it's pricey and, as Roccat is a lesser-known/smaller company, support is limited. Also, software is said to be highly customizable, but also very complicated.
- Corsair Vengeance M95
Many like the build quality and overall design of this many-buttoned mouse. Some say not all the buttons are that useful or consistent in feel.
- CM Storm Inferno or Storm Sentinel Advance II
This mouse seems to land somewhere in the middle of most reviews. Good in all categories, but not great. Priced right and my sense is the software is good.
- Gigabyte M8000X Ghost
High praise for this well-priced mouse, especially regarding feel and quality. Not sure if it has as many buttons as I'd like. Also not sure about software.
- Gigabyte Aivia Krypton
Same comment as above.
- SteelSeries Sensei (RAW?)
Many love this mouse, but I can't figure out exactly why. Many embrace its simplicity, though I'm not sure that's what I'm looking for (since I want more than a few buttons). More than a few comment on just how accurate it is.
- Logitech G700
My initial first choice. But it fell from grace because it seems that the buttons aren't as accessible as on other mice, and the overall feel is said to be good, but not among the best. Also, it seems compromised both in wireless and wired form. Wireless, it's heavy, with the battery weight. And battery life is poor. Wired, well, the wire is said to be extremely stiff, possibly making wired use awkward.
- Logitech G500s
Overall, a very good mouse. But I expect it's not much different from my G5, and I'm not over the moon about it. I think I'd be happy with this mouse, but I also think I can do better.
- GX Gaming Gila
Don't know much about this mouse. Reviews are quite good. Price is good. It's got all the right specs and is said to be well built and comfortable. Entirely unsure about software. This one intrigues, and remains something of a mystery.
- Anker 8000 DPI High Precision Gaming Mouse
This, and the two below, almost certainly won't be my next mouse. I included them all because they pack a lot of features (they do check all the boxes for my above needs) into really competitively priced mice.
- Perrix MX2000/MX3000
Same as above comment for Anker.
- Utechsmart 8200 high precision laser gaming mouse
I think this mouse is essentially a clone of the Perrix above.
Many will note that I did not include any Razer products in the above. Frankly, they tend to be on the pricey side, and none receive overwhelmingly positive reviews (with many citing build quality issues), so I didn't identify one that seemed superior to the above.
Your advice, feedback, input or suggestions are appreciated. Thanks for your time.
- ELB
The facts:
- I play a range of games, including RPGs, MMOs, RTS and FPS (casually — I am not hardcore multiplayer FPS'er looking to max my headshot count)
- While I don't need an MMO mouse w/15 buttons, I do like multi-command functionality, so 3-5 buttons isn't going to cut it either.
- I have run into issues where games don't recognize key commands programmed to the mouse or block macros for whatever reason. I am not a competitive player looking to cheat, but I want a mouse that can circumvent this. I believe some level of on-mouse memory is needed.
- I use a "relaxed finger-tip" or "light palm" grip (definitely not a claw-grip player) and I have medium to slightly above medium-sized hands. So a longer, larger mouse is a better fit (I have a Logitech G5 currently, and it's about the right size).
- I prefer a wired mouse to wireless.
- I don't really care about weights.
- Accuracy and smoothness is important, but, again, I'm not playing eSports.
- Software is important. I don't mind if it's simple or complex, but it needs to work and support a large game library with many different sets of macros/programmed keys.
- While I'm not thrilled by the idea of spending $100 on a mouse, and I'm not convinced it's necessary, price is not a major consideration.
Based on pouring over a huge number of reviews and other media, here are the mice that look like a good prospective fit with the above:
- Roccat Kone XTD
Everyone seems to love this mouse, especially when it comes to comfort. However, it's pricey and, as Roccat is a lesser-known/smaller company, support is limited. Also, software is said to be highly customizable, but also very complicated.
- Corsair Vengeance M95
Many like the build quality and overall design of this many-buttoned mouse. Some say not all the buttons are that useful or consistent in feel.
- CM Storm Inferno or Storm Sentinel Advance II
This mouse seems to land somewhere in the middle of most reviews. Good in all categories, but not great. Priced right and my sense is the software is good.
- Gigabyte M8000X Ghost
High praise for this well-priced mouse, especially regarding feel and quality. Not sure if it has as many buttons as I'd like. Also not sure about software.
- Gigabyte Aivia Krypton
Same comment as above.
- SteelSeries Sensei (RAW?)
Many love this mouse, but I can't figure out exactly why. Many embrace its simplicity, though I'm not sure that's what I'm looking for (since I want more than a few buttons). More than a few comment on just how accurate it is.
- Logitech G700
My initial first choice. But it fell from grace because it seems that the buttons aren't as accessible as on other mice, and the overall feel is said to be good, but not among the best. Also, it seems compromised both in wireless and wired form. Wireless, it's heavy, with the battery weight. And battery life is poor. Wired, well, the wire is said to be extremely stiff, possibly making wired use awkward.
- Logitech G500s
Overall, a very good mouse. But I expect it's not much different from my G5, and I'm not over the moon about it. I think I'd be happy with this mouse, but I also think I can do better.
- GX Gaming Gila
Don't know much about this mouse. Reviews are quite good. Price is good. It's got all the right specs and is said to be well built and comfortable. Entirely unsure about software. This one intrigues, and remains something of a mystery.
- Anker 8000 DPI High Precision Gaming Mouse
This, and the two below, almost certainly won't be my next mouse. I included them all because they pack a lot of features (they do check all the boxes for my above needs) into really competitively priced mice.
- Perrix MX2000/MX3000
Same as above comment for Anker.
- Utechsmart 8200 high precision laser gaming mouse
I think this mouse is essentially a clone of the Perrix above.
Many will note that I did not include any Razer products in the above. Frankly, they tend to be on the pricey side, and none receive overwhelmingly positive reviews (with many citing build quality issues), so I didn't identify one that seemed superior to the above.
Your advice, feedback, input or suggestions are appreciated. Thanks for your time.
- ELB
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