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    Best Wireless Gaming Mouse? Anything better than G602?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Spartan@HIDevolution, Oct 28, 2015.

  1. Spartan@HIDevolution

    Spartan@HIDevolution Company Representative

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    I currently have a Logitech G602 Wireless mouse and since I ordered a new lappy, I was wondering is it time to change my mouse? Is there anything better than the G602 in wireless mice? Is the Sensei Wireless better or shall I stick to what I have?
     
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    Galm "Stand By, We're Analyzing The Situation!"

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    Your's is close to the best. The Sensei Wireless is a little better, but I actually prefer the Razer Mamba. It has the same 1ms response and I prefer its ergonomics, but you're kind of nit picking at this point. I would pick the one you find the most comfortable, which could be the one you already have.
     
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    I'm not particularly happy about the flaky Razer Software/Drivers which is also the complaint I saw in the YouTube review I've watched so Im gonna go with the Sensei Wireless.

    I never use those extra GKeys on my G602 so they just get in the way.
     
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    Galm "Stand By, We're Analyzing The Situation!"

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    Can you elaborate on what you mean by the software/drivers? I guess I can understand if you don't want synapse, but for RGB lighting its my favorite by far. I've never had a driver issue with the Mamba (well any mouse) and it performs fantastically. I've never owned the Sensei, but I'm sure its also great.
     
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    Seraiel Notebook Consultant

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    Stick to Logitech, they're the only producer of mices that survive a real poweruser. I had several Razers during my 15y of hardcore online gaming, and most didn't survive the 2nd year. The Logitech I have has a 100 times better quality and works flawless for about 3y now already. Logitech builds mices that really function, they work, they're tested for hardcore-usage, and that's where the other producers fail miserably. Their mice look better, they feel better, but one needs a new one every year, that's my experience.
     
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    Already ordered the Sensei Wireless Gaming Mouse brah. I like the charging pad and it looks way better IMHO.

    Plus, my G602 has many of those programmable G-keys on the left side which I never use, they come in my way when trying to find the back/forward buttons on the mouse so this Sensei sounds better.
     
  7. Seraiel

    Seraiel Notebook Consultant

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    Lol :D . I just googled the Sensei for the first time, and it costs 180€ :D .

    Tbh., I don't know the Sensei Wireless personally, but I'd never even think about paying that price for a mouse! It looks exactly like my Logitech G400s which serves me without any flaws for years now already. I agree that it looks nice, but the price is ridiculous, there is nothing that that mouse could offer, that would make it worth that much!

    I wish you all the best with it, but if it'd break after 2y, you'd have payed 100€ / y for a mouse, a replacable product! I've played mice to their death at a 1 / y ratio before I finally stayed with Logitech, and all of those were the most expensive, most-"hot" gaming mice that were available. As written, I can't judge, but if I were in your position, I'd send it back. The programmable G-keys really are no problem, when you get used to them. I used a Logitech MMO-gaming mouse for 2y, that one has 10 or 15 buttons on the left side, after a year, I hit 8-10 of them without 100% accuracy. It's really only a matter of getting used to them, 180€ for a mouse that offers no info on longevity like Logitech i. e. does, is of this planet.
     
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    kent1146 Notebook Prophet

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    The Logitech G602 is pretty much the best wireless gaming mouse you can get... especially with the optical sensor (superior tracking accuracy, and lack of acceleration, compared to inflated high-dpi laser sensors).

    Put two lithium AA batteries in there for weight, and you have a center-balanced mouse that's amazing.

    Steelseries Sensei Wireless isn't something I'd recommend. It isn't just a Steelseries Sensei, plus wireless. It's heavy, bulky, has short battery life, and uses a laser sensor (inferior to optical).
     
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    I guess it handles even better. Friend of mine bought the "Hyperion" , which is very similar to the 602 afaik, and it had a horrible handling imo. The buttons and everything were great, but I just didn't like the feeling it gave me, I'd have never given up my G400s, even if someone would have gifted me a Hyperion. From what I can tell only from looking at the screens, the G700 you bought will have a definitely better handling. It doesn't have those sharp edges, and it looks more like the G400s I got. It also reminded me of the Razer Mamba, and that one had an awesome handling, only thing unfortunate was, that it was from Razer, and only functioned for 1y playing 24/7 ;) .
     
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    I personally like the G602 a lot better, for the following reasons:

    1) Logitech G700 is much heavier, and rear-weighted. When you put 2x Lithium AA batteries in a Logitech G602, it becomes a lighter center-balanced mouse, which is better for mousing movement.

    2) Logitech G700 uses a high-DPI laser sensor; which many consider to be inferior due to movement acceleration and unreliable tracking on "imperfect" mousing surfaces. The Logitech G602 uses an optical sensor, which is superior to laser sensors when it comes to acceleration and reliability of tracking.

    3) Battery life of the Logitech G602 is far superior to the G700. Logitech G602 runs about 2-3 months (on Lithium AA batteries). The Logitech G700 runs about 1-2 days. However, the Logitech G700 is rechargeable, whereas the Logitech G602 requires you to manually switch AA batteries when the batteries die.
     
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    Not to be overly picky, but are you referring to the G700 or the G700s? Since they are two different mice.

    http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Gaming-Mouse-G700/dp/B003VAM32E
    http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-G700s-910-003584-Rechargeable-Gaming/dp/B00BFOEY3Y/ref=dp_ob_title_ce
     
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    The internals, design, and mechanics of the G700 and G700s are identical. The only difference is the appearance and material of the outer shell.

    So my comments on the G700 apply to both the S and non-S versions.
     
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    Ah, well I'll take your word for it in that case.

    That said, I currently own a Logitech MX Performance, which your points #1 and #3 also apply to. I happen to like the MX's weight and don't really mind the battery life. As for point #2, hmmm I'd really like to be able to test that for myself. I'll look into that.
     
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    I have the G700s but I wish I had gotten a G602 instead, mainly for the battery life. I have a brand new Eneloop Pro in it, polling rate at minimum, power saver enabled, and even without gaming, I still need to recharge every 2-3 days.