I must admit something: I am a mouse and keyboard addict. I am an avid PC gamer and have owned nearly every gaming grade mouse and keyboard on the market for the past ten years. I also obsessively follow the market for new and improved units. A good, innovative and cool input device just excites me. I can't believe I just said that - but it's true. All of my obsessing, searching and trying out various gaming grade mouse offerings has lead to one conclusion - the Logitech G9X Laser Mouse is the best overall gaming grade mouse on the market - period.
I owned the original G9 mouse and loved it. So when a "new and improved" version hit the market, I couldn't resist picking it up. To be specific, I purchased my first G9X about two years ago when I upgraded my gaming rig. At that time - as usual - I went through all of the offerings from Razer, Saitek, Cyborg, Steel Series and the various Logitech models. That G9X has served me well but started to show some serious wear and tear. Also - like I said - I am addicted to buying new input devices whether I really need them or not. So once again plunged into the gaming grade mouse market.
This most recent foray took me to three different units. First I tried the Logitech Wireless G700 Gaming Mouse. I should have known from the start that this wouldn't be for me. I am one of those old school gamers that still pretends to feel lag from wireless units. Also, the G700 seemed to "float" on me when I needed it to be absolutely still. Then I tried the Cyborg R.A.T. 7 gaming mouse. Like others, I was thrilled with the level of customization that this mouse offered. But - in the end - all of those options had unfulfilled promise and tragic flaws. Also, the mouse wheel - which is a critical part for me - felt cheap and slow. I intend to write full reviews of these units later. But for now, suffice it to say that they are all solid units but all were also ultimately returned to Amazon.
To make a long story short, all of this brought me full circle and I purchased another G9X. Here is what I like most about this mouse that makes it simply the best gaming grade unit on the market. First, it is a comfortable mouse. I don't know much about ergonomics, but my hand does not get tired gripping the mouse and always feels in a natural position when using it. The two grips will cover any hand size and the textures are both pleasant to the touch. Second, when the mouse has no weights in it, it is very light. I have a tendency to lift my mouse when gaming, so a unit that is too heavy tires me out. The G9X is the perfect weight. Third, this mouse tracks flawlessly. With all of the other units I have tried they either jumped, floated or decelerated too much. The G9X is consistently tracks with total precision - rock solid when it is still and just as fast as you want it to be when in motion. Finally, the scroll wheel is a gift from heaven. This is the one feature that I simply cannot live without. It is so fast and so smooth that it changes the way you I approach and use the computer. Logitech must have patents on the technology because no other mouse has a smooth scrolling wheel like the Logitech. With the other units I tried, I found myself pining away for that smooth, fast wheel. And with a push of a button, it converts into a traditional scroll wheel for those who want it.
As with anything, the G9X does have a few flaws. The feet tend to wear out and lose their smoothness. After getting my new unit, I really noticed how much smoother it sped across my Zowie mouse pad (also highly recommended by the way). I wish that you could buy just the feet and replace them. It could use a few more buttons. There are no buttons on the right side of the mouse and only the traditional two on the left side. Modern games simply require at least eight buttons. Also, I don't like that the profile and microgear buttons on the bottom of the mouse. I wish they were on the top as with the Cyborg R.A.T. Finally, there is no real "Wow" factor with this mouse. It is pretty bare-bones in comparison with the competition.
In the end, I ran through the reviews, narrowed down my list and tried the three best offerings I could find. This all brought me back where I began - to the Logitech G9X. So, if you are odd like me and get really excited over a good input device, this should make your heart race. I highly recommend it.
For those who don't want the long-winded version, here is a list of pros and cons for this unit.
Pros:
- The best scroll wheel ever made. It has no equal.
- Great size and texture.
- Perfect tracking.
- DPI changing on-the-fly.
- Light weight.
- Long, high quality braided cord.
Cons:
- Feet wear out and get gritty. Can't replace just the feet.
- Not enough buttons.
- Profile and microgear buttons are on the bottom.
- No real "Wow" factor.
PS: This unit has been out for over two years now. I expect Logitech to release a new version or an entirely new wired mouse soon. Isn't that exciting! :)
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| connectivity tech | USB | Wired | USB | USB | Wired | USB, Bluetooth, 2.4GHz Wireless |
| hand orientation | Ambidextrous | Ambidextrous | Right | Ambidextrous | Right | Right |
| power source | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | USB | Corded Electric | USB | Battery Powered |
| tracking method | Laser | Optical | Optical | Optical | Optical | Optical |
| range | 10 meters | 5 meters | 6 feet | 5 meters | 30 feet | 10 meters |
| button quantity | 8 | 8 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 20 |
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Comfortable and functional!
This is a great gaming mouse. I've had it for about a year and a half and it has given me no troubles. The DPI switching works well and has 5 different profiles you can set up in the Logitech software. There is also a weight tray and two swapable 'back plates' that helps make this a great mouse for customization. One of them has a gritty texture, while the other is smooth. Both work fine for sweaty palms during a gaming session. I am more of a claw gripper, but a palm grip feels nice as well on this mouse. The two buttons of the side haven't lost their responsiveness so far so I don't forsee them doing so. The middle scroll downpress is kind-of hard, however; it compensates with the ability to click the scroll wheel left and right. This laser mouse works on most surfaces but I prefer the Razer gaming mats. The braided cable is a great touch. Overall a great mouse!On a sidenote with the Logitech software, any Logitech product that you have uses the same one, my G430 headset linked itself right up!In the past I've used the Cyborg R.A.T. 5 and the older Microsoft Intellimouse
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Chithral M.K
All in all a good fingertip /claw grip mouse
Reviewed in India on December 26, 2016
