The Logitech G Professional X Superlight 2 improves an already nice gaming mouse

Logitech’s G Pro X Superlight has been one of the popular gaming mice amongst lovers and esports professionals because it arrived in 2020, and immediately Logitech is refreshing it with just a few key updates. The Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2, as the brand new wi-fi mannequin is known as, shares the identical agreeable form as its predecessor, however cleans up lots of that system’s minor annoyances. It’s obtainable beginning immediately for $159.

For one, the G Professional X Superlight 2 prices and connects over USB-C, whereas the prior mannequin was caught with an historical microUSB port. As a substitute of utilizing absolutely mechanical switches, which might probably introduce points with unintended double-clicks over time, the brand new mouse additionally makes use of the “Lightforce” switches seen in Logitech’s G502 X series. This can be a hybrid answer with each mechanical and optical elements, the thought being to steadiness the texture of the previous with the sooner velocity and (usually) higher sturdiness of the latter.

Past that, the battery life is now rated at 95 hours per cost, up from 70. A brand new “Hero 2” sensor is alleged to supply steadier monitoring when shortly lifting or tilting the mouse. (It additionally raises the utmost DPI and monitoring velocity to 32,000 and 500 IPS, respectively, although each figures are overkill for many.) And the utmost polling charge has jumped from 1,000Hz to 2,000Hz – some gaming mice can attain as high as 8,000Hz, however that has little sensible profit until you utilize a monitor with a very excessive refresh charge.

I’ve had the G Professional X Superlight 2 readily available for just a few days. Identical to the primary Superlight, the principle enchantment right here is the ambidextrous, “potato”-style form, which ought to match effectively with nearly any hand dimension or grip type. It’s nonetheless a “jack of all trades, grasp of none” state of affairs: The Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro, for instance, is contoured in a means that’s extra accommodating to bigger fingers and palm grips. However this design is protected for a wider vary of individuals.

At 60 grams, the G Professional X Superlight 2 is barely about three grams lighter than its predecessor. Many choices as of late are technically lower-weight, however no critical particular person may name this heavy. The outer shell remains to be stable and devoid of “honeycomb”-style holes, and in comparison with the primary Superlight, the feel on the plastic feels a bit higher-quality.

Unsurprisingly, I’ve additionally had zero points with efficiency. Throughout multiplayer shooters like Halo Infinite, slower-paced RPGs like Baldur’s Gate 3 and on a regular basis work, monitoring has been correct and constant, whereas clicks have registered with no noticeable delay. The PTFE (aka Teflon) toes are marginally longer and wider than earlier than, however they glide easily both means. (An non-obligatory PTFE cowl for the USB receiver compartment on the again provides a little bit additional velocity.) The scroll wheel cannot tilt left or proper, however it’s comparatively quiet, grippy and exact.

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The brand new optical-mechanical switches, in the meantime, give every press a definite, tactile sensation. They sound bassier than the primary Superlight, however they really feel tighter. The absolutely optical switches on the DeathAdder V3 Professional – presently the highest premium decide in my gaming mouse buying guide – come off as mushier by comparability. Logitech wouldn’t present a particular estimate for what number of clicks the principle buttons can maintain, however in idea, this hybrid design must be extra sturdy than conventional mechanical switches. If that’s a priority, you’ll be able to activate an “optical solely” mode by means of Logitech’s G Hub software program, although that’ll shorten the battery life.

Some compromises have carried over. There’s no RGB lighting, no Bluetooth and no devoted DPI change button. There are two customizable shortcut buttons on the left facet, however none on the correct, so the mouse isn’t actually ambidextrous. Logitech’s G Hub software program makes it pretty straightforward to assign macros and DPI profiles – together with the flexibility to customise the sensitivity of horizontal and vertical actions individually – however loads of folks have discovered it buggy prior to now. And none of this comes low cost. In the event you personal the unique Superlight, there most likely isn’t sufficient new right here to justify one other $159.

That stated, a few of these omissions are to be anticipated on condition that the mouse is aimed squarely at competitive-minded gamers. I’ll need to confirm Logitech’s battery life claims, however for those who’re prepared to spend for a high-performing mouse with out an explicitly ergonomic form, the G Professional X Superlight 2 seems to be to be a prime choice.

Moreover the brand new mouse, Logitech has launched a brand new wi-fi gaming keyboard, the G Pro X TKL. That tenkeyless mannequin can be obtainable immediately for $199. Right here you’re dual-shot PBT keycaps, per-key RGB backlighting, devoted media keys, a sturdy metallic base and the standard suite of software program customizations by means of G Hub. It may possibly join over Bluetooth and a removable USB-C cable along with a wi-fi dongle, and it’s available with Logitech’s tactile (GX Brown), linear (GX Pink) or clicky (GX Blue) switches. Logitech says you’ll be able to swap in third-party keycaps, and it charges the battery life at 50 hours.

In some ways, the G Professional X TKL is harking back to Logitech’s G915 TKL, solely it makes use of conventional mechanical switches as a substitute of low-profile ones. After utilizing it for just a few days, it appears effective: The keys are crisp, well-spaced and never noticeably rattly, the customizable RGB seems to be sharp, and Logitech’s wi-fi tech is reliable. All of it comes with a helpful carrying case, too. However the GX Brown switches on my unit are pretty loud, and it lacks a number of the superior options of different high-end gaming boards just like the Wooting 60HE or SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL. There isn’t any adjustable actuation, rapid trigger or hot-swappable switches. For $199, some could discover the function set missing. However for those who want a wi-fi mechanical keyboard in a TKL kind issue, what’s right here at the least feels comfy and well-built.