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

Logitech’s G Pro X Superlight has been probably the most popular gaming mice amongst fanatics and esports professionals because it arrived in 2020, and right this moment Logitech is refreshing it with a couple of key updates. The Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2, as the brand new wi-fi mannequin is named, shares the identical agreeable form as its predecessor, however cleans up a lot of that system’s minor annoyances. It’s accessible beginning right this moment for $159.

For one, the G Professional X Superlight 2 fees and connects over USB-C, whereas the prior mannequin was caught with an historic microUSB port. As a substitute of utilizing totally mechanical switches, which might doubtlessly 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. It is a hybrid resolution with each mechanical and optical elements, the concept being to steadiness the texture of the previous with the quicker velocity and (usually) better 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 available for a couple of days. Similar to the primary Superlight, the primary enchantment right here is the ambidextrous, “potato”-style form, which ought to match effectively with nearly any hand measurement or grip type. It’s nonetheless a “jack of all trades, grasp of none” scenario: The Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro, for instance, is contoured in a means that’s extra accommodating to bigger palms and palm grips. However this design is protected for a wider vary of individuals.

At 60 grams, the G Professional X Superlight 2 is just about three grams lighter than its predecessor. Many choices nowadays are technically lower-weight, however no severe particular person may name this heavy. The outer shell continues to be strong 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) ft 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 somewhat 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 totally optical switches on the DeathAdder V3 Professional – at present 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 primary buttons can maintain, however in idea, this hybrid design ought to be extra sturdy than conventional mechanical switches. If that’s a priority, you possibly can activate an “optical solely” mode via 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 swap button. There are two customizable shortcut buttons on the left facet, however none on the proper, 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 individuals have discovered it buggy prior to now. And none of this comes low cost. For those who personal the unique Superlight, there in all probability 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 should confirm Logitech’s battery life claims, however in the event you’re prepared to spend for a high-performing mouse with out an explicitly ergonomic form, the G Professional X Superlight 2 appears to be like to be a high choice.

Apart from the brand new mouse, Logitech has launched a brand new wi-fi gaming keyboard, the G Pro X TKL. That tenkeyless mannequin can be accessible right this moment for $199. Right here you’re taking a look at dual-shot PBT keycaps, per-key RGB backlighting, devoted media keys, a sturdy steel base and the same old suite of software program customizations via G Hub. It might probably 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 Purple) or clicky (GX Blue) switches. Logitech says you possibly can 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 a couple of days, it appears fantastic: The keys are crisp, well-spaced and never noticeably rattly, the customizable RGB appears to be like 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 is not any adjustable actuation, rapid trigger or hot-swappable switches. For $199, some might discover the characteristic set missing. However in the event you want a wi-fi mechanical keyboard in a TKL kind issue, what’s right here at the very least feels snug and well-built.