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

Logitech’s G Pro X Superlight has been some of the popular gaming mice amongst fanatics and esports professionals because it arrived in 2020, and right this moment Logitech is refreshing it with a number of key updates. The Logitech G Professional X Superlight 2, as the brand new wi-fi mannequin is known as, 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 an alternative 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. This can be a hybrid answer with each mechanical and optical components, the thought being to steadiness the texture of the previous with the sooner pace and (sometimes) larger 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 rapidly lifting or tilting the mouse. (It additionally raises the utmost DPI and monitoring pace to 32,000 and 500 IPS, respectively, although each figures are overkill for many.) And the utmost polling fee has jumped from 1,000Hz to 2,000Hz – some gaming mice can attain as high as 8,000Hz, however that has little sensible profit except you employ a monitor with a very excessive refresh fee.

I’ve had the G Professional X Superlight 2 available for a number of days. Similar to the primary Superlight, the primary enchantment right here is the ambidextrous, “potato”-style form, which ought to match properly 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 approach that’s extra accommodating to bigger arms and palm grips. However this design is secure for a wider vary of individuals.

At 60 grams, the G Professional X Superlight 2 is simply about three grams lighter than its predecessor. Many choices nowadays are technically lower-weight, however no severe individual might name this heavy. The outer shell continues 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 approach. (An elective PTFE cowl for the USB receiver compartment on the again provides slightly additional pace.) 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 – presently the highest premium decide in my gaming mouse buying guide – come off as mushier by comparability. Logitech wouldn’t present a selected estimate for what number of clicks the primary buttons can maintain, however in concept, this hybrid design must be extra sturdy than conventional mechanical switches. If that’s a priority, Logitech helps you to entry an “optical solely” mode via its G Hub software program.

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 aspect, however none on the appropriate, so the mouse isn’t really 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 previously. And none of this comes low-cost. In the event you 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 provided that the mouse is aimed squarely at competitive-minded gamers. I’ll must confirm Logitech’s battery life claims, however should you’re prepared to spend for a high-performing mouse with out an explicitly ergonomic form, the G Professional X Superlight 2 seems to be a high possibility.

Moreover the brand new mouse, Logitech has launched a brand new wi-fi gaming keyboard, the G Professional 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 standard suite of software program customizations via G Hub. It may well 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 Crimson) 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 an alternative of low-profile ones. After utilizing it for a number of days, it appears nice: The keys are crisp, well-spaced and never noticeably rattly, the customizable RGB seems 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 few 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 could discover the characteristic set missing. However should you want a wi-fi mechanical keyboard in a TKL type issue, what’s right here at the very least feels snug and well-built.