Logitech MX Revolution vs Logitech MX518 Gaming-Grade Optical Mouse

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MX Revolution compared with MX518 Gaming-Grade Optical Mouse

	LogitechMX Revolution	LogitechMX518 Gaming-Grade Optical Mouse
Overview
Released
Released	August 2006	April 2005
Tracking
Shape
Shape	Ergonomic	Ergonomic
Hand
Hand	Right hand	Right hand
Sensitivity
Sensitivity	Up to 800 DPI	Up to 1,600 DPI (better)
Sensor
Sensor	Laser	Optical
Buttons
Buttons	7	8 (better)
Free-spinning wheel
Free-spinning wheel	Yes	–
Thumb wheel
Thumb wheel	Yes	–
Sensor
Sensor	Laser sensor; 800 DPI reported by Bare Feats	Logitech lists 400, 800 and 1,600 dpi settings out of the box, with up to five levels configurable in SetPoint.
Scroll wheel
Scroll wheel	MicroGear Precision Scroll Wheel with SmartShift motorised automatic switching between stepped and free-spinning modes; can also be switched manually	Clickable scroll wheel; no free-spin mode.
Thumb wheel
Thumb wheel	Second wheel can zoom in documents and images or switch between applications	–
Connections and battery
Connects by
Connects by	USB receiver	Cable
Power
Power	Rechargeable	Cable
Receiver
Receiver	USB micro receiver using 2.4 GHz radio, reported by Bare Feats	–
Charging
Charging	Rechargeable lithium-ion battery; mouse charges in an AC-powered desktop station, with battery-level LEDs	–
Works with
Works with	Windows and Mac computers with a USB port; platform-specific Logitech software needed for custom functions	USB connection; SetPoint is needed to customise button assignments.
Software
Software	Logitech SetPoint on Windows or Logitech Control Center on Mac for button actions and scroll settings	Logitech SetPoint.
Design
Colours
Colours	–	Dark grey with a patterned top shell.
Weight
Weight	148 g	–
In the box
In the box	Mouse, recharging station, AC power cord, USB micro receiver, SetPoint CD and guide	–