G MX518 Gaming Mouse
A modernised MX518 with the original right-hand shape and a HERO optical sensor.
Model history · 2 models, 2005–2019
- 2005MX518 Gaming-Grade Optical MouseCompare
- 2019G MX518 Gaming Mouse
- Shape
- Ergonomic
- Buttons
- 8
- DPI
- 16,000
- Battery
- –
- Connects by
- Cable
- Weight
- –
What reviewers say
RTINGS, ComputerBase and GameSkinny found the familiar shape comfortable for larger hands and the updated sensor well suited to gaming. RTINGS noted the stiff cable and uneven button feel, while ComputerBase found some modern rivals offered more features. GameSkinny found the upper sensitivity button awkward to reach.
From rtings.com, computerbase.de and gameskinny.com
Specifications
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- Shape
- Ergonomic
- Hand
- Right hand
- Sensitivity
- Up to 16,000 DPI
- Sensor
- HERO 16K optical
- Buttons
- 8
- Sensor
- Logitech states 100–16,000 dpi, more than 400 inches per second tracking and no smoothing, filtering or acceleration.
- Scroll wheel
- Clickable stepped wheel; no free-spin mode.
Connections and battery
- Connects by
- Cable
- Power
- Cable
- Works with
- USB computer; Logitech G HUB or Logitech Gaming Software is optional for custom controls.
- Software
- Logitech G HUB or Logitech Gaming Software; settings can be kept in onboard memory.
Design
- Materials
- Plastic case with the original MX518 shape.
- Colours
- Dark grey and black.
Pros and cons
Pros
- HERO sensor spans 100 to 16,000 dpi
- Eight buttons can be reassigned
- Settings can be stored on the mouse
Cons
- Right-hand shape excludes left-handed use
- No wireless connection
- Scroll wheel cannot free spin
Closest rivals
Model | Shape | Buttons | DPI | Battery | Connects by | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ergonomic | 7 | 4,000 | 70 days | Bluetooth and USB receiver | 141 g | Sept 2019 | |
| Ergonomic | 6 | 25,600 | 60 hours | USB receiver and Cable | 95 g | Jun 2019 | |
| Ergonomic | 6 | 8,500 | – | Cable | 77 g | Jan 2020 |
Previous model: MX518 Gaming-Grade Optical Mouse.
Sources
- press.logitech.eu/de-de/die-ruckkehr-der-legende-die-mx518-gaming-maus-ist-wied…
- support.logi.com/hc/en-001/articles/360039271974-Getting-Started-MX518-Gaming-M…
- computerbase.de/artikel/maeuse/logitech-mx518-legendary-test.66820
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