Pros: Light weight, Tracks well, Ergonomic Grip, Aesthetically pleasing (At least to me), Mappable Buttons and changable DPI
Cons: No customisable weights, Gets dirty fairly easily, More expensive than the G400
Hello, and welcome to Voodoo's review of the MX518.
The MX518 is the older varient of a G400, I don't own a G400 so I can't make a direct comparison of it.
The MX518 is the same shape as a G400, but the G400 is an upgraded version. I'm finding it hard to pull out good things about the MX518 that other mice can't do, as it's very much a generic mouse. The DPI changing on the go is a useful feature for gamers, especially inbetween switching from (for instance, Team Fortress 2) a scout to a sniper, where the scout needs a lightning quick speed to spin around and fire as quickly as possible and keep pelting the target, whereas the Sniper can have a nice slow speed for those accurate headshots.
Don't get me wrong, although I'm beginning to sound negative to my MX518, I love it, It's just that mouses (which also correlate in price) with more features are available (G500) but the thing does the job perfect for me. I use the customisable buttons alot, though my gripe with Logitech is that It says 8, although There's 2 for the DPI scrolling (Doesn't really count as customisable if you need them anyway), the middle mouse button (I use for teamspeak) and the two buttons to the left (Back/Forward buttons for browsing the internet, but I use them for voice programs ingame) and another one for 'Document selector' (IMHO, Pointless feature for windows vista/7 users), which basically brings up a little screen with all your open tabs.
The actual mouse itself is very comfortable. I'm 15, but My hands at (as measured ) 19cm length, 9cm Width. I feel I'm just starting to outgrow it with my pinky hanging over the edge, but the thumb position is perfect, as are the mouse button fingers. My only issue is that my finger closest to the pinky doesn't really have a comfortable position other than the right click and a bit on the rubber lining. The "Logitech" logo is well stuck on, as I've had it since march and no noticeable signs of damage are there, and it's been dropped, banged, carried etc. The mouse in itself is in perfect condition after this time, with on average 2-3 hours gaming a day. My issue is with the actual mouse body, debris can easily stick itself to the plastic coating, but a quick scratch with the nail can remove it.
Onto the feet, the feet are very durable and (Now) smooth, as it's been worn down gradually to very, VERY smooth as I play on a wooden surface. I've yet to get a (proper) mousemat for use, but I'm sure it'll become even better on a good quality one.
Overall? It's a cracking mouse, and it's not that expensive. It's a good alternative to a G500, but ultimately now the G400 out-does it in some aspects.
(Also note, I'm from the UK, so I paid £32.49 off Amazon.co.uk)
The MX518 is the older varient of a G400, I don't own a G400 so I can't make a direct comparison of it.
The MX518 is the same shape as a G400, but the G400 is an upgraded version. I'm finding it hard to pull out good things about the MX518 that other mice can't do, as it's very much a generic mouse. The DPI changing on the go is a useful feature for gamers, especially inbetween switching from (for instance, Team Fortress 2) a scout to a sniper, where the scout needs a lightning quick speed to spin around and fire as quickly as possible and keep pelting the target, whereas the Sniper can have a nice slow speed for those accurate headshots.
Don't get me wrong, although I'm beginning to sound negative to my MX518, I love it, It's just that mouses (which also correlate in price) with more features are available (G500) but the thing does the job perfect for me. I use the customisable buttons alot, though my gripe with Logitech is that It says 8, although There's 2 for the DPI scrolling (Doesn't really count as customisable if you need them anyway), the middle mouse button (I use for teamspeak) and the two buttons to the left (Back/Forward buttons for browsing the internet, but I use them for voice programs ingame) and another one for 'Document selector' (IMHO, Pointless feature for windows vista/7 users), which basically brings up a little screen with all your open tabs.
The actual mouse itself is very comfortable. I'm 15, but My hands at (as measured ) 19cm length, 9cm Width. I feel I'm just starting to outgrow it with my pinky hanging over the edge, but the thumb position is perfect, as are the mouse button fingers. My only issue is that my finger closest to the pinky doesn't really have a comfortable position other than the right click and a bit on the rubber lining. The "Logitech" logo is well stuck on, as I've had it since march and no noticeable signs of damage are there, and it's been dropped, banged, carried etc. The mouse in itself is in perfect condition after this time, with on average 2-3 hours gaming a day. My issue is with the actual mouse body, debris can easily stick itself to the plastic coating, but a quick scratch with the nail can remove it.
Onto the feet, the feet are very durable and (Now) smooth, as it's been worn down gradually to very, VERY smooth as I play on a wooden surface. I've yet to get a (proper) mousemat for use, but I'm sure it'll become even better on a good quality one.
Overall? It's a cracking mouse, and it's not that expensive. It's a good alternative to a G500, but ultimately now the G400 out-does it in some aspects.
(Also note, I'm from the UK, so I paid £32.49 off Amazon.co.uk)
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