Logitech MX518 Optical Gaming Mouse

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In my product briefing before this review, Logitech shared that they dusted off many of the same tools for the manufacturing process as they did when it was originally made. I put the MX518 Legendary through its paces in a handful of first person shooters to test its accuracy in the heat of battle. I was able to create profiles for each of the games I tested, though the automatic profile switching did glitch out once or twice and fail to switch.

The left and right buttons blend seamlessly with the palm rest in a single glossy shell, and the rubber finish on the mouse wheel is smooth rather than grooved, which definitely feels old school. So it was with some trepidation that I hooked up the Logitech MX518 gaming mouse, but now that I’ve used it for a few weeks, I don’t think I’ll ever want to let it go. It features exactly the same shape as the original models, but uses Logitech's flagship HERO sensor, which is capable of 16,000 CPI resolution, a 1000 Hz refresh rate, and self-calibrating lift-off distance. Be sure the lens and sensor are clean (indicated by the red arrows in the image below) - in my case the sensor on the right side was dirty.

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From a gaming point of view, the 1600dpi sensor found in the MX518 will be a real draw for anyone wanting to improve their frag count. The sides of the unit feel more pleasantly grippy than the original and, in lieu of the distressed metal/bubbled design of the first MX518, the top has gotten a glossy, subtly speckled 'Nightfall' finish.The original MX518 is one of the best regarded and most sought after gaming mice to ever be produced, and fans regularly clamor for a proper modern update (as good as the original was, its sensor topped out at 1800 CPI, and it's desperately in need of a refresh). If you're looking to improve your performance in the most demanding twitch shooters, or are generally in the market for a better pointer, the MX518 is one to pounce on.