Calls the Maya X the best mouse they've used, at 8K polling on a high-refresh monitor.
“Maya X mouse is the best mouse I've ever used.”
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The EC2-DW's build quality is superb, with no creaking or flex compared to their Glorious Model D; the stiffer switches take getting used to, and the dock is a nice touch.
“i actually went with a ec2 dw 4k and the build quality speaks for itself.”
The Rival Pro's shape surprised them, and the coating and skates are nice too, worth it at €120.
“Got the Rival pro, i didn't think I'd like it, but the shape was actually quite nice”
Owning both, this player much prefers the GameSir G7 Pro 8K over the new Steam Controller.
“I have the 8k and the SteamController 2 and generally much prefer the 8k.”
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“The steam controller is just meh, and steam input itself is still quite buggy with complex setups.”
Upgrading from a HyperX Cloud Alpha S, this buyer found the BlackShark V3 Pro worse in comfort and music/movie audio, though better for competitive gaming, and is returning it.
“so I bought the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro. Honestly, I was shocked by how much worse the comfort and audio quality felt”
Their Vader 5 Pro has the same stuck L3 problem, while first-party controllers have lasted them 5+ years.
“Came here because the EXACT thing is happening to mine.”
A brand-new X3 Superstrike lost 13% battery overnight with the PC off, and Logitech support wants it sent in for a 20+ day inspection.
“My brand new X3 suffers from the same issue. Just lost 13% overnight while the PC was off.”
With 18cm hands and a claw grip, the Sensei Pro Mini's shape never felt right for them, but the clicks are responsive, build is solid with no creaking, and tracking and wireless have been consistent.
“Been using the Sensei Pro Mini for a little while now and I have some mixed feelings about it.”
Found the Astro A50 X horrible for positional accuracy compared with a BlackShark V3.
“switched to the astro a50x and in my opinion they r horrible for positional accuracy when I compared them to the black shark v3 that I tried”
Quality control was horrible: they returned three units, and a repair through Audeze took over a month after the wrong part was ordered, so they gave up on it.
“I was also recommended the Maxwell 2's, but unfortunately Thier quality control was horrible.”
Loved the shape and ergonomics over six years of work and light gaming before it developed issues.
“My old G305 developed some issues after 6 years and I'm looking for something to replace it with. I love the shape and overall ergonomics of that mouse.”
The scroll wheel started randomly scrolling in the wrong direction.
“Lamzu Maya X, scroll wheel issue where it scrolls in the opposite direction randomly.”
The optical scroll wheel feels fantastic compared with their old DeathAdder V3.
“I'm using the DAv4 Pro and the scroll feels fantastic compared to my old V3”
With 21 cm hands and a claw-like grip, loves the Viper V3 Pro.
“my hand length is 21cm and I love the viper v3 pro and viper v4 pro.”
With 21 cm hands and a claw-like grip, loves the Viper V4 Pro.
“my hand length is 21cm and I love the viper v3 pro and viper v4 pro.”
Can spam clicks faster than on their old Viper V4 Pro; skates are replaceable and side buttons fine in play.
“from my experience i can spam the clicks way faster with this mouse than on my razer viper v4 pro which i had previously.”
Likes it a lot for the haptic switches, but the side buttons are bad.
“i like my X2 quite a bit (the haptic switches are _that good_) but i 100% agree about bad side buttons.”
The battery life is great but it's less comfortable than the WLMouse Beast.
“Unlimited battery life has been nice but it's not quite as comfortable as the Beast even though their dimensions are nearly identical”
The perfect shape, buttons and weight after hundreds of mice, but the battery lasts only two to three days.
“After trying out 100's of mouse, this is literally the perfect mouse.”
Mostly enjoying it, but the base scrapes the pad when lifting, which may be a deal breaker.
“I'm mostly enjoying the mouse but I'm having one specific problem that might end up being a deal breaker.”
After nearly two months the headband creaks whenever they stretch it on, which has become quite bothersome.
“I have an issue with my Razer Kraken V4 Pro: when I stretch the headset to fit it onto my head, the headband makes a creaking sound.”
More comfortable and better sounding than their old Logitech Pro X.
“Im using hyperx cloud 3s right now and they're more comfortable and the sound so good to me i came from Logitech pro x”
Praises its excellent transparency mode.
“Gunna give a shoutout to the Sony Inzone H9 ii with its excellent transparency mode.”
Found its D-pad placement really comfortable.
“I found the razer raiju v3 pro to have a really comfortable dpad placement”
The most all-in-one of their seven controllers, with a solid D-pad; a relief after Xbox stick drift.
“I have both vader 4 and 5 pro. The Dpad is solid on both.”
Really likes it and isn't bothered by the D-pad complaints.
“I really like the cyclone 2.”
Likes the feel with no issues apart from the stick rubber wearing off.
“Ive been using an xbox controller (one 2019 and series 2022). I like the feel when playing and i havnet had any issue aside from replacing the sticks because the rubber worn off.”
Their sealed Sensei Pro Mini arrived without its top and bottom skates, only the sensor skate.
“I just bought a sealed Sensei, I opened it when i got home and there was no top or bottom skate, only sensor skate.”
The only mouse that has lasted for them, though it feels heavy and the wheel isn't great for Dota.
“The only mouse that has lasted is my trusty G305.”
Tried it briefly; felt a bit too big with a front that flares out.
“the viper v4 pro (very briefly and I didn't test it properly in an aimtrainer, but to me it felt a bit too big, didn't like that the front flares out )”
HITS is a game changer, though they don't love the G Pro shape.
“After trying this mouse I will never be satisfied with mechanical clicks again, HITS is a gamechanger for me”
Great for big hands but held back by its buttons and D-pad.
“If the cyclone 2 had better buttons and dpad it would be the goat for big hand boys easily.”
Still working after years, but feels like a brick next to modern mice.
“my g305 is still kicking after years but the weight feels like a brick after using anything modern.”
Tested it and disliked the clicks and side buttons.
“I tested one out because my xm2 was going out…. I did not like the clicks at all. I didn’t like the side buttons too.”
Works fine, but USB charging stopped working after a year; still charges on the dock.
“I have a cyclone 2, everything works fine, but the USB charging stop working after one year.”
After trying many mice, the X3 is now their main mouse.
“the x2 and now x3 have become my main mice after trying way too many mice since I fell down the mouse rabbit hole in 2023.”
The battery swelled within a year.
“I have a cyclone 2 and the battery puffs up within a year.”
Bad skates, side buttons and value and a buggy scroll wheel; only the HITS clicks impress, so not worth the price.
“Skates are bad Side buttons are bad Scroll wheel still bugging Cost/value is bad But it has HITS though!!!”
The board died after three years, the scroll wheel failed before that and the side buttons were horrible.
“my 1st gen superlight's board shit the bed 3 years into ownership. Plus the scroll wheel that stopped working 6 months before that and the horrible side buttons.”
A week in: only HITS was good, the skates needed replacing and the scroll wheel double-clicked.
“I had the X2 for a week and only good thing I could say about it was the HITs system.”
Returned it because of the loud, annoying clicks.
“I had the Viper V4 Pro and returned it due to the loud annoying clicking.”
Everything is great except the stiff main buttons.
“Everything is great, except the main buttons feel a bit stiff and require more force to press than I expected.”
Owned the OP1 8k v2: a good claw-grip shape for small hands.
“Op1 8k v2 dark frost it's a good claw grip shape for small hands”
Kept disconnecting when lifted, then a firmware update on Linux bricked it for good.
“my sabre v2 pro shit the bed. after a long period of disconnecting and reconnecting whenever i picked it up and set it down at an angle”
The scroll wheel failed just out of warranty and Razer wouldn't fix it.
“my Razer Deathadder V3 Pro had a scroll wheel hardware issue. Razer refused to fix it or replace it”
Maybe the best mouse they have owned, with better software than Synapse.
“Just picked one up and it's maybe the best mouse I've ever owned and I have a LOT.”
Hesitant to leave brown switches but loving it: firm enough to avoid typos, buttery feel, easy to remap.
“I really liked my brown switches so I was hesitant at first but I am loving this new keyboard.”
Rated it 1/10: decent build, plate and keycaps, but missed keystrokes that Razer support blamed on software and wouldn't fix under warranty.
“The Razer Huntsman HE Magnetic 8KHZ built quality was decent.”
Has the best sidetone of any wireless headset they've used.
“Audeze Maxwell 2 has the best I’ve used.”
Excellent sidetone, though build and audio quality feel a little budget.
“Steelseries Nova 5 is also excellent, although a little on the budget side when it comes to build and audio quality.”
Very good sound and mic with decent battery; the software bugs out sometimes and clamp force eased after a few weeks.
“Black shark v3 non pro. The software isn’t the greatest and it bugs out sometimes. But the sound is p damn good, battery life is decent, and the mic is also very good.”
Keeps coming back to it after trying most wireless headsets: comfortable, sturdy chassis, great mic and great sound with tweaking.
“X3 is comfortable, has a great mic and with tweaking great sounding audio.”
Lightweight and comfortable but not worth $400: flimsy mic, all-plastic build, easily scratched DAC screen.
“For me, the Omnis were good but at $399.99, I dont think they are better even with the high res audio. My issue is mic quality and build quality.”
After 3–4 years they really like the hot-swap batteries and dock, but it's huge and heavy on a small head and the mic is awful.
“I've already got the Nova Pro wireless and I do honestly really like them. BUT, theyre huge and kinda heavy.”
Kept it over the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 for casual PC and iPhone gaming: reliable connection, and the clicky mechanical buttons grew on them.
“This is my honest, non-technical, non-AI-slop review, and why I decided to keep the GameSir Cylcone 2.”
A firmware update nearly bricked it; calls Flydigi quality control non-existent.
“I had similar problem with Apex 5, but at least I could turn it on and hard reset it.”
One of the best controllers you can buy.
“The G7 Pro is one of the best controller you can buy”
Prefers it to the Viper V4 Pro for its clicks and HITS system.
“The X3 wins out for general mouse clicking and the hit system.”
Their Superlight is starting to double-click and the small, mushy side buttons hurt their thumb.
“my g pro superlight is starting to experience double clicks”
Keeps both the X2 Superstrike and Viper V4 Pro, liking different things about each.
“I have an X2 Superstrike and the V4 Pro and I keep both as I appreciate different things about each.”
Their favourite mouse; keeps going back to it from wireless mice.
“Regular op1 8k v2 is my favorite mouse. I keep trying other wireless mice and going back to the op1.”
Their unit had squeaky buttons and extra travel after the left hair-trigger click.
“got a G7 Pro and it had squeaky buttons and the LT hair trigger had extra travel after the click”
Was hoping to love it but returned it after one day.
“I returned my x3 after 1 day, was really hoping to love it.”
Prefers it to the Superlight 2 for its lighter clicks.
“I personally prefer the gpx1 over the gpx2 because the clicks are lighter and the mouse is almost identical besides that.”
Their X2 Superstrike lasts weeks on a charge at 1 kHz.
“Ditto my X2 Superstrike lasts weeks on 1kHz polling…”
Its clicks sound better than the DeathAdder V4 Pro's and the Viper V3 Pro's.
“Viper V4 Pro sounds much better than the Deathadder V4 Pro. I would go so far as to say the Viper V4 Pro clicks are better than the V3 Pro.”
Coming from the Superlight 2, thinks the X3 and its click tech are great.
“I recently bought a logitech x3 superstrike and think its dope with the new click tech”
Much prefers the X2 Superstrike to the loud Viper V4 Pro.
“Viper Pro V4 is loud as fuck, couldn't stand it. Much prefer my X2.”
Feels lighter than the X3 but they dislike the coating.
“The thing I don't like about the V4 Pro is the coating.”
Kept it over the Viper V4 Pro; the click system is the best on the market.
“I had both and keept the X3, i dont like both shapes but the Logitech shape is fine for me, the click system is the best in the market.”
Sold it for the Viper V4 Pro: mushy side buttons, mechanical wheel and G Hub.
“I had the x2 superstrike and I sold that for the vv4 pro. Couldnt get past how the mouse still had the same shitty mushy side buttons”
Just bought the Viper V4 Pro and has been loving it.
“I just bought the Viper V4 Pro and I've been loving it.”
Enjoys it more than the Viper V4 Pro because HITS helps; wishes it were lighter.
“Have both, currently enjoying the x3 more because HITS really help in the games I play. Just wish it was lighter”
The haptics are incredible and have ruined other mice for them.
“The haptics are incredible and it has ruined other mice for me even ones that have better shape.”
Drains a full battery in three to four days.
“PRO X3 Superstrike drains 100% battery in 3-4 days”
Higher actuation force than expected and a heavy scroll wheel; still prefers the Superlight 2.
“my Superstrike X2 is heavier to actually scroll, not click, which is also very obnoxious so I still prefer superlight 2 as well.”
Much better balanced than the X2 with better side-button placement for large hands.
“The weight balance of the X3 is night and day difference than the X2”
Kept accidentally releasing the buttons during fights on a friend's X2.
“I tried a friend's X2 for a while on the 3/5 actuation depth setting and kept accidentally releasing the buttons randomly”
Fixed the X2's balance, with what they think is the best click in the industry.
“X3 fixed the weight balancing issue, it’s similar to superlight with amazing HITS click which I think it’s the best click in the industry.”
A 20-year CS player calls it the best mouse ever made.
“bought X2 on release date. Is, without any doubts the best mouse done until today”
With 20.5 x 11 cm hands and a claw/palm hybrid grip, it's too small and the shape doesn't suit them.
“GPX 2 Superlight: Too small for me, and the shape doesn't work well for me.”
Trying both, a user is keeping a SteelSeries mouse over the X3 Superstrike, which feels heavier to move.
“The x3 just being a few grams more feels way heavier to move.”
A League player new to wireless found the Viper V3 Pro literally perfect after a week, with no latency worries for heavy clicking.
“I play League of Legends and bought the Viper V3 Pro a week ago. I never used wireless before and felt a bit icky about the latency”
Rates their previous Viper V4 Pro's side buttons 10/10.
“the side buttons are a 8/10 i think, comparing to my previous mouse the razer viper v4 pro which had 10/10 sise buttons imo.”
Their X2 Superstrike's side buttons needed a huge amount of pre-travel, and it felt front heavy compared with the X3.
“i found that the side buttons were greatly improved from x2 to x3. either that or my x2 was faulty because the buttons needed a huuuge amount of pre travel.”
Comparing for gaming, they found the ROG Kithara far better than their Sony XM3 and recommend it at about $300.
“IMO it was pretty bad compared to the stuff I was comparing it against (PC38X, Kithara, and 490 Pro at the time).”
They returned two pairs of the Gen 5 because the sidetone was far too weak compared with their Gen 4.
“I’ve returned two pairs of gen 5’s due to the side tone being terribly weak.”
Nearly three years in it's still going, with only the ear cushions replaced as normal wear.
“+1 for Audeze ; I've had an Audeze Maxwell pair for nearly three years now.”
After a few hours of wear it made their ears hurt.
“I have tested a few pairs, including the HyperX Cloud 2 nd with all of them, my ears would start to hurt after a few hours”
They love their first-generation Superlight so much they're reluctant to replace it.
“currently using a first gen superlight ) and im reluctant to change because i love this mouse.”
For big hands it's the best they've found; years of EC1 models all still work and they now use the EC1-DW.
“The zowie ec1 is the best I could find. I've been using it for years. Currently using the ec1-dw.”
The coating on their Superlight 2 DEX started peeling.
“After my dexs coating started peeling i wanted to get a new mouse”
Constant white noise when nothing is playing, and it clamped the top of their ears too much.
“I tried the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless and it has **white noise while you’re not playing anything**.”
Two units both crackled and hissed at low volume, and the soft pads clamped their ears uncomfortably.
“I tried 2 Nova Pro Omnis and they both have the same **crackling and hissing** while playing something at low volume while ANC is off.”
Two weeks in: really comfortable, long battery life and good sound.
“I use the arctic nova 7 gen 2 since 2 weeks,they are really comfortable,long lasting battery and good sound quality”
Underwhelming out of the box until EQ brought them to life.
“I had the same experience with the Arctis game buds. Pretty underwhelming out of the box but applying EQ brought them to life.”
Tried both: sounds better than the BlackShark V3 Pro for music, but footsteps were easier on the Razer.
“Hyperx cloud 3s definitely sounds better in the music department”
Tried both: footsteps were easier to hear than on the Cloud III S, which sounded better for music.
“with the Razer blackshark v3 pro I could hear footsteps more with it compared to the hyper X”
A second firmware update errored out and the controller won't turn on any more.
“So I followed the steps to use space station 5, and everything worked well, the firmware was updated.”
Owned it and the Direwolf 4: better stick centering for no-deadzone FPS play.
“cyclone 2 has better stick centering if you like no deadzone mode.”
Pleasantly surprised: the shape is better than remembered and the haptics and adjustable actuation help in Fortnite.
“been trying the x3 for a bit now and i’m pleasantly surprised”
Of the mice they've tried, the Viper V3 Pro is the best for them.
“Viper v3 pro can be cool, it’s the best I’ve tried”
Their mouse has a bug where it needs both left and right click pressed to select anything.
“my mouse keeps doing both clicks.its not double clicking, i need to press right and left click to select”
Their Maxwell developed the known driver problem, separating and squealing, so they don't consider it very durable.
“Maxwell 1 has driver issues. They tend to start separating and making squealing noises (happened to my set).”
A relaxed-claw user finds the original Superlight's shape and weight distribution poor.
“I currently use the original gpro super light and my grip is a relaxed claw grip I’d say, it’s pretty shit in shape”
With very large hands and a claw grip, they really like it as a lighter option.
“If you're looking for something lighter, I really like the razer viper v3 pro.”
Uses the original Maxwell and has never had white noise or artifacts.
“I use Maxwell (not the mark 2, the OG ones) and have never experienced what you describe”
The upper side button died after almost five years, having double-clicked for two.
“my g pro x superlight upper side button died today, it just won't click. it's been double clicking for 2 years”
With roughly 19x10 cm hands, the Superlight 2 DEX shape is their favourite for comfort.
“Logitech Superlight Dex shape is my favorite for comfort.”
Trying the Superlight 2c with 18x8 cm hands and a palm grip, it wouldn't stay in their hand, causing strain and numbness.
“A month ago, I tried the GPX 2C, which simply couldn’t stay in my hand, leading to excessive strain and numbness.”
A palm-grip user really likes it, though the middle of their palm doesn't fully rest on it the way it did on the DeathAdder Chroma.
“Then I switched to the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2, and I really like this mouse too.”
They love its shape, size and weight; after long use the feet are worn and the buttons getting mushy.
“Love the mouse, shape,size, weight etc should I just buy another”
Several of its LEDs have died.
“I’ve had a few leds die on my on my G Pro X TKL Lightspeed”
Went back to it after trying the Maxwell 2 and BlackShark V3 Pro: so comfortable, with convenient multi-console dock.
“I absolutely love my Astro A50X. I sold them and got the Maxwell 2 to try and had the Razer Blackshark v3 Pro, but sold them and went back to Astro.”
A very noticeable upgrade over the Nova Pro Wireless in every way, though the price is hard to swallow.
“I just bought the elites a couple weeks ago coming up from the Nova pro wireless. I think they are better in every way, very noticeable upgrade.”
Good sound and mic, breathable fabric pads and great simultaneous Bluetooth, but weak ANC and a clunky dongle-plus-cable.
“I owned razer blackshark v3 pro it sounds good mic quality is good too however anc isn’t much since it uses fabric pads”
By far the best of their eight controllers, with no stick drift and lots of extras in the box.
“gamsir g7 pro i have eight controllers this one by far the best plus and can never get stick drift”
Much better than the V3 Pro thanks to lower stick latency and smoother sticks.
“I have the V4 Pro myself and it is a way better controller than the v3 pro because of stick latency”
Their most comfortable and most-used controller, but it has the worst triggers so they skip it for shooters.
“Ultimate 3E is the most comfortable to me so I use it the most, but it also has the worst triggers and I never use for shooters.”
Loves its smooth sticks, though it lacks proper trigger stops.
“I have the Apex 5 and love it though. Something about the Apex sticks just feel so smooth compared to other controllers.”
A great Warzone controller: two back buttons and two removable paddles, good trigger stops, magnetic sticks with no drift.
“I have a Vader 5 Pro and think it's a great controller.”
With 198x114 mm hands the Superlight 2 DEX was too small for them, though still the most comfortable mouse they've used.
“I had a dex but that was too small, despite it still being the most comfortable mouse I've ever used.”
One of the best headsets they've used for Call of Duty: good directional footsteps and EQ from the phone app.
“I’ve decided to go with the Astro A50X and I’m so glad I did.”
The software fights Steam, keyboard inputs misbehave on 2.4 GHz and it drops out more since updates.
“The software is always fighting my steam trying to control it and I find the Vader 5 pro on 2.4ghz now doesn't do the keyboard inputs correctly”
A user who returned the X2 over weight balance finds the X3 balance great, but its haptics much weaker.
“Weight balance is great, the haptic feedback is very weak compared to x2”
Their only complaint with the X2 Superstrike was its front-heavy weight.
“My only complaint was the weight in the front on the x2, hopefully this feels better”
Gaming in the same room, they and their partner both use the G PRO X 2 Lightspeed, but its mic doesn't filter out each other's voices so they hear one another twice on Discord.
“We both currently have the Logitech GPRO X Lightspeed 2”
After almost three years with the Lamzu Thorn they're very satisfied with its performance and build quality, but it has always felt a bit too big for their claw grip.
“I have been using a Lamzu Thorn for almost 3 years now. I am very satisfied with its performance and build quality”
They currently use the Superlight 2c: a neutral shape with by far the best optical clicks they've tried.
“Superlight 2c - neutral shape I'm actually using this mouse and by far the clicks are the best optical that I've tried”
Their second G305 started double clicking after just 8 months, so they modded in hot-swap switches and use it for office work.
“I have to mod my 2nd G305 into hotswap pcb board switch since it double click on me after just 8 months.”
Very good audio quality for the price.
“I have Maxwell 1's, there are 2's and an ANC version of the 2 available. Very good audio quality for the price.”
After trying many headsets, this is the one they settled on for Xbox.
“I have now found my headset I am on my xbox series x steelseries arctic nova pro wireless omni midnight blue”
Excellent sound, but gets a little warm, the pads may wear quickly and PC shows many confusing outputs.
“sound quality is excellent. headset can get a little warm, and i dont think the pads will last very long but lucky they are easily replaceable.”
Sounded god tier with a small EQ tweak, but returned them because of the weight and the mic.
“with a small +2db adjustment on 2800 and 1800 khz it sounded god tier, but had to return them becasue my triangled ass head couldnt support the weight”
Totally worth it at a $100 discount.
“Only the A50Xs are worthy if you can get them on discount, I got $100 on discount, they are totally worth it.”
Their favourite controller and worth $80 for the precision and premium feel.
“My favorite controller is the Flydigi Vader 5 Pro, which is pricier at $80, but I think it's worth it for the precision and premium feel.”
Works with the dongle on a Mac mini for GeForce Now: noticeably faster, Forza plays amazingly, and the sticks feel amazing.
“I went ahead and got the G7 Pro 8k. It works with the dongle and it's noticeably faster than the Stadia controller.”
One of their all-time favourites after trying almost every controller.
“G7 pro is one of my favorite controllers of all time. And I swear I've tried mostly all of them .”
Beat a two-year-old shooter PR the day they got it.
“I have 15k hours in shooters and the day I got my vader I beat my PR that's 2 years old.”
Two years of competitive play with no complaints and good latency even on 2.4 GHz.
“I been using my ultimate 2 wireless for about 2 years and I can't complain.”
They hated the G305's weird shape, though they say it's nice otherwise and keep it as a backup.
“God I hated the g305, what a weird shape!!”
Sounded hollow and tinny to them.
“I disagree when people says that the audio quality of cloud 3s is good. it sounded hollow and tinny”
Four months on Xbox via an adapter with no regrets; occasionally needs a replug.
“I'm 4 months in with my Vader 5 pro on xbox with a brooks xb3. No regrets”
Their Kovaak's scores noticeably improved on the OP1 8k v2 Raw Input edition, and they keep switching back to it from their ULX mid-game.
“I picked up the OP1 #rawinput because of the hype surrounding it. I had not played with a wired mouse in years. Call it placebo, whatever you want. But my Kovaak's scores noticeably improved after playing with the OP1.”
Using a DeathAdder V3 with a pincer claw, they find the buttons too high and the hump too far forward to reach the side buttons.
“I currently am using a deathadder V3 with a pincer claw grip and I feel like the buttons are too high, the hump is too far forward”
With a 20x10 cm hand and claw grip, they immediately hated the Harpe II Ace, which forced their grip too far back.
“I've tried the ASUS Harpe II Ace and immediately hated it and felt like I had to grip it way to far back.”
A 3.3k Faceit player swapped the X2 for the X3 and is very happy: better weight balance and less wrist strain.
“I didnt think there wouldve been a large difference in the weight positioning, but I am very happy to have switched, less strain in my wrist”
A few years with the first-gen Audeze Maxwell (Xbox): they love its great sound, good microphone, very low-latency dongle wireless and deep EQ customisation for games, movies and music.
“I know the Xbox can for sure because that is the model I have had for a few years and have loved them.”
Comparing with the X2 Crazylight, they can't let go of the Superlight 2c's shape, with its narrower front and centred hump, really hard to beat.
“But there is something about SL 2c’s shape that I just can’t let go.”
The original Superlight was OK but never fully comfortable, and eventually developed double clicks and creaking.
“Logitech Superlight - It was ok, but I never felt 100% comfortable with it...”
Its simultaneous dongle plus Bluetooth connection without sound loss is what convinced them to buy it.
“On the H9 II, you can connect with the USB dongle to one device and via Bluetooth to another”
Owning both, they say the G7 Pro's build feels like a kid's toy next to the Vader 5 Pro.
“I have both and g7 pro build is like kid toy comparing to vader 5 pro.”
Stopped using it because the sidetone was too low, though the driver tune is almost perfect out of the box.
“I don’t use them now as sidetone was too low”
OK but boring; prefers the DualSense and Edge.
“And for the razer one , its ok but for me its quite boring”
Found the wired version pretty bad compared with a real DAC/amp and DT 990s.
“I had the artic nova pro wired and those were pretty shit tbh”
Loves them after a couple of years.
“love my Nova Pro Wireless. Have had them for a couple of years now.”
Good ANC, simultaneous Bluetooth and sound, but on PC it never showed up in Razer's app across several exchanges and the Game channel failed.
“the Razer Blackshark V3 Pro while it has good ANC, Sim Bluetooth & a good sound signature, they are pretty flawed.”
Much better than the G7 Pro 8K for the same price.
“If you like G7 Pro 8k , buy Vader 5 Pro , much much better for the same price.”
Still the best fit for their small hands; swappable TMR modules mean drift no longer kills the controller.
“I did upgrade to the Dualshock Edge and bought custom TMR joystick modules”
Pretty happy after a first session: strong trigger haptics, though no charging dock.
“I’ve got the v4 pro Wolverine which just came out. Finally got to play with it a bit today.”
The build feels like a kid's toy next to the Vader 5 Pro.
“The G7 pro build is like kid toy comparing to the vader 5 pro.”
Their first Elite 2's bumper died within weeks and the replacement's stick magnets failed.
“my first Elite 2 had a bumper stop working within weeks followed by my replacement having the magnets on one of the sticks mess up”
Their favourite after the G7 Pro: adjustable stick tension, great D-pad, strong vibration, Elite-like size.
“I upgraded from the G7 Pro by buying the Vader 5S. I know it's wired but it's my favorite controller at the moment”
Returned it: good D-pad but not a competitive controller and not more premium than the Elite.
“i returned mine as i was disappointed with it aswell.”
Owns the OP1 8k v2 and finds it great for claw grip, though too short for palm with an 18.5 cm hand.
“I have the Endgame OP1 8k v2, which is great for claw grip imo”
A week on the X3 Superstrike, they can't get used to its filling shape and weight; it has no manoeuvrability for them despite the HITS hype.
“Ive been on the x3 superstrike for a week and i just cant with the filling shape of the mouse”