After a month with the Kithara on an AE-9 sound card, they love the sound; comfort is fine with a Capra strap.
“I was using H6 and now bought Kithara. I have been using it for over a month and I do love the sound.”
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Rates the Kithara 10/10 for sound, 7/10 comfort and 4/10 for the mic; fine from a PS5 controller but poor on a Realtek motherboard.
“Kithara - Sound Quality 10/10 | Mic Quality 4/10 | Comfort 7/10.”
Their first audiophile gear, the Kithara with a K7 DAC sounds really good with AutoEQ, but the cable tangles.
“As someone who’s never had audiophile/Hifi gear they sound really good using a squig.link AutoEQ in Peace.”
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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“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.”
This player finds the new Valve Steam Controller just meh, with Steam Input still buggy for complex setups.
“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”
The Superlight 2c had better click feel and overall QC than the regular Superlight 2 for them, though it felt small compared with the original GPX size.
“I did feel like the 2c had better click feel and qc all around than the normal sl2.”
In love with them: very comfortable, lots of quality-of-life features, and friends say the mic beats their old SteelSeries.
“I just got the Sony H9 ii with a similar spec list to what you are after and I am in love with them.”
Daily use with small hands and no comfort issues or pain.
“I have slightly smaller hands than you and use a g7 Pro everyday with no comfort issues or pain.”
Incredibly comfortable and feels high quality; sounds great with a decent mic for 115 euros.
“Just today bought HyperX Cloud III s wireless. They are incredibly comfy and feels really quality.”
Prefers it to their GameSir pads: better feel, D-pad, triggers, vibration and software, though it sometimes loses extra-button bindings.
“after I got Flydigi Vader 5 pro, I would use Flydigi in any situation I can over Gamesir.”
Way better than their Elite controller, with no stick drift.
“The pro 8k is way better than my elite controller.”
Went through seven Elite 2s on warranty, each broken in some way.
“I went through seven Elite 2s through warranty.”
The Superlight 2c brought Logitech back to their desk with its perfect compact size.
“Logitech made a way back onto my desk after years with the 2c it had the perfect compact size”
Better than the SCUF Valor Pro Wireless and Xbox Elite 2: more comfortable and responsive.
“G7 pro was the best out of valor pro wireless and Xbox elite 2 imo”
Comfortable with little pressure on the head.
“For me its cloud 3 s, they are comfy and doesnt put a lot of pressure on your head.”
No problems using it on Xbox with an adapter.
“I'm using the Vader 5 pro on xbox. No problem with the brook adapter.”
No issues with theirs since the controller launched.
“I've had mine since whenever they came out and haven't had any issues”
Loves it and uses it on both Xbox and PC.
“Gamesir G7 Pro. I love mine. Use it on Xbox and PC.”
Two weeks in: comfortable, with standard pads and a user-replaceable battery for longevity.
“I bought the cloud 3s 2 weeks ago to replace my 6yo hyperx cloud flight headset. They are comfortable”
Loves it after a month on Steam.
“I’ve been using the 5 Pro for the last month on Steam and love it.”
Returned them; far worse than HD 560S headphones.
“Bought them after i returned my cloud 3s, they were shit compared to hd560s”
A player with 19x10 cm hands who tried many mice, including the latest Razers, settled on the Superlight 2 DEX and recommends it to DeathAdder fans.
“I ended up going with the Logitech G PRO X Superlight 2 DEX.”
Their older G Pro X Superlight has no complaints and is still in nearly perfect condition.
“Don’t really have any complaints about my old gpx and it’s still in nearly perfect condition”
Their Rival Pro's scroll wheel stops registering steps whenever the battery drops below about 40%, fixed only by swapping batteries.
“When the battery level is in the 30% ish the scroll wheel stops registering steps.”
Plays with the Sensei Pro and found no noticeable issues in real-world use.
“I have the Sensei Pro and found no discernable issues just from playing.”
With a relaxed claw grip, they found the Viper V3 Pro too low to rest their palm on.
“I borrowed my brother's Viper V3 Pro SE to try out the shape but i didn't like it too much.”
Moving from a wired Dark Core, the Viper V4 Pro is very good and far easier to flick, though it lacks a thumb rest.
“Overall its a very good mouse but I have to say, not that I really expected much difference in 6 years I guess but so far I cant even tell a difference between the two of them besides the weight”
Coming from a ULX, they find the Pro X3 Superstrike too big and heavy with bad skates and heavy clicks, though the tech is innovative.
“Superstrike is too big and too heavy for me. Second, skates are very bad imo, I need to replace them ASAP!”
They find the typing experience excellent and recommend it at $179–249, though it isn't worth the $350 list price; they paid $229.
“I know big the brands aren't favorable in this sub but Asus did a really job with the AZOTH 96 HE.”
After a few months it has been awesome, far better than the A50 X they had before.
“Omni is way better than a50x. I had the a50x for a few weeks and they’re awful. Omni has been awesome few months ive had it now”
They had it for a few weeks and found it awful compared with the Arctis Nova Pro Omni.
“I had the a50x for a few weeks and they’re awful.”
Testing the Wolverine V4 Pro, trigger vibration is very inconsistent across games, present in Forza 5 but missing in Cold War and only partial in GTA 5 and RDR2, so they are returning it.
“So upon further testing the wolverine v4 pro does have trigger vibration but it is very very inconsistent.”
They love the feel of the Pro 3, with a subtly, finely textured back.
“I love the feel of the Pro 3.”
A step down from their Elite 2: the D-pad isn't great and the grip angle pulls their elbows in.
“On paper, this controller should have worked wonderfully with my needs (Xbox series X and Steam Machine user). But in practice, compared to my Xbox Elite 2 controller”
Sent it back: small, plasticky, with an atrocious D-pad.
“I tried the g7 pro month ago and sent it back. Small, plasticy, and yes, I thought the dpad was atrocious.”
Loves it; the remappable extra buttons help with nerve damage in their right hand.
“I love my vader 5 pro and the vader 5s is the same thing basically”
Doesn't use it at all any more; prefers their G7 Pro.
“I have both. Don't use my elite at all. It's garbage.”
The best controller they've used, especially for bigger hands, with no issues in over a year.
“Nacon Revolution X Unlimited. $200 but it is hands down the best controller I have ever used, especially if you have bigger hands.”
A cheap replacement that holds up well and keeps four back buttons for FPS.
“For a cheap replacement ($80) with 4 back buttons, I use the PowerA Fusion Pro 4. Holds up well”
Layout and feel are 11/10, but after a year the right trigger double-inputs and the sticks feel a bit off.
“I use the Wolverine v3 Pro 8k PC (very catchy name razer). The button layout and feel holding it is 11/10.”
Has fixed two whose TMR sticks drifted or had clicky L3/R3; poor for $300.
“Also the TMR sticks that comes with scuff omega gets stick drift or has clicky l3/r3 issues. I have fixed two of them”
A few days in they're impressed, though it needs EQ for bass; not a big step down from the Elite apart from ANC.
“I currently own the Omni's and gave my Astro's to my friend so far a few days in I'm impressed.”
They love it despite Logitech lagging on spec sheets; there's slim pickings for better.
“Love my a50x and dare i say X3 Lightspeed.”
Loves it after an Elite Series 2; only the hair triggers disappoint.
“I love my 3E, that's coming from a series 2. My only complaint is that the hair triggers suck”
Became their daily driver after an Elite, a Razer and a Victrix didn't.
“I bought an elite and then a Razer and then a Victrix and none took the daily driver spot until I got a G7 Pro.”
Two V1 units: one had a phantom R3 click, the other won't hold stick tension.
“So I have, had 2 of the V1s. First one the R3 button would just randomly be clicking”
Still a favourite for weight and comfort, but plagued by mechanical issues like unresponsive face-button edges.
“Elite 2 is still one of my favorite controllers. Great weight (don’t like it too light in weight), great texture/comfort”
Returning it after three hours failing to update it and connect to Xbox.
“I bought one and am returning it. Wasted 3 hours trying to get it to update and gave up.”
Loves it, but the D-pad is abysmal whichever option you use.
“I love the G7 pro and and the dpad is abysmal no matter which option you use.”
Two months in, the right stick started spam-clicking.
“dude my 2 month old vader 5 pro started spam clicking the right stick too.”
Coming from an Elite Series 2, more impressed than expected and keeping it.
“I was much more impressed with the 3E than I was expecting.”
Fantastic on Xbox over 2.4 GHz with zero problems.
“Gamesir G7 Pro is a fantastic controller. I use it on my xbox with the 2.4ghz and I have had 0 problems.”
Hefty and premium; works with Steam Input once third-party controls are enabled.
“I'm so far liking the flydigi vader 5 pro. It's pretty hefty and feels premium.”
Feels premium and has a great D-pad, but lacks clicky quick triggers.
“This 8bitdo controller is pretty good for me. Feels premium, unlike my vader 5.”
Their Zenless edition tops the Wolverine V3 Pro, Stealth Ultra, Elite 2 and SCUF Valor Pro.
“I've had v3 Pro, Stealth Ultra, Elite 2 and Scuf Valor Pro... G7 ZZZ tops them all in my opinion”
Enjoying it after switching over from the G7 Pro.
“i’ve just got the 8bitdo ultimate 3e after using the g7 pro and i’m enjoying it.”
Too small for their hands but felt decent enough to keep.
“I recently bought a Gamesir G7 pro and it was to small for my hands, I did keep it because it felt decent”
Found the DeathAdder V3 far better than the G502 Hero for its taller body and lower weight, but its M1 is now about to break off and the side grips are wearing through.
“I've had 2 mice so far, a Logitech G502 Hero and a Razer Deathadder V3, and the deathadder was way better, from its taller body to the lower weight.”
Likes the G305 X's new soft scroll wheel, but after a few days it grew a bump and started scraping inside the mouse.
“After a few days though the scroll wheel grew a bump on one side, barely noticeable, but big enough to cause it to scrape against something inside the mou”
With 19x11 cm hands and palm grip, they find the DeathAdder V3 Pro too small.
“now i use Razer DthV3pro but i dont like shape its too small for my fingertip”
Has thoroughly enjoyed the Superstrike: snappy sensor, great weekly battery at 4k, and the X3 feels more centered than the front-heavy X2.
“Since my very first use of the Superstrike I have thoroughly enjoyed it.”
Comfortable on their big head, but they don't think it sounds very good.
“I have hyperx cloud 3 but they don’t sound real good.”
Returned it: the clamp was too tight for their head, less comfortable than the Cloud III and it didn't sound better.
“Tried the cloud alpha 2 and the clamp force is too tight for me head and not comfy like the cloud 3”
Having tried many controllers, they loved the feel of the GameSir G7 Pro but it cramped their hands after 30 minutes; they settled on the Vader 5 Pro for its adjustable stick tension.
“Between G7 and Vader, i really loved the feel of g7 but it really started to cram my hands after 30 mins.”
They love the G7 8K and its raw stick mode feels better, but the shape feels awkward with its grip angle and smaller handles.
“I have the g7 8k as well. I love it but I don’t like the shape.”
Buying both, they're keeping the Ultimate 3E over the Wolverine V4 Pro: it feels much better and has stronger rumble.
“I ended up getting the wolverine v4 pro and the ultimate 3e, i will return the wolverine, the 3e feels much better and has a stronger rumble”
No disconnections even from the next room.
“But for my Vader 5 Pro, I can literally go into the next room, game stream from my PC, and get no disconnection issues.”
No connectivity problems with the dongle on a shelf by the desk.
“My Apex 5 charging station/dongle is on a shelf next to my desk, and I have no problems with connectivity.”
Excellent build and the best grip they've tried, top wireless latency, crisp quiet clicks, perfect stick centering and refined rumble.
“One of the few purchases lately that I've genuinely enjoyed.”
Their favourite of several for Xbox FPS, mainly for the joystick tension.
“Vader 5S is my favorite, mainly because it has joystick tension.”
Their GOAT controller: lighter and easier on their hands than Xbox controllers.
“The goat controller is Switch 2 Pro”
No wireless issues after switching from a Vader 4.
“i ended up switching to gamesir g7 pro and i dont have the same issues with wireless connection.”
Zero connection issues; the signal reaches across the house.
“Vader 5 pro with zero issues.”
Never had dongle issues, even with the desk in the way.
“My apex 5 never had any issues with the dongle personally”
Insane for $55, with a great adjustable stick tensioner.
“I recently bought a Vader 5s that I use for Wardogs helicopters. Thing is INSANE for $55.”
Owns both and finds it definitely better than the G7 Pro.
“I own both g7 pro and v5pro and the v5p is definitely better”
They like the EC2-DW a lot and its shape fits better than the DeathAdder V4 Pro, whose clicks and coating are better, but it disconnects a lot and needs replugging.
“I have this and like it a lot, but the clicks and coating is better on my deathadder v4 pro”
After two months of light use, this owner's Apex 5 left stick started drifting heavily and Flydigi confirmed a hardware fault.
“after two months of light use the left joystick during a normal play session (no dropping or strange accident) started to drift heavily.”
Coming from an HD490 Pro, they find the Kithara's soundstage, comfort and bass better and sold the HD490, though they baby the planar drivers.
“I find them more comfortable for longer sessions. Bass is MUCH better in quality than the hd490 imo.”
An owner of both relegated the X2 Superstrike to browsing, finding its shape and weight outweigh its click benefits.
“as someone who has both (x2 cl and x2 superstrike) i much prefer the crazylight. the superstrike is my browsing mouse lol.”
Coming from a Viper V3 Pro SE, a player finds the Superlight 2c unpolished: main clicks so tactile they're harsh on the fingers and mushy, flimsy side buttons.
“I feel like the 2c is a very unpolished product: \- the main clicks are almost "too tactile" to the point of being harsh on my fingers”
Owns both the X3 Superstrike and the Viper V4 Pro and prefers the Viper's shape and weight, especially for big hands.
“I have both the x3 Superstrike and viper v4 but prefer the shape and weight of the viper”
Within months their G Pro X3 Superstrike developed reverse and phantom scrolling, and Logitech voided the warranty because they had changed the skates.
“Recently bought the Logitech G Pro superstrike X3 and the scroll wheel is as bad as the original.”
Prefers their DeathAdder V4 Pro over the X2 Superstrike, especially for big hands and palm grip.
“I also have a deathadder v4 pro and I prefer it. If you have big hands and a palm grip.”
After 2 years, rates the Lamzu Thorn a great ~50g ergo with nice clicks and side buttons, but its battery life is now really bad even at 1K polling.
“So i have been using the lamzu thorn 4k for this past 2 years or so. Great mouse, almost 50 grams, nice click, nice side buttons, decent sroll wheel, decent software.”
For 17x9cm hands, likes the G305 Lightspeed's size but finds it too heavy and a little flat.
“I also have a g305 lightspeed but its too heavy for my liking but I like the size better except it is a little flatter than id like.”
Their first real mouse, a DeathAdder V3 Pro used for a few years, now has a broken scroll wheel.
“im looking for a new mouse since my deathadder v3 pro's scroll wheel is broken.”
Finds the DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed the most comfortable DeathAdder and keeps it as their backup mouse.
“I find the v3 hyperspeed to be the best comfort razer deathadder mouse for me”
Genuinely impressed by the Cloud III S, especially for gaming, though they wish it had full parametric EQ.
“I think you’d be happy with the IIIS. I’m genuinely pretty impressed with them (though I’d love if they built in full parametric EQ).”
Calls their Arctis Nova Pro Wireless amazing after years of use: PC and console, simultaneous Bluetooth, hot-swap batteries; ear cups replaced after 2 years.
“I've had a pair of Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for the last few years and they're amazing”
Still using the HyperX Cloud II bought for gaming almost 10 years ago, now for music production too, with the cable only starting to fail.
“I still use my HyperX Cloud II I bought almost 10y ago, bought them for gaming at the time”
Two months in they love it; with EQ tweaks the spatial sound in Arc Raiders is excellent for the price.
“I'm only 2nd month with the HyperX 3s. I love them.”
They own Vader 5 Pros and really like them: the controller feels hefty and premium in the hand.
“The controller feels really hefty and premium in your hands though. I really like it”
Owning the G7 Pro 8K but no other controller to compare, they like its clean all-black look with no needless RGB and the included dock.
“I have the g7 pro 8k but haven't tried any other controller to compare.”
Almost perfect, but the stick travel is too short for FPS aiming.
“got my 8bitdo Ultimate 3E Lavender Dusk recently and I like it overall, almost perfect controller”
After 2+ months, they love the Kithara's sound and soundstage for gaming and movies, though the pads shift and tire their ears over long sessions.
“So I've had the ROG Kithara for more than 2 months, and I have absolutely enjoyed them for their sound quality. They have excellent soundstage (almost like a 3D bubble)”
Owns the G Pro X2 Superstrike but finds it more gimmick than good mouse, preferring their DeathAdder V4 Pro.
“I have x2 superstrike and I think it’s more gimmick than a good mouse. I also have a deathadder v4 pro and I prefer it.”
Playing Guild Wars 2 and Warframe, the Vader 5 Pro is fantastic and they bought a second; remapping is smooth via Steam, and the Flydigi app works okay but not great.
“I play guild wars 2 and Warframe and the Vader 5 pro is fantastic”
Owning the G7 Pro 8K, they warn not to buy it for the d-pad, especially for fighting games, but the software has been stable and they like everything around it.
“don't buy it for the dpad”
Didn't find the Kithara bad, but not in the same realm as the HD490 Pro.
“I didn’t even find the Kithara’s to be in the same realm. Not that they were bad but I didn’t find them as well off as the 490 Pro’s.”
They've opened Flydigi Space Station only five or six times, mostly to remap the back buttons; it's a bit clunky but settings save to the Vader 5 Pro and they updated firmware once.
“I’ve used Flydigi Space Station maybe five or six times in total”
Their Cobra Pro has started randomly stopping mid-screen while they swipe the mouse.
“I recently encountered the following issue with my mouse that it randomly stops in the middle of my screen while swiping”
A small-handed X3 Superstrike owner says its clicks are the best part and great with actuation at 2 or lower, though the skates are worse than their Pulsar.
“The Superstrike x3 clicks are great when you compare it to other mice, it's definitely the best part about this mouse.”
The OP1 8K v2's scroll wheel died within months (skipping, not responding, scrolling the wrong way) and was refunded, though they liked its weight, shape and quietness.
“I bought an OP1 8K V2 in March, but unfortunately the mousewheel has already died. It keeps skipping, not reacting at all or scrolling into the wrong direction and cleaning did not help with this.”
Owns the Superlight 2 DEX and an X2 Superstrike; the DEX's clicks are deafeningly loud by comparison, though the two shapes feel similar in hand.
“the clicks on the Dex are fuckin _deafening_ by comparison, they're so loud holy shit lol.”
A semi-relaxed claw user dislikes the DeathAdder V3 Pro: its shape and weight feel like moving an oil tanker compared with their Viper.
“Razer DAV3 - I very much don't like playing with it - the shape and weight feel like I'm moving an oil tanker on my mousepad compared to a sailing boat.”
Prefers the Viper V2 Pro's shape to the original GPX Superlight, whose raised hump makes them tense and hurts in longer sessions.
“GPX also would feel a lot better if it was lighter, but still hurts for longer sessions.”
Calls the Haste 2 Pro 4K the best mouse they have tried and very quiet, though it only comes in white and grey.
“I currently own the HyperX Haste 2 Pro 4K and its honestly the best mouse i ever tried. It’s super silent”
Coming from a Viper V2 Pro as a fingertip user, finds the Zowie FK1-DW an almost perfect shape match.
“Shape wise, the best alternative for me is the **Zowie FK1-DW**.”
After two years on the GPX Superlight 2, picking up an old Viper Ultimate made them realise they hated everything about the GPX shape.
“I was running a GPX Superlight 2 for 2 years and when I picked up my really old Viper Ultimate I realised I hated everything about the GPX shape.”
Returned the Pulsar eS FS-1 because it was too small for their liking.
“I also tried the Pulsar ES FS1 and FK2-DW which were both too small for my liking so I returned them.”
Returned the Zowie FK2-DW because it was too small for their liking.
“I also tried the Pulsar ES FS1 and FK2-DW which were both too small for my liking so I returned them.”
They use it with PC, PS5 Pro and Switch 2 and call it great value with a really good mic.
“Astro A50 Gen 5 is probably the best bang for your buck anyone of the best wireless gaming headsets with a really good mic.”
After hating the Nova Pro's sound they moved to the Maxwell 2 and couldn't be happier.
“I got Audeze maxwell 2 now and couldn’t be happier.”
They vouch for the Vader 5 Pro V2 as a solid, well-rounded controller, especially with the docking station.
“I can vouch for the Flydigi Vader 5 Pro V2; it’s a solid "well-round" option”
Their G7 Pro 8K Aimlabs edition is so good, the best controller they have had.
“Gamesir I have that one aimlabs and it’s so good. The best controller I’ve had honestly”
Their G7 Pro d-pad is garbage and useless for fighting games and platformers.
“my G7 pro dpad is absolutely garbage. Completely useless for fighting games/platformers.”
Of six controllers they own, the original ROG Raikiri Pro is the worst and not worth the money.
“Rog controllers are not worth the money”
As a GPX-shape main, rates the X3 Superstrike great for shape, balance, haptics and battery, but dislikes a bottom-plate lip that can scratch pads.
“I think the x3 is a great mouse (shape, weight balance, haptics, and more battery life from new chip) as a gpx shape main.”
The G7 Pro 8K is the best controller they have used, for about $80.
“For me the Gamesir G7Pro 8k is the best controller I’ve ever used”
Owns the Rival Pro: shape, coating, clicks and performance are all really good and the battery swap is cool. The price is the only bad thing.
“The shape, coating, clicks, performance are all really good.”
A BlackShark V2 Pro owner found it extremely quiet on PS5, so much that they switched to a wired headset.
“my old razer blackshark v2 pro sounds EXTREMELY quiet on ps5, so quiet that I had to switch to a wired headset.”
A user aims noticeably better with the Superlight 2 DEX than the regular G Pro, as its hump doesn't restrict their hand.
“For some reason I can aim way better with the Dex than I can the normal G Pro. The hump doesn't restrict my hand as much on the Dex.”
A former DeathAdder V2 Pro user finds the Basilisk V4 Pro smoother and its grip 95% as good, and calls it a keeper.
“With its better skates, my BAS V4 Pro is more smooth. I don't notice the few extra grams.”
A claw-grip player with 19.5x10 cm hands says the Superlight 2c is probably the best mouse they've used, despite disliking the regular Superlight, and that it isn't only for fingertip grip.
“Superlight 2c is probably the best mouse I've ever used. And I don't like the regular superlight. My hands are 19.5x10. I claw it.”
Their Pro X3 Superstrike got 30-40 hours rather than the advertised 135 and lost 42% charge over 88 idle hours with the PC off, apparently not entering sleep mode.
“It was nowhere close to the advertised 135 hours. More realistically, I was getting something between 30 to 40 hours.”
Loving the DeathAdder V4 Pro for claw (and even fingertip) without squeezing; palm works too, with a small gap under the palm.
“So far I am loving deathadder v4 for claw grip, I don't need to squeeze my hand to claw it like my old ml903.”
Has used the wired DeathAdder V3 since 2024 with no issues at all.
“I'm using a DAv3 right now (wired) since 2024 and it's honestly been great, not a single issue with it”
Having owned Superlights, finds the Viper V3 Pro fits their hand better and they aim much better with it.
“Viper v3 pro is amazing, I've had superlights and viper just feels like it fits the hand better for me. I aim way better on this mouse”
Calls the Viper V4 Pro the best mouse available: no click wobble, lowest pretravel, tight side buttons, an unobtrusive optical wheel and the best balance they've tried.
“The Viper got non existent wobble or side play on the clicks with the lowest pretravel out of any mouse, tightest side buttons”
Despite older Endgame Gear wheels developing misinputs, they've had no issues with their XM2we.
“I've had no issues with my xm2we or xm2w 4k.”
Not satisfied with the G305 Lightspeed's build quality; it gets random blue spots.
“Logitech G305 Lightspeed (not satisfied with build quality. Gets random blue spots).”
Owns a Glorious O3 Wireless but it isn't the best shape for them.
“Glorious O3 Wireless, not best shape for me.”
Bought the Cloud III to replace their 8-year-old Cloud II and was disgusted by its worse out-of-the-box sound, so they are returning it.
“Naturally my first port of call was a pair of Cloud III’s, and frankly, I was disgusted at the degradation in out of the box sound quality and I will be immediately returning them.”
Has used the wired Cloud II since 2021, but the band has weakened so it presses on their ears and gets uncomfortable in long sessions.
“I've been using HyperX Cloud II (cable) since 2021, but they the band has weakened to the point they press on my ears”
They rival their studio headphones in many areas, though heavy, pricey and without true simultaneous Bluetooth.
“I have the Maxwell IIs and they rival my music studio headphones in many areas.”
Owning both, their aim feels better on the Vader 5 for Warzone than the GameSir they tried for a week; they note a bug where mapping keyboard binds drops polling to 500 Hz.
“I have both, my aim feels better on the Vadar.”
A Rocket League player rates their GameSir Cyclone 2 as amazing, after an 8BitDo Pro 2 that didn't last.
“cyclone 2 is amazing”
For Rivals of Aether 2 the G7 Pro is their best controller, since its snapback filtering works well and it supports octagonal gates.
“I find the G7 Pro the best controller for Rivals 2”
They own an 8BitDo Pro 3 and love it, recommending it for a symmetrical layout.
“For symmetrical layout I'd kindly recommend you to get a 8BitDo Pro 3. I have one and I love it”
A former DeathAdder and Xlite user says the Rival Pro fits their hand and fixes the old model's side problems; likes onboard settings, though the ~$194 price is steep.
“Now this mouse fits my hand as well and the sides have no problems that the old model does.”
Coming from a G502, the Superlight 2 DEX felt cheap to them, so they swapped it for a G502 X.
“I bought Superlight 2 DEX but it seems a chinese mouse coming from G502 v1”
Their X3 Superstrike barely lasted a week per charge and dropped 6% over eight idle hours with the PC off, while an old G Pro Wireless lasts two weeks.
“My X3 barely lasted a full week with a full charge”
After 30 days with the Viper V4 Pro, its low profile felt less stable at first but now lets them move their crosshair faster and smoother.
“after using it for a week or so i find that the design is intentional and allows for crosshair or reticles to move horizontally faster and smoother.”
Used the same Cloud II for eight years of PC and Xbox gaming, movies and music; a great jack-of-all-trades.
“I have had the same pair of Hyper X cloud II’s for eight years.”
Replacing a worn Elite Series 2 with the Vader 5 Pro, they are very happy; the software isn't as polished but has stick curves, and at about $80 it is easy on the wallet.
“I replaced mine with a Vader 5 Pro, and I'm very happy with it.”
Upgrading from a VXE R1 to the X3 Superstrike felt like a generational upgrade, and they like the shape for their hands.
“I had a vxe r1 for around 2 years, upgraded to the super strike x3 today.”
A longtime Logitech user who found the GPX shape a bit too big loves the Superlight 2c and prefers its shape even to the G305-style Superlight.
“I love mine, used to use a G305, then a GPW, GPX, and GPX2.”
A player who tried the X2 Superstrike found the haptics fast but prefers real clicks, aimed better with the Viper V4, and now mains an OP1 8k v2.
“I personally don’t like the super strike. The haptics are fast but I prefer the feel of actual clicks and my aim was better with the viper v4.”
A new X3 Superstrike buyer loved playing with it on day one.
“I just bought the superstrike x3 yesterday, and I loved it to play with.”
A relaxed-palm player with 10x18–19 cm hands is returning the Basilisk V4 Pro: it has every button and feature they want but the grip and size didn't suit them.
“The basalisk had every button and feature I want in a mouse but the grip and size just didn't do it for me.”
Heard strange audio artifacts on their new Maxwell 2 ANC, felt Audeze support dismissed their concerns, and is returning them within 30 days.
“I'm not new to high-quality audio, and I know the difference between good sound quality and strange audio artifacts.”
Owns the Kithara, HD 490 Pro and Aune AR5000: the Kithara wins by a mile for soundstage, imaging and transients, while the 490 Pro is far more comfortable.
“Kithara to me, wins by a mile in soundstage and imaging and fast** **transients. Hd490 pro wins by a mile in comfort.”
Owns the INZONE H6 Air and finds it a great headset.
“So I have a pc38x and a Sony Inzone h6 Air which are Both Great Headsets.”
Owning both, the Vader 5 Pro is more comfortable and balanced and the one they'd keep if they could only have one; the G7 Pro 8K responds quicker with lower latency but is less comfortable and has a poor d-pad.
“I have both. Vader is more comfortable, and balanced.”
The G7 Pro 8K responds quicker with lower latency and looser sticks for fast movements, but it is less comfortable than the Vader 5 Pro and the d-pad is bad.
“The 8k g7 has quicker response, lower latency, looser sticks for quick movements, not as comfortable and the dpad is butt.”
A gyro user who loves their Ultimate 2 Wireless hasn't found an upgrade; the Vader 5 and G7 gyros have issues, remarkable for a $40-on-sale pad.
“I also have the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless and also love mine”
Owning both, they use the Vader 5 Pro every day thanks to adjustable stick tension, while their G7 gathers dust.
“I have both. I use my Vader everyday.”
After returning a Vader, their black G7 Pro 8K worked with Steam and the Xbox launcher with no issues and the GameSir software is easy, though the sticks feel loose next to the Elite 2.
“The G7 Pro 8k worked with Steam and the Xbox launcher without any issues.”
A former G502 Hero user found their new HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wired tracking 'swimming' all over the place in several games, worse than a cheap office mouse, and plans to return it.
“At first point of moving my mouse around, I noticed it "swimming" all over the place in specific games like Combat Arms Classic, Marvel's Spider man and the Finals.”
Coming from the X2 Superstrike's quiet clicks, a user is returning the Viper V4 Pro after a week because its clicks are too loud.
“I have the Viper V4 for more than 1 week and I will return it.”
An X2 Superstrike owner thinks it is a really good mouse let down mostly by its very poor stock skates and imperfect weight balance.
“I do think its a really good mouse that is just let down a ton by the stock skates more than anything else”
A near year-long OP1 8K user finds the X3 Superstrike a lot better: comfortable within 2–3 days, a more normal shape that improved their aim, and no more click-induced aim disruption.
“I am an almost year long user of the OP1 8K. The superstrike x3 is a lot better for me!”
Owns and loves the ASUS ROG Kithara open-back planars, though they need a DAC to sound their best.
“The Asus ROG Kithara is an excellent choice. I have them and I love them. But they need a DAC to make them sing”
They love it and find it sounds better than their old A50.
“Have an earlier gen A50 (before logitech) hated them. Have omni pro now and love them.”
After wearing both a while, it edges out the Nova Pro Wireless on comfort and sits better on the head.
“After wearing both for awhile I think the H9’s edge out on comfortability for me.”
They loved the Vader 5's hardware feel but the software and compatibility were awful, a day spent getting it working with Steam, so they returned it.
“I had a Vader 5 and loved feel of the hardware, but the software and comparability were just awful.”
The G7 Pro 8K's tech and features feel really good, but it was so small that after a day they went back to a PS4 controller.
“Just got the G7 Pro 8k. The tech and features feel really good... But it's really small.”
Stick drift on their Elite Series 2 has become so bad it is almost unplayable.
“The stick drift on my Xbox Elite Series 2 has gotten ridiculously bad this week”
They refunded the Raikiri II Pro despite loving its performance: it felt a bit cheap, though the sticks performed better than expected.
“I actually just refunded my raikiri 2 pro yesterday.”
A player loved the Viper V4 Pro but found it too low-profile to support their grip, and moved to the Superstrike shape instead.
“I loved the viper V4 so much, but it was a bit too low profile and didn’t give me enough support for my grip style.”
A player absolutely loved the X2 Superstrike over two weeks but returned it for the X3, which feels much lighter.
“I only used x2 for two weeks and I absolutely loved it but since the X3 came out in time for me to return it I did.”
Switching from an OP1 8K, a player is more satisfied with the X3 Superstrike than expected: stock skates fine on glass, excellent battery at 4kHz, and a measurably faster reaction time from the light haptic clicks.
“The haptics are a big upgrade for me, my reaction time is measurably faster due to how much lighter the click is.”
Owns both the Kithara and HD 490 Pro: the Kithara is great and works on any platform, but they kept the 490 Pro for more detail in busy shooters and less treble fatigue.
“the Kithara are great and have everything you would need to play on any platform.”
Their Vader Pro has okay build quality but terrible software: every session brings issues like stuck rumble or a stuck left-stick direction.
“every single time I use the controller I have issues.”
Moving from the Elite Series 2, the G7 Pro 8K is a bit smaller and lighter, they don't miss the four paddles, and it is even more comfortable for them.
“It fitted my hands very nicely and id say its even more comfortable than elite for me.”
Having owned the SCUF Omega, Raiju V3 Pro and Revolution X, they rate the Raikiri II Pro's quality better than all of them.
“the quality of the Asus ROG raikiri pro 2 it's the same it's better than all of them”
A player who upgraded from the X2 says the X3 Superstrike feels exactly like a Superlight 2 in weight and is perfect.
“I upgraded from x2 to x3.”
Owns both and finds the Kithara better tuned for FPS than the HD 490 Pro, includes a mic, and is the better value.
“I own both. The Kithara has better tuning for FPS games vs the 490 with the velour pads. Both are excellent.”
A weight-conscious player bought the X3 Superstrike and thinks it is much better than the X2.
“I bought the X3 and think it is much better than the X2 but I’m someone who really cares about shedding as much weight as possible on a mouse.”
An X2 Superstrike owner likes setting the right click less sensitive than the left, which prevents accidental scope-ins, though the weight balance needed a hard mod.
“I have an x2 no plans to get an x3. Weight balancing is a little of but I did a slight hard mod and moved the battery further back to balance it.”
Upgrading from a G209, a user finds their new G305 doesn't glide smoothly after two days.
“after using it for about two days idk the best way to describe my issue other than it feels like it isn't gliding smoothly.”
An X2 owner reviewing the X3 Superstrike finds the same weight, skates and build, worse side buttons and weaker haptics, with only better weight balance: do not upgrade from the X2.
“Haptics got more sensitive (or weaker), means X2's 1/10 haptic is now 3/10”
After a day, a Basilisk V3 owner finds the Basilisk V4 Pro noticeably lighter with good skates and great extra buttons that are hard to press by accident.
“I have used the Basilisk V4 pro for a day now. At 100g it is noticeably lighter and the skates on it are quite good”
A DeathAdder V3 Pro owner was well served for two years, but the forward side button failed twice, so they upgraded.
“My Deathadder V3 Pro has served me quite well for the last couple of years”
A longtime ergo-mouse user calls the Viper V4 Pro an amazing mouse but it gave them severe hand cramps after an hour.
“I bought the Viper v4 Pro thinking it would improve fatigue and confort but, instead, gave me severe hand cramps. Amazing mouse, but I just couldn't use for more than one hour per day.”
A Basilisk V3 Pro 35K owner is very happy with it and won't upgrade to the V4 Pro.
“Fucking happy with my v3 35k pro, not this bullshit”
Just got the Maxwell 2 for gaming and is underwhelmed: still thin even with bass boosted and lacking clarity.
“Just got the maxwell 2's and I am a bit underwhelmed? I turned up the bass in the eq and still a bit thin. Overall clarity is a bit lacking”
Their Maxwell (gen 1) sounded thin at first, but running them over USB-C took them to another level.
“I’ll be honest, I had the same issue with my Maxwell 1’s. But running them straight, USB-C now, put them on a whole another level!”
Finds the HyperX Cloud Jet amazing for under $40: dual wireless, a mic and extremely comfortable, though slightly too big and not adjustable.
“Recently bought Hyper X Cloud Jets which are honestly amazing, i like the dual Wirelessness, i like that theres a mic and i love how extremely comfortable they are”
Wouldn't recommend their Razer Barracuda V2 Pro: it's already falling apart and the dial misbehaves.
“I know my Razer Barracuda Pro V2 has surround sound and gaming features but I wouldn't really recommend them. They are already falling apart on me”
Their HyperX Cloud II lasted almost 10 years before finally dying.
“My HyperX Cloud II's finally kicked the bucket after almost 10 years of service”
After trying several headsets, the Cloud III S Wireless is best for gaming, though a bit too bassy and it gives them ear fatigue.
“Best so far is cloud 3s for gaming, it's a little too bassy imo”
Bought the Arctis Nova Pro Omni for simultaneous PS5 and Bluetooth sources; the mix works cleanly and the spare battery charges while in use.
“I bought the steel Series Arctis Omni Pro - simply because it allowed multiple source inputs at once”
Three months with the 2nd-gen Vader 5 Pro: the six extra buttons are a game changer; only the left bumper creaks a little.
“Vader 5 pro is good if you get the 2nd gen version that is. I have used it for 3 months and the only issue so far is that the left bumper started to creak a bit.”
Testing it against the H9 II: far better software and comfier leather pads, but it feels loose on the head.
“The sonar software blows inzone out of the water with having more options for audio controls and settings.”
A great headset: very good sound, light, durable and a very good mic.
“Black shark V3 pro is a great headset. Very good sound, light and durable. Very good mic.”
Their regular G7 Pro has sloppy face buttons, but the G7 Pro 8K is flawless, premium and feels great, beating many controllers.
“My normal G7 pro has the issues. My g7 pro 8k is flawless and much better.”
On their standard G7 Pro the face buttons are so sloppy they rub and scratch even after sanding the faceplate holes; the 8K is way better.
“Maybe I got a defective unit but the face buttons are so sloppy”
Swapping a G7 Pro for the 3E, comfort alone makes the 3E a clear winner, and its buttons and sticks feel better too.
“3E for just comfort alone is a clear winner, but also the buttons and sticks just feel better.”
Their Elite Series 2 lasted about 7 years of medium-heavy use, but the left bumper wore out fast, the right one 6 months later, and finally the seams split; they loved the multiple profiles saved on the controller.
“A lot of reviews point to this controller having a 1-3 year lifespan with regular use, but I have doubled that time”
They absolutely love their Ultimate 2 Wireless; the only real gripe is the non-rounded d-pad for precise platformers and fighters.
“To preface this, I absolutely love my Ultimate 2. My ONLY real gripe with it is that the d-pad is not rounded”
After a few days, the Raikiri II Pro disappoints: a cheap creaky faceplate that bumps the sticks and catches the face buttons, triggers with heavy pre-travel, and limited back-button functionality.
“Hello, so I bought Raikiri 2 pro thinking it would great, but it's genuinely disappointing.”
Testing the Nova Lite 2 d-pad they couldn't get a single false input, unlike their Vader and Apex; the flush d-pad position is a bonus.
“I just tested it in those online controller tests”
An X2 Superstrike owner with small-medium hands says it has the best clicks they've used, but the weight balance isn't great and the stock skates are atrocious.
“TL;DR - Best clicks I've ever used: Superstrike.”
A G305 owner says the stock feet felt like dragging through sand and aftermarket skates made a world of difference.
“the stock feet on the G305 are kinda trash, ngl. had the same issue when i first got mine.”
An X3 Superstrike owner finds the haptic feedback much weaker and calls it a waste of a release; their left and right clicks also feel different.
“The haptic feedback however feels way weaker. Hard agree on the waste of a release.”
Prefers the Vader 5 Pro on PC because its extra buttons map in Steam Input, and it has the best d-pad by far.
“Vader 5 Pro can do it with a toggle in the space station software.”
Owning both, the Nova Lite 2 d-pad feels better for fighting games than the T3 and the controller is better overall.
“I have both and I can say that the Nova 2 Lite d-pad feels better for fighting games than the T3.”
A former X2 Superstrike owner liked its clicks but not its weight, size or skates, and prefers a smaller Pulsar.
“I have the X2 Crazylight Mini and I had the X2 Superstrike. I prefer the Crazylight.”
A user prefers the X3 Superstrike's clicks and battery life to their Pulsar mini.
“I love my X2H mini but i prefer the clicks and battery life with the X3.”
In MK11, the Nova Lite 2 d-pad works great for them.
“I play MK11, and the D-pad on the Nova Lite 2 works great for me”
A fingertip-mouse user finds the X3 Superstrike heavier and larger than they're used to, but the click feel is fantastic.
“I just got the X3 because I'm interested in the tech and, while it's heavier and the shape is larger than I'm used to, the click feel is fantastic.”
The Nova Lite 2 skips inputs during several fighting-game motions in their testing.
“It skips inputs when performing several fighting game motions.”
Moving up from the X2, a relaxed-palm, low-sensitivity user enjoys the Superstrike X3 far more thanks to its better weight balance.
“I went from x2 to x3 and enjoy the x3 far more because of the weight balancing.”
A user's Maya X won't register left clicks when used wired at 1K polling, though it works fine wireless.
“When I use my mouse wired (because of 1K polling), I can't left-click at all. But when I switch to wireless at 2K polling, everything works normally.”
Their Maxwell (gen 1) lost the right earcup after about 2 years of daily use.
“Just lost the right earcup in the Maxwell 1's. From what ive read that means they are dead. Got about 2 years of daily use out of them.”
Recently bought the BlackShark V3 X; fine for videos, but very quiet with poor surround on Siege even with EQ.
“I recently bought the razer black shark v3 x and they were actually atrocious on siege.”
Since getting the Vader 5 Pro V2 they haven't touched their DS4 or Ultimate 2: comfortable, with gyro and extra buttons and no issues on Linux for CS2 and Grim Dawn.
“I have not used any of my controllers since I got the V5P.”
Two days with the Ultimate 3E after the G7 Pro: build quality is noticeable instantly, there are lots of accessories, it needs time to configure, and button and stick latency on Xbox is unmatched.
“I have had my 3E for about two days and have had a blast!”
They adore their Wolverine V3 Tournament and would buy the V4 Tournament only if it ever fails.
“I adore my Wolverine V3 Tournament.”
Owning one, the T3 Lite is better for fighting games thanks to its d-pad placement and higher polling, and feels more premium than its price.
“The T3 lite is better for fighting games specifically.”
Coming from two X2s, a user finds the X3 Superstrike's lighter PCB and better glass-pad tracking noticeable, with sturdier sides and no accidental clicks.
“The changes on the x3 are minor compared to the x2, but the lighter PCB and better glass pad tracking are definitely noticeable.”
For a very d-pad-reliant game, the Vader 5's d-pad has generous cardinals, consistent diagonals with firm presses, and a comfortable placement with no pain over long sessions.
“As someone who plays a hyper dpad-reliant game, the vader 5's dpad is most probably more than fine for you.”
They are loving the 3E apart from the price, though its sticks feel more slippery than the Xbox Series, Elite 2 and Wolverine.
“the analog sticks seem more slippery than others I’ve used”
With fairly big hands they find the Vader 5's bumper placement very uncomfortable, the contour digs into their fingers, and the d-pad needs hard presses.
“the vader 5 has weird bumper positioning that i find very uncomfortable”
On their Vader 5 Pro V2, hit registration is insanely good.
“I have the flydigi Vader 5 pro v2. Hit registration is insanely good”
Of the mice they've tried, the DeathAdder V4 Pro has the best clicks, superb build quality, the tightest side buttons with almost no pre-travel, and a durable optical encoder.
“DAv4: Best clicks, those low profile switches from Razer are amazing.”
An owner's Ultimate 2C Bluetooth stopped charging and being recognised right after the return window closed.
“Ultimate 2c BT has been nothing but problems since I bought it.”
A user's original Superlight developed the reverse-scroll wheel fault and its coating is wearing away at contact spots.
“both me and a close friend of mine have the Superlight and both of our scroll wheels have the exact same issue you describe. Also, the coating on my mouse is eroding in frequent contact spots.”
A user's Lamzu Thorn scroll encoder started skipping and reverse-scrolling after about eight months.
“The one on my Lamzu Thorn developed inconsistent scrolls and reverse scrolling like 8 months in and the only thing I can do is solder in a new encoder.”
A launch buyer RMAed the Superlight 2 three times for coating peeling on the right side, and found the scroll wheels poor with middle-click issues.
“I had a bunch of superlight 2 and they all had this issue of the coating peeling off on the right side.”
An owner of both prefers the Naga V3 Pro over the Swiftpoint Z3 for comfort, and likes doubling inputs with HyperShift.
“I prefer the naga v3 pro hands down, it's more comfortable to use vs the swiftpoint z3, every finger has a place and with hypershift I could double the number of inputs.”
A player who has used the ASUS ROG Kithara since release, mainly for audio-heavy Hunt: Showdown, finds it great for sound and comfort in long sessions and hot days; the microphone is the weakest part.
“Been using the Kitharas since release for mainly hunt showdown (a shooter where audio is one of the core mechanics) and it’s great.”
An Atlas Air owner who has used other headsets calls it the only wireless open-back option and loves its soundstage over closed-back headsets.
“I have the atlas air myself. And I’ve used others as well. To me if you like open back this is the only wireless option out there”
Moved from a DT 900 Pro X to the G Pro X3; sound is a little worse but they enjoy the wireless freedom and integrated mic.
“I just went from a DT 900 pro X to my G Pro x3 and am enjoying it.”
Owns both and uses the Stealth Pro II more day to day for its seamless feature set on top of good sound.
“I own both and personally use my SP2 more than my Maxwell 2 day to day”
Owns the Maxwell 2 (non-ANC) but uses it less than their Stealth Pro II because it lacks simultaneous Bluetooth.
“Maxwell 2 for me lacks simultaneous bluetooth”
Of their many premium controllers, the Vader 5 Pro is a favorite, especially for racing games.
“I have way too many premium price controllers and the Vader 5 Pro and Steam Controller are by far my favorite.”
Of their many premium controllers, the Steam Controller is one of their two favorites.
“I have way too many premium price controllers and the Vader 5 Pro and Steam Controller are by far my favorite.”
After returning Elite Series 2 controllers three times, the Ultimate 3E is everything the Elite should have been.
“8bitdo Ultimate 3e - after returning my elite v2 three times for various issues, it's everything the elite should ld have been.”
They returned their Elite Series 2 three times for various issues.
“after returning my elite v2 three times for various issues”
A Superlight bought in 2023 developed reverse scrolling after a year, was repaired under warranty, and the fault returned two years later.
“About a year later, the scroll wheel started doing the reverse-scroll thing.”
Owning both, a user finds the Naga V3 Pro the more practical daily mouse, with a more reliable wireless link and a convenient dock.
“The Z3 feels more like a geeky toy to me, while the Naga V3 Pro feels like a more practical everyday tool. The wireless connection is more reliable, and I also find the Mouse Dock really convenient.”
The Vader 5 Pro is almost perfect on PC, though input lags on iPad.
“Vader 5 pro is almost perfect for me on pc. On iPad the input lags”
Just got the Basilisk V3 Pro 35K. Their MX Master 3S wins easily on build, comfort, scroll wheel and buttons, but its polling rate is unusable for games. The Basilisk is good for casual gaming plus productivity.
“I just got basilisk v3 pro 35k. And I have a master 3s as well.”
Their DeathAdder V3 Pro, used since the middle of the pandemic, is finally dying; they're considering trying something new.
“So I've had this mouse since legit like mid Pandemic and its finally dying on me”
Likes the DeathAdder V4 Pro's middle click and web-based Synapse, though the main clicks are much louder with a metallic ping they don't notice under IEMs.
“The DAV4 middle click feels really good, along with Synapse web support.”
A user finds the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless sidetone poor, worsened by its pleather pads.
“I also have the Nova Pro Wireless that I got impulsively due to a clearance deal in Curry’s for £160 but yeah sidetone isn’t great at all, and the pleather pads make it even worse.”
After breaking one standard switch on their Apex Pro TKL Gen 3, SteelSeries said no replacement switches are sold, leaving a $200 board with a dead key.
“I bought a Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 few months back. I broke a Red switch (my fault completely) not one of the magnetic ones.”
Really likes their Arctis Nova Pro Omni, especially the simultaneous Bluetooth.
“I have the omni’s and really like them.”
Upgraded from an Arctis Pro Wireless; with a larger head they find the Astro A50 X much more comfortable, with a better mic and sound.
“Find the A50X much more comfortable (have a larger head and the Arctis never really suited) mic is much better and sound quality much better too.”
Returned the Arctis Nova Pro Omni for the HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless and likes it better.
“i just returned the arctis nova pro omni for hyperx cloud alpha 2 wireless. i like these better for me”
Chose the Maxwell 2 over the ANC version; 80-hour battery and it already blocks out almost all sound.
“Maxwell 2 is what I got. 80hrs battery life.”
Their new G522 is pretty good so far with exceptional battery; the detachable mic had slight buzzing on one call.
“Pretty good so far, the battery is exceptionally good lol”
Very happy with their new G7 Pro 8K; software is far better than Razer's.
“just bought a Gamesir G7 Pro 8k recently, I'm very happy with it so far but too early to attest durability. very good software at least, far better than razor”
Their former main, the Wolverine V3 Pro for Xbox, they like a lot, though still $175 feels steep.
“I like the Wolverine v3 pro for Xbox a lot (used to be my main)”
A month or two with the Wolverine V3 TE: the extra buttons took getting used to, but now they love the back paddles, sticks and clicky buttons.
“The only controller beyond the base Xbox controller I’ve tried is the Wolverine V3 TE”
With 18x9cm hands the DeathAdder V4 Pro is their favourite of these ergo mice; their hand never touches the pad, though they feel they lose a little control.
“18x9 hands here and my favorite is the DAV 4.”
Bought refurbished Arctis Nova Pro Wireless and can't get on with them: overprocessed, muddy sound and bloated apps.
“Bought a set of Arctis Nova Pro Wireless refurbs for £130 recently and just can't get on with them. Everything sounds so overprocessed and muddy”
Uses the G522 and only liked its microphone.
“I'm currently using the G522 and I only liked the microphone.”
Owns the DeathAdder V4 Pro: a terrible-sounding right click, but otherwise a very high-end ergo mouse that feels great in a relaxed palm grip, with an optical scroll encoder.
“DAv4 has a terrible sounding right click, but is otherwise a very high-end ergo mouse.”
The DeathAdder V4 Pro has obnoxiously loud, pingy clicks, but is otherwise good, and finally has web drivers.
“DAv4 pro has very obnoxiously loud pingy clicks, apart from that its good.”
After 100+ hours replacing a G600 and G502, they rate the Naga V3 Pro with Mouse Dock Pro 6/10 (7/10 on deep sale). 8K polling works after a Synapse update, but Synapse is heavy on resources and the dock is just an expensive charger for them; you can uninstall Synapse after saving to onboard memory.
“Right now I probably have 100++ hours of gaming and work use”
After 7 months, the X2 Superstrike became a user's main for its clicks and customization.
“ive had 7 months with what became my main mouse because i love the feel of the clicks so much”
A palm-gripper can't hold the X3 Superstrike and is going back to the X2.
“for me x2 was perfect for palm grip, but i also simply cannot hold it in x3”
A Sennheiser owner found the ASUS ROG Kithara soundstage surprisingly narrow, returned it, and would choose the HD 490 Pro instead.
“I found the Kithara's soundstage to be surprising narrow compared to the Sennheisers that I'm used to (PC37X, HD 550). I ended up returning it”
A week into owning the HyperX Cloud Alpha, a buyer loves its sound and finds the mic decent, but the ear pad fabric rips quickly.
“Hyperx alpha has a great sound and microphone is not bad at all, my opinion. I got it a week ago and I’m loving it”
Uses the Turtle Beach Atlas Air on PS5 with only good experiences and no disconnects.
“I use Turtle Beach Atlas Air on PS5 and have only good experience. No disconnects or issues so far.”
After 2 years, their Stealth 600 Gen 3 randomly disconnects over Bluetooth and dongle and the mic has become very quiet.
“I've been using for 2 years and it hasn't been treating me well. Have had it randomly disconnects and reconnect”
Having owned the Apex 5, G7 Pro and ZD Ultimate, finds the Apex 5 best overall.
“I have had all 3, apex 5 is the best in my opinion overall”
Really likes the G7 Pro 8K and recommends it over the regular G7 Pro for PC players.
“I really like both the ZD UL (black version) and G7 Pro 8K.”
Coming from an Xbox controller the Vader 5 Pro feels like a huge upgrade with very low wireless latency and no disconnects.
“I haven’t tried other controllers, but I like Vader 5 pro. Coming from Xbox ergonomic, this feels like a huge upgrade.”
Loves the Vader 5 Pro's triggers, adjustable stick tension and extra buttons; zero issues and their number one controller.
“I have the Vader 5 Pro, I love the triggers, the adjustable tension, and all the extra buttons are exactly where I want them.”
Finds the Vader 5 Pro meh: buttons lose their feel over time and their first unit's left stick didn't recenter.
“I have both the g7 pro and the vader 5 pro. They're both kind of meh. They feel great at first but the buttons lose the awesome feel after a while.”
After 7 days, a high-ranked CS2/Valorant player finds the X3 Superstrike fixes the X2's weight balance but isn't worth $200.
“Weight balance is now fixed.”
A gamer used to their old Turtle Beach PX22 found the HyperX Cloud Alpha sounded horrible to them, even through the PX22's amp.
“i’m so used to the sound that HyperX Cloud Alpha, Logitech G Pro X both sounded horrible”
Loves the Pulse Elite's directional audio in Warzone, but the headband cracked despite careful storage, a known weak spot.
“Personally, I love this Pulse Elite headset and it is an absolute game changer in Warzone”
Finds the BlackShark V3 Pro one of the best gaming headsets and personally likes it more than their Maxwell.
“the new Razer BlackShark v3 Pros are objectively one of the best gaming headsets on the market right now.”
Their Elite Series 2 was very comfortable but got stick drift within 2 days.
“I got an elite series 2 a few years ago and it got stick drift in like 2 days.”
A user returned the X3 Superstrike because the haptics were weak.
“i got the x3 because supposedly the weight balancing was better, but the haptics kinda sucked. returned it”
Still loves their Elite Series 2 but says factory quality control isn't there.
“I still have mine, and I still love it, but we all know the quality control just isn't there from the factory.”
Their brand-new Elite 2's left trigger clicks and feels odd, which the store called normal.
“as soon as i got home and tried it, the LT trigger makes this weird click noise and feel sometimes”
An Astro A50 Gen 5 owner says the flip mic stopped holding its position within 4 months and the charging dock takes trial and error.
“I have the A50 Gen 5. Rarely use it. Within 4 months the flip mic won’t hold its position.”
A player used the wired HyperX Cloud III for a long time before upgrading and calls it some of the best wired headphones for around $70.
“I used them for quite a while before I got my pc38x, they're some of the best wired cans you can get for 70$”
The Astro A50 X is more comfortable and punchier than their Maxwell 2, though the Maxwell 2 sounds better.
“I have maxwell 2 and astro a50x. A50s are more comfortable and punchier but i dont think we’re going to be beating maxwell 2s on sound.”
Had the Arctis Nova Pro Omni: decent sound and ANC but very uncomfortable and disliked the rest.
“Had the Arctis Nova Pro Omni and while it sound and ANC was decent, I heavily disliked everything else about it, very uncomfortable”
No latency issues in any game on their 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless, and its d-pad suits fighting games.
“I haven't had any issues on my 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless as far as latency goes in any game I've tried”
Loves their Cyclone 2 and finds its angled grips more comfortable than 8BitDo's parallel ones.
“It have the Cyclone 2 and love it.”
Owns the Ultimate 3E and finds it great, though it lacks adjustable stick tension.
“Yeah the 3E does NOT have adjustable stick tension but the cheaper 3 does. I have both and they're both great.”
Owns the Vader 5 Pro and says the v2 still has bumpers breaking, with poor Flydigi support.
“the 5 pro v2 still has problems specifically the bumpers breaking and the lack of any communication”
After many audiophile headphones, the original Maxwell is their go-to gaming headset for speed, accuracy and authenticity.
“The Maxwell Gen 1 are my go-to cans these days because I prefer speed, accuracy, and authenticity.”
Recently got the INZONE H6 Air and found its treble even harsher than the MDR-MV1.
“I also recently got H6 Air and it was even worse than MV1 in treble.”
Used the Wolverine V3 Pro 8K for a while; its four back buttons are good and clicky.
“I was using the razer wolverine v3 pro 8k for while, the 4 back buttons are really good and clicky”
A heavy back-button user just had a back button break on their DualSense Edge.
“I also just had a back button break on a DualSense Edge.”
Returned the Raikiri II Pro for a janky left stick, cradle fit and general QC; build felt no better than a far cheaper G7 Pro 8K.
“Returned mine due to a janky left stick, issues with it sitting correctly in the charging cradle, and just general QC issues.”
Returning their Raikiri II Pro because the magnetic back buttons don't hold well.
“Don’t. I’m returning mine due to back buttons. The magnets just don’t do a good enough job.”
Uses the G Pro X2 Superstrike because they love its clicks, but dislikes the shape and wants a compact version.
“I just don't like the shape. I'm using it because I enjoy the clicks so much.”
An owner of both the HD 560S and HyperX Cloud III S Wireless recommends the Cloud III S for competitive gaming: good imaging for a closed back, better bass, a decent mic, impressive battery and arguably more comfort.
“I own both the 560s and the HyperX Cloud 3 S. You're gonna get more bang for your buck with the Cloud 3 S over the HD 560s.”
Used the BlackShark V2 X for a few years: OK comfort and earcups, and a mic that's genuinely good for the money.
“I have had the v2x for a few years beforehand and they are ok, comfort is ok, earcups are decent compared to bluetooth headphones and their mic is actually good for the money”
Owns the G7 Pro 8K and prefers it: maps keyboard and mouse even in XInput, screenshot button, better software, dimmable light.
“I have both, amazing controllers, imo the G7 is better, you can map keyboard and mouse buttons even in xinput mode”
Their new Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition is a great controller and their favorite so far.
“I just recently I got a Razer Wolverine V3 TE Xbox edition ($75) and it’s a great controller so far. So far it’s my favorite controller ever.”
Their 8BitDo Pro 3's d-pad isn't loose; almost as snug as their Vader 5 Pro v2's.
“I could not, in all honesty, call my pro 3's dpad "loose". I feel it almost as snug as my vader 5 pro v2's”
This user's original Superlight still works great after six years.
“Even my OG Superlight 1 is working great, six years later.”
A collector bought the G Pro X3 Superstrike for its better balance and unique clicks, but wouldn't recommend it to most people.
“And you just can’t get this click experience anywhere else.”
With big ears, they found the Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless didn't have enough room for them.
“I have really big ears and these two did not have enough room for them.”
With big ears, they found the Corsair HS80 MAX didn't have enough room for them.
“I have really big ears and these two did not have enough room for them.”
Calls the Arctis Nova Pro Omni exceptional: very comfy, top-notch sound and mic, easy multi-device connectivity; worth the cost.
“I have the Omni's. I may be a broken record now but they are exceptional. Very comfy, sound quality and mic are top notch.”
Their Arctis Nova Elite is very comfortable, easy to use and sounds great.
“I never use omni I have nova elite. Very comfortable, easy to use great sounds.”
A couple of months in, they love the Cloud III S: comfortable, good battery, and the mids help hear footsteps.
“I bought yhe HyperX IIIS a couple of months ago. I love it. It's comfortable, battery life is goid”
Their Vader 5 Pro's sticks read 0.2–0.4 off-center in random directions no matter the calibration or deadzones.
“No matter the amount of calibration or deadzones I add, the sticks end up getting stuck in different positions.”
Two weeks in, loves the Raikiri II Pro after three Vader 5 Pros with stick issues.
“I've been using the Raikiri II Pro for about two weeks now and I love it.”
Their Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition 8K failed and was replaced.
“It’s a direct replacement for my Elite Series 2 and my failed Wolverine V3 Tournament 8k.”
Moved from the Nova Pro Wireless to the Nova Pro Omni with barely any difference, and needed aftermarket cushions for long sessions.
“I have the omnis and came from the nova pro wireless (barely any difference i know but a buddy bought the nova pros for 200). First thing to do is go to wicked cushions”
The Vader 5 Pro directly replaced their Elite Series 2 and a failed Wolverine V3 Tournament 8K and does the job.
“Vader 5 Pro. There’s no need to overthink it. It’s a direct replacement for my Elite Series 2 and my failed Wolverine V3 Tournament 8k.”
Bought a PRO X2 Superstrike as an endgame, then the EC2-DW: pinky fatigue in week one, then it became their best mouse, built like a tank, and 5–10% better in their KovaaK's scores.
“EC2-DW is also my main now.”
Enjoyed their BlackShark V2 X, bought for about $35.
“To be honest I enjoyed having blackshark v2x but back then I bought it for around 35 dollars”
Kept the Astro A50 Gen 5 for its good sound, but it doesn't get very loud and feels heavy on long sessions.
“I’ve kept hold of the Astro’s so far as the sound quality is good but they don’t get that loud and I find them heavy on long sessions”
Calls the Revolution X Unlimited their favourite controller so far and the only one that hasn't skimped on any component.
“It's the only controller I've had so far that doesnt feel like they cheated out on at least one component.”
Owns the Ultimate 3E alongside an Elite 2 and G7 Pro; the 8BitDo feels more refined with swappable face buttons.
“the 8bitdo feels more refined”
Liked their G7 Pro 8K for a couple of months but it then developed multiple issues; now seeking a warranty replacement.
“I switched from my elite series 2 to a gamesir g7 pro 8k. I liked it a lot for a couple months but the last couple it's been developing multiple issues.”
The Vader 5 Pro is the best-feeling controller they've used, but its software is the worst they've seen.
“Vader 5 pro is the single best feeling controller ive ever used, everything from sticks to triggers is absolutely supreme, but it also has the shittiest software ive ever used.”
Moved from an Elite Series 2 to the G7 Pro 8K and calls it the best controller; responsive top buttons that are hard to hit by accident.
“You gotta get a gamesir g7 pro 8k. The top buttons are much better, much more responsive and you won’t accidentally hit them with extra pressure.”
Six months in they still main the Viper V4 Pro, but dust affecting the sensor and an occasionally sticking scroll wheel dropped it from 9/10 to 8/10.
“I still main the mouse and I don't think I will replace it any time soon, but if my initial impression was a 9/10, now it has gone down to an 8/10”
A long-time FK1 fan loves the Zowie FK1-DW's shape, coating and weight but finds the main clicks awful.
“Everything of it is beautiful except one thing.”
An R6 player had many failed stick clicks on the G7 Pro and prefers the Vader 5S's lighter stick actuation.
“Whereas with the G7 pro I had many failed clicks leading to no lean.”
An R6 player chose the Vader 5S over the G7 Pro for its light stick clicks, making quick leans easy.
“the low actuation force of the sticks are one of the reasons I chose the 5s over the G7 Pro.”
A user owning several headsets says the ROG Kithara sounds best of the group by a decent margin.
“If you don't care, the Kithara is the best sounding of that bunch by a decent margin.”
After two years of 5-7 hour days, a user recommends the wired HyperX Cloud III for its sound and comfort, with ears barely getting sweaty.
“ive used a Hyperx Cloud 3 Wired for like 2 years now, and i can safely recommend this product.”
A user has loved their HyperX Cloud II for 12 years, finding it hard to beat for the price.
“I’ve been using the hyperx cloud 2 for like 12 years now and I love them.”
The Cloud III S Wireless sounds good, is comfortable and light with a premium feel, and the battery lasts very long.
“I have the Cloud 3S Wireless, sounds good, it’s comfortable and lightweight headset. Design is very nice and material looks premium”
After many headsets over the years, they bought the VOID v2 MAX Wireless on sale for $99 and call it the best $99 they've spent.
“Because after using them, I honestly came away thinking: **"This is what I've been looking for in a wirel”
Prefers the Vader 5 Pro for its adjustable sticks, price, quality, trigger vibration and charging station.
“Vader 5 pro les joystick réglables, le prix, la qualité, les vibrations sur les gâchettes”
Their Viper V4 Pro has never had tracking issues or spin-outs, even on a frequently dusty glass pad.
“although I wipe it, there would be times I would forget but my V4 never had tracking issues or spin-outs”
Dislikes the G7 Pro's small shape and short handles, which are shorter than the Cyclone, Kaleid and even a standard Xbox controller.
“I really dislike the G7 Pro because of its smaller overall shape and shorter handles.”
Picked up the Rival Pro at Best Buy: a slightly aggressive right-hand ergo shape, the highest click force they've tried (good for avoiding accidental clicks), quiet clicks, good skates and wheel, and very solid build with no travel. Neat battery swapping; the price is the only downside.
“Feels very good no creaking or anything giving way when squeezed.”