Normally I’d go to r/mousereview for this kind of thing, but fuck that website.

Can anybody recommend me a mouse that isn’t going to fuck out inside of a couple years? Was previously using an Ironclaw until the USB port went, replaced it with a Basilisk and the scroll on that one’s started to jitter up and down now. I have fairly large hands and tend to use knuckle claw grip. Wireless is a must, builtin battery preferred, but requiring a single AA isn’t a dealbreaker. I don’t mind heavy, prefer a little weight tbh.

  • rtxn@lemmy.worldEnglish
    281·
    8 months ago

    The Logitech G502 is the best mouse I’ve ever owned, both for gaming and work. Comfortable, plenty of buttons, trivial to disassemble for cleaning with a PH0 screwdriver and a prying tool, and even the Windows software is bearable (you can use Piper on Linux with 99% of the functionality). I have the wired Hero version, but I’ve heard good things about the wireless Lightspeed too. (I’ve just checked - the battery is internal lithium, and it supports PowerPlay wireless charging)

    The only issue I’ve had is heavy corrosion on the metal scroll wheel, but you can swap it for an aftermarket plastic wheel. I’ve used one heavily for ~5 years and it only recently started showing wear in the thumb micro-switches. Great value for a reasonable price, and my #1 recommendation.

    If you want to treat yo’self, consider the Logitech MX Master 3S. Very pricey, but a great work mouse. Wireless, can use the included USB dongle or bluetooth. The battery is built-in. I charged it once when I bought it about two weeks ago and it’s still at ~60% charge.

    • CatZoomies@lemmy.worldMEnglish
      3·
      8 months ago

      I second the G502, although I’m using the older G502 Proteus Spectrum. Using this mouse reliably for 6 years so far and no issues.

    • Mitchie151@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      8 months ago

      I have to disagree with the G502. I have the Lightspeed and had a serious double clicking issue within a year. I use an MX master at work and bought another for home and am very happy with that.

      • rtxn@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        8 months ago

        I’ve had that happen several times with various buttons. It was always a piece of gunk that got caught between the legs of an IC, a good cleaning fixed it. But then it could’ve been a simple faulty microswitch.

      • trigonated@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        8 months ago

        Have an MX master 3s and it’s been really good so far. The weight took a bit to get used to (came from an apple magic mouse which weights almost nothing) but the extra buttons are super useful both for games and general usage.

    • Avid Amoeba@lemmy.caEnglish
      1·
      8 months ago

      Another vote for G502. I have mine since 2014. Although there’s apparently an MX518 remake available too, which is roughly the same original shape.

    • BirdyBoogleBop@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      1·
      8 months ago

      Logitech warranty is also very good. Downside is that the G502 was the only mouse I ever had that died within the warranty window.

    • PeepinGoodArgs@reddthat.comEnglish
      1·
      8 months ago

      I freaking love my 502. I switched after my MX Master 3S started screwing up and have not looked back. I use Excel everyday and think 502 is the superior mouse

    • XYZinferno@lemmy.basedcount.comEnglish
      1·
      8 months ago

      Switched from the Corsair Dark Core to Log G502, no regrets!

      Logitech’s G-hub software is miles better than Corsair’s iCue software

    • funkajunk@lemm.eeEnglish
      1·
      8 months ago

      Rocking my G502 since 2015.

      I thought I was going to have to replace it last year when the scroll wheel started acting up, but I put it in “sport mode” and blasted it with a can of compressed air and that fixed it. Literally no other maintenance.