Wireless mice
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This mouse is packed with goodies, including no
less than eight extra buttons. These include a tilt
switch behind the scroll wheel, a button below
where the thumb rests and an analogue paddle.
The only problem is that, despite Roccat’s best
efforts to position them so that they don’t get in the
way, it is easy to knock all these extra buttons. In
particular, the analogue switch frequently changed
weapons in the heat of battle. You can just disable
the offending buttons, but there’s no point having all
these extras if you can’t ever use them all.
That said, this mouse’s dock is quite something.
It’s very large and prominently presents your mouse
as though it were a work of art. The dock also
includes a charging indicator and illuminated
Roccat logo, so it certainly isn’t subtle.
All told, this is an excellent, feature-packed
mouse for a very competitive price. Its
ergonomics aren’t the best but its optical
sensor is excellent and overall
performance is top-notch.12
ROCCAT LEADR
At Logitech’s list price of £99.99, it’s a bit close to
other mice that have far more features, but with it
currently available for around £80, it’s great value.
The mouse can be used in a wired mode. You’ll
need to unplug the receiver to use a cable, but at
least the option’s there. There are also a couple of
RGB lighting zones, and its onboard memory
means you can take presets with you on the go.
The best thing, though, is that its ergonomics
and performance are excellent. The simple,
right-handed design with its thick rubberised sides
sits effortlessly in the hand, suits a variety of grips
and the mouse is light at just 107 grams. The six
extra buttons are also perfectly placed. The
mouse’s PMW3366 optical sensor is fantastic,
delivering near flawless performance.
If you’re just after a high-performance wireless
mouse for the least outlay, the G403 is the one to
get – or opt for the G703 which is
identical, but includes PowerPlay and
so is a touch more expensive.LOGITECH G403 PRODIGY
WIRELESS http://www.logitech.com £80
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132Wireless mice with their own charging docks may be
uncommon, but they’re certainly not unique to the Razer
Mamba series. The Roccat Leadr also has such a feature
and more besides. A lot more, in fact.Logitech’s G403 mouse is the company’s attempt at
making a mouse that has all the performance but none of
the extras, making it affordable but free from
compromise. And largely it has succeeded.