Mouse advice
Mouse advice
Hello everyone, I hope you're all doing well. I’m looking for some guidance on what to do next regarding a mouse. Previously, I owned a basic HP 5-button wired model (BR376AA), which worked well and had buttons on both sides—similar to the old MS Intellimouse. I don’t use a mouse for gaming beyond point-and-click, but I’m considering switching to wireless. After some research, I decided on the Logitech G Pro Wireless, which resembled a wireless Intellimouse with dual-button design and impressed me.
In 2019, I bought a used one for £70 and have been using it regularly ever since. However, I’ve noticed the common Logitech double-click issue becoming increasingly bothersome, so I’m planning to address it. I’m not confident enough to solder myself, and my tools are stored away. Sending it to a UK workshop would be costly and wouldn’t save me money compared to buying a new one.
Regarding my requirements, since I don’t use a mouse for gaming, I don’t need high DPI settings—my G Pro is set at 1100 dpi with a 250 Hz polling rate. But I did test plugging in my old HP mouse to see how it felt. While it worked generally, on the same surface as the G Pro, it was noticeably less accurate when hovering over small objects, becoming more jittery. The HP claims it’s 1200 dpi, but why such a difference? Is there more to reducing jitter than just increasing DPI?
Beyond that, I want to maintain the wireless feature, keep the design simple with at least one button on each side, and avoid complicated software. I’m leaning toward options like Razer, which seem to fit these needs. I also didn’t like the Logitech Superlights because they lack dual-button functionality.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
New switches is probably the way to go.
Pretty much the only mouse available today I can think of that meets those requirements is the G Pro. I have one. There is also the lightweight version. Version 2 only has buttons on one side.
And most other symmetrical mice that are wireless tend to only have buttons for right handed people.
I am mostly right handed and have several G305 I use for work and other computing. But I like the Pro because I can use it left handed effectively when I feel like it.
Thanks, I thought that could be possible! I think I should decide whether to send it or try fixing it myself. Regarding the switches, the guides mention Kailh GM 4 Reds – I’d prefer something a bit more challenging to operate. When I first got the G Pro, I kept accidentally using the right button because of my finger position. Over time, I adjusted my grip and had to work harder when using the old HP. Have you changed the switches or experienced similar double-click problems?
In previous Logitech products, yes. My G Pro is only a few years old. I usually just replaced the same Omron switches I used before, not knowing exactly which ones are in this model, and haven't had to disassemble it yet.
Interesting, thanks—I've noticed that updates around 2021 or 2022 switched to a different Omron switch (20M instead of 50M), which might have brought some benefits. I think I should search for a fresh or lightly used G Pro Wireless, hoping the newer switches will last even longer than my original from 2018 and keep my current one as a backup...
Just really frustrating that they removed the right-side switches from the newer Superlights—I’d switch to the new Superlight 2 with the part-optical switches immediately if they hadn’t!