Mouse replacing G400S
Mouse replacing G400S
Searching for suggestions to upgrade to a fresh mouse without games, focusing on productivity features.
Currently using G400S and MX518 models before; I’ve been using the same ones for a while. It’s time for a change.
I require: wired connection!
Two side buttons
Two buttons at the top plus mouse wheel (I use it for Ctrl+Home and Ctrl+End to jump to the top and bottom of the page)
Need smooth handling – about 16 hours a day without causing wrist strain or discomfort
Most important is a precise mouse wheel, since this one lacks that precision… it skips one, two, or even three scrolls before moving. Frustrating.
What I don’t want: RGB (maybe a subtle color option, but definitely not something like SteelSeries Aerox 3)
No extra buttons (perhaps one that’s unused, but not like Logitech G600)
Budget is flexible.
Any ideas?
Hey there,
You mentioned you prefer wired setups, but most wireless mice work with cables too.
What do you think about the Corsair Harpoon RGB wireless? It’s not overly flashy, yet it offers solid construction and a decent weight thanks to its internal battery. It supports up to 10k DPI and variable poll rates reaching 1000mhz. It meets your needs (besides being fully wired).
It’s a budget gaming mouse, but offers great value for the cost.
I usually use it wired during gameplay, but it’s convenient to bring along my pet and detach the cable is a nice feature. I haven’t noticed any significant differences in performance whether it’s wired or wireless.
Overall it’s a solid choice. Just a thought.
I just placed an order for the Razer DeathAdder V2. I'll keep an eye on its performance.
Ah, my bad.
Yeah, that one looks nice. Good luck. Let us know how it goes for you.
Well, after a few days of using it, I must admit I enjoy it. I wasn't aware cables could be made from fabric—it's really neat, you don't feel the cable dragging on the desk or the annoying noises when it touches the monitor stand like with plastic ones. I had to reduce the DPI to 1000; probably 20K is too much. The buttons work well, though the top ones are positioned slightly differently from the G400S, but I've gotten used to them. (I use them about ten times more than the side buttons, going back and forth.)
The mouse feels a bit lower, so my hand doesn't rest on it as much as on the G400S, but that's not a big issue—I've adapted. The RGB is subtle, allowing me to adjust color and brightness exactly how I want. The mouse wheel functions perfectly, moving smoothly and quietly, which is impressive.
The left and right buttons have a slight curve, making it comfortable for my fingers to rest on them. Overall, I'm quite impressed, and now that I've written this, I realize it actually meets everything I like. Wow, I probably need to try ten different models before deciding on the best one.