Mouse showdown, Logitech vs Razer.

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darksparten

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G700

vs.

Taipan

vs.

Deathadder 2013.

They are all around 60 bucks, which is the best in your opinion, I'm looking for:

1. everyday usability(has to be good for browsing, chrome, etc)
2. Good gaming response/feel/motion
3. Buttons
4. Good software
5. Looks

My hand is about 3.5" across at the middle and roughly 6.5" top to bottom, also I use a palm grip.

I heard the M60 was good for small hands, what is:

-Good for general usage but still good for gaming
-good for small hands

thanks.
 
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In generic Logitech vs Razer terms I've found Logitech to make more durable mice with less annoying software, and both have a quality feel & response unless you delve into the entry level Logitechs. Looks are very subjective, if you dislike how one looks don't get it, but no comment on those specific models.
 
I think they're referring to Logitech mice other than the G series or upper end MX series.

Personally I think that Logitech's quality has gotten worse the last few years(I'm on my fourth g700) but that it's still better than Razer. Logitech also has MUCH better customer service and warranty coverage, if you have a problem and call Logitech you'll have a new mouse at your door in about a week but I've heard lots of horror stories about dealing with Razer support. Razer and Madcatz are two companies I won't buy products from simply because of the poor customer service experiences I've heard about.

I'm curious what my friend thinks of his Corsair M95 after he's had for a few weeks. They're supposed to have better sensors than the old corsair mice, if they improve the drivers and make a wireless version I might be interested.
 
I own the G700 and DeathAdder and they're both superb but if I had to choose one to use forever, it would be the DA. It's the most comfortable mouse I've ever used and it looks cool as shit if you care for that. The G700 is great but the DA's seems more precise and just feels so much better in my hand. YMMV of course depending on your hand size and shape.
 
My opinions:

Razer - Slick looking mice (though some are way over the top), slow/bloated software, perform very well but quality control isn't always there. I had a Mamba and a DeathAdder, the DA was great the Mamba had a creaky scroll wheel (common problem).

Logitech - Less flashy, MUCH better software, quality is good but not perfect (both my G700 and Performance MX had to be replaced under warranty). The plus is that the customer service is fantastic - no questions asked replacement mice when I had issues (didn't even have to send the old ones back).
 
I despise SetPoint, personally.

I've liked the feel and function of all the Razer mice I've had. DA, Lachesis, and now Naga.
 
My hand is about 3.5" across at the middle and roughly 6.5" top to bottom, also I use a palm grip.

I heard the M60 was good for small hands, what is:

-Good for general usage but still good for gaming
-good for small hands

thanks.
 
darksparten said:
My hand is about 3.5" across at the middle and roughly 6.5" top to bottom, also I use a palm grip.

I heard the M60 was good for small hands, what is:

-Good for general usage but still good for gaming
-good for small hands

thanks.
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Best thing you can do for yourself, go to BestBuy and window shop their mice section and try to feel what these mice actually feel like.

A few hand measurements tells anyone precisely nothing about your hand fit on a mouse.
 
like another poster said try to feel the ones you are interested in. personally I really like the feel of the death adder. I also have the imperator but the buttons don't feel quite as good. For the logitechs I always thought the wheel center click never felt right. It really comes down to preference.
 
Razer markets directly to teen gamers, but their mice are quick to degenerate (especially when they put that coating on it that doesn't react to sweat) and their software is god-awful. Logitech's mice are much more durable, and their software just works as expected (minus the new LGS software, that is a buggy pile of crap, but SetPoint still works for the G700).

I've used the Mamba, G700, G7. Much prefer Logitech. My Mamba had a creaky wheel, glue leaking out of the rubber on the sides, and the software was a complete shitshow. Ran back to Logitech and happy ever since. Had to use Logitech and Razer customer service for product replacements, and I agree with what others said, Logitech has pretty stellar customer service policies: if you bother to complain about something, they'll just ship you a new product. Razer takes more hoops (I had to talk to some chief engineer guy to get him to send me another Mamba (that ended up having the same problem).
 
G700, hands down. Just got one from the last sale, previously used g500, g9x, mX, now the g700. Their warranty and customer service if you ever do have a problem is unmatched. And the product is very well made.
 
I would want a 1:1 tracking ratio, so my vote goes for the D.A. because of this.
 
I have no experience with the specific mice listed, but:

I vote Logitech, mostly because my mx518 has been an unstoppable beast since I got it at least 6+ yrs ago, and also because the Razer mouse that my buddy let me borrow for awhile sucked. Terrible button placement and just felt cheap in general. Probably not a full reflection on either brand, take it or leave it.
 
TisforTurbo said:
I have no experience with the specific mice listed, but:

I vote Logitech, mostly because my mx518 has been an unstoppable beast since I got it at least 6+ yrs ago, and also because the Razer mouse that my buddy let me borrow for awhile sucked. Terrible button placement and just felt cheap in general. Probably not a full reflection on either brand, take it or leave it.
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The G400 is the replacement to the MX518. The G400 would be a good palm grip mouse for gaming due to its 1:1 tracking ratio, and the latest G400 has no angle snapping.
 
See if you can try the mice out, it's very subjective.

That being said I'm a Razer man. The products work well, designed well for gaming, and I have had good results with the warranties.

I had a Razer diamondback that lasted for more than 5+ years of daily use.
 
logitech. I have been through too many to count through the years. the only ones with a problem have been handled by logitech rma service quickly and effectively. Most of the time you don't even have to send the old one back.
 
darksparten said:
G700

vs.

Taipan

vs.

Deathadder 2013.

They are all around 60 bucks, which is the best in your opinion, I'm looking for:

1. everyday usability(has to be good for browsing, chrome, etc)
2. Good gaming response/feel/motion
3. Buttons
4. Good software
5. Looks

My hand is about 3.5" across at the middle and roughly 6.5" top to bottom, also I use a palm grip.

I heard the M60 was good for small hands, what is:

-Good for general usage but still good for gaming
-good for small hands

thanks.
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I have small hands, always wear men's small gloves.

I've tried quite a few mouses and recently purchased Steelseries Sensei Raw, excellent mouse!

Tried Corsair M65 (updated version of M60), I find it has too many sharp edges, not very ergonomically comfortable. I changed from a Logitech G500, I find the finish to be not durable and the mouse slightly too big.

I paid $45 CAD for my mouse and this is the gloss black version (comes in matte black and matte white). Definitely worth the money, many pro gamer's use this mouse. Very comfortable for multiple types of grips (palm/claw/finger/flick), symmetrical design, and white LED (can be controlled to pulse, constant on, or off).

Only thing I don't like, because it's left/right handed use, there are forward/back buttons on both sides of the mouse. My pinky hits the right side back/forward mouse buttons often, but I have them disabled.

Hope this helps :)
 
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