Razor Deathadder vs. Logitech MX518 vs Logitech G5

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#1 chocobo7000
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I went to Best Buy today and tried all three out.

I found the Deathadder's simpler design to be the most comfortable. It lacked buttons on top though (what are buttons on top used for?). Can you adjust the sensitivity and stuff for the deathadder like you can with the others? The two side buttons are nice and clickable, but they are in the way of the thumb, has anyone had problems with this? I heard that it gets annoying because you accidently press the side buttons by mistake a lot (I've never owned a mouse with sidebuttons before though).

The MX518 was nice, side buttons were out of the way to avoid accidental clicking but very reachable/clickable.

Although the G5 had a nice texture, I thought it was the least comfortable. It just seemed bulky compared to the other two, and the scroll button was big and bulky. The side buttons were even further out of the way, but they seemed harder to reach with my thumb, and when clicking them they didn't feel as good.

Still not sure what to get since I don't know how these mice perform in action. Any feedback would be appriciated.

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I went to Best Buy today and tried all three out.

I found the Deathadder's simpler design to be the most comfortable. It lacked buttons on top though (what are buttons on top used for?). Can you adjust the sensitivity and stuff for the deathadder like you can with the others? The two side buttons are nice and clickable, but they are in the way of the thumb, has anyone had problems with this? I heard that it gets annoying because you accidently press the side buttons by mistake a lot (I've never owned a mouse with sidebuttons before though).

The MX518 was nice, side buttons were out of the way to avoid accidental clicking but very reachable/clickable.

Although the G5 had a nice texture, I thought it was the least comfortable. It just seemed bulky compared to the other two, and the scroll button was big and bulky. The side buttons were even further out of the way, but they seemed harder to reach with my thumb, and when clicking them they didn't feel as good.

Still not sure what to get since I don't know how these mice perform in action. Any feedback would be appriciated.

chocobo7000

I have a Mx518... And it's great. The top buttons are for adjusting the sensitivity on the fly while playing a game or anything. And you can also change the cover if you don't like it... and it's affordable.The only down side is that you can't add weight... but I don't mind at all.

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#3 Sordidus
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#4 JSDempsey
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ive got the MX518 as well. Very pleased with it. Personally i think it has a better feel than the G5.
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#5 SinzOfTheFallen
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There's a reason the Razer DeathAdder remains on all the top gaming mice lists. But, take a look anyway, it'll give you some ideas on pros/cons. The Best Computer Mice In Every Category by ExtremeTech.Com
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#7 Zenkuso
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Even though I have a razer lachesis I still often use the deathadder, its a great mouse and you rarely need more then the buttons it has
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#8 Neo_revolution7
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howis the lachesis i was looking at it the other day but decided not to buy it
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#9 TrooperManaic
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Once you go razer you'll never go back.

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#10 Zenkuso
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howis the lachesis i was looking at it the other day but decided not to buy itNeo_revolution7
Great mouse if you can get use to it.
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#11 Neo_revolution7
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hows the design on it comfortable or is the deathadder a lil better

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#12 kruesader
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I recommend the G5 from personal experience, but the Razer is apparently an equally high quality product.
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Razer Deathadder