ASUSROG Spatha X Wireless Gaming Mouse (Magnetic Charging Stand, 12 Programmable Buttons, 19,000 DPI, Push-fit Hot Swap Switch Sockets, ROG Micro Switches&Paracord and Aura RGB lighting),Black

Finally! A mouse that has some substance. I have long lean fingers. I struggle with little mice that force you to curve your hand into a voodoo chicken claw in order to hang on to it.I really appreciate that this mouse has a grip surface for larger hands. It flares out at the bottom. So you don't have to choose between suspending your fingers in the air, or dragging them along your desktop. They can rest on the mouse itself.One thing I've having to get used to is finding a new grip point. I have two monitors, so occasionally lift the mouse and reposition it to keep it centered on the mousepad. This mouse is slightly heavier than an all plastic model (it has a metal alloy gliding surface/base). I like the substantive feel, but it is taking a little while to get used to the extra weight.This comes with programable buttons, and flashing lights, which I don't care about. I just wanted something big enough to hang on to. If these features are important to you, then note that the URL listed in the printed manual for a software update takes you to a page that no longer exists, so you'll have to go searching for it.

Would ideally rate it 4/5, but considering that we have few 'dependable' gaming mouse options and Asus has stepped in with a sturdy technical build I'm putting it at 5.Aside from the usual plus points shared with similar mice, few things I've noticed:Pros- Perhaps only mouse that I've used so far that work almost equally well on hard and cloth pads. It doesn't drag heavy on soft pads yet still has a sense of 'stickiness' for flicks. It also doesn't slip/scatter your aim on hard pads.- Bit heavy, but its a plus as the movements are smooth and actions feel more .. controlled.- 8khz polling. I turned this on only after a recent pc upgrade. On my earlier (quite old i7) machine the cpu couldn't handle it and caused fps drops. Have 0 such drops now, make sure to have a newish multicore cpu.- Extremely well build and polished well, no rubber surface that might peel off later.Cons- Everyone talks of it, and Armory Crate is.. famous. From now on I'll keep it on a backup laptop to customize settings which get saved to the mouse onboard memory anyway.- that teeny joystick by the thumb might be a + for some, I haven't found ways to apply it effectively. I removed it and had the shielded cap plugged in place. But AC still installs a 'virtual' mouse and keyboard on my pc, least one of which is because of the joystick I suspect. These don't cause any issues as such, but I don't have a preference for it.- No dpi switch button near mouse wheel, but I remapped the the wheel click for it.Neutral- 32k sensor. Might be useful for multi monitor setups I guess. I tried it for a bit, applying appropriate fractions to mouse sensitivity in Overwatch, but it felt similar to lower dpi and higher sens. Not knocking on this sensor in particular, have seen similar for other high dpi mice too - SteelSeries, Logitech, etc.If it lasts long enough without performance issues, I can see this one as a favorite.

I have been buying Spatha Mice since 2016, I bought the Spatha X 2 1/2 years ago and just purchased a new one. I have small hands and only use it for MMO games and it's perfect for that. I have no issue pressing all the side buttons and it's definitely better than the older Spatha versions where the side buttons would stick after a couple years. The software has always needed improvements, but I deal with it and it's easy to program. I honestly would never buy another brand of mouse, I have tried a few and this suits me best. My last Spatha X the middle scroll wheel button crapped out, it wasn't worth me sending it in for repairs and with Amazon Prime Day the price was great. I'll just keep my old one as a spare for now.

This mouse is the solution I have been waiting for: one with gaming performance (1,000hz polling and insane 36,000 dpi that's more than enough for most people), enough buttons to program some macros (besides the right click and scrolls, there are 4 side buttons with a joystick that can have its 4 directions programmed to whatever you need them for, totaling to 8 additional buttons), hot-swap switches (I want to easily change between the ROG microswitches and the Huano White Dot Silents), and all the RGB I could want on a mouse. I especially love the magnetic panels to easily take the top plate and buttons off so swapping the microswitches is so easy. It comes with the carrying case, dongle, USB cable, a set of less clicky switches, and diffuser plate that you can draw on to customize with your own design for the RGB to shine through. I really like the translucent look of the covers so the ROG logo is less bold and hints of the switches can be seen through the buttons.It is a bit on the heavier side but it moves pretty agile. To get the most out of it, you need to use the Armoury Crate program, which most people are not fond of. However, once you set it up the way you like once in there, then you don't have to deal with it most of the time. You can also customize the RGB through Aura.I just don't like where the joystick is positioned. It's too forward to me and I end up canting the mouse so I can use the joystick. If I need to have constant contact with the joystick, then the mouse angle will not be straight. However, in Armoury Crate, you can actually compensate for the angle. I find if I set it by -5 degrees, then I can use the joystick with the mouse canted and not strain my arm.I would definitely recommend this for the person who is looking for a gaming mouse that could double as a productivity mouse. Except for maybe its ergonomic shape, I would even choose this over the MX Master 3S.