Logitech G MX518 Gaming Mouse

Like many others I had an mx518 that I used for nearly a decade before it was irreparably damaged during a move a few years ago. Ive gotten by since then with some other mice but there has always been that hole in my heart where the mx518 used to be. Needless to say as soon as I learned that logitech had re-released the mx518 I snatched one up. After 5 minutes of deathmatching in CSGO with this bad boy I was in heaven, it was exactly as I remembered. After about 20-30 minutes however I started to realize a key element that was different: the grip material in the the thumb and pinky areas. The previous version of the mx518 that I remember used a rubbery type grip material in these areas that really gave the user a nice firm grip with zero slippage. It did tend to get gunky and nasty over time, especially if you have sweaty hands, but I would gladly put up with it because the sense of control it offered my hand on the mouse was impeccable. This version uses a much less satisfying slick material that becomes noticeable the longer into a gaming session you get. The original mx518 with its rubbery coating would seem to increasingly mold itself to my hand as I got deeper into a session, whereas this version does not offer the same sensation. Maybe I am just being too picky, but it is a big detail to me that i am disappointed they overlooked. Perhaps over time the surface will gunk up and imitate the old feel of the mouse I used to know, but for now I am docking it a star due to the omission of the sticky coating that I used to love.

The feel is great, the laser sensor is so much better than the optical sensor that would freak out whenever running over a small hair or something, so pretty much its the same as the 3 other mice of this shape that Ive been using for the past 19 years. My dislikes: Gotta change the software, I was using Logitech Gaming Software for a long time and it worked with this, but I had to unplug and replug it every time for it to remember the bindings. So I had to get the G Hub for that to work, so far its fine, but it didnt really import all my settings. Other than that the slick gloss feel is a bit weird to get used to... might have made my hand feel a bit sweaty, but it might have just been the summer. Ive owned the G700s and the G502 and neither of them are as good as this mouse.

I miss the marbled look that the original MX-518 had but this is still a decent upgrade of the original. It seems a little bit lighter than my original MX-518 but otherwise it feels good in my hand. If you have smaller hands this may not be the mouse for you though. Its very smooth to use and I like that it has higher DPI settings than what the original MX-518 had. It definitely has a snappier feel because of it. As usual the included software is a bloated mess though. Logitech uses the same software for all of their mice so theres settings for RGB lighting which this mouse doesnt have. If you have the RGB setting turned on and your PC has RGB lighting (in my situation my PC uses Mystic Light which is already terrible on its own) the Logitech software may conflict with the RGB software that you are already using and cause headaches. Whats great about this mouse is that you dont need the software if you just want to use it with the default DPI and button settings. The default settings are fine for me so thats what I did. Other than the bloatware I highly recommend this mouse for gaming and you can turn the DPI down low enough for more precision work too. Its not quite the same as the original MX-518 but it is a suitable upgrade worthy of the name.

In the past, Logitech support was unmatched with anybody else. It is the main reason I buy Logitech. I so not know what changed. I started having an issue with my mx518 and contacted support. My mouse was listed in my logitech profile with serial number, model number, purchase date and from where, etc. I started a support ticket from my profile. It took 3 days for them to reply to that and then asked for all of the information about my mouse that was already registered with them. I gave them the information. 3 days later, they ask for a photo of the serial number of the mouse and a hand written note with my ticket number. I ask why this stuff is not part of my profile. 3 days later I get a response that it is part of my profile. 3 days later I ask what is the status of my ticket. 3 days later I get a response that my mouse is in warranty replacement review and I need to wait 72 hours. I started this process on July 1st and it is now July 15th. Candace D at Logitech has been stringing me along now for 2 weeks. I am currently shopping for a new mouse and keyboard. I can tell you 100% it is not going to be Logitech. I will not be buying anything Logitech from this point on. Sorry Logitech, major fail. Candace D. has lost this long time customer.

I replaced my old (and original) MX518 mouse with this re-released version. In size grip and feel they are exactly identical, I couldnt recommend this mouse highly enough. However, compared to the original the cord they used this time is much thinner. I cant imagine this is for any reason other than lowering its lifespan so people cant go on using the same mouse for ten years. I wouldnt be surprised if other parts on this are inferior to the original.

Not like the original but still a good mouse. Its lighter and doesnt come with the grip on the inside of the mouse. Also feels a bit smaller, but not by much. As other reviewers have mentioned, it does feel more plastic-y than the original. Still keeping it but a little disappointed.

I recommend the delivery in order and playing at one

a little cheaper than what I remember. My hand does love it and works better than any of the newer logitech mouses. No rgb! No stupid software!

Other reviews are accurate. This isnt the same as the old mx mouses. It just doesnt feel solid like before. Minor squeaks, and a little stick in the scroll..

Its lighter then the orgnal but the mouse wheel is awful it squeaks every time i use it take way more rolls then the others use to so you get even MORE squeaking.