There are a number of problems out there when creating wireless devices. Everybody faces them, and they apply to just about every type of wireless device. Battery life, recharging time, weight, construction, range. And unfortunately, they don't always get solved. If it's not a built in rechargeable battery, then you're running through AAs or AAAs fairly fast. IF the device does have a built-in battery, it might take a while to charge, or doesn't hold that charge for long enough to be effective.
A while back, Logitech G introduced me to their headset line, Artemis Spectrum. It came in two models, the G633 and G933. The 933 was wireless, and addressed a lot of the problems with wireless technology. But not all of them. They are without a doubt the best headphones I've ever tried, but do have a down side. The battery lasts maybe a day. Which is not bad. After all, they do have two modes, so technically I can still listen to music, just without all the bells and whistles. The boom mic, which is crystal clear becomes unpowered and the lighting system goes dark. But the same sound quality.
I've had wireless mice in the past. And hated them all. They're either too light and feel cheap, or the batteries don't last long enough, or the optical sensor is garbage, or any number of problems. DPI being too inconsistent. Signal being weak. Lack of functionality. So as you can imagine, when Logitech G told me they were putting out a new wireless mouse, I was skeptical. And I expressed that skepticism directly to them. I think anyone would. But then, I don't think there's anything wrong with that. I think asking questions is good. Makes us more informed.
So I asked a number of questions. And they gave me a lot of answers. It all sounded good. Of course it did, it always does. But when it comes to technology, there's only one way to know for sure. The test. I'm sure by now someone has noticed I don't usually break stories when companies announce a product. I don't really like to. I want to talk about whatever it is once I've tried it. How else will you know if you want to buy something? Because some guy on some website rattles off a list of facts? No, because you hear a real-world account of its capabilities.
Which brings me to the G900 and what it's capable of. So here's the boiler plate about the mouse. It has the same 16.8 million color lighting technology that we've come to know and love from Logitech G. It has multiple programmable buttons, including a DPI switcher. It's been given an ambidextrous design, so you can swap sides with two of the buttons if you prefer using your left hand. The total weight is only 107 grams, which is .23 pounds. It has one of the best optical sensors on the market. And finally, it can be used wired or wireless.
With the DPI, it can go anywhere from 200 DPI to 12,000. Not the fastest on the market, but personally I don't think you need much more than that. And the switching function is easy to use. Though, if you want to change say mid-fight, probably not the best idea. Easy to use, but it sits right behind the scroll wheel. So best to change up when you're not actually mid-anything.
The lightweight construction is fabulous. It's a gaming mouse that really moves. And with the optical sensor, its pretty much gliding on a cloud. Like the Proteus Spectrum, the mouse as a programmable surface guide, which allows it to function better on varied surfaces. They've dropped the internal construction materials, and even hollowed out the scroll wheel. What that means is the mouse is extremely light. But not too light. You can still feel its movement, still tell its there. But using it is not like using a brick like you find with other gaming mice. It's light enough that it seems to glide at the same speed the cursor moves, but doesn't feel cheaply made.
Now, the big thing that everyone wants to know about. The wireless capabilities. As wired or wireless, the mouse functions absolutely the same. You don't miss a step or a beat when you transfer. In fact, it takes just about two seconds to switch between the functions. Five if you go slow. So unless the mouse literally dies as someone is attacking you, it's doubtful you'd notice anything. But it's also doubtful that the mouse would do that, as it provides notices about battery life.
Of course, if you charge it every night, you'll never have to worry. Though, in truth, there shouldn't be any problems to begin with. I personally did a test to see how long the battery in the mouse could last. 4 days. 96 hours without charging. Combined office and gaming uses. By the end of the fourth day, the battery was down to about 7 percent. And sure, some of those hours were spent sitting idle, which prolongs the usage life, but that's still impressive. By any standards.
Whether it's esports, gaming, or just standard office use, the G900 mouse matches up with the best of them. The wireless is so seamless, you might forget it's not plugged in. The design is futuristic and sleek. It's a little smaller than the Proteus Spectrum mouse, but that's okay. The technological upgrades the mouse has make up for any issues. So long as getting it fits within your budget, I doubt very seriously you'll want any other mouse.
