Logitech G3 or Logitech G5

[Major_A]

My current mouse is a big POS and needs to be replaced. I've never owned a "gaming" mouse and have narrowed my decision down to the G3 or the G5. Which one would you buy and why?

I know Razer makes good mice but I'm not interested. I also do not want a wireless mouse.

[.sentinel]

I would say step down to the MX518 seeing as lasers suck as gaming mice. If you really want a laser I would go with the G5 but its all a gimmick and optical is SO much better than lasers.

[`danny]

I had a G5 and actually like my mx518 better

[Okda]

for gaming nothing except MX518

laser is not good yet in gaming

[bluep3ace]

friend has a G3, I would say it feels just like any normal optical mouse, but the hardware in it is premium.

however, it's nothing compared to my other friend's g7.
no one here has a g5
me? i'm still on the original logitech cordless mouse.

[Major_A]

The MX518 sounds good to me, I completely forgot about it. It's cheaper and seems to be the recommended mouse around here.

[Kayin]

I use a G5, but I want an MX Revolution. Just more comfortable feel to me...

[Major_A]

That looks nice but I want a wired mouse. I've had a cordless in the past and I always forgot to charge it.

[mukmaster]

Copperhead RAZER FTW LEETBBQSAUCE

[Major_A]

My computer is in my room and I like to sleep in complete darkness. The Razer mice have too many LEDs and 99.9% of the time I leave my PC on overnight.

[GAR]

Razer Diamondback is the best mouse i have ever used, LASER mice suck i agree.

[joshd]

I use a G3, I find it much the same to use as my old dell mouse that broke, but the side buttons are very useful.

[YukonTrooper]

If your gonna go laser then your gonna regret it especially if you've used an optical before. Go for a mx518.

[Exedy]

Excluding Steelpad 3.0SS, MX518 FTW and please...a good plastic cloth pad too

[lowfat]

I really did not like my G5, so go with anything else.

[The_Beast]

I'd get a MX518

[Larry]

Well i had a diamond back then bought a G5 and ended up going back to the diamond back cause it feels so much better, the G5 feels like a big brick to me and i think the laser is in a bad position if you use your wrist to flick the mouse around. I see that the new Razer Diamond Back is out soon with a 3g sensor but i havent seen any reviews, like people said stick to optical laser is crap

[Idaho]

I had my razer copperhead die. So, I bought a mx518. I actually ended up returning it to exchange it for the G5. I just like the feet on it better, the mx518 seemed to be a little "grabby" to me. As for the lazer thing though, there has to be something to it being the new G9 from logitech sure isn't optical....

[adamsleath]

i think optical vs 'laser' (infrared) arguments are a crock.
i can certainly notice the difference in sensitivity between 2000dpi and 1600.

imo it comes down to what shape you like and whether the mouse buttons/wheel is smooth/easy suits your hand.


...but as far as g3 vs g5...well if the 518 is cheaper than g5 then get the 518.

the g3 looks to have a bulky shape like the ms meece.

razer..looks comfy ( a bit flatter nose than ms); so just need to see whether to get a diamondback or da....

but actually looking at the razer mouse shape...i still reckon i'll end up going back to a logitech mouse - for me it's the rounded nose shape that lets my fingers relax the 518/g5 curved shape fits my hand better...it's a very subtle difference.