Gaming mice are a dime a dozen when you get to the top end.  Some offer slightly different features, but in the end, the mice are extremely similar.

Logitech G are looking to innovate where innovation has been sorely lacking in recent times – with the mouse button/switch.  Logitech, in the Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike, has introduced what they call the Haptic Inductive Trigger System (HITS), an industry-first.  This system does away with traditional switches, replacing them with inductive analog sensing that Logitech says can cut click latency by up to 30 ms.

“This announcement is a milestone moment for Logitech G, reflecting our complete confidence and enthusiasm for this revolutionary mouse. It demonstrates our willingness to try something new, back our innovations, and push boundaries in the category.”

Hardware

The Pro X2 Superstrike includes the HERO 2 sensor from Logitech, which is capable of up to 44,000 DPI.  Wired, its report rate is up to 1000 Hz but if you use the included wireless LIGHTSPEED dongle, a report rate of up to 8000 Hz is possible.

There are buttons on the side of the mouse for forward and back when browsing, although they can be customised for gaming functions.  The new mouse also supports POWERPLAY if you have a compatible mousepad – if you do not, you can also store the LIGHTSPEED dongle in the little compartment underneath when it isn’t plugged into your PC.  

There are no RGB lighting effects on the Pro X2 Superstrike, just as there aren’t on any serious mouse.  They just add unnecessary weight to the mouse, slowing you down.

The HITS and more keep coming

This mouse is all about the new HITS.  Get it out of the box and you will automatically be surprised by the lack of a loud click when hitting the main mouse buttons.  I am used to the soft click buttons on the MX Master 4 and these sound very similar.  I am also used to the loud click of a gaming mouse, so that was certainly something I had to get used to.

The mouse buttons controlled by HITS are customisable, and quite a bit.  You can change the Actuation Point, enable rapid trigger and change the speed of it, and change the strength of the click haptics.  I spent quite a bit of time attempting to find a solution that suited me.

The haptics are interesting because you can turn them off, so they make no noise or feel at all.  I have no idea who would prefer that, as I found it incredibly difficult with no feedback from the button.  In the end I found I preferred it somewhere between settings 3 and 4, so on the stronger side of things.

For me, the actuation point is best kept low.  Setting the actuation point somewhere around 2 or 3 was ideal for me.  This results in very little travel before the “button” is pressed.  According to Logitech, the smallest setting offers just 0.1mm of travel, far less than the 6mm found in most traditional gaming mice.

Enabling Rapid Trigger can also make a difference in a fast-paced FPS game – you will find these on a lot of good gaming keyboards.  Rapid Trigger “allows keys to register presses and resets almost instantly, enhancing responsiveness and reducing input delays.”  You can also alter the sensitivity of the Rapid Trigger using the G Hub app.  I always enable Rapid Trigger as I need all the help I can get as my reflexes start to significantly slow down.

Each of the above settings can also be duplicated for the opposite mouse button, or you can have separate settings for the different mouse buttons.  This customisability is what HITS allows for. Of course, the mouse does include profiles for different games.

Comfort

The Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike is a standard shape for a Logitech gaming mouse, and at first look, it seems to be exactly the same as the Pro X Superlight 2.  It sits comfortably in the palm of my hand, making it perfect for long gaming sessions.

Underneath, there are built-in PTFE feet, and they slide fairly well across the mousepad.  There are no additional feet included in the box, but Logitech do include sticky grips for you to attach to the mouse to help you grip it better.  Personally, I have never had a need for these but they are included if that’s what you wish.

At just 61 grams, the Pro X2 Superstrike is still super lightweight, though not as ultralight as the 36-gram Corsair mouse I recently reviewed.  

Performance

Wow.  This mouse is next-level when gaming.  My gaming skills are not the best, but with the rapid trigger and low actuation point, I felt my shooting speed improved.  Whether that is real or not, it certainly felt it to me, but then I did put it on the extreme levels to see how it went.

In the game results, though, it still did not make that much of a difference to me, as it doesn’t make you move around the environment, etc., faster.  For a more advanced gamer, I can certainly see it making a difference though – just those few milliseconds of time gained could make a difference to the more experienced and professional gamers.

Conclusion

The Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike gaming mouse offers pro-level performance but it comes at a price. At $299 it is one of the more expensive mice on the market but it offers something no other gaming mouse does — haptics instead of switches. The HITS technology allows the gamer to customise the mouse to their preferences, increasing their response time and improving their overall gaming with faster clicks and a Rapid Trigger.

It is comfortable in the hand, something I’ve gotten used to given it’s the same shape as my previous gaming mouse, the Pro X Superlight 2. The Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike is a must for the serious gamer, offering distinctive advantages over the more traditional gaming mice and for these folks, the price will be well worth the outlay.

The Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike offers innovative and real-world advantages and I can highly recommend it to serious gamers. You can get it now at Logitech or any serious PC and gaming store for RRP $299.