Review: The Logitech PRO X2 Superstrike Changes the Mouse Game

I can’t go back. You can’t make me. 

I’ve been using the Logitech PRO X2 Superstrike for about a week now, and I will never use a traditional mouse for gaming again.

When the Logitech PRO X2 Superstrike Lightspeed mouse released earlier this year, the hype was real. Sentiments on the internet were mostly in the range of “game changing” and “a quantum leap in mouse technology.” Now, that sounds buzzy as hell, and I didn’t want to fall for the hype. I know that optical mice have come a long way since the legendary Microsoft Intellimouse. 

I have to admit that I’m more of a fan of Razer’s form factor when it comes to mice. It’s a bit of an ironic twist after being such a Logitech fan in my formative computing years. But I haven’t really been using anything Logitech in years. Which is apparently my mistake, because they’ve been making some pretty impressive mice over the years. But I’m an old school gamer, and I never really cared too much about super light weight and super high DPI. The mice I used just seemed “good enough.”

To say that the Superstrike was eye opening is an understatement. It’s rare that a piece of technology makes me rethink how I use that technology, and raises the bar so high it makes my previously “premium” products feel cheap. I know, I know. This isn’t a paid advertisement, and I’m not trying to sell you a monorail. This is seriously the real deal.

Image: Logitech PRO X2 Superstrike. Logitech

What makes the Superstrike stand out the most to me? The HITS technology is the biggest draw for me. HITS stands for Haptic Inductive Trigger System. It’s designed to replace traditional microswitches, and I have to tell you: I don’t think I can go back to traditional switches after using the Superstrike. Logitech claims that its inductive sensor technology reduces latency by up to 30 milliseconds, but the real win for me is in the feel. The mouse’s hardware syncs with the inductive sensing system to generate tactile response every click–or you can turn it off completely. Me? I dialed the click all the way up to 6, and this massively improved my click times.

Think of it like a bumpstock for a semi-automatic rifle. I know, it’s a gross comparison after they were infamously in the news a few years back, but I really can’t think of a more apt example. The haptic feedback hits back at the right timing making it feel like you can click many times faster than normal. 

So if you’re playing a game where you shoot a gun that can fire as fast as you click, HITS will definitely be an improvement. And even when that isn’t true, the ability to set the feel and actuation point is enough by itself.

Another major advantage is the tunable actuation point. I like to have a very sensitive actuation with a very clicky mouse, but you can choose anything that best suits your needs and/or playstyle. 

But Logitech impressively managed to fit all of that into an ultralight 61g body.

Image: Logitech PRO X2 Superstrike. Logitech.

It’s hard exactly to express just how light this mouse is. I’ve never had to put grip tape on a mouse before, but the Superstrike was so light it was hard for me to get a proper grip on its smooth plastic sides. 

And it has 90 hours of battery life, which is just insane. While it’s possible to use the Supertike wired, there’s really no reason to since Logitech's “Lightspeed” wireless transmitter has no noticeable latency. 

But this light body comes with trade-offs: there are no frills. This is a very basic mouse. In fact, it’s so basic that some configurations can’t be used unless you have Logitech’s G Hub running on your computer.

There’s also no backlighting or RGB. For those that like their mice to make fun colors, you’ll have to settle for black and white plastic–unless, of course, you customize it yourself.

Key technical specifications for the mouse include:

• Sensor: HERO 2 Optical

• Resolution: 100 – 44,000 DPI

• Max Acceleration: > 88 G

• Max Speed: > 888 IPS

• Polling Rate: Up to 8,000 Hz (LIGHTSPEED Wireless) / 1,000 Hz (USB Wired)

• Weight: 61g (2.15 oz)

• Battery Life: ~90–95 hours (continuous motion)

• Buttons: 5 Programmable

• Switches: Electromagnetic/Inductive sensors with customizable Haptic Actuators 

• Lighting: None (RGB removed for maximum battery efficiency)

• Dimensions: 125 x 63.5 x 40 mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.6")