I had been looped into the development of the Logitech Pro X2 SUPERSTRIKE very early on, and I’d always thought, ‘How different can it really be?’ As it turns out, the SUPERSTRIKE can be pretty damn different. This innovation in gaming-based engineering is something that has to be felt to be believed, and it’s the next big thing in esports, that’s for sure.
To explain at a high level, the Pro X2 SUPERSTRIKE doesn’t click, at least, not in the traditional sense. It uses ultra-low click-latency engineering to produce the fastest speeds possible, but that description is just scratching the surface.
Read on to get the full scoop on my Logitech Pro X2 SUPERSTRIKE review.
What’s Special About The Pro X2 SUPERSTRIKE?
At the time of writing, the Pro X2 SUPERSTRIKE was Logitech’s newest mouse, and boasted a princely price tag of $179.99, making it one of the company’s most expensive peripherals. At first blush, you might think it’s overpriced, since it’s a relatively understated, simple device with few frills on the surface.
But it’s what’s under the hood that counts with this mouse.
The Logitech Pro X2 SUPERSTRIKE uses a never-before-seen HITS (Haptic Inductive Trigger System) function instead of a traditional switch system. It’s regarded as a world-first innovation, and it’s backed by hard science that proves how fast it is.
Tested with esports pro players, the Pro X2 SUPERSTRIKE provides milliseconds of faster reaction times and shots, but that’s all that’s needed to make a major difference on the biggest stages in competitive gaming.
When I pulled the Pro X2 SUPERSTRIKE out of the box, I turned to my wife and said, ‘It doesn’t click!” She responded, after a feel, with, ‘Ew, I don’t know if I like that!” And after decades of using ‘clicky’ peripherals, I had to agree, at least at first. It feels weird and takes a little getting used to, but the benefits outweigh the initial confusion.
The Pro X2 SUPERSTRIKE does away with classic switching technology and uses hte HITS system, empowering users to set their own ‘click intensity’ and feedback points. You can tweak actuation down to the finest millimeters, and it feels bizarre at first, but just a few minutes in any competitive title is enough to give you the best impression possible of this mouse.
Not only that, but the SUPERSTRIKE uses the most advanced sensor in gaming, hitting up to 44,000 DPI and accurately tracking over 88 Gs of acceleration across your mouse pad.
However, it almost ends there. The SUPERSTRIKE only has two thumb buttons for extra utility, it has no on-board RGB (which gamers often need), and it has a relatively unassuming profile that doesn’t do much to catch your eye. The black and white design and iconography make it look like a prototype, which is pretty cool, but it’s not winning design awards for the shell.
As a Logitech mouse, the SUPERSTRIKE also uses LIGHTSPEED connection technology, and I was pleased to see it’s compatible with the PowerPlay 2 right out of the box.
You can tweak it endlessly with G Hub, Logitech’s proprietary application, and I learned that, just before launch, Logitech shaved off as much weight as possible, making it just 61 grams, putting it almost on par with the SUPERLIGHT range.
Is The Pro X2 SUPERSTRIKE Worth $179.99?
As I’ve said, the Pro X2 SUPERSTRIKE has a pretty exorbitant price tag, but you’re paying for revolutionary technology, and that’s all that matters to the world’s most talented professional gamers.
Under constant motion, the battery life will last around 90 hours, and it runs forever if you use the PowerPlay pad, as I’ve pointed out.
In addition to the PowerPlay, I paired my Pro X2 SUPERSTRIKE with a G515 TKL Rapid, also from Logitech. The combination works very well indeed, given how the G515 uses low-profile, low-actuation keys that match nicely with the SUPERSTRIKE. It’s all about reaction times in my world!
I’d say the Pro X2 SUPERSTRIKE is well worth the money, but it’s more for enthusiasts and pro players than the average gamer. If you’re not playing cutting-edge competitive titles like Counter-Strike or VALORANT, where microseconds of advantage over your opponents matter, you’ll see little benefit from the HITS clicking system.
It’s not going to beat my daily driver, the G502 X Plus, but it’s damn impressive.
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Grant's adoration for gaming started on the Amstrad CPC in 1996. Now, he's a multi-platform expert gamer with a deep love for the industry, a passion for esports, and more…
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