Logitech G Pro X3 Superstrike review: Click it real good

The X3 Superstrike is an elite gaming mouse that’s built to last.

There were certainly doubts when Logitech revealed the Superstrike, a gaming mouse that implemented haptic feedback, but it turned out to be an impressive little device. Now, the company has iterated on it with the Pro X3 Superstrike. With an improved chipset and longer battery life, my favorite gaming mouse just got better.

Going hands-on

The Pro X3 Superstrike features the same visual design as the X2, though it’s now available in all-black (and hot pink), putting it in line with some of the company’s other gaming mice. This one is lighter by a couple grams, though, which I appreciate. It’s definitely a matter of preference, but for me, the lighter the mouse, the better. Still, it’s got some weight to it, and I yearn for the feel of the Superlight.

I do like that the mouse retains the “X3” on the side, “PRO X3” on both of the mouse buttons, as well as the + symbols on the perimeter of the mouse buttons. It gives the mouse a “prototype” feel, which makes sense given that it’s a new and inventive sort of gaming mouse.

The new model also expands the mouse’s battery life to a stunning 135 hours. I found myself only needing to charge it once per week, despite using it all day for work and then gaming in the evening.

Click, click, boom

Putting the mouse to use, I had a great time playing with it in tactical shooters, like Valorant and CS2, which both demand pinpoint accuracy and twitchy reflexes. Sure, I still lost plenty of gun fights, but I knew those were on me, not the mouse. I also put it through its paces in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. All of its microsensitivities were great for the fast-paced shooter, and it served me well across multiplayer and DMZ.

The magic of the Superstrike lies under the hood. Instead of the traditional switches found in a typical gaming mouse, the Superstrike implements Haptic Inductive Trigger System (HITS). This creates that tactile “click” feeling when you press down a button. This can be customized in Logitech G Hub to be weaker or stronger. When I turned it completely off just to test, it felt like I was using a broken mouse; there was absolutely no feeling to clicking the mouse buttons. It really puts into perspective how great the haptic feedback is.

You can set the actuation point of each click on a scale of 1-10, putting even more control in the hands of players. If you want the subtlest pressure to trigger a click, it can be so. If you want mouse buttons that require more force, you can have it that way, too. There are presets based on various esports players, as well as the ability to set custom profiles for games. 

Logitech also boasts that the new mouse has increased polling, acceleration, and latency, both those changes feel much harder to notice, especially as someone who went directly from using the Pro X2 Superstrike to the Pro X3. 

For the professionals

It’s got Pro in the name, so it doesn’t come as a surprise that a lot of the notable changes in the X3 Superstrike are ones that’d appeal to the most hardcore of players, like those who play esports or aspire to do so. Still, as a casual who likes to sweat on occasion, it’s a fantastic mouse. Having to charge it less it a great perk, and I remain impressed every time I tinker with the settings in Logitech G Hub.

This review is based on a physical product provided by the manufacturer. The Logitech Pro X3 Superstrike is available now for $199.99 USD. 

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Review for
Logitech Pro X3 Superstrike
9
Pros

• Customizable actuation points
• Greatly extended battery life
• Precise, satisfying clicks
• Slightly lighter

Cons

• Most upgrades feel minimal