Review of the top-of-the-range wireless gaming mouse ASUS ROG Spatha X

on the market for gaming mouseis synonymous with high-end, excellent technical features and a lot of functionality, but also the freedom to choose between different products to determine the one that best suits your needs. And so, after Spatha’s success, here we are grappling with: ASUS ROG Spatha X review.

What are the differences between the two devices? The mouse supplied to us for this test is equipped with an optical sensor with a resolution of 19,000 dpi against the original Spatha’s 8,200 dpi laser, the autonomy is practically doubled (67 hours versus 33), and also the internal components have a more assertive profile, 10 grams means a lower weight.

In short, we’re talking about a mouse packed with technology and features, although its generous size isn’t conducive to any use. This price? Right now Amazon It is available for the same price as the base model at €148.99. Let’s try to figure out whether this investment is beneficial in your case.

Technicial Specifications

ASUS ROG Spatha X is a mouse wireless It uses 2.4 GHz RF transmission for the maximum possible response and sensitivity, but is also noted on the “dongle” front: the device does not communicate via a small USB peripheral, but via a cable to the computer with its own attached magnetic charging base. : an attractive solution but also doubly cumbersome.

we didn’t talk by chance size generous, because the device measures 137 x 89 x 45 millimeters. weight 168 grams. You will not find prudence or compactness in Spatha X, not only too much generosity, but also found in large. 19,000 dpi optical sensor (adjustable by moving the slider) With 400 IPS speed and 50 G max acceleration, as well as on ROG microswitches (switchable) estimated for 70 million clicks time.

Among the main ones Technicial Specifications then i’m in twelve programmable buttons via the free Armory Crate software. Their location is odd: the two home keys, the scroll bar and the button below it, two forefinger-accessible buttons, and six extra buttons on the left, arranged to be activated with the thumb, have been added. Remember the eye of the ROG logo.

It is also equipped with a 2 meter USB-C paracord cable connection (there are two in the box, one for the mouse and one for the base, and there is also a soft case), Spatha X has a drum an internal guaranteeautonomy up to 67 hours. If completely discharged, the device only needs 15 minutes in the dock to provide 12 hours of operation, but these values ​​are obviously dependent on Aura RGB lighting usage as well.

ASUS ROG Spatha X datasheet

• Design: asymmetrical, right-handed
• Change: ROG Micro Switch with 70 million clicks
• Connection: USB wired, 2.4GHz RF wireless
• Resolution: up to 19,000 dpi
• Full speed: 400 IPS
• Maximum acceleration: 50 grams
• Dimensions: 137x89x45mm
• Weight: 168 grams (without cable)
• Price: 148,99 €

Design

Like the ASUS ROG Keris Wireless (review), the Spatha X is a design Asymmetrical for right-handers. Once again, the size of the mouse is king: the device practically completely fills a medium-sized male hand and provides direct support for all fingers except the little finger, although this finger can be “fixed” in the side grip. Speaking of grip, unfortunately there is no texture that fixes the contact with the palm and thus it usually tends to slide towards the wrist.

All black with the exception of the gray base and scroll ring, the Spatha X uses clear and modern aesthetic solutions with a notably harmonious front cut and even the first part of the main keys “sharp”. The back is much more consistent, giving life to a kind of mouth with the bottom plate where the lines meet.

The most special area, however, is the left side, where most of the buttons are located: both the two that accompany the left home button, and the six that specifically make up the eye-like design of the Republic of Gamers logo. Pressing them with your thumb isn’t as easy as one might expect: those on the back require you to pull your finger back, so they’re less reactive and put to frenetic use.

system lighting It obviously supports ASUS Aura RGB technology, with the ability to store three different profiles and set eight adjustable presets that contain more or less all of the most popular effects. With the lights on, the Spatha X sees the lines between the logo, the scroll wheel and the combination of the side buttons improve significantly.

user experience

We had the opportunity to use ASUS ROG Spatha X for several days both in the office and in some games, using its autonomy (obviously affected by lighting), excellent stability, but also in a certain way, as already mentioned. Tendency of palm slipping when not firmly holding device with thumb and little finger.

L’ergonomics The size of the mouse is therefore excellent, but there are a few critical issues, including lower accessibility compared to at least half of the side buttons. The latter is only useful in certain experiences, mostly MOBAs and MMORPGs, so when you use characters with various skills to assign to buttons instead of using the keyboard.

In such cases Spatha X is not afraid of comparison and is an important competitive advantage In-game: Using the aforementioned Armory Crate, it’s really simple to tailor each entry to your needs and create the ideal layout to be ready and quick during fights without sacrificing the avatar’s mobility.

In any case, the device also performs well in traditional online shooter games, from the multiplayer sector of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (review) to Apex Legends (review), ensuring great accuracy and seemingly responsiveness when shooting from a distance. that we did not change even though we switched from wireless to wired.