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Logitech G604 Mouse Review

Jul 18, 2024

Logitech G604 MMO/MOBA Wireless Gaming Mouse Review

Presented by: Random Frank P

Overview

  • Mouse Model: Logitech G604 MMO/MOBA Wireless Gaming Mouse
  • Total Buttons: 15 programmable buttons
  • Predecessor: Logitech G602 (2013)
  • Target Audience: Mainly MMO or MOBA players, but versatile for many uses

Design

  • Design Inspiration: Combination of G602, G502, and MX Master series
  • Ergonomics:
    • Right side grooves for ring and pinky fingers
    • Left side fin for thumb support
    • Slightly rubberized textured grip for better control
  • Appearance: Sleeker look, no RGB lighting (helps save battery)

Button Layout

  • Main Buttons:
    • Left and right clicks
    • Scroll wheel with left/right clicks
    • Hyper scroll toggle button
    • Wireless/Bluetooth connection button
    • DPI adjustment buttons (plus and minus)
    • 6 side buttons labeled G4-G9 (above thumb)
  • Features: All buttons are fully reprogrammable

Physical Features

  • Bottom: Magnetic door for wireless dongle and battery
  • Sensor: 16,000 DPI HERO sensor
  • Feet: 4 PTFE feet
  • Power: On/off button

Weight and Power

  • Weight:
    • 138 grams with AA battery
    • 108 grams without battery
    • Optional: Use AAA battery with converter to reduce weight
  • Battery Life:
    • 240 hours with HERO sensor
    • Over 5 months with Bluetooth

Usage Experience

  • User Background: Former G600 and G602 user, primarily FPS gamer
  • Performance:
    • Smooth transition due to similar design to G602
    • No significant issues playing FPS games despite heavier weight
  • Surface Compatibility:
    • Better on cloth mouse pads
    • Suboptimal on rubberized surfaces like MadCatz Glide 38

Additional Features

  • Hyper Scroll Wheel: Provides tactile individual steps or continuous scroll option
  • Software:
    • Allows setting DPI ranges and reprogramming buttons
    • Assigns different profiles for specific games or applications
    • Battery life visible only on the dashboard

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • High-quality 16,000 DPI HERO sensor
  • Excellent battery life (240 hours or over 5 months)
  • Convenient wireless/Bluetooth switch
  • Hyper scroll wheel
  • 15 fully programmable buttons

Cons

  • Best suited for cloth mouse pads
  • May require third-party skates for better performance on non-cloth surfaces

Conclusion

  • Price: $99
  • Verdict: An outstanding mouse for MMO and MOBA gamers, offering great features, excellent ergonomics, and impressive battery life for its price point.

Recommended For: Gamers in need of many programmable buttons, especially MMO and MOBA players.

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