The Logitech G Pro X3 Superstrike Gaming Mouse takes an already highly specialised design and makes a series of small but worthwhile changes. Rather than reinventing the formula, Logitech has concentrated on the areas where the previous-generation PRO X2 Superstrike could be improved, while retaining the distinctive HITS click technology that made its predecessor so unusual.
The first thing I noticed is that the X3 remains very, very light. At 59 grams, it is remarkably easy to move across the mouse mat, and there is almost no sense of inertia when changing direction. That is precisely what competitive players are looking for, but for my own tastes it is approaching the point of being too light. I prefer a little more physical presence beneath my hand, and have resorted to putting a small amount of Blu-Tak in the compartment intended for the wireless receiver or POWERPLAY charging module. It is hardly an elegant modification, but it gives me the extra weight I prefer, right and the heel of my palm where I need it the most.
The overall shape remains familiar, which is good news if the PRO X design already suits your hand. There is no substantial learning curve here, and the X3 feels immediately comfortable rather than requiring an adjustment period. Logitech has also worked on the internal weight distribution, addressing one of the criticisms levelled at the X2. The result is a mouse that feels more balanced in motion, even though the headline weight reduction is relatively small. Note: This was assessed before I adjusted it for my own preferences.)
The HITS click system remains the star of the show. The X3 offers adjustable actuation, Rapid Trigger resets and haptic feedback, allowing the response of the main buttons to be tuned far more extensively than a conventional mouse. In use, after some tuning and adjectments the clicks felt a lot crisper and predictable, which is a significant improvement over my experience with the X2, where I found the feedback softer and somewhat mushy.
What I cannot honestly claim is that I can feel all of the technical advantage. The X3 is designed to give competitive players an extremely fine degree of control over their inputs, but I do not play at the level where I am routinely operating on that razor’s edge. I can appreciate what Logitech has achieved, and the responsiveness is excellent, but the difference between a very fast click and an exceptionally fast click is not something I am likely to notice during an ordinary cosy-gaming session.
That does not make the technology pointless. The ability to adjust the actuation point and reset behaviour remains an impressive piece of engineering, and players who can exploit those differences have considerably more scope for fine-tuning the mouse to their preferences. For everyone else, the benefit may simply be that the X3 provides an exceptionally clean and consistent clicking experience.
Battery life is another area where the X3 performs well. Logitech quotes more than 135 hours, depending on configuration and usage, and I found my own endurance was around 93-95% of that ideal figure. That is an excellent result, although my usage was deliberately closer to normal day-to-day computing and gaming than a maximum-performance test. I was not running every setting at its most demanding level, so my result should be viewed in that context. Recharging was also in line with expectations, making the X3 a mouse that can comfortably go for extended periods without needing attention.
There is also the usual compatibility with Logitech’s POWERPLAY wireless charging system, which provides an alternative for anyone who wants to eliminate charging altogether. For a mouse designed around uninterrupted performance, it remains a logical addition.
Logitech’s G HUB software is familiar territory, and that is a positive. Having used it with the PRO X2, I found the X3 just as straightforward to configure. Settings are clearly presented, and adjusting the mouse’s sensitivity, polling rate and HITS behaviour is relatively painless. There is enough depth here for players who want to experiment, without making routine configuration feel unnecessarily complicated.
Overall, the Logitech G Pro X3 Superstrike feels like a more polished version of an already ambitious mouse. The improved balance, exceptionally crisp clicks and strong battery endurance all make a tangible difference, while the underlying HITS technology remains more relevant to competitive players than to someone like me. It is still exceptionally light, perhaps more so than I personally prefer, but the X3 is easier to live with than its predecessor and feels like a thoughtful evolution rather than a simple specification upgrade.
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Disclosure Statement: Test unit/s supplied by D-Link A/NZ expressly for the purposes of review. No fee was offered or accepted for this independent review.
KEY FEATURES
• Built on the innovative Haptic Inductive Trigger System (HITS)
• The first PRO Series mouse to feature the new flagship NxLOGI chipset.
• X3 is lighter – 59g – and more balanced
• It has longer battery life
• Improved wireless performance
• All signals are at 8KHz for maximum data performance
You can read the full press release -here-