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ASUS ROG Strix Impact III vs Keychron M5

Mouse · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix Impact III

59 g · PAW3327 · Wired · 2023
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Lightness77
Sensor76
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency77
VS
Mouse · Keychron

Keychron M5

95 g · 30,000 DPI · Wireless
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Lightness45
Sensor90
Connection100
Battery life98
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix Impact III and Keychron M5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • ASUS ROG Strix Impact III is 36 g lighter (59 g vs 95 g).
  • Max DPI: Keychron M5 leads (30,000 vs 12,000).
  • Keychron M5 is wireless; ASUS ROG Strix Impact III is wired.
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix Impact III

If you care most about weight.

Pick this

Keychron M5

If you care most about max DPI, connection.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix Impact IIIKeychron M5
73Gear score73
59 gWeight95 g
PAW3327Sensor—
12,000Max DPI30,000
1000 HzPolling rate—
WiredConnectionWireless
—Battery life140 h
2023Release year—
≈ $67Estimated price—

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is ASUS ROG Strix Impact III or Keychron M5 better?

ASUS ROG Strix Impact III and Keychron M5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. ASUS ROG Strix Impact III is 36 g lighter (59 g vs 95 g). Max DPI: Keychron M5 leads (30,000 vs 12,000). Keychron M5 is wireless; ASUS ROG Strix Impact III is wired.

Which one is lighter?

ASUS ROG Strix Impact III is 36 g lighter (59 g vs 95 g).