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Logitech G900 CHAOS SPECTRUM vs Logitech MX518

Mouse · Logitech

Logitech G900 CHAOS SPECTRUM

107 g · PMW3366 · Wireless · 2016
GEAR SCORE 58.0 / 100Good
Lightness35
Sensor76
Polling rate66
Connection100
Battery life45
Recency30
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Mouse · Logitech

Logitech MX518

101 g · HERO 16K · Wired · 2018
GEAR SCORE 58.0 / 100Good
Lightness40
Sensor76
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency40
Verdict

Logitech G900 CHAOS SPECTRUM and Logitech MX518 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 58.

  • Logitech MX518 is 6 g lighter (101 g vs 107 g).
  • Max DPI: Logitech MX518 leads (16,000 vs 12,000).
  • Logitech G900 CHAOS SPECTRUM is wireless; Logitech MX518 is wired.
Pick this

Logitech G900 CHAOS SPECTRUM

If you care most about connection.

Pick this

Logitech MX518

If you care most about weight, max DPI.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Logitech G900 CHAOS SPECTRUMLogitech MX518
58Gear score58
107 gWeight101 g
PMW3366SensorHERO 16K
12,000Max DPI16,000
1000 HzPolling rate1000 Hz
WirelessConnectionWired
32 hBattery life—
2016Release year2018
≈ $72Estimated price≈ $250

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 Logitech G900 CHAOS SPECTRUM or Logitech MX518 better?

Logitech G900 CHAOS SPECTRUM and Logitech MX518 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 58. Logitech MX518 is 6 g lighter (101 g vs 107 g). Max DPI: Logitech MX518 leads (16,000 vs 12,000). Logitech G900 CHAOS SPECTRUM is wireless; Logitech MX518 is wired.

Which one is lighter?

Logitech MX518 is 6 g lighter (101 g vs 107 g).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Logitech G900 CHAOS SPECTRUM ≈ $72, Logitech MX518 ≈ $250. Current prices vary by store.