Logitech MX518 vs Razer Lancehead
Logitech MX518
101 g · HERO 16K · Wired · 2018Razer Lancehead
111 g · 16,000 DPI · Wireless · 2017Logitech MX518 and Razer Lancehead are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 57.
- Logitech MX518 is 10 g lighter (101 g vs 111 g).
- Razer Lancehead is wireless; Logitech MX518 is wired.
Logitech MX518
If you care most about weight.
Razer Lancehead
If you care most about connection.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Logitech MX518 | Razer Lancehead | |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Gear score | 57 |
| 101 g | Weight | 111 g |
| HERO 16K | Sensor | — |
| 16,000 | Max DPI | 16,000 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wired | Connection | Wireless |
| 2018 | Release year | 2017 |
| ≈ $250 | Estimated price | ≈ $221 |
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 MX518 or Razer Lancehead better?
Logitech MX518 and Razer Lancehead are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 57. Logitech MX518 is 10 g lighter (101 g vs 111 g). Razer Lancehead is wireless; Logitech MX518 is wired.
Which one is lighter?
Logitech MX518 is 10 g lighter (101 g vs 111 g).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Logitech MX518 ≈ $250, Razer Lancehead ≈ $221. Current prices vary by store.