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Gigabyte Aorus M2 vs Logitech G MX518 Comparison

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Mouse Details

Subjects of comparisons - brand and model.

Manufacturer Gigabyte Logitech
Model Aorus M2 G MX 518
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Release Date 2019 2019
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Dimensions and Weight

Mice size, weight and cable length (if applicable).

Length ~117 mm
~11.7 cm
~4.61 in
~131 mm
~13.1 cm
~5.16 in
Width ~63 mm
~6.3 cm
~2.48 in
~73 mm
~7.3 cm
~2.87 in
Height ~36 mm
~3.6 cm
~1.42 in
~43 mm
~4.3 cm
~1.69 in
Weight ~76 g
~0.08 kg
~0.17 lbs
~101 g
~0.1 kg
~0.22 lbs

Technical Specs

Full tech specifications of the given mice.

Sensor Type Optical Optical
Sensor Model PMW3327 HERO 16K
Resolution (CPI/DPI) 200 - 6200 100 - 16000
Max Resolution (CPI/DPI) 6200 16000
Min Resolution (CPI/DPI) 200 100
Maximum Acceleration 30 G 40 G
Max Tracking Speed 220 IPS 400 IPS
Polling Rate 1000 Hz (1ms) 1000 Hz (1ms)
Lift Off Distance High (2.5 mm) Low, ~1.0 mm
Switch Type Omron Omron
Switch Lifespan 50 million clicks 20 million clicks
Feet (Material) PTFE PTFE (250 kilometers)
Onboard Memory Yes Yes
Smoothing / Filtering No No
Hardware Acceleration No No
Click Latency 7.5 ms 9.2 ms
Shift Latency - -

Accessories and Features

Other options such as grip style, lighting and connectivity.

Mouse Type Gaming mouse Gaming mouse
Sensor Type Optical Optical
Ergonomy Ambidextrous Right-handed
Buttons 8 8
Suggested Grip Palm grip, Claw grip, Fingertip grip Palm grip
DPI Indicator Yes No
Lighting Yes No
Adjustable Lighting Yes No
Adjustable Weight No No
Editable Scroll-Wheel Resistance No No
Silent Clicking No No
Colors Black Black
Battery Time - -
Battery Type - -
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Warranty 3 Years 2 Years
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Vs Comparison Analysis

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Model Aorus M2 G MX 518
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Age 5 Years 5 Years
Relative Age Same Age Same Age
User Rating 5% Worse Score 5% Better Score
Dimensions ~14.00 mm (or ~0.55 in) Shorter
~10.00 mm (or ~0.39 in) Narrower
~7.00 mm (or ~0.28 in) Lower
~14.00 mm (or ~0.55 in) Longer
~10.00 mm (or ~0.39 in) Wider
~7.00 mm (or ~0.28 in) Higher
Weight ~25.00 g or ~0.05 lbs Lighter ~25.00 g or ~0.05 lbs Heavier
Sensor Type & Model Same Tech
Different Model
Same Tech
Different Model
Resolution Range
[DPImax - DPImin]
Way Smaller Range Way Larger Range
Max Resolution 61% Worse Max Res.
9800 Less DPI/CPI
61% Better Max Res.
9800 More DPI/CPI
Min Resolution 50% Worse Min Res
100 Less DPI/CPI
50% Better Min Res
100 More DPI/CPI
Maximum Acceleration 25% Worse Max G 25% Better Max G
Maximum Tracking Speed 45% Worse Max IPS 45% Better Max IPS
Polling Rate Same Polling Rate Same Polling Rate
Lift Off Distance Greater Lift Off Distance Smaller Lift Off Distance
Switch Type Same Switch Tech Same Switch Tech
Switch Lifespan 60% Better Lifespan 60% Worse Lifespan
Feet Material Type Different Feet Material Different Feet Material
Number of Buttons Same Buttons Number Same Buttons Number
Battery Time
Click Latency 18% Better Click Latency 18% Worse Click Latency
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Graphical Vs Comparison

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Physical Characteristics
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Sensor Characteristics
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Latency Characteristics
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Other Features
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Graphs Description The Physical Characteristics comparison is just a viewable representation of the devices' length, width, height and weight. Sensor, Latency and Other Features are, instead, computed within the range 0-->100, taking into account if the variable is getting better with the increase of its value (e.g the highest max DPI, the better it is) or vice versa (the lowest Click Latency, the better); for example, a score of 50 for both devices means they are equal, scores of 70 and 30 mean that first one better. So, the data are homogeneous to provide immediate meaning, higher bar(s) means better value(s). An empty graph means that there is not enough data to compute that comparison (one value or both are missing).
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Final Vs Words

Aiding our visitors to the final choice between the mice.

This final paragraph will help you in the decision making process, between Gigabyte Aorus M2 and Logitech G MX 518, and in selecting the mouse that is performing better and best suits your needs. We are aware that every user has own needs and preferences, due to this each mouse could be better for some features and worse for other ones. The purpose of the text is to highlight this possibility and generate an "overall score" for a purchase decision.

First of all, both mice share the same utilization aim, Gaming mouse. The mice are aged similarly, 5 years old, being released in the 2019.

• Dimensions, Weight, Ergonomy 📐⚖️🫳

When it comes to evaluate mice dimensions, you should take into consideration the size of your hand and check if it would properly fit it or not. In this case, you should check which mice would be the fittest. Compared to G MX 518 mouse, Aorus M2 is ~14.00 mm (or ~0.55 in) Shorter, ~10.00 mm (or ~0.39 in) Narrower and ~7.00 mm (or ~0.28 in) Lower, which makes it, overally, 31 mm (or -1.22 in) way smaller and better suiting tinier hands.

Considering the weight, Gigabyte Aorus M2 is 25% lighter, a difference of 25.00 g (0.05 lbs), which can be considered quite significant. We do not express a particular preference for heavier or lighter mice, being this a completely personal objective preference. Anyway, both mice does not offer weight personalization .

Regarding the Ergonomy, Aorus M2 is meant to be Ambidextrous while G MX 518 is Right-handed. They offer different grip, Palm grip, Claw grip, Fingertip grip by Aorus M2 while G MX 518 has Palm grip; the first one can be considered more adaptable, with a greater number of grip possibilities equal to 3 instead of the 1 offered by the other one.

• Sensor and Latencies 🐭⏱️

Let's now compare Gigabyte Aorus M2 sensor with the one of Logitech G MX 518. The two mice share the same sensor technology, that is Optical, but different sensor model: PMW3327 equipped by Aorus M2 and HERO 16K used by G MX 518. It is very important to say that, although tech and model sometimes coincide, the assembly and composition of interior circuits might result in different specs and latencies.

Resolution, Max Acceleration and Max Tracking, Polling Rate and Lift Off
The mice offer different resolution range (DPImax - DPImin), the Aorus M2 provides 6000 DPI/CPI, while G MX 518 offers 15900 DPI/CPI, meaning that the last one has way larger range. Consider picking up the one having the sensitivity range that mostly suits your needs, depending on the aim (Gaming/Business) but also the kind of game you are going to use it mostly (e.g. FPS is different than RTS or MOBA). If you need a higher precision mouse, meaning that for the same length of shift the mouse will recognize more movement, "reading" more dots per inch and, in other words, will move faster on the screen, G MX 518 is offering 61% better Max Resolution, 9800 More DPI/CPI.

As for the Maximum Acceleration, which measures the maximum pull force in G(s) that the sensor can trace before inconsistencies occur, G MX 518 shows a better value, 40 G, a small difference of 10 G. Going on, taking into account the Maximum Tracking Speed, the velocity (inches per second) that the mouse can move at before it starts to loose track and cause anomalies, G MX 518 shows a preferable value, 400 IPS, a significant difference of 180 IPS. Take into account that max G and max IPS mostly affect activities requiring very fast mouse shift, together with the shift latency that we will analyse further in this section.

They have a Polling Rate of 1000 Hz, in other words they report data to computer 1 time every 1.00 ms. Lastly, the Lift Off distance of Aorus M2 shows an higher value, 2.5 mm, a great difference of 1.50 mm. Anyway, they do not offer adjustable lift off distance through software.

Click and Shift Latencies

Gigabyte Aorus M2 has lower click latency than Logitech G MX 518, a not so small difference of 1.70 ms, 18% better Click Latency, which can be evaluated slightly significant, in terms of compared performance. Anyway, we feel it is important to underline that the differences in latencies are often more perceptible from the machine's point of view rather than human's, reducing the real impact of these values and deviations. At the moment there is no available data to compare Aorus M2 and G MX 518 shift latency. Contact us to request priority data update.

• Other Features 📎

Let's now have a look, finally, to the general features of the two mice. They are equipped with the same Switch Technology, Omron; moreover, the Switch lifespan of first mouse is 50 millions clicks while the second is 20 millions clicks, 60% better Lifespan, a difference of 30 millions clicks that can be evaluated very significant. The Feet Material is different, Aorus M2 (PTFE) and G MX 518 (PTFE (250 kilometers)). Considering the available Number of Buttons, 8 offered by first mouse and 8 offered by the second one, a no difference of 0 that can be considered important or not depending on the utilization purpose. In the end, the features offered by Gigabyte Aorus M2 are On board Memory, DPI Indicator, RGB Lighting, Customizable RGB, while Logitech G MX 518 is giving On board Memory.

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Final Choice & Ranking

Numerical and Graphical Scoring of the Aorus M2 and G MX 518 models, for buying decision.

In this final section you will find Mouse Specs comparison score of the two mice. The graphs below are elaborated considering the most important variables per each type of device utilization.

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Comparison Score

Mouse Specs comparison score has been computed equally weighting the "OVERVIEW" comparison variables of the above Graph, with a medium value of 3 out of 5.

Gigabyte Aorus M2 Logitech G MX 518
2160823392
48%52%
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The scores above represent a numerical evaluation of the Gigabyte Aorus M2 and Logitech G MX 518 specifications.

You should take into consideration also the personal feelings and not only the technical specs.


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