Logitech Performance Mouse MX review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Rich Brown

Reviewed on: 11 September 2009

Tags: Logitech, Logitech Performance Mouse MX

We like:

Darkfield sensor lets you use the mouse almost anywhere, including on glass; wireless and rechargeable, with no downtime while recharging; tiny USB receiver works with other products in Logitech's Unifying devices family; variety of useful, customisable buttons

We don't like:

Expensive; Unifying feature is only a benefit if used in conjunction with other compatible Logitech products

CNET UK judgement:

With the Performance Mouse MX, Logitech has surpassed Microsoft's recent mouse-technology innovations by introducing the most versatile mouse sensor on the market. Even if you don't have a glass table crying out to become a workspace, this high-end input device has enough features and design benefits to make it a justifiable indulgence for anyone who takes their cursor control seriously

Full review:

Following Logitech's announcement of its glass-tracking Darkfield mouse sensor, Microsoft countered that only seven per cent of users are interested in mousing on glass. Microsoft also suggested that the remaining 93 per cent had already been satisfied by its own BlueTrack sensor, which, unlike Darkfield, is available in mice as cheap as £25. In terms of money, therefore, Logitech's Darkfield flagship product, the £80 Performance Mouse MX, looks overpriced. Continue Reading...