I bought this for work about 3 years ago because I don't care for the corded Dell mice my company provides, and the Logitech Performance MX I was using started to randomly double-click. I use a G602 at home for everyday use and it's been awesome for about 8 years, but I didn't want to spring for the new MX or G to bring into work.
This mouse is dang near identical to the Performance MX in size and shape. It doesn't have the weight or the premium feel of the Logitech. However, the battery life is pretty close to the same.
When I bought this mouse there were barely any reviews. Going through the reviews now it makes me wonder if the manufacturing has declined since I purchased mine. I have not experienced any lag, imprecision, defects, or any of the negative things I've read in some of the reviews recently. I mean using this mouse something like 6-8 hours a day for 5 days a week I see some wear on the finish, but I saw that same wear on all my Logitechs.
I do have to agree about the Windows button though. It's odd. I never use it. However, it's not super easy to press so I've never accidentally hit it (same goes with the zoom button), and I have large hands (I wear XL or XXL gloves). It would be nice to be able to reprogram the side buttons, but honestly I usually only ever program them for forward and backward (which this already has). The wireless dongle is tiny just like a Logitech Unifying Receiver, so it suffers from the same receptions issues... Don't plug it directly into the back of a desktop unless your close with no obstructions! I see that mistake a LOT, and people complain about mouse performance. If your only USB port is on the back of the PC, get an extension. Logitech used to be nice and send an extension with its "desktop" mice, but I've not bought one in so long now that I don't know if they still do!
So if budget is a concern, I definitely think this is a good mouse to get. I don't think you'll be happy if you get it specifically for gaming or are expecting that nice Logitech heavy and soft feel. If you're experiencing poor performance, try a USB extension to get it away from the computer's metal.
| Brand | Amazon Basics |
|---|---|
| Item model number | GP8-BK |
| Hardware Platform | Laptop, PC |
| Operating System | Windows 7 |
| Item Weight | 5.1 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 4.96 x 1.77 x 3.24 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.96 x 1.77 x 3.24 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Manufacturer | Amazon Basics |
| ASIN | B078HFRNSP |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Date First Available | October 15, 2018 |
