ASUS ROG Spatha  Mouse Review

Reviewed Dec 11, 2019 at 08:55am
Retest Nov 09, 2020 at 08:36am
Tested using Methodology v1.0 
ASUS ROG Spatha

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Office/Multimedia 
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Video Games (FPS) 
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Video Games (MMO) 
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Ultra-Light Gaming 
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Travel 

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Notice: This mice was replaced by ASUS ROG Spatha X
The ASUS ROG Spatha is an impressive wireless MMO gaming mouse. While it doesn't have as many side buttons as some other MMO mice, they're larger, making them easier to press. The mouse itself is quite large and has a unique and angular look, which may not be for everyone. It has a fairly low latency when used wired or wireless, and when you aren't using the mouse, the USB receiver works as a charging base, which is nice. While people with larger hands can use the mouse with any grip type, medium hands may have a harder time with fingertip grip, and small hands likely won't be able to get a comfortable fit with any grip.

Our Verdict

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Office/Multimedia 

The ASUS ROG Spatha is a great office mouse. It has great ergonomics and feels remarkably well-built, making it great to use all day. It also has a lot of buttons that can be programmed to help you navigate through your desktop or work software quickly. Unfortunately, this is a very large mouse and isn't recommended for people with smaller hands.

Pros
  • Outstanding build-quality.
  • Very comfortable for people with larger hands.
  • USB receiver can be used as charging base.
  • Lots of programmable buttons.
Cons
  • Large, angular design may not be for everyone.
  • Not suitable for small hands.
  • Heavy and bulky.
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Video Games (FPS) 

The ASUS ROG Spatha is a decent mouse for FPS games. While it has low click latency and a fairly wide customizable CPI range, it's very heavy, which may not be great for FPS games. On the upside, it's quite comfortable and feels very well-built, so it should be able to withstand long gaming marathons. Unfortunately, this is a very large mouse and isn't recommended for people with smaller hands.

Pros
  • Outstanding build-quality.
  • Very comfortable for people with larger hands.
  • USB receiver can be used as charging base.
  • Lots of programmable buttons.
Cons
  • Large, angular design may not be for everyone.
  • Not suitable for small hands.
  • Heavy and bulky.
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Video Games (MMO) 

The ASUS ROG Spatha is a great MMO mouse. While it may not have as many programmable side buttons as some other MMO mice, they're laid out in a way that's easy to press, and will likely be easier to keep track of. This mouse is also comfortable enough for long campaigns, though it's not recommended for people with small hands due to its large size.

Pros
  • Outstanding build-quality.
  • Very comfortable for people with larger hands.
  • USB receiver can be used as charging base.
  • Lots of programmable buttons.
Cons
  • Large, angular design may not be for everyone.
  • Not suitable for small hands.
  • Heavy and bulky.
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Ultra-Light Gaming 

This isn't a good ultra-light gaming mouse. This is one of the heaviest mice that we've tested and isn't recommended if you prefer very lightweight mice.

Pros
  • Outstanding build-quality.
  • Very comfortable for people with larger hands.
  • USB receiver can be used as charging base.
  • Lots of programmable buttons.
Cons
  • Large, angular design may not be for everyone.
  • Not suitable for small hands.
  • Heavy and bulky.
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Travel 

This mouse is okay for travel. While it comes with a carrying case, this mouse is very large and uses a charging base as its USB receiver. This makes it difficult to use in smaller spaces, like on a plane, though you can use it wired with a micro-USB cable as well.

Pros
  • Outstanding build-quality.
  • Very comfortable for people with larger hands.
  • USB receiver can be used as charging base.
  • Lots of programmable buttons.
Cons
  • Large, angular design may not be for everyone.
  • Not suitable for small hands.
  • Heavy and bulky.
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    Video Games (MMO)
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    Ultra-Light Gaming
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    Travel
  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Nov 09, 2020: Found a way to use a profile-switching button.
    2.  Updated Oct 05, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.0.
    3.  Updated Dec 20, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 0.8.1.
    4.  Updated Dec 11, 2019: Review published.

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    Popular Mouse Comparisons

    The ASUS ROG Spatha is a great gaming mouse that sets itself apart thanks to its futuristic design and large shape. It has a lot of side buttons, which are oddly shaped but fairly easy to use. On the upside, it's an amazing mouse for larger hands and it's also one of the better-built gaming mice we've tested. For other options, check out our recommendations for the best mouse, the best MMO mouse, and the best gaming mouse.

    ASUS ROG Chakram

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    The ASUS ROG Spatha and the ASUS ROG Chakram are both decent FPS gaming mice. The Spatha has a wide CPI range that can be adjusted more precisely, and its sensor is much more consistent. It also has more programmable buttons, and you can set a profile switching button. On the other hand, the Chakram offers a unique design that lets you swap out the click switches and customize the RGB logo with your own design. Also, the Chakram is significantly lighter and a bit smaller.

    ASUS ROG Spatha X

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    The ASUS ROG Spatha X is a newer, updated version of the ASUS ROG Spatha. The Spatha X is marginally lighter and has a more flexible charging cable with a USB-C connector, instead of the original Spatha's cable, which has a Micro-USB connector. It also has a much higher maximum CPI and much lower click latency. On the other hand, the original Spatha has a lower lift-off distance. It also has working onboard memory, while the onboard memory on the Spatha X didn't seem to work during our tests.

    Test Results

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    Build Quality

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    Comfort Of Use
    Right-handed
    LockedLocked
    Left-handed
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    Ambidextrous
    LockedLocked
    Coating
    LockedLocked
    Finger Rest
    LockedLocked

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    Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
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    Medium Hand
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    Large Hand
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    X.Large Hand
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    Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
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    LockedLocked
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    Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
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    Wireless Versatility
    Bluetooth
    LockedLocked
    Receiver
    LockedLocked
    Battery Type
    LockedLocked
    Use When Charging
    LockedLocked
    On/Off Activation
    LockedLocked
    Receiver Extender
    LockedLocked
    Battery IndicatorLockedLocked

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    Cable
    ConnectivityLockedWireless
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    Cable Type
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    Permanent Kink
    LockedLocked
    Port Type: Mouse End
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    Port Type: PC End
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    Mouse Feet
    Gliding Experience
    LockedLocked
    Material
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    Extra Included
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    In The Box

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    Control
    Sensor Specifications
    Sensor Technology
    LockedLocked
    Sensor Model
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    Works On Glass
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    Minimum CPI (DPI)
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    Maximum CPI (DPI)
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    CPI (DPI) Adjustment Steps
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    CPI (DPI) Variation
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    Minimum Lift Off Distance
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    Maximum Polling Rate
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    Buttons
    Buttons Activation
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    Total Number Of Buttons
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    Number Of Side Buttons
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    Number Of Programmable Inputs
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    Profile Switching Button
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    CPI (DPI) Switching Button
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    Gesture Support
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    Mouse Wheel
    Scroll Wheel
    LockedLocked
    Scroll Wheel Steps
    LockedLocked
    Scroll Wheel Tilt
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    Thumb Wheel
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    Thumb Wheel Steps
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    Click Latency
    Click Latency: Receiver
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    Click Latency: Bluetooth
    LockedN/A
    Click Latency: Wired
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    Compatible Software Option
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    Software Windows Compatibility
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    Software macOS Compatibility
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    Account Needed
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    On-Board Memory
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    CPI (DPI) Adjustment
    LockedLocked
    Polling Rate Adjustment
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    Profile Configuration
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    RGB On/Off
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    Mouse Compatibility
    Windows CompatibilityLockedLocked
    macOS CompatibilityLockedLocked

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