The ASUS ROG Spatha X is a wireless mouse that has a distinctive gamer aesthetic, with a matte black plastic body that has sharp angular lines and multiple, bright RGB lighting zones. It has a right-handed shape with a thumb and pinky rest, a six-button side button cluster, and two additional top-mounted buttons on the left-hand side of the left-click button. It connects either wired with its charging cable or wirelessly with its stand-up charging dock, which also acts as a receiver. Performance-wise, it has very low click latency, a consistent sensor, and you can precisely adjust the CPI by increments of 50 within a broad range. It also has a low lift-off distance, though not as low as some gaming mice.
Our Verdict
The ASUS ROG Spatha X is a very good office mouse. It feels very sturdy and has a comfortable right-handed shape with a thumb and pinky rest. It's suitable for all grip types and most hand sizes. However, it isn't suitable for small hands using any grip type.
- Feels very well-built.
- Connects wirelessly with its charging dock/receiver.
- Good number of side buttons and programmable buttons overall.
- No Bluetooth connectivity.
- Scroll wheel lacks L/R tilt buttons and has no free-scrolling mode.
The ASUS ROG Spatha X is good for FPS gaming. It feels well-built and has a comfortable right-handed shape with a thumb and pinky rest suitable for all grip types. However, it isn't suitable for small hands using any grip type. It also has a flexible paracord-like cable and mouse feet that glide smoothly. Performance-wise, it has very low click latency, a consistent sensor, and you can adjust the CPI precisely by increments of 50. It also has a low minimum lift-off distance, though some FPS gamers may prefer it lower.
- Feels very well-built.
- Very low click latency.
- Very heavy.
The ASUS ROG Spatha X is an impressive mouse for MMO gaming. It has a good number of side buttons and total programmable buttons, but not as many as some MMO mice. It also feels very sturdy and has a comfortable right-handed shape suitable for all grip types and all but smaller hand sizes. Performance-wise, it has very low click latency, and you can adjust the CPI precisely by increments of 50 within a wide range. It also has a low lift-off distance, though it's not as low as some gaming mice.
- Feels very well-built.
- Very low click latency.
- Good number of side buttons and programmable buttons overall.
- Not as many side buttons and programmable inputs as some MMO gaming mice.
The ASUS ROG Spatha X is inadequate for ultra-light gaming. It's nearly twice as heavy as what we would consider a lightweight mouse and almost four times heavier than some of the lightest ultra-lightweight mice we've tested.
- Feels very well-built.
- Very low click latency.
- Very heavy.
- Large, cumbersome design may make it difficult to reposition quickly.
The ASUS ROG Spatha X scores as an acceptable mouse for travel, but it's very bulky. It also lacks Bluetooth support, so you need to pair it with its full-sized, stand-up charging station to use it wirelessly, which may be extremely cumbersome in tight spaces like buses, trains, or planes. However, you can still connect it with its charging cable, which may be less awkward while traveling.
- Feels very well-built.
- Connects wirelessly with its charging dock/receiver.
- Includes a carrying case with room for the mouse and its cables as well as the charging dock/receiver and its metal stand.
- No Bluetooth connectivity.
- Very bulky; may not fit in most laptop cases.
- Unlike most wireless mice, it doesn't have a small USB receiver, but a full-size charging dock.
Changelog
- Updated Sep 28, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.2. This update simplifies our Weight test and expands on our CPI test from Test Bench 1.1, resulting in changes to test results in both sections. For more details, you can see our complete changelog here.
- Updated Sep 21, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.1. This update revamps our Click Latency test and results in changes to test results. For more details, you can see our full changelog here.
- Updated Sep 22, 2021: Review published.
- Updated Sep 20, 2021: Early access published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The ASUS ROG Spatha X we tested is black, and there are no other color variants. You can see the label for our unit here.
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The ASUS ROG Spatha X is a very good wireless gaming mouse and an update of the original ASUS ROG Spatha released in 2016. It doesn't have as many side buttons as some MMO gaming mice, but its button layout should be versatile enough for multiple genres. Like other ASUS mice, this mouse also has push-fit switch sockets for its right and left-click buttons, allowing you to install switches to suit your preference or to replace switches as they wear out. It's also a very comfortable mouse for palm and claw grip, though it isn't the ideal shape for a fingertip grip, and those with smaller hands may have difficulty reaching all the buttons.
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The Logitech G502 HERO and the ASUS ROG Spatha X are both versatile gaming mice for multiple genres, but the Logitech is wired while the ASUS is wireless. The Logitech is much lighter and has a higher maximum CPI. It has a lower minimum lift-off distance, you can set a G-Shift button to enable a secondary layer of commands, and its scroll wheel has L/R tilt buttons and a free-scrolling mode. Also, it has customization software for Windows and macOS, while the ASUS only has software for Windows. On the other hand, the ASUS feels sturdier and, despite being a wireless mouse, has a more flexible charging cable. It also has somewhat lower click latency.
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.
The Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT is an excellent, ultra-lightweight wireless mouse intended mainly for FPS gaming. At the same time, the ASUS ROG Spatha X is a very good wireless gaming mouse versatile enough for multiple genres. The Logitech is lighter and has feet that glide more smoothly. It also has a much higher maximum CPI and a lower lift-off distance. Its software is compatible with Windows and macOS, while the ASUS software is only compatible with Windows. Comparatively, the ASUS has a thumb and pinky rest and seven additional buttons, including four side buttons. It also has a more flexible charging cable with a newer USB-C port compared to the micro-USB connector on the Logitech.
The Razer Viper Ultimate is an excellent wireless gaming mouse better suited for FPS gaming, while the ASUS ROG Spatha X is an impressive wireless gaming mouse suitable for many genres. The Razer is substantially lighter and has better quality feet that glide more smoothly. It also has a slightly higher maximum CPI and a lower lift-off distance. It has two side buttons on either side of the mouse. On the other hand, the ASUS has a thumb and pinky rest. It also has four additional buttons, but its six side buttons are only on the left side.
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