ASUS ROG Strix Impact II Wireless  Mouse Review

Reviewed Jun 21, 2021 at 09:27am
Writing modified Jul 07, 2021 at 01:38pm
Tested using Methodology v1.0 
ASUS ROG Strix Impact II Wireless

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The ASUS ROG Strix Impact II Wireless is an impressive wireless gaming mouse that you can use wired or wirelessly with its USB receiver. It feels well built and has an ambidextrous shape suitable for most hand sizes using any grip type. It also has very low click latency, a wide CPI range, and a very low lift-off distance. Unfortunately, it's somewhat heavy, lacks Bluetooth support, and you can only adjust the CPI by steps of 100. Also, while it does have a button to cycle between four CPI profiles, it's on the bottom of the mouse and isn't very accessible for on-the-fly adjustments.

Our Verdict

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Office/Multimedia 

The ASUS ROG Strix Impact II Wireless is good for office use. It connects either wired or wirelessly with its USB receiver, feels well-built, most of its buttons are programmable, and it has a comfortable shape suitable for all grip types and very nearly all hand sizes. Unfortunately, it doesn't have Bluetooth support, the companion software is only compatible with Windows, and the scroll wheel lacks L/R tilt buttons and doesn't unlock for free scrolling.

Pros
  • Feels well-built.
  • Nearly all buttons are programmable.
  • Ambidextrous shape suitable for all grip types and nearly all hand sizes.
Cons
  • Scroll wheel lacks L/R tilt buttons and doesn't unlock for free scrolling.
  • No Bluetooth support.
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Video Games (FPS) 

The ASUS ROG Strix Impact II Wireless is a great FPS gaming mouse. It has very low click latency, feels well-built, and has an ambidextrous shape suitable for all grip types and nearly all hand sizes. It also has a high polling rate, a very low lift-off distance, and a wide CPI range. Unfortunately, the mouse is somewhat heavy, and you can only adjust the CPI by increments of 100.

Pros
  • Feels well-built.
  • Low click latency.
  • Ambidextrous shape suitable for all grip types and nearly all hand sizes.
Cons
  • CPI profile button is on the underside of the mouse.
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Video Games (MMO) 

The ASUS ROG Strix Impact II Wireless is decent for MMO gaming, but it doesn't have nearly as many buttons as a dedicated MMO mouse, and you can only adjust the CPI by steps of 100. Despite this, you can program almost all the buttons it does have, it feels well-made, and it has very low click latency. It also has an ambidextrous shape suitable for all grip types and almost all hand sizes.

Pros
  • Feels well-built.
  • Low click latency.
Cons
  • Doesn't have nearly as many buttons as a dedicated MMO mouse.
  • CPI profile button is on the underside of the mouse.
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Ultra-Light Gaming 

While the ASUS ROG Strix Impact II Wireless scores great for ultra-light gaming, it's significantly heavier than dedicated ultra-light mice. That said, it feels well-built, has very low latency, and has mouse feet that glide very smoothly on mousepads and desks. It also has a comfortable ambidextrous shape suitable for all grip types and almost all hand sizes.

Pros
  • Feels well-built.
  • Low click latency.
  • Ambidextrous shape suitable for all grip types and nearly all hand sizes.
Cons
  • Somewhat heavy.
  • CPI profile button is on the underside of the mouse.
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Travel 

The ASUS ROG Strix Impact II Wireless is very good for travel use, although it's bulky and may not fit in most laptop cases. That said, it connects wirelessly with a USB receiver, it feels well-built, and it has an ambidextrous shape suitable for all grip types and nearly all hand sizes. Additionally, it has a compartment for storing its wireless receiver when not in use. Unfortunately, it doesn't have Bluetooth support, and the customization software is only compatible with Windows. It does have onboard memory that can carry your settings to computers without the software installed.

Pros
  • Feels well-built.
  • Storage compartment for the USB receiver when not in use.
  • Onboard memory.
Cons
  • Bulky; may not fit into most laptop cases.
  • No Bluetooth support.
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  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Jun 21, 2021: Review published.
    2.  Updated Jun 04, 2021: Early access published.
    3.  Updated May 13, 2021: Our testers have started testing this product.
    4.  Updated May 12, 2021: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.

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    Differences Between Sizes And Variants

    The ASUS ROG Strix Impact II Wireless has no variants and is only available in black. This mouse is a wireless version of the very similar ASUS ROG Strix Impact II. You can see the label for our unit here.

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    The ASUS ROG Strix Impact II Wireless is a great mid-range wireless gaming mouse and a wireless version of the ASUS ROG Strix Impact II. While the original is a lightweight gaming mouse, the wireless version sacrifices that lighter weight for a wireless connection. Furthermore, similar to some other mice in ASUS's more premium ROG lineup, this mouse also has hot-swappable switches for the left and right-click buttons, which is otherwise a rare feature in mice at this time.

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    The Razer Viper Ultimate is a better wireless gaming mouse than the ASUS ROG Strix Impact II Wireless. The Razer is significantly lighter, has two additional side buttons, a more flexible cable, and smoother gliding mouse feet. It also has a higher maximum CPI and a more precisely adjustable CPI. It's best-suited for a fingertip grip for all but small hands. Comparatively, the ASUS is best-suited for a claw grip for all hand sizes.

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    The ASUS ROG Strix Impact II Wireless is a great wireless gaming mouse, while the Razer Viper Mini is an excellent, wired gaming mouse. The ASUS connects either wired or wirelessly with its USB receiver, has a wider CPI range, and has a lower lift-off distance. Comparatively, The Razer is a wired mouse that's significantly lighter, has a much more flexible cable, better mouse feet, and a slightly lower click latency. The ASUS is suitable for nearly all hand sizes and grip types, while the Razer is ideal for a fingertip grip for all hand sizes and well-suited for smaller hands using other grip types.

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    The GLORIOUS Model D is an excellent ultra-light gaming mouse, while the ASUS ROG Strix Impact II Wireless is a great wireless gaming mouse. The GLORIOUS is a wired mouse with a honeycomb body, making it significantly lighter. It also has a much more flexible cable and mouse feet that glide more smoothly. Comparatively, the ASUS connects either wired or wirelessly with its USB receiver. It feels sturdier, has a wider CPI range, a lower lift-off distance, and a better click latency. Both mice are well-suited for all grip types and nearly all hand sizes.

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    Wireless Versatility
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    ConnectivityLockedWireless
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    Mouse Compatibility
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