The EVGA X15 is a wired MMO gaming mouse with an ergonomic, right-handed design. It feels well-built, and it features many programmable inputs, including ten buttons on the left side, a ring finger button, and two buttons behind the scroll wheel with default functions to let you easily switch through saved profiles and CPI settings. Performance-wise, it has an 8000Hz maximum polling rate, good click latency, and a low lift-off distance; however, you can't adjust the lift-off distance like you can with the other mice in the EVGA X series. Unfortunately, the sensor on our unit was fairly inconsistent, and the bulky size of the mouse makes it unsuitable for users with small or medium hands as they'll have trouble reaching the front buttons on the side.
Our Verdict
The EVGA X15 is an alright mouse for office use. It feels well-built, and its ergonomic, right-handed design is comfortable to use. You can reprogram all of the buttons using the customization software. However, there isn't a version of the software available for macOS. Unfortunately, there aren't any wireless connection options, and its scroll wheel doesn't unlock for free scrolling. It's also too bulky for users with small or medium hands to comfortably reach all side buttons.
- All buttons are reprogrammable.
- Feels well-built.
- Comfortable, right-handed ergonomic design.
- Companion software not available for macOS.
- Scroll wheel lacks a free-scrolling mode.
- No wireless connection options.
The EVGA X15 is a decent FPS mouse. It feels well-built, and its right-handed, ergonomic design is comfortable for users with large or extra-large hands in a palm or claw grip. Performance-wise, it has a maximum polling rate of 8000Hz and a low lift-off distance. While its click latency is good, some FPS gamers may prefer a more responsive-feeling option. Unfortunately, our unit's sensor is fairly inconsistent and tends to overshoot the set CPI considerably during slower movements.
- Good click latency.
- 8000Hz maximum polling rate.
- Feels well-built.
- Companion software not available for macOS.
- Sensor tends to overshoot the set CPI during slow cursor movements.
- Braided cable isn't very flexible and retains kinks from packaging.
The EVGA X15 is an excellent mouse for MMO gaming. You can reprogram all buttons with the companion software, and it has a CPI switching button and a profile switching button right behind the scroll wheel to make on-the-fly adjustments. It feels well-built, and its ergonomic, right-handed design is suitable for large and extra-large-sized hands using a palm or claw grip or extra-large hands using a fingertip grip. Performance-wise, it has good click latency, a low lift-off distance, and a wide CPI range, within which you can precisely set the CPI in increments of 50. Unfortunately, the sensor on our unit tends to overshoot the set CPI during slow cursor movements.
- All buttons are reprogrammable.
- Good click latency.
- 8000Hz maximum polling rate.
- Feels well-built.
- Comfortable, right-handed ergonomic design.
- Companion software not available for macOS.
- Sensor tends to overshoot the set CPI during slow cursor movements.
- Braided cable isn't very flexible and retains kinks from packaging.
The EVGA X15 is a mediocre mouse for ultra-light gaming as it's substantially heavier than dedicated ultra-light gaming mice. That said, its click latency is good, and its PTFE feet glide very smoothly. It also has a maximum polling rate of 8000Hz for more fluid cursor movement. Unfortunately, its braided cable is stiff and retains kinks from the packaging, and its bulky size isn't suitable for small or medium hands.
- Good click latency.
- 8000Hz maximum polling rate.
- Feels well-built.
- Companion software not available for macOS.
- Sensor tends to overshoot the set CPI during slow cursor movements.
- Braided cable isn't very flexible and retains kinks from packaging.
The EVGA X15 is a poor mouse for traveling. Its bulky shape won't fit easily into most laptop bags, and you can only use it wired, making it a cumbersome choice on a train or plane.
- Feels well-built.
- Bulky; can't fit easily in most laptop bags.
- Companion software not available for macOS.
- No wireless connection options.
Changelog
- Updated Dec 21, 2022: We've added mention of the newly-reviewed Razer Naga V2 Pro in this review.
- 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 Nov 03, 2021: Review published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The EVGA X15 mouse we tested is matte black, and there are no other variants available. You can see the label of our unit here.
Popular Mouse Comparisons
The EVGA X15 is a good mid-range gaming mouse that's part of EVGA's new X series lineup, along with the EVGA X17 and EVGA X20. It's similar in style to the Logitech G600 MMO Gaming, and it features a ring-finger click. While many MMO-centric gaming mice have 12-button side panels, like the Razer Naga series, this mouse has a 10-button side panel, with only eight buttons in a grid and two separate buttons further forward. Along with the EVGA X17, the EVGA X15 has a maximum polling rate of 8000Hz, but it doesn't include extra weights for optimization, and you can't adjust the lift-off distance. Also, it lacks comfort features found on other MMO mice like a pinky or thumb rest. While its click latency is good, some gamers may prefer a more responsive feeling option.
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The EVGA X15 and the EVGA X17 are similar mice from the EVGA X lineup; however, the X15 is designed for MMO gaming, and the X17 is better suited for FPS gaming. The X17 comes with five additional weights to optimize the weight of the mouse, and it has two lift-off sensors on the bottom, meaning you can adjust the lift-off distance in the companion software. Also, the X17 has a sniper button and a thumb rest, and medium hands should be able to use it comfortably. On the other hand, the X15 has many more programmable inputs thanks to its ten-button side panel. Although both mice use the same sensor model, our X15 unit tends to overshoot the set CPI a fair amount, while the X17 tends to undershoot the set CPI by a similar amount.
The Razer Naga Trinity and the EVGA X15 are both mice designed for MMO gaming. However, the Razer comes with three hot-swappable panels, so you can choose to have 2, 6, or 12 side buttons. It also has better click latency and feels better built. On the other hand, the EVGA has a higher maximum polling rate of 8000Hz, and its feet provide a smoother gliding experience.
The Logitech G600 MMO Gaming and the EVGA X15 are both MMO gaming mice that feature ring finger buttons. However, the EVGA has a switch on the bottom of the mouse to enable/disable the ring finger click. It also has a wider CPI range and a higher maximum polling rate of 8000Hz. On the other hand, the Logitech is a bit shorter and wider, and it's suitable for medium to large hands to use with a claw or palm grip. It feels better built, and it has 12 buttons on the left side, while the EVGA has 10. It also has a much lower click latency, and its companion software is fully compatible with macOS.
The EVGA X15 is an excellent wired MMO gaming mouse in the same lineup as the EVGA X20, which is a decent, wireless FPS gaming mouse. The X15 is somewhat lighter, it has ten additional buttons, and it has a higher maximum polling rate of 8000Hz. You can also set an E-Shift button using the software to enable a second layer of commands. On the other hand, the X20 has a thumb rest and feels sturdier. It connects wired with its charging cable or wirelessly with its USB receiver or Bluetooth.
Test Results
The EVGA X15 mouse features a gamer aesthetic. It has a matte black shell with three RGB zones: one on each side of the mouse and one in the logo on the back.
The EVGA X15 feels solidly built, and it has a soft-touch covering over most of the body. While there's no noticeable flex when applying pressure to the body, there's some creaking present. Also, the side buttons and ring finger click don't feel as satisfying as the L/R click buttons.
The EVGA X15 mouse has a right-handed ergonomic shape with a soft-touch covering most of its body for extra grip. It's a bit bulky, so smaller hands will struggle to reach the two buttons labeled "9" and "10" at the far front of the mouse. It also doesn't feature any grips along the side for extra control, and it lacks a thumb or pinky rest.
The mouse is fairly bulky, so users with small and medium hands may have difficulty reaching the side buttons at the front while using a palm grip.
Since it's bulky, users with small and medium hands may have difficulty reaching the scroll wheel and front side buttons while using a claw grip.
Users with small to large hands may find some side buttons, top side buttons, and the scroll wheel hard to reach with a fingertip grip.
Its braided cable is decent, but it retains kinks from the packaging, and it's fairly rigid.
The EVGA X15's PTFE feet offer a good gliding experience on both a mouse pad and directly on a desk. There are some sharp edges, which causes some friction, but the feet mostly have a good rounded shape.
You can reprogram all of the EVGA X15's buttons, but you must have a button assigned as the left-click at all times, and you can't reprogram the L/R tilt inputs on the scroll wheel. This mouse also has an E-Shift function, which is assigned to the ring finger click by default. It works the same way as Logitech's G-Shift or Razer's Hypershift feature, acting as a shift modifier button to enable a second layer of commands. Though the ring finger input is the default E-Shift button, you can re-assign the E-Shift to any other input. On the bottom of the mouse, there's a switch to enable or disable the ring finger click. Behind the scroll wheel, there are two buttons labeled "P" and "D". The "P" button cycles through up to five different profiles while the "D" button cycles through the CPI settings for the profile you're using. Also, there are three LED lights on the left side to indicate the CPI setting. If you're interested in a wireless MMO gaming option with a more traditional 12-button grid button layout, check out the Razer Naga V2 Pro.
We performed our click latency test at the maximum 8000Hz polling rate.
The EVGA X15 mouse's available polling rate options are 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, 1000Hz, 2000Hz, 4000Hz, and 8000Hz. While higher polling rates produce smoother-feeling cursor movements, the difference in fluidity becomes less noticeable as the polling rate gets higher. As a higher polling rate also uses more system resources, only those with higher-end systems should consider using this feature at its maximum. That said, we performed our tests at 1000Hz. Unfortunately, the sensor on our unit is pretty inconsistent as it overshoots the set DPI by 18.72% during slow movements and by 4.19% for fast movements. Unlike the EVGA X17 and EVGA X20, you can't calibrate the lift-off distance on the EVGA X15.
The EVGA X15's scroll wheel has nice, defined steps, and the middle click is easy to press without accidentally activating the L/R tilt buttons.
The EVGA Unleash RGB companion software is great. It's easy to use with an intuitive interface, and it allows you to easily customize several settings on the mouse. Unfortunately, it's not available on macOS.
The EVGA X15's companion software isn't compatible with macOS, so you can't create custom profiles, which ultimately makes the profile switching button useless when used with a Mac. Fortunately, the default functionality of the other buttons, including the ten side buttons, works fine.