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.
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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 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.
The Razer Naga Pro and the EVGA X15 are both MMO gaming mice, but the Razer Naga Pro is wireless. You can connect the mouse via Bluetooth or with its USB receiver, or you can use it with its paracord-like charging cable for a wired connection. It comes with three hot-swappable side panels, so you can customize the number of side buttons you want, and it's much lighter than the EVGA. It also has better click latency no matter how you connect it. On the other hand, the EVGA has a lower lift-off distance, and you can set its maximum polling rate to 8000Hz.
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