axaro1 wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020, 13:26
Logitech did a great job with the Hero 16k both in terms of LOD and tracking, it's easily the smoothest and least jittery mouse I've ever tried even though I'm not a big fan of the shape.
You should definitely give the Hero a try.
I've used the original Hero sensor in the G305 that I listed above. Yes, it's a great mouse and sensor overall but I've found other ones that suit me and/or perform better, e.g. Viper Ultimate, SK-S Ace (Skoll Small), MM720, and of course, this Razer 8kHz prototype.
axaro1 wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020, 13:26
I'm really interested by the PAW3370 on the XM1R (which supposedly has 50% less errors than other pixart sensors, which may or may not make an actual difference) and presorted Kailh GM 8.0 can be a nice upgrade over the switches on the GPW.
Can you describe the 3370? Does it feel like an improvement over something like the 3360 or is it just a cheap but newer 3389?
Sorry, I brain-farted and typed 3370 by mistake. Probably sub-consciously waiting for my Makalu 67 to arrive that shipped on 12/3. I'll post findings later.
axaro1 wrote: ↑20 Dec 2020, 13:26
The Hydrogen seems like the best mouse but I don't expect an unknown company to have worldwide availability or decent support, thats why I'm hoping for Razer to release the Avalon as soon as possible but improvements in the Windows ecosystem for 8000hz support are a key point to make it happen.
Yeah, depending on demand, wouldn't be surprised to see lack of stock.
However, I wouldn't say that it'll be the best mouse for everyone although 2-thru-8kHz capable is 100% the way to go for all future mice.
There are many things that determine which is the "best mouse" for each individual, and a lot of that depends on the grip style, hand-size, use-case (e.g. MMORPG vs FPS), desired SW features, customizability, wired/wireless, aesthetics, surface texture, etc.
However, some things that I consider more or less universal to all mice include:
- Weight - The lower the better
- Weight distribution - Center of mass with respect to grip location is always best (clearly depends on expected grip style)
- Optical Lens XY Location respective to mouse dimensions/shape & other physical features - Also largely depends on expected grip style
- Sensor + Firmware tech
- Power Efficiency if wireless w/o charging surface
- Cable Flexibility & Weight if wired
- Button Latency & Life - Optical better than pure mechanical due to debounce time
- Build Quality & Robustness
- Skate Design & Material - Always want virgin PTFE that's relatively thick w/ rounded edges
- Settings customization & SW
- Warranty
Plus other stuff I may have missed.