MX518 replacement

andy_mk3 · 26 Jan 2015 at 14:16

My 700s battery lasts a couple of days usually! It's known to be bad. But luckily my USB ports are still powered up with my pc off so I just let it charge overnight.

JeffyB · 26 Jan 2015 at 14:36

G602 batteries will go for weeks if not months, it can even run on 1 battery if you want to reduce weight.

martos123 · 26 Jan 2015 at 15:54

+1 for the G602, went from the Performance MX to one and loving it.

HeX · 27 Jan 2015 at 11:27

JeffyB said:
G602 batteries will go for weeks if not months, it can even run on 1 battery if you want to reduce weight.

This. I've had my G602 about a year, I've charged the batteries twice...

JeffyB · 27 Jan 2015 at 12:10

I'm still using the 500hz performance mode, i've not yet tried the 125hz eco mode but it allows the batteries to last around 5 times longer still.

ChrisD. · 29 Jan 2015 at 14:55

I'm impressed so far, it's a little heavier than the MX518 but it soon starts to feel normal.

JeffyB · 29 Jan 2015 at 15:55

It can be run on one battery, you just need one of those fake batteries that just fill the gap. Glad you like it, really is a great bit of kit.

jms198 · 29 Jan 2015 at 16:27

You can take apart and clean mx518s if they're acting strange. As a direct replacement I looked at the g400s. But looking at other mice; the corsair m65 (?) Was reduced recently and although a bit steep looks very nice.