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ASUS ROG GX860 Buzzard Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:8200 DPIWeight:98 g

ASUS ROG GX860 Buzzard Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

ASUS ROG GX860 Buzzard
5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the mouse's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best mice on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

80%

5.3

Technical score

20%

7.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 60% of mice
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the mouse's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a mouse that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 64%
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

36%

5.9

Performance & Sensor

22%

5.0

Controls

16%

5.9

Design

14%

7.4

Features

7%

1.2

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 59%
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

4.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 80%
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Technical Specifications of mouse ASUS ROG GX860 Buzzard

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

36%

5.9

Performance & Sensor

22%

5.0

Controls

16%

5.9

Design

14%

7.4

Features

7%

1.2

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

5.3
User score
User score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

4.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.5
Popularity
Popularity
4.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you prefer a mouse that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Popularity:
ASUS ROG GX860 Buzzard has a popularity score of 4.7 points, which is lower than that of 66.8% of products in this category.
4.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the mouse's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a mouse that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.0
Brand name
Asus
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 27.8% of mice and equal to 55% of mice.
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >1k Hz
This mouse has a wired polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 13.2% of mice and equal to 77.4% of mice.
2.4 GHz polling rate
N/A
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
Market range: <0 Hz – >125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 0 Hz, which is lower than 36% of mice and equal to 64% of mice.
wired only.
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Connectivity
wired
This mouse supports wired connectivity, which is less versatile than 65.1% of mice and equal to 34.9% of mice.
connection modes: wired.
Bluetooth support
no
This mouse does not support Bluetooth. 35.6% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
no
This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
no
This mouse does not include a receiver. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery form factor
N/A
Rechargeable battery
no
This mouse does not use a rechargeable battery. 46% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
no
This mouse does not use a removable battery. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
8
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 8 buttons, which is more than 78.5% of mice and equal to 9.6% of mice.
N. of side buttons
3
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 3 side buttons, which is more than 83.8% of mice and equal to 8.6% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
8
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 8 programmable buttons, which is more than 79.8% of mice and equal to 8.7% of mice.
DPI switching button
yes
This mouse includes a DPI switching button. 14.7% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
no
This mouse does not include a profile switching button. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
right-handed
Weight
98 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 98 g, which is heavier than 67.6% of mice and equal to 1% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
Market range: <0 g – >25 g
This mouse comes with 0 g extra weights, which is less than 4.6% of mice and equal to 95.4% of mice.
Cable length
1.8 m
Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
This mouse comes with a 1.8 m cable, which is longer than 18.4% of mice and equal to 65.2% of mice.
Cable type
braided
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Onboard memory profiles
3
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse stores 3 onboard profiles, which is more than 69.8% of mice and equal to 8.2% of mice.
Onboard memory size
?
Software name
Armoury Crate
Firmware upgradable
?
Suitable for gaming
yes
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

ASUS ROG GX860 Buzzard vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 2 more programmable buttons
    This mouse has 8 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    8 vs 6
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 2 more onboard profiles
    This mouse stores 3 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    3 vs 1
  • 150 DPI lower minimum setting
    This mouse goes as low as 50 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    50 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 1 more side buttons
    This mouse has 3 side buttons, while the average mouse has 2 side buttons.
    3 vs 2
  • 4 more RGB zones
    This mouse has 5 RGB zones, while the average mouse has 1 RGB zones.
    5 vs 1
  • 2 more buttons
    This mouse has 8 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
    8 vs 6
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 150 DPI lower minimum setting
    This mouse goes as low as 50 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    50 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 2 more programmable buttons
    This mouse has 8 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    8 vs 6
  • 1 more side buttons
    This mouse has 3 side buttons, while the average mouse has 2 side buttons.
    3 vs 2
  • 2 more buttons
    This mouse has 8 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
    8 vs 6
  • 4 more RGB zones
    This mouse has 5 RGB zones, while the average mouse has 1 RGB zones.
    5 vs 1
  • 2 more onboard profiles
    This mouse stores 3 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    3 vs 1
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless, while the average mouse does. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
  • 25 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 5 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    5 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 19.5% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 98 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    98 g vs 82 g
  • No automatic sleep mode
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No receiver included
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • No RGB lighting
    This mouse does not have RGB lighting, while the average mouse does. 56.3% of mice have RGB lighting.
  • No battery level indicator
    This mouse does not include a battery level indicator, while the average mouse does. 59.4% of mice include a battery level indicator.
  • Limited connectivity
    This mouse supports wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired.
    wired vs wireless
  • 7.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
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    ASUS ROG GX860 Buzzard
    the average mouse
    ASUS ROG GX860 Buzzard has a lower user score than the average mouse (7.47 vs 8).
    7.47 vs 8
  • 35.8% less popular
    ASUS ROG GX860 Buzzard is less popular than the average mouse (4.7 vs 6.4).
    4.7 vs 6.38
  • 25% lower maximum acceleration
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 30 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    30 G vs 40 G
  • Poor default DPI tuning
    This mouse uses a default DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse uses a default DPI of 1,000 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • 18% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 8,200 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    8,200 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 1 fewer stored DPI steps
    This mouse stores 4 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    4 vs 5
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless, while the average mouse does. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
  • No receiver included
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • Limited connectivity
    This mouse supports wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired.
    wired vs wireless
  • No automatic sleep mode
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No battery level indicator
    This mouse does not include a battery level indicator, while the average mouse does. 59.4% of mice include a battery level indicator.
  • 25 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 5 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    5 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 19.5% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 98 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    98 g vs 82 g
  • No RGB lighting
    This mouse does not have RGB lighting, while the average mouse does. 56.3% of mice have RGB lighting.
  • 6 older release date
    This mouse has a release date of 2015, while the average mouse has a release date of 2021.
    August 2015
    2015 vs 2021

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Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about ASUS ROG GX860 Buzzard

  • Extensive customisation through intuitive software for DPI, button functions, and lighting
  • Highly programmable with up to 8 buttons that can all be assigned macros or commands
  • Onboard memory allows for up to three user profiles to be saved directly to the mouse
  • Reliable and durable Omron switches for the main left and right buttons
  • Comfortable ergonomic design suitable for marathon gaming sessions and various grip types
  • Distinct LED accents (Red, Orange, Green) provide immediate visual feedback for the active profile
  • Matte black finish is resistant to fingerprints and maintains a clean look

What customers don't like about ASUS ROG GX860 Buzzard

  • Side rubber grips have reported durability issues, with some users noting the glue fails after short use
  • The 8200 DPI laser sensor is considered lower performance compared to newer optical sensors in similarly priced rivals
  • Medium-sized frame may feel too small for users with larger hands or a preference for bulkier mice
  • Fixed weight design lacks the customisation options found in some competing gaming mice
  • Legacy software support can be difficult, with some users struggling to find official drivers or integrate with newer apps like Armoury Crate
  • Occasional build quality reports of side buttons feeling weak or 'popping' sounds from the main click shell

Verdict

The ASUS ROG GX860 Buzzard is a high-performance wired gaming mouse featuring an Avago 9800 laser sensor with an adjustable resolution range from 50 to 8200 DPI and a 1000Hz polling rate for 1ms response times. Key characteristics include an ergonomic right-handed design with Mayan-inspired heat-resistant side grips, durable Omron switches rated for 5 million clicks, and eight fully programmable buttons including a two-way DPI switch. Main pros include its comfortable palm-grip orientation, three onboard memory profiles indicated by LED accents (Red, Orange, Green), and extensive software customization for angle-snapping and lift-off distance. Notable cons are its lack of a weight-adjustment system, a non-detachable 1.8m braided cable, and the absence of full RGB lighting beyond its preset profile colors.

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