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ASUS ROG Strix Impact III Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:12000 DPIWeight:59 g

ASUS ROG Strix Impact III 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 Strix Impact III
6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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
â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components

80%

6.2

Technical score

20%

8.3

User score

â–²Better than 60% of mice
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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–² Better than 57% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 57%
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 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
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

36%

5.5

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.2

Controls

16%

9.1

Design

14%

7.9

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 59%
8.3

User score

User score
8.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 62% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

6.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 62%
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Technical Specifications of mouse ASUS ROG Strix Impact III

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components:

36%

5.5

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.2

Controls

16%

9.1

Design

14%

7.9

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

6.2
User score
User score
8.3/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 62% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

6.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.3
Popularity
Popularity
6.1/ 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 54% of models
Popularity:
ASUS ROG Strix Impact III has a popularity score of 6.1 points, which is lower than that of 52.9% of products in this category.
6.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.6
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.
no Bluetooth mode.
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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
yes
This mouse uses a removable battery. 77.8% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
6
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 6 buttons, which is more than 23.2% of mice and equal to 40% of mice.
N. of side buttons
2
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 2 side buttons, which is more than 15% of mice and equal to 68.6% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
5
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 5 programmable buttons, which is less than 64.5% of mice and equal to 13.4% 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
ambidextrous
Weight
59 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 59 g, which makes it lighter than 78% of mice and equal to 2.7% 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
2 m
Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
This mouse comes with a 2 m cable, which is longer than 85.6% of mice and equal to 10% of mice.
Cable type
paracord
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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
yes
This mouse supports firmware updates. 22.5% of mice support firmware updates.
Suitable for gaming
yes
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

ASUS ROG Strix Impact III vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 40 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    This mouse offers switch durability of 70 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    70 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 28% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 59 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    59 g vs 82 g
  • 2 more onboard profiles
    This mouse stores 3 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    3 vs 1
  • Removable battery
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • 100 DPI lower minimum setting
    This mouse goes as low as 100 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    100 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 0.2 m longer cable
    This mouse comes with a 2 m cable, while the average mouse comes with a 1.8 m cable.
    2 m vs 1.8 m
  • 100 DPI lower minimum setting
    This mouse goes as low as 100 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    100 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • Removable battery
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • 40 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    This mouse offers switch durability of 70 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    70 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 28% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 59 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    59 g vs 82 g
  • 0.2 m longer cable
    This mouse comes with a 2 m cable, while the average mouse comes with a 1.8 m cable.
    2 m vs 1.8 m
  • 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.
  • 1 fewer programmable buttons
    This mouse has 5 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    5 vs 6
  • 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.
  • 25% lower tracking speed
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 300 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    300 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 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
  • 1 fewer stored DPI steps
    This mouse stores 4 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    4 vs 5
  • 57.1% more expensive
    ASUS ROG Strix Impact III is more expensive than the average mouse (£55 vs £35).
    £55 vs £35
  • 25% lower tracking speed
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 300 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    300 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 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.
  • 1 fewer programmable buttons
    This mouse has 5 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    5 vs 6
  • Thin glide feet
    This mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.75 mm vs 0.8 mm

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Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about ASUS ROG Strix Impact III

  • Extremely lightweight (59g for wired, ~57g for wireless without battery), making it ideal for FPS gaming.
  • Unique push-fit switch sockets allow for easy hot-swapping and replacement of main mouse switches.
  • High-quality sensor performance with near-zero click latency and excellent tracking accuracy.
  • Sturdy build quality with a premium matte finish that resists fingerprints and does not squeak.
  • Flexible 'ROG Paracord' cable (on the wired version) and high-quality 100% PTFE feet for smooth gliding.
  • The wireless version offers versatile battery options, supporting both AA and AAA batteries via an included adapter.

What customers don't like about ASUS ROG Strix Impact III

  • The ASUS Armoury Crate software is frequently cited as being bloated, resource-heavy, and prone to bugs.
  • Small or narrow side buttons can be difficult to reach or press for some users, particularly those with smaller hands.
  • The symmetrical/ambidextrous shape lacks vertical sides, which may not provide enough grip for certain lifting styles.
  • Some users reported long-term durability issues, such as micro-stuttering or sensor lag occurring after several months of use.
  • Limited RGB lighting implementation, which is restricted primarily to the scroll wheel and logo.
  • The wired version's cable, while flexible, is still considered a drawback compared to the freedom of the wireless model.

Verdict

The ASUS ROG Strix Impact III is an ultralight gaming mouse weighing 59g for the wired version and 57g (excluding battery) for the wireless model, featuring a semi-ambidextrous shape optimized for FPS gameplay and claw or fingertip grips. Key specifications include a 12,000 DPI optical sensor (36,000 DPI AimPoint on wireless), a 1000 Hz polling rate, and durable 70-million-click ROG Micro Switches. Major pros are its swappable push-fit switch sockets for easy repair, near-zero click latency, and a flexible ROG Paracord cable (wired) or dual-mode connectivity with up to 618 hours of battery life (wireless). Reported cons include its flatter profile which may not suit palm grippers or those with very large hands, and the wireless version's reliance on external AA/AAA batteries rather than being rechargeable.

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