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GIGABYTE M6980X Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:6000 DPIWeight:106 g

GIGABYTE M6980X Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

GIGABYTE M6980X
5.4/10

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

80%

5.0

Technical score

20%

7.1

User score

â–¼Worse than 73% of mice
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 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 73% of models
Score components

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 73%
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

36%

4.7

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.9

Controls

16%

5.3

Design

14%

8.7

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 69%
7.1

User score

User score
7.1/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

5.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 87%
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Technical Specifications of mouse GIGABYTE M6980X

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components:

36%

4.7

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.9

Controls

16%

5.3

Design

14%

8.7

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

5.0
User score
User score
7.1/ 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 87% of models
Score components

70%

7.8

User ratings

30%

5.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.1
Popularity
Popularity
5.5/ 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 60% of models
Popularity:
GIGABYTE M6980X has a popularity score of 5.5 points, which is lower than that of 58.4% of products in this category.
5.5
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 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 73% of models
Score components:

70%

5.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.8
Brand name
Gigabyte
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
no
This mouse does not use a removable battery. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
9
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 9 buttons, which is more than 88.3% of mice and equal to 3.5% 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
9
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 9 programmable buttons, which is more than 88.6% of mice and equal to 3.2% 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
yes
This mouse includes a profile switching button. 84.1% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
right-handed
Weight
106 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 106 g, which is heavier than 76.8% of mice and equal to 1.6% 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
rubber
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Onboard memory profiles
?
Onboard memory size
?
Software name
GHOST Engine
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.

GIGABYTE M6980X vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 3 more programmable buttons
    This mouse has 9 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    9 vs 6
  • Tilting scroll wheel
    This mouse has a tilting scroll wheel, while the average mouse does not. 6.6% of mice have a tilting scroll wheel.
  • Profile switch button
    This mouse includes a profile switching button, while the average mouse does not. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
  • 3 more buttons
    This mouse has 9 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
    9 vs 6
  • 3 more programmable buttons
    This mouse has 9 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    9 vs 6
  • Tilting scroll wheel
    This mouse has a tilting scroll wheel, while the average mouse does not. 6.6% of mice have a tilting scroll wheel.
  • Profile switch button
    This mouse includes a profile switching button, while the average mouse does not. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
  • 3 more buttons
    This mouse has 9 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
    9 vs 6
  • 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
  • 29.3% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 106 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    106 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.
  • 62.5% lower tracking speed
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 150 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    150 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 600 DPI higher minimum setting
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 40% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 6,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    6,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 12.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 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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    GIGABYTE M6980X
    the average mouse
    GIGABYTE M6980X has a lower user score than the average mouse (7.1 vs 8).
    7.1 vs 8
  • 7.9% worse value for money
    GIGABYTE M6980X has worse value for money than the average mouse (6.77 vs 7.3).
    6.77 vs 7.31
  • 62.5% lower tracking speed
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 150 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    150 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 600 DPI higher minimum setting
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 40% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 6,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    6,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 2 fewer stored DPI steps
    This mouse stores 3 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    3 vs 5
  • 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
  • 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
  • 29.3% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 106 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    106 g vs 82 g
  • 11.6 mm wider mouse width
    This mouse has a width of 77.6 mm, while the average mouse has a width of 66 mm.
    77.6 mm vs 66 mm
  • 8 older release date
    This mouse has a release date of 2013, while the average mouse has a release date of 2021.
    2013 vs 2021
  • 2.1 mm taller mouse height
    This mouse has a height of 41.8 mm, while the average mouse has a height of 39.7 mm.
    41.8 mm vs 39.7 mm

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Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about GIGABYTE M6980X

  • Excellent value for money and affordable price point
  • Highly comfortable ergonomic shape suitable for palm and claw grips
  • On-the-fly DPI switching with customisable presets up to 5600 or 6000 DPI
  • Precise Pro-Laser sensor performs well on various surfaces
  • Versatile 4-direction tilt scroll wheel for horizontal and vertical scrolling
  • Ghost Macro Engine software allows for extensive button remapping and macro creation
  • Three onboard profiles identified by customisable LED 'breathing' colours
  • Durable rubber side grips that provide good control during use

What customers don't like about GIGABYTE M6980X

  • Rubberised coating can have a strong 'rubbery' smell when first unboxed
  • Software is not natively compatible with Linux, causing issues like blinking LEDs
  • Build quality feels somewhat plasticky and 'cheap' to some users
  • The 1.8m USB cable is not braided and may snag on desk edges
  • Lack of a dedicated pinky rest can be uncomfortable for users with larger hands
  • The 'Ghost' profile button can be difficult to press or may occasionally stick
  • Mouse feet and side grip creases tend to collect dust and 'gamer gunk' over time
  • Reports of occasional freezing or sensor jittering in some units

Verdict

The Gigabyte M6980X is a high-performance wired laser gaming mouse featuring a 6,000 DPI pro-grade sensor with 12,000 FPS image processing and a 1,000 Hz polling rate. Key characteristics include a 4-direction tilt wheel, nine programmable buttons, and the GHOST Macro Engine with 8KB of onboard memory to store up to three portable profiles. Its primary advantages are its ergonomic anti-slick rubber grip, 30G acceleration, and on-the-fly DPI switching with visible LED indicators. Notable cons include a non-braided cable and a plasticky build quality that some users find lacks durability over long-term use.

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