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Logitech G MX518 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:16000 DPIWeight:101 g

Logitech G MX518 Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

6.1

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

80%

5.4

Technical score

20%

8.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 52% of mice
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

36%

5.8

Performance & Sensor

22%

5.7

Controls

16%

5.7

Design

14%

7.4

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 56% of mice
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 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–² Better than 79% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

8.1

Number of reviews

Based on 3,536 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 79% of mice
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Technical Specifications of mouse Logitech G MX518

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

36%

5.8

Performance & Sensor

22%

5.7

Controls

16%

5.7

Design

14%

7.4

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

5.4
User score
User score
8.7/ 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 79% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

8.1

Number of reviews

Based on 3,536 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
8.1/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Popularity:
Logitech G MX518 has a popularity score of 8.1 points, which is higher than that of 73.5% of products in this category.
8.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

60%

6.1

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.3
Brand name
Logitech
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 28% of models
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
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 13% of models
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
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 36% of models
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
Connectivity
wired
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
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
Bluetooth support
no
â–¼ Worse than 36% of models
This mouse does not support Bluetooth. 35.6% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
no
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
no
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
no
Receiver included
no
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
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
Rechargeable battery
no
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
This mouse does not use a rechargeable battery. 46% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
no
Removable battery
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This mouse does not use a removable battery. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
8
N. of buttons
8
â–² Better than 79% of models
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
2
N. of side buttons
2
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
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
8
N. of programmable buttons
8
â–² Better than 80% of models
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
DPI switching button
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This mouse includes a DPI switching button. 14.7% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
no
Profile switching button
no
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
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
101 g
Weight
101 g
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 101 g, which is heavier than 72.6% of mice and equal to 0.8% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
Extra weights
0 g
â–¼ Worse than 5% of models
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
2.1 m
Cable length
2.1 m
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
This mouse comes with a 2.1 m cable, which is longer than 95.9% of mice and equal to 3.8% of mice.
Cable type
rubber
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Onboard memory profiles
5
Onboard memory profiles
5
â–² Better than 81% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse stores 5 onboard profiles, which is more than 81.4% of mice and equal to 18.2% of mice.
Onboard memory size
?
Software name
Logitech G HUB
Firmware upgradable
no
Firmware upgradable
no
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
This mouse does not support firmware upgrades. 77.7% of mice support firmware upgrades.
Suitable for gaming
yes
Suitable for gaming
yes
â–² Better than 24% of models
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

Logitech G MX518 vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 4 more onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    5
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse stores 5 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    5 vs 1
  • 2 more programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    8
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 8 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    8 vs 6
  • 60% higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    16,000 DPI
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 16000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    16,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 0.3 m longer cable
    Cable length
    2.1 m
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
    This mouse comes with a 2.1 m cable, while the average mouse comes with a 1.8 m cable.
    2.1 m vs 1.8 m
  • 100 DPI lower minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    100 DPI
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse goes as low as 100 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    100 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 2 more buttons
    N. of buttons
    8
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <4 – >9
    This mouse has 8 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
    8 vs 6
  • 9.1% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Logitech G MX518
    the average mouse
    Logitech G MX518 has a higher user score than the average mouse (8.73 vs 8.000).
    8.73 vs 8
  • 9.1% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Logitech G MX518
    the average mouse
    Logitech G MX518 has a higher user score than the average mouse (8.73 vs 8.000).
    8.73 vs 8
  • 60% higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    16,000 DPI
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 16000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    16,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 100 DPI lower minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    100 DPI
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse goes as low as 100 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    100 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 2 more programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    8
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 8 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    8 vs 6
  • 2 more buttons
    N. of buttons
    8
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <4 – >9
    This mouse has 8 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
    8 vs 6
  • 0.3 m longer cable
    Cable length
    2.1 m
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
    This mouse comes with a 2.1 m cable, while the average mouse comes with a 1.8 m cable.
    2.1 m vs 1.8 m
  • 4 more onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    5
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse stores 5 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    5 vs 1
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    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 firmware upgrades
    Firmware upgradable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    This mouse does not support firmware upgrades, while the average mouse does. 77.6% of mice support firmware upgrades.
  • 23.2% higher mouse weight
    Weight
    101 g
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 101 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    101 g vs 82 g
  • No automatic sleep mode
    Auto-sleep
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No receiver included
    Receiver included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • 10 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    20 million clicks
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse has a switch durability of 20 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    20 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • Thin glide feet
    Feet thickness
    0.6 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This mouse uses 0.6 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.6 mm vs 0.8 mm
  • No angle snapping support
    Angle snapping
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • No angle snapping support
    Angle snapping
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • Poor default DPI tuning
    Default DPI
    800 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This mouse uses a default DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse uses a default DPI of 1000 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    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
    Receiver included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • Limited connectivity
    Connectivity
    wired
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This mouse supports wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired.
    wired vs wireless
  • No automatic sleep mode
    Auto-sleep
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No battery level indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This mouse does not include a battery level indicator, while the average mouse does. 59.4% of mice include a battery level indicator.
  • 10 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    20 million clicks
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse has a switch durability of 20 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    20 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 23.2% higher mouse weight
    Weight
    101 g
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 101 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    101 g vs 82 g
  • No RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This mouse does not have RGB lighting, while the average mouse does. 56.3% of mice have RGB lighting.
  • Thin glide feet
    Feet thickness
    0.6 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This mouse uses 0.6 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.6 mm vs 0.8 mm
  • 3.3 mm taller mouse height
    Height
    43 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <36 mm – >43 mm
    This mouse has a height of 43 mm, while the average mouse has a height of 39.7 mm.
    43 mm vs 39.7 mm
  • 3 mm longer mouse length
    Length
    43 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <39.2 mm – >128.5 mm
    This mouse has a length of 43 mm, while the average mouse has a length of 40 mm.
    43 mm vs 40 mm
  • 7 mm wider mouse width
    Width
    73 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <60 mm – >78 mm
    This mouse has a width of 73 mm, while the average mouse has a width of 66 mm.
    73 mm vs 66 mm
  • No firmware upgrades
    Firmware upgradable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    This mouse does not support firmware upgrades, while the average mouse does. 77.6% of mice support firmware upgrades.

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Based on 3,536 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Logitech G MX518

  • Excellent Hero 16K sensor provides accurate, high-speed tracking and no acceleration.
  • Iconic ergonomic shape is highly comfortable for palm and relaxed claw grips.
  • Remarkably low click latency, making it highly responsive for competitive gaming.
  • All eight buttons are fully programmable via Logitech G HUB software.
  • Lightweight design (approx. 101g) feels well-balanced and reduces wrist strain.
  • Thin, flexible rubber cable is a significant improvement over previous models.
  • Includes onboard memory to save up to five custom profiles.

What we don't like about Logitech G MX518

  • Scroll wheel often feels cheap, loose, or lacks precise tactile steps.
  • The right-side ridge can be uncomfortable for users with specific grip styles or finger placements.
  • Large size makes it difficult for users with small hands to reach all buttons comfortably.
  • Glossy top finish can become slippery for users with sweaty hands and attracts fingerprints.
  • Build quality of some internal parts and buttons feels less premium than other modern Logitech mice.
  • Rubber cable, while flexible, can retain kinks from its original packaging.
  • Lacks modern features like RGB lighting or wireless connectivity.

Verdict

The Logitech G MX518 Legendary is a modern revival of a classic gaming icon, featuring the high-performance HERO 16K optical sensor with a sensitivity range of 100 to 16,000 DPI and a 1,000 Hz polling rate. Built with a 32-bit ARM processor, it supports eight programmable buttons and onboard memory for up to five user profiles. Its primary strengths lie in its beloved ergonomic right-handed shape, exceptionally low click latency, and a lightweight 101g frame that improves upon the original's handling. However, notable drawbacks include a stiff rubber cable that tends to retain kinks, a scroll wheel that some users find lacks tactile definition, and a glossy top surface that can become slippery for those with sweaty hands.

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