Logitech G - MX518 Gaming-Grade Optical Mouse

MX518 1st gen is the greatest mouse of all time.

I have a Lift, its really good. Uses one AA battery every 10 months. Also 125Hz only :/ For FPS I'm using cheap ass gaming mouse(s) in the $10-15 range, 1 in 5 pretty decent. Rn a SpeedLink Sicanos and a Whiteshark Bagedmagus. Also have a Redragon (looks like the old MX518), some sort of... idk what with similar look and an original MX518.

I have a Lift, its really good. Uses one AA battery every 10 months. Also 125Hz only :/ For FPS I'm using cheap ass gaming mouse(s) in the $10-15 range, 1 in 5 pretty decent. Rn a SpeedLink Sicanos and a Whiteshark Bagedmagus. Also have a Redragon (looks like the old MX518), some sort of... idk what with similar look and an original MX518.

Logitech MX518 (the original first). A customer told me to throw it out on my way out because it's ugly. I used it for 10 years after that :)

personal opinion id rather go with Logitech than overhyped overpriced Razer i have used Logitech mx 518 (original) lasted me 6 years repaired it couple of times (swiches) they too lasted another 2 years thrn decided to get the 2013 DA razer shite quality within 6 months got it replaced for double click replaced unit too got the double clicking issue after 6 months thatd when I decided to take ut the mx518 out again and replace its switches which it worked for total of 8 years before completely dying out phir brother gifted me a Logitech g102 1 saal me double click issue started got it replaced same with 2nd replacement unit kuch saal voo 199 wala mouse chalaya then now i got g 203 so far 2 years its working fine

"Finalmouse Classic Ergo", followed by the good old "MX518" were the only ones that really worked for me (I've tried a lot from Razer, Logitech, Lamzu, Zowie, Vaxee, Xtrfy, etc.)

I went from MX518 to G5. The G5 had adjustable weights in the tray, as well as replacement grips, which could really change the overall size and shape of the mouse, or different textures - one grip was smooth, another textured. I've now moved onto the G502 Hero - another good sized mouse, adjustable weight, plenty of buttons and software to support remapping them. Nice having a dpi thumb button to help with sniping, having that bound to a much lower dpi for precision work, and much higher for normal.

Loved these, still use the g mx 518 as I just can’t seem to find something as comfy to me. I dread the day it dies.

Try looking for a sealed MX518 on ebay or an online seller. Might be your best option.

MX518 legendary, long handed dude... thank me later? lol Shits been a NEED in my life since the original mx518 came out... the damn things are perfect for my hand.

I just keep repairing them as long as I can. I also have the original MX518 and G502 somewhere

I'm old and so are these mouses lol. Prior to the Logitech G500, I had the G5 and before that the MX518 and MX510, all the same shape, very comfy for gaming in palm grip.

Used the Logitech MX518 for decades, now I'm using the G502 with my big paws.

Still using ny mx518, gotta be 20 years at least by now. Built like a brick. Sadly don't get quality like that anymore

Still using ny mx518, gotta be 20 years at least by now. Built like a brick. Sadly don't get quality like that anymore

Still using ny mx518, gotta be 20 years at least by now. Built like a brick. Sadly don't get quality like that anymore

Those are the exact reasons why I like the g305 so much. For me the only other shape that I really liked that is perfect for this style is the mx518. If only it was still around

I used a Logitech MX518 for the same reasons and honestly haven't found anything that fit my hand as well since. You definitely have larger hands than me but I'm currently using a G502 Lightspeed and that feels alright

Yeah if you have big hands the ec1 is hard to beat. I've used basically every mouse over the last 20ish years of gaming and it's by far the best. The MX518 was really good back in the day too, but anymore I just keep buying new ec1s.... Again this is for large handed folks.. I get too much palm or finger drag on almost all other mice.. Coming from a former pro css player and currently still play just for fun mostly.

I've had two G502's, both started having unwanted double click issues after just a year of use. Switched to Razer Basilisk and it's now my favorite mouse after the Logitech MX518 which is no longer being manufactured.

Only mouse so far that fit like a glove is the intelli 1.1a but I like 60g and wireless too so I have a DAV3 Pro rn as a compromise,19cm hands. And yes weirdly mx518 is not that big mouse but it fit my hands too.

I wish I could go back to the times that the MX518 was THE mouse to have. This one is somewhere in the hall of fame. Legendary mouse.

I wish I could go back to the times that the MX518 was THE mouse to have. This one is somewhere in the hall of fame. Legendary mouse.

Laughs in MX518 from 2005. I love that thing.

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I still have and use mine going on 19 years. Had to replace the cord at one point.

MX518. I wish they had wireless. Deathadder V3 Pro (I do also have the Hyperspeed too but I keep gravitating to the V3 Pro) I tried the Basilisk V3 (didn't like it), tried the Orochi V2 (too small and hurts hands), tried the Viper (preferred Deathadder V3 Pro better), tried the GPro (prefer Deathadder v3 pro much better) For eronomic office mouse I actually oddly enough loved the microsoft sculpt mouse. It's like a big ball. But it's discontinued now. I also like the MX Master 3 but it can feel clunky at times - but I rotate between that and the DAV3 Pro.

MX 518 voor the win! (Am I one or two decades too late? 😁)

ahahaha, it delights me to hear that there are mx518s still in use. I was so sad when mine finally gave out a few years ago. I've held onto its corpse in case I ever have the time to learn the skills to try to repair it but that seems unlikely.

My old MX518 didn't even need soldering. I swapped the switches out from a junk mouse. Such a well balanced mouse was worth it to fix.

My old MX518 didn't even need soldering. I swapped the switches out from a junk mouse. Such a well balanced mouse was worth it to fix.

My old MX518 didn't even need soldering. I swapped the switches out from a junk mouse. Such a well balanced mouse was worth it to fix.

Man… I’ve also got huge hands but it looks like I have that same mouse and don’t have an issue… so your hands must be absolutely gigantic. I’m sorry… being big really sucks sometimes. The Logitech MX518 back in the day was pretty big, but not sure if there’s an updated version for modern times.

For me Logitech MX518 ergo shape.

The fuck are you talking about. Its between the MX518 and the G502.

My father still uses my old Mx518 that's about 20 years old. Works perfectly

I don't know, I feel like the good old MX510 / MX518 where the first "real" gaming mouse used by gamers back then. Razzer then came with the Deathadder. I'd pick one of the two if I had to.

Sensors back then weren't as good as they are now but when it comes to shapes. Creative Fatality 1010, Razer Diamondback, Razer Copperhead, Logitech MX518, Steelseries Kinzu, Steelseries Xai.

Red one. Bought the mx518 and love it.  Brings me back

Logitech mx518 was the best I found. Not long enough but chunky af for mouse

BROOO, came here to say the same. Mx518 is a legend for a reason

I have hands like this too. I have a collection of about 5 Logitech MX518. It's not quite long enough but it's the only mouse I know that actually is bigger than the others and performs well for spider hands at least for me

Maybe stupid question but ... are these good for 1-3-1 fingertip grip? Last time I used ergo was mx518.... aeons ago. Currently viper v1 and v2pro for last years. All 1-3-1 fingertip always. I could never learn the 1-2-2 grip. I am a \~2k dpi wrist fingertip 1-3-1 player

I just use the MX518, which is already a "2 button" mouse and I use the two side buttons as an extra ctrl and alt if my hand needs more focus on the WeSAD movement. If the game has all the handy stuff in a 15 key 1-5 c1-5 a1-5 then maybe I'll bind it to 9 and 0 for ultimates or movements or things I wouldn't use reguarly but still need a key for.

Mx518 is the goat shape of gaming mice and I’m willing to die on this hill. Also loved the g100s.

Logitech mx518 is the only mouse I’ve found to comfortably fit my big hands

Logitech MX510. Used that and an MX518 for like 10 years or so. Damn, what a good mouse that was.

I used a Logitech MX517 for years, swapped to a Razer Cobra, hated it and it died, swapped to a Logitech G502, and the most recently to a Logitech G502 Hero SE. Logitech makes Amazing Mice. Logitech is the king IMO. I prefer my wires, but that might change as well if the Wireless Charging mousepad they have works reasonably well.

I would have said the Logitech MX518 but it's discontinued :/

Og mx518 in like 05 or 06

If you have a decent retail store close, Logitech make some decent mice that will be easier on your hands, not the same as the old MX 518 but I've also got big hands and found a lot of their products pretty ergonomic Edit: retail store to go try before you buy

I still have mine but the 125hz sensor is just too old at this point

yep thats the one i had for so long before this hero that ive got. It was a really great mouse too

MX518 gang, rise up.

Old school Logitech mx518. Bought a bunch.

I remember having that back in the CS 1.6 days! great mouse

I use a G Pro Superlight. Can't complain about the sensor, but I don't have much experience with too many different mice so take that with a grain of salt. I also used the G Pro Wireless and mx518s, both newer and older ones. G Pro Superlight is a great mouse for me. However, scroll wheel problems seem common unfortunately. It is annoying but not something I would spend another $80 for or so. I assume you are a casual gamer so picking the best mouse won't make a huge difference in your aim, just as long as it is not some $5 crappy office mouse. There is a whole science to all of this and so many people have so many mice and keep changing them, testing them and whatnot, and then tend to just fuck around with that too much instead of playing games and improving in the games themselves. I mean, if that is your thing, go for it. I am talking about casual level, of course. When you are pro, that is a whole other thing. Don't worry about this too much, just get a decent mouse that is not a piece of garbage. This is all my opinion, of course.

Thanks everyone on suggestions At the end we went for / opted for LOGITECH G502 X, against all my previous bad experiences with Logitech equipment for the past 15 years. Piper software gave me a new hope for Logitech hardware ( since there there is no Microsoft software in my house). All I can say, if Logitech board of directors have few ounces of gray matter left between their ears, they would contact Piper developers immediately and offer them cooperation. Just to prove that I'm not speaking out of my ass here is my previous experience wit Logitech hardware (I will not mention Linux software since it is non existent): Last Logitech what I consider good piece of equipment was MX518 (still working) and G35 Headphones (still working, although 10 years later, I rolled with my chair over them and broke left headphone mount) . Rest of Logitech equipment I bought, did not last more then 2 years of moderate use: In 2007 I bought G15 (v1) keyboard - erased letters from keys after 10 months - asked for warranty, did not approved. Bought G413 (with "famous" Romer G switches, 14 months later Space key and "H" key, started to register several key presses in one press. Of course, out of warranty by that time. Bought Logitech G635 - year and half later USB connector, on headset side, start to lose connection, of course out of warranty. Bought Logitech X pro headphones, cushions peeled completely after one year and 3.5mm connector to USB sound card broke. Bought Logitech X52 HOTAS for my son (based on my experience with Saitek X52, which is still working btw.) yaw axis broke after year or so of use. You guessed it, out of warranty. God I hope, that their Quality of Control has changed in recent years.

Mentioned it here before: The biggest in game improvement came when I switched from an MX518 to the og Rival (inkl. cheating accusations). I wish SteelSeries would stop producing garbage and revive this shape with decent tech. Chasing this high ever since.

I went from the OG MX-518 to the G502 hero. I regret nothing.

I had a MX518 for about 10 years before the scroll wheel finally crapped out on me. Still the best mouse I ever used. I bought a MX518 Legendary to collect years ago, it's still in it's box.

Logitech MX510 / MX518. I used them for so many hours playing SOF2 back in the day that I wore through the feet and the bottom of the mouse on my icemat

I'm really lost guys. On my "prime" days I used G5, MX518, Intellimouse 3.0 and Rival 310. I had a relaxed claw grip, after that I used the G502 Hero, Model O, GPX and since then I never felt confortable with any mice and my grip also changed, now I have a tilted extended palm grip. Every mouse I've tried so far, Deathadder Essentials to try a true ergo since it was cheap, Thorn and Xm2w 4k. Some of them in the beginning feel good but after some hours not anymore. My handsize is 18x10, I can't tell if I need a big mouse or a small mouse. I really need some help please, the pictures are from Model O, Xm2w 4k and Deathadder.

Mx518 years ago felt the best, these days no idea anymore after trying so many never sticking with one, since doing that I'm worst I've ever been at games ha

Not tried this g305 shape yet but I did love the mx518 maybe worth a try

Bro, everything is good for palm. I never seen a mouse i cant palm, even the g303 i palmed lol. 0 discomfort, even palm the gwolves mini mice (18/10 hands). My fav shapes were za12 ec2 mx518

I adore ergoes from mx518 to ec2, everything

Looks like you prefer the type of mice I like! I grew up loyal to the Logitech mx518 and following g series successors. I took a break from pc gaming but came back a year ago and returned to Logitech, although the side buttons are super important to me and despite loving else everything about it the superlight 2 dex pro has far too mushy side buttons. I’ve ordered a deathadder v4 pro arriving this week. I’ve been reluctant to go to Razer as I used to find them cheap feeling with short lifespans, but I hear this is no longer the case. What do you think? Or do you think there’s a similar yet superior mouse to these two? I am fascinated by the Chinese mice but hear their software isn’t great and poor support.

Another vote for Logitech MX518.

Sad to hear it. I still use my ancient MX518 mouse (as well as 20 year logitech speakers).

I used an MX510/MX518/G400 for the better part of 20 years, only finally switching to a more modern mouse a few months back. I would immediately buy a mouse in that form factor if it were just wireless. I wouldn't even be super picky about the weight.

My first mice was a two button no scrollwheel ball mouse (scroll wheel didn't exist back then). I got some newer ball mices afterwards but used my first mice up til 2003 I think when many people already had lazer mices. I played Counter Strike and Arena Shooter well with mine tho and sticked with it longer than most others. My first real gaming mice was a Logitech MX510 I think. Then I had Logitech as a sponsor and got a lot of MX518's and G5's. I use a G402 for 10 years or so now.

https://preview.redd.it/29tdisd50zlf1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=25f75e0433adb2721b23b0f1fef614b0e913c48f Been running the OG MX518 for 2 decades now. From vanilla WoW to a family. Life goes fast.

https://preview.redd.it/29tdisd50zlf1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=25f75e0433adb2721b23b0f1fef614b0e913c48f Been running the OG MX518 for 2 decades now. From vanilla WoW to a family. Life goes fast.

https://preview.redd.it/29tdisd50zlf1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=25f75e0433adb2721b23b0f1fef614b0e913c48f Been running the OG MX518 for 2 decades now. From vanilla WoW to a family. Life goes fast.

You are an OG! None of us are worthy lol. And here I thought I would be ancient with my mx518 

Heck yeah mx518 gang rise up. That fancy silver pattern is forever ingrained into my brain 

Loved the mx518! Was looking for a new mouse so will probably pick that up, thank you!

A legend

You can replace the cord?? Hope I still have mine, I should've kept it.

Was it easy to replace the cord and at low cost? Turns out I still have my old MX518 mouse.

I can palm a basketball and I love my Logitech ergo mice. The 502, 518, and superlight dex work well for me.

Logitech mx518 then a steelseries rival

I'm still using my trusty logitech mx518 that's still in perfect working order after 20 year of daily use :) love that thing

I'm still using my trusty logitech mx518 that's still in perfect working order after 20 year of daily use :) love that thing

I'm still using my trusty logitech mx518 that's still in perfect working order after 20 year of daily use :) love that thing

Been using the logitech mx518 and previous versions for about 20 years now.

Yup! On my third one now with a spare still in the package in my closet. Can't find any other mice that fit my hand better.

Logitech G400. I used an MX518 afterwards, same shape and all that. I now use a Zowie EC2.

Sucks to hear Logitech went down hill. I have two, mx518, 20+ years old and 15+ of that was daily use. Still works. My current daily driver is a g700s about 8 years old, needs a new rechargable battery, but solid otherwise. Zero issues with either ever. I see the g700s on eBay for hundreds of dollars. Tempts me to sell, but I bet I'd regret it. 

Yea! I hesitate to use in a gaming use as the cord can only take so much abuse before it eventually fails, but for daily office use I'm sure it would last for years still.

There were a lot of different gaming mice back then. Razer's Naga line launched back then, as well as various other MMO mice (I remember a friend had a SteelSeries WoW mouse. Although a lot of mice from that era had more than the 5 buttons that are common today. Razer had the Lachesis, Deathadder, Copperhead, and some others which were solid options. Logitech had the G3, G5, G7, G9, G9x, MX518 and I believe the G500 all were popular. Microsoft Sidewinder was a solid mouse. If I remember right the Cyber Snipa was out around that time too. Which was a great mouse for the price at the time. The Saitek Cyborg also may have been out around that time. This is all just me thinking out loud of mice that I owned, friends owned, or I wanted.

Mx master 3s if you want Mac support. MX518G if you can find one is one of the longest mice.

Ive got a large\xl size of hands I have used mx518 for decades, think Ive had 5-6 of them over the years (its not bad quality but I used be really competitiveFPS players with titles so you get pissed sometimes) Thye however stopped making those beuties so I think their heir is MS500, not sure but you can Google mx518 and get linked for their Next to kin

Would pay a fortune for IE 3 or mx518

They were when they launched. Their mwheel is total garbage now.