Logitech G

MX518 Gaming-Grade Optical Mouse

Logitech G MX518 Gaming-Grade Optical Mouse

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Sentiment score76% positive
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Last updated: Jun 6, 2026

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Reddit IconAndrysh_hu
5 months ago

I have the original Mx518, its probably 15+ years old. I'm hardcore gamer, i have 25K hours in War thunder alone, years of mmorpg's and shooters. Still going strong and no issues with accuracy. There is a new version of Mx518, and its only \~35$ might worth to give a check.

Reddit Icondevildesperado
10 months ago

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

Reddit IconGrovsnus73
about 1 month ago

I still use mx518 the original from 2005. I bought the legendary one, but didn't like it. And i havn't found anyone that i like, same as you..:/ "i bought two mx518 in 2005 and i am on the second one now"

Reddit IconAcheronBiker
5 months ago

21.5 x 12.5 hand here. I tried all the big mouse on market. I'm competitive palyer and top kovaak aimer mouse is important to me. My main were: Model D, O, Deathadder V2, V3, and Beast X Max - biggest version. From cheaper Chinese: Darmoshark M3 pro, this is 130mm, so biggest so far. And now I'm maining Mchose A7, Rawm leviathan V4, ATK A9 air. I tired all previously, intelimouse,mx518, sabre (this is big mouse, with big hump), you can see other in my name tag. If u want ergo: best is deathadder V4 (V3 if u want cheaper) I u want Ambi: cheaper: mchose A7, Darmoshark M3 pro, leviathan V4. Expensive: Viper v3 pro,

Reddit IconAManOfManyInterests
9 months ago

Same, I've had my Logitech MX518 for 15 years. Still going strong, good as new. I also have worked from home for the past 6 years so it's been used around 8 hours a day mon-fri in that period of time.

Reddit IconApprehensive-Edge-12
10 months ago

"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.)

Reddit IconAr3s701
4 months ago

G502 pales in comparison to its predecessors. G500 was superior in build quality, functions, button placement, and ergonomics MX518 was the GOAT though

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