Does a 1+ year mouse actually exist?

[TidusZ]

I use my computer a lot and do a lot of gaming, and since about 2005 I haven't had a mouse that lasts more than a year before an issue kills it. Most often it's a button double clicking, but also could be a button sticking or scroll wheel failing to register all the clicks or whatever else.

I'm on my second G303 (an expensive mouse) after less than a year.
I have 3 G9/G9x's with various issues.
Brother's razer mice have same sort of issues at the same frequency (also a heavy PC user)
Friend's mice from other companies like steelseries having same issues and not as heavy of a user.

I can recall, back in about 2005 I had a razer diamondback that lasted for multiple years without issues, and in fact the issue that killed it was the mouse feet wore off completely. That's a problem that modern mice don't seem able to survive long enough to have.

So this is more of a rant than a question but if someone knows of a mouse that is actually built to last with switches that don't fail in <1 year then please let me know.

 

[XavierMace]

Both my G700's are over a year old.

 

[OlyAR15]

Depends on how badly you abuse the mouse, doesn't it? The mice I use on my non-gaming PCs tend to last much longer than my gaming mice.

 

[mikeymikec]

I think my MX Revolution may be 7 years old (it has to be over 6). I replaced its battery recently. It was mildly irritating that its two predecessors both died within their 5 year warranties (but with the plus side that Logitech refunded me for each one), but each was well over one year old when it died (MX700 wasn't charging, MX1000 may have had a wobbly pointer issue, can't remember).

 

[TidusZ]

Depends on how badly you abuse the mouse, doesn't it? The mice I use on my non-gaming PCs tend to last much longer than my gaming mice.

Yes absolutely but I always use my mouse a lot so for me it seems to always be <1 year before I need a replacement. I don't do anything out of the ordinary like press the buttons hard, I just use it a lot (I use my PC 12+ hours a day with maybe 4-5 hours gaming).

What I'd like to see is a mouse that uses better switches under the buttons. The current ones all seem to be the "omron good for a millions of clicks" which is a cheap little black plastic box with a plastic clicker on top that is pressed down by the button, and apparently millions of clicks isn't enough. I imagine making the same part using more durable components would cost pennies less and possibly mean the mouse buttons would work for decades instead of months.

 

[frowertr]

My trackman marble from 1998 just gave out last year. I replaced it with another trackball. Love those things.

 

[Puffnstuff]

My g700s is 2.5 years old and has survived a water spill and is still kicking. Logitech is my go to company for mice and keyboards.

 

[lehtv]

zowie fk here, has lasted more than 2 years

 

[MustISO]

I have a Microsoft mouse that is probably from around 2000. I use it everyday.

 

[XavierMace]

My one G700s is at work so it gets used 10+ hours a day. The other is my primary gaming mouse at home. Usage time on it varies day to day.

 

[bononos]

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So this is more of a rant than a question but if someone knows of a mouse that is actually built to last with switches that don't fail in <1 year then please let me know.

The Asus Gladius has replaceable omron switches and cable and it comes with a spare set. Omrons are supposed to be better than other brands.

 

[Nashemon]

I'm a heavy PC gamer and on my PC almost all the time, and while I don't recommend it for its lasting reputation, my Razer Naga is nearly 5 years old and has no issues with it. Before that, I had a Razer Deathadder which lasted about 3 years before the left-click began not actuating every press. I think that's the first mouse I've ever replaced due to functional failure. Everything else was just a feature upgrade.

 

[mikeymikec]

Does anyone else think the "Deathadder" was an intended Golden Axe reference?

 

[pcslookout]

My Logitech MX518 lasted me a good 3 years so far.

 

[tynopik]

Been using the $7 AmazonBasics Mouse all day every day for almost 4 years and no problem.

 

[Elixer]

I use my computer a lot and do a lot of gaming, and since about 2005 I haven't had a mouse that lasts more than a year before an issue kills it. Most often it's a button double clicking, but also could be a button sticking or scroll wheel failing to register all the clicks or whatever else.

I'm on my second G303 (an expensive mouse) after less than a year.
I have 3 G9/G9x's with various issues.
Brother's razer mice have same sort of issues at the same frequency (also a heavy PC user)
Friend's mice from other companies like steelseries having same issues and not as heavy of a user.

I can recall, back in about 2005 I had a razer diamondback that lasted for multiple years without issues, and in fact the issue that killed it was the mouse feet wore off completely. That's a problem that modern mice don't seem able to survive long enough to have.

So this is more of a rant than a question but if someone knows of a mouse that is actually built to last with switches that don't fail in <1 year then please let me know.

The good thing about Logitech mice is their stellar support. They will replace it, and have a new replacement shipped to you at no cost.

I also find that the microswitches are the #1 thing that goes bad, the ASUS ROG Gladius Mouse has the ability to replace them easily.

 

[master_shake_]

i have a deathadder and it's lasted at least 2 years.

 

[Yuriman]

I used an MX-518 from its release date int 2005, until I picked up a G500 in 2009 and handed the 518 down to my brother.

Around 2 years ago, the left click button on my G500 started double clicking, so I took it apart and re-bent the metal clicky thing, and it has worked flawlessly since. So, currently going on 7 years, though admittedly with a (15 minute) repair at the 5 year mark.

 

[TidusZ]

The Asus Gladius has replaceable omron switches and cable and it comes with a spare set. Omrons are supposed to be better than other brands.

This looks like a really good option although I don't know if I could use that mouse since it looks like a deathadder. If I could get replaceable switches on a mouse I can use that'd be pretty ideal. Amazon has 5 of the same switches for $3 usd.

 

[Yuriman]

Any switch is replaceable if you're handy with a soldering iron.

 

[AntonioHG]

Any switch is replaceable if you're handy with a soldering iron.

Funny you mentioned that. I tried with the G500. It's got two boards stacked and connected. Needed a heat gun for that thing. I botched it though as I was really out of practice, but that mouse lasted a year or two and Logitech sent a replacement that lasted another year or so. I was playing a lot of ARPGs and FPS games.

I still have the omron switches in my drawer. Lol. Now, I've got a G502 and I don't like it as it is a different shape/size.

 

[billbobaggins87]

I'm a heavy PC gamer and on my PC almost all the time, and while I don't recommend it for its lasting reputation, my Razer Naga is nearly 5 years old and has no issues with it. Before that, I had a Razer Deathadder which lasted about 3 years before the left-click began not actuating every press. I think that's the first mouse I've ever replaced due to functional failure. Everything else was just a feature upgrade.

My original razer naga lasted 3+ years however since then ive had 2 of the 2014 die well under a year. Presently using a Logitech g502 for over a year now.. no issues yet.

 

[TidusZ]

Any switch is replaceable if you're handy with a soldering iron.

The soldering would be the easy part I think, having the switch at exactly the right height would be the difficult part...