Logitech G PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE Review

With the PRO X2 Superstrike, Logitech G is not chasing a DPI record or shaving off a few more grams. Instead it takes on ground that has stayed strangely frozen for years: the mouse click itself. This review is based on that published test, not on a hands-on trial of our own.

In recent years several brands have tried to sharpen click response with optical switches, cutting latency and eliminating the double-click problems that come with mechanical wear — but those remain fundamentally binary: the click is on or off, with no real variation. With its HITS (Haptic Inductive Trigger System) technology, Logitech G pushes the logic further. The point is no longer just to speed up activation but to make the click analogue and customisable, adding haptic feedback into the bargain — a subtle difference on paper, but a clearly perceptible one in use, especially across sessions of competitive FPS play.

At first glance the G Pro X2 Superstrike does not upset the usual habits. The shape is the range's proven one: symmetrical, light, understated and built for pure performance. At a featherweight just over 60 grams it is quickly forgotten in the hand, in palm or claw grip alike, even over long sessions. The ergonomics are close to faultless, suiting large and small hands without particular discomfort, and the coating — a touch less slick than on the Pro X Superlight 2C — even offers a better sense of grip during quick movements.

Technically there are no surprises at this level: a very capable HERO 2 sensor, polling up to 8,000 Hz, Lightspeed wireless and solid battery life — everything you would expect of a high-end esports mouse. Compatibility with Powerplay, the mat-based inductive charging system, remains a genuine everyday plus; used with the dedicated module it even adds a little weight that, depending on your preferences, improves the mouse's centre of gravity. The obvious catch is that the mat and module are sold separately, adding to an already steep bill.

It is on its main clicks, of course, that the Superstrike stands apart. In the first minutes the sensation surprises: the click is damped and silent, almost disconcerting for anyone used to the crisp "snap" of classic mechanical switches. Very quickly, though, the haptic feedback does its work. The silence is one of the first noticeable benefits — no longer hearing that firm, sometimes noisy click is a real relief, for player and bystanders alike — while the haptic return gives a very satisfying sense of immediacy, as though the action registers exactly when expected.

Within G Hub you can fine-tune the actuation point, the reset point (the equivalent of a rapid trigger) and the strength of the haptic feedback. At the extreme you can even have a click with no feedback at all, sonic or haptic — a strange, almost unsettling sensation, but one that shows the freedom the system allows. In practice, a setting close to your usual habits works best: a marked return, with the actuation point trimmed slightly for a touch more responsiveness. Adaptation is quick — a few rounds of Apex Legends and Valorant are enough to feel at home — though the technology will not suit everyone.

The HITS system rests on contactless inductive detection: coils generate an inductive field that measures the pressure on the click analogically, with no mechanical switch, while micro haptic actuators simulate the activation and reset to give a physical sensation. It is a more complex approach than an optical click, but also a more adjustable and quieter one in use.

On the field the Superstrike is formidably precise, inspiring confidence in FPS and answering the demands of competitive play. The raw performance gain over the already-excellent Pro X Superlight 2C is hard to quantify — any benefit plays out at the scale of a millisecond — but the comfort of the main clicks is very real: long sessions become more pleasant and less tiring, thanks to the silence and the softer feel under the fingers. That is where the Superstrike scores.

The wheel is excellent too, with well-defined, precise detents well suited to FPS. The BHOP mode, meant to prevent accidental activations, proved less convincing: not registering the first notch disrupts ingrained habits and feels too rigid for precise movements, so it is best left off. The one lukewarm note is the side buttons — not that they are bad, they do the job perfectly, but they are strictly identical to what gaming mice have offered for years. It is a curious blind spot: those are often the first buttons to weaken over time, yet the least innovated, and next to the bold HITS main clicks they feel almost old-school.

G Hub is a required step here, not least to get the most from HITS; it is complete, clear and practical, especially across several devices from the brand, though for a mouse with relatively few settings a lighter or web-based tool would have done. Battery life gives little to complain about for a mouse of this calibre: Logitech G quotes up to 90 hours, a credible figure, easily lasting several days and beyond a week if you do not always run the 8,000 Hz polling rate. Pairing it with a Powerplay module and mat changes everything — no cable, wireless freedom without the constraints — though on an already-expensive mouse that is an undeniable added cost.

The Logitech G PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE offers a relevant and bold innovation where the gaming-mouse market had rather been going in circles. The HITS haptic click is a success for comfort, silence and customisation, delivering a genuinely different experience both in play and day to day. Not everyone needs it, though: competitive players will find real value, while others will prefer more classic — and above all cheaper — options. At a flagship launch price it is no obvious buy, especially as excellent mice exist for less. It is not the ultimate mouse for everyone, but it clearly opens a new path — an interesting and appealing one, still reserved for those willing to accept the price.