Logitech re-releases MX518 mouse with a new sensor

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 02/20/2019 09:48 AM | source: | 39 comment(s)

Logitech announces its MX518 mouse again. The gaming mouse was popular in the past and the company says it will therefore release a new version. The mouse retains its original shape but will receive a new sensor.

The MX518 will be fitted with a Hero 16K sensor. The 2005 model MX518, when released had a sensor with a resolution of 1800dpi. The mouse gets a 32bit arm processor, which should lead to a response time of 1ms. Currently, interested parties can pre-order for $60, however, a release date is TBA.

-- Logitech --

The reborn MX518 retains the same shape and feel of the original that made it famous but is updated to the very latest, next-generation technologies, including HERO 16K sensor and the addition of a 32-bit ARM processor for a super fast 1 ms report rate. The MX518 also features eight programmable buttons so you can bind custom commands. With onboard memory, you can also save your preferences directly to the mouse, so you can use it on different systems without the need to install custom software or reconfigure your settings.

But we didn't just improve the inside. While the shape remains the same, we updated the materials and added an exclusive "Nightfall" finish for a sophisticated and contemporary look when crafting this meticulous evolution of our legendary mouse.

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TheDeeGee
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#5641777 Posted on: 02/20/2019 09:24 AM

It just needed a tilt wheel.

I still use a G500s myself and have a brand new one in the box.

cryohellinc
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#5641778 Posted on: 02/20/2019 09:27 AM

Great mouse back in action.

RealNC
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#5641784 Posted on: 02/20/2019 09:44 AM

Kaarme
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#5641785 Posted on: 02/20/2019 09:45 AM

Hmm... A little too late for me. I already bought a Rival 300S not long ago to replace my ailing Rival 300. A pity, MX518 was a great piece of mousery.

dunadan101
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#5641789 Posted on: 02/20/2019 09:50 AM

I might just get one for old times' sake to replace my g303. I really mistreated mine in the early CSS days through high school and it never let me down.

GludDK
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#5641799 Posted on: 02/20/2019 10:10 AM

Release date TBA? I bought mine yesterday off the shelf at a local store here in Denmark. Online retailers have been saying "Release date 19.02.2019" since the weekend. So I guess it's already out?

JonasBeckman
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#5641800 Posted on: 02/20/2019 10:12 AM

Nice to see it released world-wide officially, imported the Intelli one that Microsoft made earlier this month and it's been excellent, saw that Logitech MX518 too but it was also China only though I suppose with this little news bit it's finally going WW then, nice!

https://www.reddit.com/r/MouseReview/comments/9k81io/the-new-logitech-mx518-has-been-released-on/

https://www.reddit.com/r/MouseReview/comments/acxecu/intellimouse-pro-3389/

Should both be using that 3389 sensor. Apparently quite a good one but a mouse is more than just the laser or optical (laser) bit on the end there. :p
(Comfort, weight, feel, size, PITA class cabling. Ha ha!)

barbacot
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#5641801 Posted on: 02/20/2019 10:30 AM

Great!!!
I have two still functional -only the scroll wheels needed cleaning.

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#5641805 Posted on: 02/20/2019 10:35 AM

SniperX
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#5641820 Posted on: 02/20/2019 11:33 AM

14 years later and mine is still working with no issues. Great ergonomics. The quantity and placement of the buttons are perfect. I think the new updated MX518 will sell like hotcakes.

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#5641826 Posted on: 02/20/2019 11:47 AM

They already did that years ago. The G400 and G400s are an MX518 with new sensor. But I guess this announcement results in more free advertising (by sites like... this one.)
This is the G400. You need a microscope to spot a difference:

The MX518 had thicker cable. Yeah on the promotional photos of G400, like you posted, it's thic, but not in reality. I needed a new one after a year and half, because the cable got damaged near the base. It was in warranty so no problem, and the new one is going strong after 5 years and 11 months

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#5641830 Posted on: 02/20/2019 11:55 AM

My new mx518 arrived today

Have had 5x old. And love them!

barbacot
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#5641840 Posted on: 02/20/2019 12:57 PM

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#5641843 Posted on: 02/20/2019 01:15 PM

We got one (or one predecessor model, the blue one) with our first real computer around 15 years ago. The Logitech logo has come off long ago, but it is still working!

Although brother had to solder the cable back in at some point. I'm not sure how many clicks the buttons were rated at, but that mouse has seen some serious Diablo 1 & 2
action, so probably the rated click count has come and gone too.

This mouse is the main reason I go all Logitech with my peripherals now days.

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#5641863 Posted on: 02/20/2019 01:57 PM

tbh, I never understood why this mouse was the holy grail of mice. IMHO it doesn't do much different than other mice...
Can somebody teach me what this thing is all about? Why I should pay the same money for this mouse than for any other one with the same hardware and more buttons?

It's not like heavily shaped gaming mice with thumb buttons would have been quite as ubiquitous back then as they are now. I'd say MX518 was one of the first of its kind, at least of the widely available ones. I guess because it was from an old manufacturer like Logitech, random stores would have more easily taken it into their selections, thus paving the way to the mice of smaller manufacturers as well. Not to mention it really was a jolly good mouse.

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