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title: "Logitech G MX518 Gaming Mouse"
brand: "logitech g"
price: "£149.13"
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# 1 ms report rate for ultra-responsive tracking HERO 16K sensor for pinpoint accuracy 8 programmable buttons for custom control Logitech G MX518 Gaming Mouse

**Brand:** logitech g
**Price:** £149.13
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎮 Legendary precision, modern mastery — the MX518 is your ultimate productivity and gaming sidekick.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Logitech G MX518 Gaming Mouse by logitech g
- **How much does it cost?** £149.13 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/105405261-logitech-g-mx518-gaming-mouse)

## Best For

- logitech g enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted logitech g brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Speed That Keeps Up:** 1 ms report rate ensures your every move is registered instantly—no lag, no excuses.
- • **Ergonomic Powerhouse:** Designed for right-handed pros craving comfort during marathon sessions with a sleek, contoured grip.
- • **Precision Meets Legacy:** Experience the rebirth of a legendary shape with cutting-edge HERO 16K sensor technology for flawless tracking.
- • **Plug & Play Reliability:** Wired connection guarantees zero interference and consistent performance—no batteries, no downtime.
- • **Custom Control at Your Fingertips:** 8 fully programmable G-keys let you tailor commands and macros to your workflow or gameplay style.

## Overview

The Logitech G MX518 Gaming Mouse revives a classic design with the latest HERO 16K laser sensor, delivering up to 16,000 DPI precision and a lightning-fast 1 ms report rate. Featuring 8 programmable buttons and onboard memory, it offers customizable control tailored for right-handed users. Its wired connection ensures uninterrupted performance, while the ergonomic shape supports extended use, making it a trusted choice for both gamers and professionals seeking reliable, high-performance input.

## Description

MX518 is a rebirth of a legend. Now updated with latest in gaming mouse technology including our exclusive and most accurate HERO 16K gaming sensor, 1 ms report rate, onboard memory, 8 programmable buttons and improved cable and durability. MX518 is everything you remember and more. MX518 has inspired legions of fans around the world to ask Logitech G to bring it out of retirement. And we heard you. We pulled the original tools from the Vault and meticulously restored them. The classic, comfortable shape you know and love now has with the latest tech and a new Nightfall color scheme.

Review: Classic gaming mouse for business use - You have probably already read how great of a gaming mouse this is. Like others, I used it in the 2000s as my main gaming mouse. It's really a nice mouse. But, these days I work from home and keep having my mice loose tracking on me. I write code for a living, and I don't need much from a mouse. But, I need it to track correctly. Unfortunately, the standard logitech wireless ones I keep buying, keep loosing its tracking. Thing is, I still have my old 518 from 2007 ish. Guess what? It still works. No tracking issues and I put that thing to work on a nightly basis for years. But, the middle mouse doesn't scroll so I needed a new one. So to avoid having to buy another mouse too soon, I decided to get my old standard and pickup the 518. The new design works just fine, but be sure you are right handed. Does anyone use a mouse with their left hand? Not sure, but this mouse was designed to be used with your right hand. Its got the perfect indent for your thumb which is one of the great features. Its a perfect fit. It doesn't have the nice rubber anymore, but that's not a big deal. Its cheaper now so thats fine. Sensitivity buttons above and below the middle mouse button is nice as well. Just tap to change sensitivity as you need. Remember, this thing was made for performance. This is a wired mouse. There is no wireless functionality, so you have to plug it in. This could be good/bad depending on what you need it for. But, just keep in mind, you have to plug the usb into a port. It took a few mins for it to work, surprisingly, but after a few mins it worked fine. We will see if they still use quality parts in this mouse and it lasts a long time. But, I'm feeling good about it so far. Sometimes if you work all day with a mouse, just buy a gaming mouse for quality. The standard cheap ones don't last.
Review: The security blanket of gaming mice - Call it what you want, the MX518/G400/G400S/MX518 Legendary keeps coming back for good reason: it's a dead simple mouse with no frills and a whole lot of heft for those with hands on the larger side (And by hands I mean hand, lefties are left out on this design unfortunately) or those that prefer their mice to have some weight. Set the DPI to 800, turn the polling rate to 1,000 Hz, turn off smoothing and acceleration and you've got a mouse FPS junkies have been trusting for 15 years. As always, the thin cable is the weak spot on this line, but having used a G Pro for 3 years with the heavy braided cable constantly getting stuck on everything without it being bungee'd up, I'd rather just be gentle with a thinner and lighter cable. Pros: +Ergos, size and weight best described as "It's chonk." Those with larger hands or those that like to rest their hand on the mouse will come back to this mouse like a long lost friend. This has to be Logitech's longest running gaming mouse both in years and number of refreshes. +Unlike the G Pro, that heft helps it to not be bullied by its cable. The thin, rubber cable also doesn't get stuck on things nearly as much as the Pro's braided cable. +Sensors have been updated to Logitech's latest, but I can't tell the difference from my G400S or G Pro. You still don't have to worry about angle snapping. YMMV: #Logitech's G Hub sucks but that's not necessarily this mouse's fault. Unless you need to be frequently messing with this or other device's settings, feel free to save your settings to the mouse's internal memory and uninstall G Hub to save 250 Megs. You certainly won't need lighting settings or anything. #This is personal taste but the "G" branding is boring. Logitech had a chance to shout out the MX518's old Logitech logo on the mouse and with the included sticker but didn't. I do like the new glossy silver fade-to-black design and prefer it to the old 518's quicksilver design. Cons: -Ergos, size and weight best described as "dated." Those with smaller hands, those that claw grip, lefties, weaker hands etc, will find that they've purchased a brick with 2005's idea of what a hand should contour to. -The cable is still going to be what fails first. It's thin, rubber and connected to the mouse with only a bit of strain relief. There's replacement cables and feet out there if you're in need. -The G400S had a kind of tacky rubbery feeling to its outer shell and sides? The MX518L is all glossy plastic and hard plastic on the sides. Not great for sweaty hands.

## Features

- Laser Sensor Technology: Features laser-based movement detection for precise tracking.
- Customizable G-Keys: Allows users to program custom key assignments.
- Multiple Button Configurations: Supports both ambidextrous and right-handed hand orientations.
- Adjustable DPI: Offers customizable DPI settings for precise aiming.
- Compact and Ergonomic Design: Features a sleek, lightweight body for comfortable extended use.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07M6RVW79 |
| Additional Features | Wireless |
| Antenna Location | Gaming |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Are Batteries Required | No |
| Battery Average Life | 3 months |
| Best Sellers Rank | #82,251 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #488 in Mac Gaming Mice #2,349 in PC Gaming Mice #88,130 in Home Audio Accessories |
| Brand | Logitech G |
| Built-In Media | Onboard Memory, Improved Cable |
| Button Quantity | 8 |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Connectivity Technology | Corded Electric |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,438 Reviews |
| Embellishment Feature | LED |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Finish | Matte |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous, Right |
| Hardware Platform | Mac, PC, PC/Mac, PC/Mac/Linux, PC/Mac/Linux/Unix |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 2.5"L x 9.5"W |
| Item Height | 9.5 inches |
| Manufacturer | logitech G |
| Model Name | MX518 |
| Model Number | 910-005542 |
| Mouse Maximum Sensitivity | 16000 Dots per Inch |
| Movement Detection | Laser |
| Movement Detection Technology | Laser |
| Number of Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. |
| Number of Buttons | 8 |
| Operating System | [MULTI] |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Range | 5.0 meters |
| Special Feature | Wireless |
| Style Name | Modern |
| Theme | Gaming |
| UPC | 097855145093 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Logitech G
- **Color:** Black
- **Connectivity Technology:** Corded Electric
- **Movement Detection Technology:** Laser
- **Special Feature:** Wireless

## Images

![Logitech G MX518 Gaming Mouse - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51gnOZjDyFL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Did they put new switches in for left and right click?**
A: They are cheap inferior switches that will double click.

**Q: how long is the cord?**
A: 7ft

**Q: Can you still adjust the dpi without installing the logitech software?**
A: You can switch between 400, 800, 1600, & 3200 dpi without the software. Those are the defaults, and can be changed with the + and - buttons by the scroll wheel.

**Q: Compatible with Mac?**
A: Yes

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic gaming mouse for business use
*by J***F on August 5, 2021*

You have probably already read how great of a gaming mouse this is. Like others, I used it in the 2000s as my main gaming mouse. It's really a nice mouse. But, these days I work from home and keep having my mice loose tracking on me. I write code for a living, and I don't need much from a mouse. But, I need it to track correctly. Unfortunately, the standard logitech wireless ones I keep buying, keep loosing its tracking. Thing is, I still have my old 518 from 2007 ish. Guess what? It still works. No tracking issues and I put that thing to work on a nightly basis for years. But, the middle mouse doesn't scroll so I needed a new one. So to avoid having to buy another mouse too soon, I decided to get my old standard and pickup the 518. The new design works just fine, but be sure you are right handed. Does anyone use a mouse with their left hand? Not sure, but this mouse was designed to be used with your right hand. Its got the perfect indent for your thumb which is one of the great features. Its a perfect fit. It doesn't have the nice rubber anymore, but that's not a big deal. Its cheaper now so thats fine. Sensitivity buttons above and below the middle mouse button is nice as well. Just tap to change sensitivity as you need. Remember, this thing was made for performance. This is a wired mouse. There is no wireless functionality, so you have to plug it in. This could be good/bad depending on what you need it for. But, just keep in mind, you have to plug the usb into a port. It took a few mins for it to work, surprisingly, but after a few mins it worked fine. We will see if they still use quality parts in this mouse and it lasts a long time. But, I'm feeling good about it so far. Sometimes if you work all day with a mouse, just buy a gaming mouse for quality. The standard cheap ones don't last.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The security blanket of gaming mice
*by H***R on June 24, 2020*

Call it what you want, the MX518/G400/G400S/MX518 Legendary keeps coming back for good reason: it's a dead simple mouse with no frills and a whole lot of heft for those with hands on the larger side (And by hands I mean hand, lefties are left out on this design unfortunately) or those that prefer their mice to have some weight. Set the DPI to 800, turn the polling rate to 1,000 Hz, turn off smoothing and acceleration and you've got a mouse FPS junkies have been trusting for 15 years. As always, the thin cable is the weak spot on this line, but having used a G Pro for 3 years with the heavy braided cable constantly getting stuck on everything without it being bungee'd up, I'd rather just be gentle with a thinner and lighter cable. Pros: +Ergos, size and weight best described as "It's chonk." Those with larger hands or those that like to rest their hand on the mouse will come back to this mouse like a long lost friend. This has to be Logitech's longest running gaming mouse both in years and number of refreshes. +Unlike the G Pro, that heft helps it to not be bullied by its cable. The thin, rubber cable also doesn't get stuck on things nearly as much as the Pro's braided cable. +Sensors have been updated to Logitech's latest, but I can't tell the difference from my G400S or G Pro. You still don't have to worry about angle snapping. YMMV: #Logitech's G Hub sucks but that's not necessarily this mouse's fault. Unless you need to be frequently messing with this or other device's settings, feel free to save your settings to the mouse's internal memory and uninstall G Hub to save 250 Megs. You certainly won't need lighting settings or anything. #This is personal taste but the "G" branding is boring. Logitech had a chance to shout out the MX518's old Logitech logo on the mouse and with the included sticker but didn't. I do like the new glossy silver fade-to-black design and prefer it to the old 518's quicksilver design. Cons: -Ergos, size and weight best described as "dated." Those with smaller hands, those that claw grip, lefties, weaker hands etc, will find that they've purchased a brick with 2005's idea of what a hand should contour to. -The cable is still going to be what fails first. It's thin, rubber and connected to the mouse with only a bit of strain relief. There's replacement cables and feet out there if you're in need. -The G400S had a kind of tacky rubbery feeling to its outer shell and sides? The MX518L is all glossy plastic and hard plastic on the sides. Not great for sweaty hands.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great gaming mouse
*by S***C on September 8, 2025*

I have used 2 of this exact model. The first one lasted 15 years so when it died I wanted the exact same on as it was very well made and had high end gaming specs. It is a wired mouse so maybe not popular but best performance for gaming.

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