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So I have the Razer Naga Epic Gaming Mouse and now this Logitech G600 MMO Gaming Mouse, Black (910-002864). How do they compare?
Short version, they are equal mice.
Pick the Naga if you use the 7-12 keys often in fast high pitched game play.
You can reach them faster as you have the muscle memory to hit the right and there is nothing in your way.
Pick the G600 if you don't use them that often.
You can reach them faster as you don't have the muscle memory and the 2nd set of grooves makes it so you don't hesitate before clicking them.
Size:
They are both the same size with one slight exception, the Naga you place your ring finger next to the mouse and use it as part of your 'grip'.
The place your finger is on is extended on the G600 to be an actual button your finger rests on.
THIS is the major 'comfort' difference between the two mice and where I see a lot of complaints.
For the first hour, I was constantly hitting this key as on my Naga I was use to using this finger as part of my grip.
After retraining the muscles a little, this is no longer an issue for me and I now have an extra key to actually use.
Thumbpad:
The G600 is 133% the size of the Naga in Length (or width depending on how you look at it).
The Width (or length...) is the exact same.
How does this feel? The Naga is FASTER. The rows are not as far apart and they are flat so its really easy to glide your thumb down and hit the right key.
The G600 is CONFIDENT... It is much easier to tell where your thumb is, and the way the keys are grooved you have 2 locations for your thumb, one hits 1-6, the other hits 7-12. Due to the spacing, Naga users you can compare this by moving your thumb to the last row (10-12), this is where your thumb will be to hit 7-12 on the G600.
Verdict? Depends on how many keys you actually use. I use 1-6 A LOT and don't use 7-12 that often. This actually makes the G600 shine as you have less memory of keys you don't use, when I swap to the 7-12 position I don't have to hesitate to hit a key because I KNOW my thumb is on the right one.
Counter Verdict? The Naga is simply faster. You don't have to get over the grooves and the rows are closer so you can get to 7-12 just as fast as 1-6. It does take more memory though. If you use all 12 keys all the time, the Naga may be the better mouse.
Extra Keys:
G600 has the ring finger key, the 2 tilts of the mouse wheel as an advantage. All the other keys are located in the exact same spots for the two mice.
Weight:
The Naga is slightly heavier, maybe the reason I got use to using that ring finger as part of the grip.
The G600 is lighter, but not having that extra finger to move it with actually makes the 'resistance' of each mouse the same.
Software:
They both look great and function without issue for me. (Synapse 2.0 and Gaming 8.35)
They both have great macro / key press / toggles and such that cover most needs perfectly.
The Logitech does have more options for advanced users such as scripts and such though.
Lighting / Looks:
Both have about equal brightness in lights and similar lighting options.
The Naga has an extra light on the wheel, but the sides of this wheel are actually a sticker that does come off after about a year of use.
Skin:
The Naga has a rubberized skin (like the back of the kindle fire) where the G600 is more a textured plastic. They both feel nice but the Naga feels higher tech.
Wireless:
The Naga can be unplugged and used as a wireless mouse (and includes a base station).
If you want a gaming mouse that can also go wireless, the Naga is a great option.
Price:
At the time of this review the Naga commands a 50% price premium over the G600. If I was to go off Value, the G600 gets the nod. However, I don't as the mouse is a very important part of the computer and something I don't mind spending money on.
The wireless is really where the price comes from.
Note:
I'm an MMO gammer (Rift/GW2) and I casually play RPG Shooters (Borderlands).
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