Asus ROG Spatha X gaming mouse review - One heavy boy!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 พ.ย. 2021
- This is a review of the interesting, chunky and heavy @ASUSROGUK Spatha X. A wireless gaming mouse with some interesting highlights that include 12 programmable buttons, a charging dock, swappable switches and more besides.
Highlights of the Spatha X include:
Many programmable buttons
A large frame that keeps your hand and fingers off the desk
Excellent RGB lighting
A solid frame
Swappable switches and access to the battery
Easy charging and fast charging capabilities
Lowlights:
Leads to hand/wrist fatigue due to the weight
A bit too large (never thought i'd say that)
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Specs of the Asus ROG Spatha X
12 programmable buttons
Wired or wireless 2,4.GHz mode
Convenient magnetic charging dock - 15 mins charge for 12 hours gaming
67 hours of battery life
168G weight, 89 x 137 x 45 mm dimension
ROG Micro Switch with a 70-million-click lifespan
Hot-swappable push-fit switch design (three-pin)
Pivoted button design
19,000 DPI
400 IPS, 50G acceleration
1,000Hz polling rate
Optical sensor
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I wish more mice had this thumb button layout. The human thumb is one of man’s greatest tools and pc gaming limits it to a space bar and usually 2 mouse buttons.
Nobody has said it yet so I will......"THIS.. IS...SPATHA!!!"
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I'm gonna say. As a guy who suffers from pretty big hands.. This mouse is one of the best fitting mice I have ever owned. Most mice I have to pinch the sides of them with my finger tips to get a decent grip causing immense fatigue pretty quickly. With this mouse I can literally just rest my big as* hand on it and be perfectly fine for long periods of time because I no longer have to pinch to keep a grip. Highly recommend. The weight is something to get used to if you're more used to light weight mice. 10/10
Sorry to bother you brother, but could you measure your hands similarly to in the video (Tipp of the middle finger to the bottom of your palm) and tell me how tall they are? I'm rocking 22,5cm tall hands but if bro in the video was struggling with 19cm hands then I'm not sure where I fall.
Yep I'm in the same boat. I am tall and have massive hands. I have suffered with small mice my whole life and finally said I was done with that life. This mice seems to be the biggest you can get without getting comically large. Good to read a positive review that addresses my use case
This is one of the greatest mice ive ever owned. So comfy I swear, I cant play without it
I got this mouse for my birthday and freaking loved it. Couldn’t find many reviews on this so thanks for the great review. I could find the original rog spatha’s reviews but the x is definitely an upgrade.
how much does it cost?
How do u use the first 3 buttons? I press them and it doesn't do anything
Been waiting for the review since you posted that you have unboxed it 👍👍
Yeah sorry it took a while I've been ill 😭
I love the click sound & feel of the Logitech G903. Is this one by any chance similar ? Or have you tried another one that comes close?
Does this mouse support free scroll? I don't like the clicking-scroll.
Been searching for a replacement for the Steelseries Rival 500 and this is the closest. I still wish the thumb rest was an actual button (which the Roccat Kone is also equipped with as the R500), but for quality this is good if not better than the R500. I do agree that the thumb buttons are more skewed to form over function (aka they are awkward). I just got this, so i'll try it out for a week but this review has been spot on so I think I might end up returning this. The search continues...
How did it go, Im looking into wireless MMO mouses atm, curious on this one
looks like a great replacement/update fro the G700s..only one button less.
Couple of questions:
-how do i change the colors while the mouse sits on the dock? That flashing blue/green is annoying in the dark and after a while doesn't flash anymore, it's static. And armoury crate doesn't have the option to change while the mouse it's off
-how do i change the firmware of the mouse? I plugged the wire in the mouse and armoury crate doesn't let me. Do i have to connect the dock and the mouse in the same time?
I have the 1st version Spatha. It has a horrible time STILL with windows 11. Originally the software would freeze the PC. Now it does not freeze the PC, but causes memory read errors that all disappear as soon as I uninstall the armoury crate software. Wish I could use it , because I liked the size of this mouse.
i think the first few days using the mouse feel a bit off because of the weight (previous mouse was rog gladius ii) once you get used to the weight its no problem
Do you still have this mouse? If so, do you recommend it?
The click is supposed to be silent? Because it seems to have some noise when you click on it
I bought such a mouse yesterday and it is very good :)
@@StardustLegacyFighter
I do not understand the question 🤨
@@StardustLegacyFighter
Yes I bought one of these and very good mouse, nothing wrong with it, works perfectly 👍
@@StardustLegacyFighter
Yes and? XDDD
How can i put my Kailh Square silent in the socket? Because My D2F measure 5.8mm and my Kailh square silent measure 6mm and it doesn't fit.
This mouse looks interesting. I'm still too set on my G502, but while I wait for its new mouse feet to arrive, I might try temporarily swapping mice lol
@@StardustLegacyFighter i've had the g502 for 4 years now and just slightly used it because i don't get comfortable with it. I bought it because i thought it's an upgrade to the mx 518 which i owned like 10 times lost count lol and still own 3 in decent condition of which i replaced the cables. I used 3 g602 the past years the most time because i was mostly playing mmo and now after 18 years of logitech stuff(plenty mice, keyboards headsets and speakers). Now i move on to test something different because i'm annoyed by logitech gaming software and i like the design of the spatha better than anything logitech has to offer.
I'm really considering to change my ROG Pugio to this one, however I have some concerns about the side buttons. Did you ever push them by accident while moving the mouse?
If you use claw it can happend at the time of lifting the mouse but if you are buying this big ass mouse definitely you dont use claw
7:31 i dont think the intent was for them to be easy to be pressed, though that is important. i believe they are that way to differential the buttons to make it easier to remember. it's just to memorize the button shapes then assign them accordingly. it's a brilliant design in my opinion, just may take a bit getting used to.
I have this mouse, did you notice any difference (small right) between how it feels and how the left click is heard compared to the right one? and if so why does this happen ?, I returned the first mouse and took another that is the same
They claim to check the switches for differences but I suppose it's impossible to get them to match exactly. Did you try swapping them for the extra ones?
@@TheProvokedPrawn at the first mouse I changed the switch and there was no difference so big, that's why I returned it and took another one, I didn't want to have 1 switch out of 3 with the problem. unfortunately this mouse is about the same. where does asus say he checks for this?
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I've got the original mouse, I think a lot of people don't understand how to press the side buttons. The first two are easy access for the tip of your thumbs, the rear should be pressed from the inside back part of your thumb. When you've built up muscle memory, you'll see it comes naturally.
perfect practice makes perfect
is the scroll wheel a regular one? i wanna upgrade from my Logitech g502 but the hyperscroll wheel is perfect
Afraid it's standard yes. The only mouse I've seen with one similar to the G502 is the Razer Basilisk Ultimate.
@@StardustLegacyFighter yeah I always find myself going back to the g502 because of it 🤣
17:30 how did you solve this problem?
This mouse is literally Logitech's G903 but has its own flare... looks hella intimidating. Thank you again provoked prawn for the vid, love your asmr voice
It is a bit mad by comparison. Thanks for watching!
@@StardustLegacyFighter most people dont really use the mouse left handed. i don't think it would matter to people comparing the mouse
@@StardustLegacyFighter thank you for clearing that up
ive been looking for something to replace my rival 500. They dont make them anymore, this is pretty much the same mouse by the looks of it.
Hello Mr Provoked Prawn. Could you force Asus to make Spatha Core - a cheaper wired version ? Who needs wireless anyway. It's expensive as hell and it has more parts that can wear down with time like battery.
you can use it wiredly too
@@Tomxhawk Sure you can. Pay 200 bucks for wireless and then use it with a cable...
Point is they released a cheaper variant of Chakram called Chakram Core. It's the same as original version but wired only with a reasonable price.
@@infinity_circuitYe i know. They are basically the same but the core doesnt have that nice packiking and they didnt give extra switch just because core is cheaper. i like asus but this is awkward
Hello can somebody tell me how to connect corsair hs80 to phone or ipad pro
Hey I am just wondering, how to do a Macro in this Software for the ROG Spatha Mouse :( Can anybody help me with this? I tried a lot of things but all doesn´t work. I need to do a macro which will do the Keys "G and T" and this all the time when i push one button on the side. Thank you.
I bought one and i cannot seem to recharge it, both provided cables does nothing at all! Anyone's got a clue on that ?
The mouse looks exactly what I want. Big, heavy and at least 6 side buttons. I just can't justify paying $150 for it though.
Which one should be better Logitech g502 lightspeed or this mouse
Logitech, for sure.
The corsair darkstar is not badly but maybe the g502X will be better because is ligther.
Main problem it's Armoury crate sucks at amazing levels is what keeps me out of buying it
The left mouse button was Squeaking so I returned it and got a new one. It has the exact same problem which is really upsetting because I love everything else about this mouse.
That's annoying
Me too. I have different sound on the left on the right
@@andreyutzuu Both times ASUS have told me to return it but I don't think it's a manufacturing error like they told me.
@@danielbufton167 then what is the reason for this happening as the lef / right switch sounds diffrent
@@andreyutzuu Well both times I got it ai had the problem so I'm guessing it's a problem with the design
So mouse company's are finally starting do what mad catz did.
Definitely wouldn't be my choice for a FPS mouse but could be a good MMO/RPG mouse
Yeah, it's not for me either.
@@StardustLegacyFighter that's cool man. Everyone definitely has different preferences. If this mouse is comfortable for you, that's one of the biggest factors
@@StardustLegacyFighter Ever since playing with lightweight mice i feel like the 60-80 gram weight is ideal for me in terms of having the best aim. I also have very short but wide hands so many mice feel uncomfortable. The viper has been my go to for awhile now. I also enjoy the EC2 inspired shapes if im looking for ergo. Never used the 502 but id imagine it would make my hand cramp after not much use.
Where can one get that mouse pad?
I got it from Amazon
Just bought this mouse and can’t even independently program the side buttons 🙄🙃… I was under the impression that these wouldn’t mirror the keyboard buttons but could be programmable for any game. There are only several features only available for the Mouse side buttons
What I did is assign the side buttons to keyboard 5,6,7,8,9,0 and then adjust your game functions accordingly. Those seem to be the least used keys for "most" games.
I have to ask. What if you take the battery out and use it wired?
Stewie Griffin as an adult doing reviews. Nice.
I find myself moving more away from Logitech and Razer products to Asus. Both hardware and software from Asus seem significantly better than their rivals.
I like the mouse, but the switches included with it are terrible quality. Left button starts doubleclicking after a ~month of usage. I thought maybe I am unlucky, and the switch was faulty. The good thing is that mouse comes with spare switches for replacement. I changed the switch and guess what, that second switch starts doubleclicking after a month as well. So I ordered third party switches, and so far it works good.
The other thing I don't like about this mouse is the center small button on the side of the mouse is too small, and it is hard for me to press it without pressing the other buttons which are close to it. Maybe it's just my fat finger.
So if you want to buy this mouse I strongly recommend to buy third party switches for it.
I have used other mice from my friends, and for me, these are the best switches I've used, with the only flaw being that they are super easy to click. When lifting the mouse and putting it back, it's possible to accidentally press the two buttons. Regarding double-clicking, I haven't experienced it in a year of use, and I haven't replaced them. I recently switched to the ones included in the box to compare, and they feel the same; I can't tell which ones I have used. At least, there's the possibility of easily changing the switches, which is a plus. I'm not sure if yours was an early model, and Asus fixed that problem later or something
Heavy?
Go chop 🪓 some firewood.
Hello
Please help me out
What !! No left or right click on scroller wheel
No fast scroll on wheel.
I wonder if these features are logitech patened
Had the original Spatha. Software was garbage, firmware was garbage, wireless was garbage, battery life was garbage. Had to run it with the cable to at least make any sense using it. It had so many issues Asus just wouldn't fix. Was so fed up with it I just threw it away. Never buying an ROG or Asus product again after this experience.
There's no reason for that many buttons on the side 😅😂 total overkill.
I have it's predecessor, the Spatha. It looks identical to this new one. Heavy, uncomfortable, and never works the way it is supposed to. Bad design, wireless connectivity problems, and this is just the tip of the iceberg! I don't see how can this mouse get a good review. It is simply bad. Not good for gaming, and not good for anything else, unless someone breaks into your house and you use it as a weapon.
garbage software
mouse stutters and skips
software takes forever to load and is amateur grade compared to the competition
what would you recommend?
I have the previous model, Spatha. It's the worst mouse I've ever had. Pure garbage!
Please lower your voice… I can almost hear the voice in my head
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