Sorry early adopters, Logitech is releasing an improved Superstrike making the original all but obsolete just months after launch
Logitech’s new G Pro X3 Superstrike improves the original X2 model with better balance and battery life, rendering the X2 nearly obsolete just months after launch.
Logitech has unveiled the G Pro X3 Superstrike, a refined version of its earlier G Pro X2 Superstrike mouse, which introduced analogue switches paired with haptic feedback. The X3 addresses the X2’s top-heavy design, a flaw that caused drag and uneven movement for many users. While the X2’s innovative technology set a new standard, its practical drawbacks have now been corrected in the X3 model.
The G Pro X3 Superstrike maintains a similar weight to the X2 but improves battery life by 50%, extending it to 135 hours at 1 kHz polling. It also features a slightly upgraded sensor with higher DPI, acceleration, and max speed, though the changes are incremental. The X3 is priced at $200, $20 more than the X2, and is available in Midnight Black or Magenta Eclipse colors, unlike the X2’s white-and-black design.
In use, the G Pro X3 Superstrike feels nearly identical to the X2, with the primary difference being improved balance and weighting. The mouse’s core functionality, including its analogue switches and haptic feedback, remains unchanged, preserving the X2’s core experience. The new model’s refinements are subtle but meaningful for competitive gamers who prioritize precision and comfort.
Logitech acknowledged rushing the X2 Superstrike to market to capitalize on its breakthrough analogue switch technology, which typically takes two to three years to develop. The company aimed to establish itself as the first to market with this innovation, even if it meant releasing a product that would soon be surpassed. This strategy leaves early adopters of the X2 with a device that, while groundbreaking, is now overshadowed by a more polished successor.