Here in 2020, everybody in the gaming-mouse field wants to make an esports mouse. If you've been following PCMag's mouse reviews, you've noticed that a lot of companies are trying to capitalize on the esports boom, refining their designs to cater to the needs and wants of competitive players. Asus' Republic of Gamers brand—ROG for short—is no exception, doubling down on a refined version of the company's Strix Impact MOBA mouse to compete with the wave of budget-friendly, no-frills mice for players who want light, tournament-ready fare. With the Strix Impact II ($49.99), however, Asus seems to have lost a step. With a poorly fitting shape and specs that don't compare well to its peers, the Strix Impact II does not have the legs, alas, to win the esports mouse race.Not-So-Deep Impact As an esports mouse, the Strix Impact II is very simple. Measuring 1.4 by 4.7 by 2.25 inches, it follows the esports variation of the classic six-button mouse design. You have the venerable five-button...
Light (but not overly light) and ambidextrously styled (but not actually ambidextrous), the Asus ROG Strix Impact II trails the esports-mouse field.
Lightweight chassis; Replaceable mouse switches; Cool-looking semi-translucent chassis
Faux ambidextrous shape; Limited profile support; Confusing config app situation; Sensor isn't as powerful as comparable models'