Testing Shows Logitech Superstrike Analogue Click Technology Has Negligible Impact on Reaction Times

Logitech's G Pro X3 Superstrike and X2 Superstrike gaming mice feature analogue switches designed to reduce latency by shortening the button-press distance. While this technology promises a physical speed advantage on paper, practical testing indicates that it may not provide a noticeable difference in reaction times for everyday players.

A testing trial conducted by PC Gamer compared the performance of the Logitech G Pro X3 Superstrike against a SteelSeries Sensei Pro, which features traditional optical clicks. The tester completed 150 trials on the Human Benchmark reaction test, split into three groups of 50 clicks to account for fatigue and learning curves. The tests compared the SteelSeries mouse with the X3 Superstrike at two different actuation settings: the lowest actuation distance (level 1) and a higher setting (level 3).

The results showed virtually no difference between the devices. The average reaction time with the SteelSeries Sensei Pro was 176.4 milliseconds. In comparison, the X3 Superstrike averaged 175.1 milliseconds at level 1 and 177 milliseconds at level 3. The minor 1.3-millisecond difference at the lowest actuation level falls within the range of natural variance, especially since the level 3 setting actually performed slightly worse than the standard SteelSeries mouse.

Throughout the testing, individual click latencies varied widely across all devices, ranging from close to 150 milliseconds to near 200 milliseconds. This wide distribution suggests that personal factors, such as sleep levels and hydration, have a far greater impact on reaction times than the mouse hardware itself.

While the theoretical benefit of analogue switches remains valid, the practical difference appears minimal in everyday scenarios. Professional esports players with highly consistent, ultra-fast reaction times might find the minor latency reduction more beneficial, but for typical users, the physical advantage is negligible.