The LIGHT² 180 is intended to fill the gap between the LIGHT² S and the LIGHT² 200. With just one gram more weight than the high-end model and a slightly smaller sensor, SHARKOON can let the mouse loose on the competition at a very attractive price. Cheap always works, especially when the rest is already so expensive. Read our review to find out how the new mouse performs in everyday use.
Before the net is flooded with reviews and follow-ups of Intel’s new CPUs starting tomorrow, we want to introduce you to a small price tip from the world of input devices. And on this occasion I would like to say a few words on my own behalf. The other day it was brought up in the forum whether it really has to be an article or test every day. In fact, we all strive to provide readers with an elaborately researched article or detailed review every day. But the fact is that we “freelance editors” also have professional and family obligations to fulfil and that the time factor often enough throws a spanner in the works. Igor is currently investing a lot of time to bring you an objective and meaningful launch article on Intel’s 12th generation. Generation in several parts to present, so that much must remain lying. In the meantime, we’re still doing everything in our power to fill in gaps and provide readers with interesting content outside of the upcoming blockbusters.
But now let’s move on to today’s test object. The LIGHT² 180 weighs just 63 grams. This makes it one of the lightest mice around, yet it packs the full RGB package and a whole bunch of interesting features. Anyone holding such a light mouse in their hands for the first time may initially be inclined to assume they are using a product of inferior quality. I felt the same way myself when I first came into contact with an ultra-light gaming mouse, and yet after a few hours of use, I found it extremely difficult to return to my old mouse – literally. The old mouse, once seeming so solid and high quality, suddenly felt like a dinosaur. Eager to see how an inexpensive mouse in this category would do, I first freed it from its packaging.
Unboxing
The box shows the image of the mouse and lists the most important features. Overall, it’s kept fairly compact, not wrapped in any additional unnecessary foil, and doesn’t include any blister inlays.
The mouse itself is protected from scratches by a soft foil.
In addition to the user manual, a set of PFTE glides and a replaceable back cover without honeycomb are included as accessories.
Not only at first sight the mouse makes a good impression!
The open honeycomb structure allows you to see inside the mouse. Besides the reduced weight, the sweating of the mouse hand should also be reduced.
The form itself is generic, but still a bit more compact than usual. Due to the slightly shorter design it is especially suitable for the Claw-Grip.
The forward and back buttons are on the left side, which makes the mouse only interesting for righties despite its quasi-symmetrical shape.
The scroll wheel is softly rubberized and has a well noticeable raster.
At the bottom are the huge PTFE sliding feet, which allow a perfectly stable stand. There is also a switch to change the polling rate (sampling frequency in Hz).
The replaceable top shell can be removed from the case in a fraction of a second without tools. In direct comparison, the shell with the honeycomb structure is just 2 grams lighter. So if you don’t like the open design, you can install the closed shell without hesitation.
Inside is an illuminated Sharkoon logo, which is naturally visible through the open shell.
The 1.8m long cable is covered with a very flexible braid and has a gold-plated USB plug. Sharkoon even added a sheath wave filter to the cable, which you often don’t even see in products twice as expensive.
Sharkoon Light² 180 schwarz, USB (4044951031085)
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