The wired vs. wireless latency comparison
I had already written an article on the topic of mouse latency: (click here). The ASUS ROG Pugio II is well in the running here. There is no real difference between USB cable or USB dongle. This is almost within the range of measurement tolerance! Only in Bluetooth mode does the mouse fall behind a bit. However, this is especially due to the fact that the mouse then only works with a polling rate of 125 Hz. Because the measurements with Bluetooth were still absolutely stable and scatter-free. Here is an overview of the mice I have tested so far in direct comparison.
The ASUS ROG Pugio II can keep up with Sharkoon’s wired flagship (the Light² 200) in terms of latency. And is on par with the Sharkoon SGM3 in Bluetooth mode. Whereby this mouse is also significantly older, which must be mentioned here in defense with! At this point, the topic of key response time comes up again: The ASUS ROG Chakram Core and ROG Pugio II have the same Omron keys installed. The Chakram Core is much faster, although you cannot adjust the key response time. I suspect that this one is preset significantly lower. Swapping the buttons between the two mice made no difference here. The secret must be in the firmware!
Soundcheck
And this is how the different keys of the ASUS ROG Pugio II sound:
Left mouse button
Right mouse button
Mouse wheel scrolling and clicking
Thumb keys left
Thumb keys right
Conclusion
The ASUS ROG Pugio II offers all currently common connectivity options. You can connect or pair the mouse with anything that has a USB-A port or Bluetooth. The mouse offers features that are a pleasure to take along. This way you can hide the dongle in the mouse itself without looking for it or even losing it. If you forget the dongle, you can always use Bluetooth (if available) or a common USB-A to USB-C cable!
The mouse is very well manufactured, and can be used excellently by both left- and right-handed users – due to the symmetrical design. Likewise, its size (depending on the size of the hand) makes it usable for all types of handles. When it comes to weight, you have to know that the ASUS ROG Pugio II is in the upper midfield. But weight is always a thing with wireless mice. Here, you have to accommodate the battery and other features alone, which you won’t find in lightweights. However, with its 102 g and the features, this is quite alright!
As far as the latency of the mouse is concerned, it definitely doesn’t have to hide and is also a good choice for semi-e-sports enthusiasts looking for something more. More in the sense of everyday usability, like tethering the mouse to the work PC or the like. After all, it’s always about muscle memory! The battery lasts approximately the specified runtime. I ran out of battery after 4 days of 8 hours each. However, I had the RGB lighting at 50%. As of today, I can’t tell you how long the battery will last. Let’s see what comes out at the end of the year.
The only real criticism of the mouse is the complex handling of the DPI button and the DPI adjustment as such. This can be an annoying factor if you really need it often! However, if you’re like me and set the DPI to 1200 and also hardly ever need a scope function (DPI per click to 400), you’ll most likely set the DPI via the software and be done with it. The software from ASUS is clear, easy to use, you can individualize everything and the software itself is resource-saving in terms of the system load of the PC.
In conclusion, after more than 3 months of daily use, I can say that ASUS has “almost!” succeeded in launching the “egg-laying lollipop” among gaming mice on the market, except for a few minor issues. Apart from the fact that you can never please everyone in the end. Nevertheless, the ROG Pugio II is the best all-rounder among the mice I’ve had in my hands so far! So, if you are not looking for a crazy design or very special e-sports features, you can buy it without hesitation. At a price of (as of 01/16/2022) €50 – €100, this is – measured against what you get for it – absolutely fine. Who gets the mouse for 50 – 70 euros, which makes even a real bargain in my view! (The RRP is 109 €)
At this point it should be for today, I look forward to your opinion – see you in the forum!
The test sample was provided by ASUS ROG without obligation. There was no influence on the tests and results. There was also no compensation for expenses and no obligation to publish.
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