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Need recommendations for a mouse with 2 programmable buttons and a dpi button (programming.dev)

submitted 2 months ago by FiniteBanjo@programming.dev to c/hardware@programming.dev

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I've repaired this worthless older generation Logitech G Hero mouse 5 times in two years, but after its most recent cleaning the 5 pin cable molex snapped and I feel absolutely no desire to keep this creature alive for another moment.

I had a similar cable failure on a Logitech keyboard awhile back, which admittedly I did fix and do plan to keep around because it's hard to find a mechanical keyboard with an aluminium body and also NOT completely covered to the teeth with rainbow LEDs.

Can anybody recommend me a good durable mouse, preferably not aimed at gamers?

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[–] entwine@programming.dev 4 points 2 months ago

My biggest struggle in life has been finding a mouse that has side buttons (full numpad, aka an "mmo mouse") and a heavy duty scroll wheel. Maybe there's something wrong with me, but that seems to be the primary part that craps out in my mice.

Recent brands that failed me have been EVGA, Corsair, and Red Dragon.

Currently, I'm using a Steelseries Aerox 9 Wireless. One year in and the scroll wheel is creaking, which is not a good sign. To make things worse, it isn't designed to be disassembeled, so I can't easily take it apart to clean or repair it, unless I wanna destroy the body.

I assume the creaking is because of dust, but I've tried blowing compressed air into it with no luck. It still works, but I don't have faith in it's remaining longevity. I'm also adding Steelseries to my do-not-buy list for selling unrepairable ewaste.

I've seen ploopy and a few other DIY open source mice before, but haven't found one that has the numpad side buttons.

Anyways, sorry I don't have any recommendations, except to avoid those brands. I know you said no gaming mice, but there are a lot more options in that category.