![]() The forward and back buttons are too far apart to use them comfortably, and the other two wedged between them are too skinny for my liking. I also found the four side buttons to be as awkward to use as the analog stick. In the end, I simply chose to remove it, which made the mouse all the more comfortable. You can customize the analog stick to perform other duties too, but I found it to be quite annoying to deal with as my thumb would constantly jut against it while using the mouse. The finger gymnastics required to use the analog stick while still maintaining control over the mouse buttons and aiming would require a lot of practice and patience, and I just don’t feel like it’s worth the time investment when you can simply grab an Xbox controller to do the job. You can swap the analog stick for a shorter stem but that doesn't solve much of its problem, either. However, the analog stick is extremely stiff compared to a normal gamepad stick, not to mention that it is quite awkward and uncomfortable to use for longer periods of time. The most unique feature of the Chakram X is the analog stick on the side, which Asus claims offers a gamepad-like level of control. I am quite a sweaty gamer when I play online, and so mouse slippage is a constant problem and it was good to see the Chakram X holding steadfast in support. The Chakram X features fine diagonal lines to provide grips on the sides, and while they don’t feel like they add much of a grip, I surprisingly had no issues with it during gaming. I would wager it could support other grip styles too, but your mileage may vary. I have more of a palm-grip style to hold the mouse, and the large mid-bump gave me ample support in my daily usage. ![]() The size and heft of the mouse also made it incredibly comfortable to use. It should be noted that Asus never marketed the mouse as an ultra-lightweight, so to expect otherwise would be a mistake. ![]() To its credit though, the weight is well balanced and it only took me a few hours to get going with it. My daily driver before this was the Razer Viper V2 Pro, which weighs only 59g, so it took some time to get used to the extra bulk on the Chakram X. The Chakram X weighs in around 127g, which is significantly heavy compared to the ultra-lightweight mouse proliferating the market. The mouse can take both 3-pin and 5-pin switches, so you should be able to purchase third-party mouse switches if you want to go for something else that matches your performance preferences. The covers on the two mouse buttons also come off, providing you with the option to swap the switches if you prefer (two extra ones are provided in the box). You can also choose to not have any plate over the LED at all, which creates a unique look - like a mini-sized crater at the bottom of the mouse that is illuminating with some sort of mysterious power. If you are not too fond of the Asus logo on the palm rest, you can choose to replace it with a blank see-through plate provided in the box by simply popping off the magnetic shell and performing a swap. There is a strip of LEDs right under the two main mouse buttons, as well as around the scroll wheel and the palm rest - all customizable through the Asus Armoury Crate companion app. Unlike the G502 though, the Chakram X has plenty of RGB to go around. ![]() ![]() Regardless, the mouse is a handsome device, pleasantly balancing the line between over-the-top ‘gamer-ness’ and a standard pointer. The Asus Chakram X feels like a long lost brother of the Logitech G502 with its slightly protruding mouse buttons and the thumb rest. The result is an extremely capable mouse that is hampered by features that most will not get much use out of, and its hefty price tag of $160 doesn’t help much in overlooking those shortcomings. ![]()
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