Sharkoon Light² 180 Mouse Review

Having been impressed by the Sharkoon Light² 200 when I reviewed it last year, I had fairly high hopes for the Light² 180 and it is safe to say I have not been disappointed. Available for just £35 on Amazon UK, the Light² 180 has proved itself to be a high quality yet affordable gaming mouse.

That starts with the shape, with Sharkoon clearly taking a lot of inspiration from the Zowie S2. It's not original, but it is a safe and popular design, so Sharkoon is not limiting the appeal of this mouse to just a niche audience. Factor in the high quality buttons, swappable top shell and flawless overall performance, and you can see why I am impressed with this mouse.

It's not perfect though. Almost two years on since we reviewed the Light² 200, I would have hoped to see both a more flexible cable, and also some sort of update to the accompanying software suited. It looks very dated at this point in 2021, with no changes that I could spot compared to the Light² 200's software from January 2020.

If I were feeling picky, I could also argue that the PMW 3360 is a step-down from the PMW 3389 used in the Light² 200. Technically that is true as the 3360 is objectively inferior in terms of tracking speed and maximum DPI. However, the differences are so small I simply could not tell the difference between the two, and the PMW 3360 remains a fantastic, raw sensor for gaming in 2021.

Overall, should you be on the hunt for an affordable but still high-quality gaming mouse, the Sharkoon Light² 180 needs to be on your final shortlist. A couple of small changes would make it even better, but for £35 it is very hard to argue with the overall package here.

You can buy the Light² 180 for £36.44 on Amazon UK HERE.

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Pros

• Great price.
• Comfortable shape that will suit a lot of people.
• Choice of solid or perforated top shell.
• High quality buttons.
• PMW 3360 still holds up very well in 2021.

Cons

• Cable is still lagging behind the competition.
• Software needs an overhaul.

KitGuru says: The Sharkoon Light² 180 is a great example of a high quality mouse that doesn't cost the earth.

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