Logitech G Pro X3 Superstrike: What Changed Seven Months After X2

By Indie Kings | September 23, 2026

Updated September 23, 2026: Logitech's G Pro X3 Superstrike arrives seven months after the X2 Superstrike and keeps the same analogue-switch and haptic-click concept while fixing the balance and improving the stated sensor and battery specifications. PC Gamer's hands-on report says the X3 feels more like a finished version of the original than a new feature category.

Verification note: [NEEDS VERIFICATION] Specifications and release details in this article come from PC Gamer's September 23 report. Logitech's primary product page was not recovered during research, so confirm final regional specifications before buying.

Top-down view of the Logitech G Pro X3 Superstrike gaming mouse on a desk

Image: Logitech G Pro X3 Superstrike on a desk. Credit: PC Gamer / Future.

What changed from X2 to X3

PC Gamer reports that the X3 Superstrike is not a new approach to clicking. It keeps the X2's analogue switches and haptic feedback, then adjusts several practical details that early users noticed.

Feature	X2 Superstrike	X3 Superstrike	Why it matters
Click system	Analogue switches with haptics	Analogue switches with haptics retained	Core technology remains the same
Sensor	Hero 2, up to 44K DPI	Hero 2, up to 48K DPI	Higher stated maximum, not a new sensor family
Battery claim	90 hours	135 hours at 1 kHz polling	Longer stated interval between charges
Weight	59 g	57 g in the US	Small reduction paired with better balance

The figures above are PC Gamer's report, not a promise that every region or polling mode will produce the same result. The article specifically qualifies the X3 weight as 59 g in Europe.

What stayed the same

The X3 retains the physical approach that made the Superstrike unusual: an adjustable actuation point and haptic feedback designed to make the click feel registered at the moment the switch actuates. The mouse also keeps the familiar Superlight-style shape, side buttons, and scroll-wheel layout described in the review.

That continuity matters for buyers comparing generations. The X3 is not asking players to learn a new click system. It is refining the weight, battery, and sensor package around the same central idea.

Why balance matters more than the spec sheet

PC Gamer's main criticism of the X2 was its top-heavy feel. The added internal hardware for haptics and analogue switching could make the mouse pull against a quick movement, even when the static weight was acceptable.

The X3's weight reduction is small on paper, but the review says the more balanced feel is noticeable during normal movement. For a competitive mouse, that practical handling can matter more than a small increase in maximum DPI.

Battery and sensor claims

The review reports a 48K DPI Hero 2 sensor and a 135-hour battery figure at 1 kHz polling with roughly one click per second. It also reports a modest increase in acceleration and maximum tracking speed, while describing the upgrade as incremental rather than a redesign.

Do not compare the battery number with a lower polling rate without checking the test condition. A single headline figure does not describe battery life at every mode, pointer speed, or sleep setting.

Check the polling rate attached to the battery claim.
Confirm regional weight and color availability.
Compare the X2 balance issue with the X3 handling change.
Treat maximum DPI as one specification, not a complete performance measure.

What a seven-month replacement means

The awkward part of the X3 launch is timing. PC Gamer says the X2 Superstrike launched roughly seven months earlier, yet the X3 addresses the X2's balance and battery issues. The review frames the X3 as a more finished version of the same product rather than a new genre.

That does not make the X3 bad. It makes the upgrade decision different from a normal generation change. Owners of the X2 already have the core click technology; new buyers can compare the revised balance and specifications without assuming a wholly different feature set.

FAQ

What is new in the Logitech G Pro X3 Superstrike?
PC Gamer reports a revised balance, a higher stated 48K DPI maximum, and a 135-hour battery claim at 1 kHz polling. The analogue haptic click system remains.

Does the X3 use a completely new click system?
No. PC Gamer says it keeps the X2's analogue switches and haptic feedback.

How much does the X3 weigh?
PC Gamer reports 57 g in the US and 59 g in Europe. Confirm the final regional specification before purchase.

Is the X3 a full redesign from the X2?
Not according to PC Gamer's review. The shape and core click technology remain, while balance, battery, and sensor specifications change.

Why was the X2 criticized?
The review says the X2 felt top-heavy because of its internal hardware. The X3 is intended to improve that handling.

Should existing X2 owners upgrade?
The source does not support a universal recommendation. Compare the balance issue, battery needs, and price rather than assuming the newer model is automatically right.

Bottom Line

The G Pro X3 Superstrike is a refinement of Logitech's analogue haptic mouse, not a new concept. Its main appeal is the reported balance improvement, while the higher sensor maximum and longer battery claim are incremental upgrades. Treat the specifications as provisional until Logitech's final product page confirms them.