Asus ROG Chakram X Origin

An advanced and multifunctional gaming mouse, mainly aimed at professional eSports players or enthusiastic computer gamers. Part of the ROG enthusiast product line, it belongs to the upper price segment and, according to the manufacturer, is one of the most unusual eSports mice of 2023. Its most obvious feature is the additional joystick, which is hidden on the right panel just below the additional buttons.

The joystick can operate in analog mode and can be easily picked up by games, allowing you to use it to control the movement of the game character. A total of seven buttons and a four-way joystick provide 11 programmable buttons for a variety of gaming scenarios. What’s convenient is that all button settings can be saved into separate profiles using proprietary software. Another important feature of the mouse is the highly sensitive ROG AimPoint sniper sensor.

The sensor is noticeably superior to the capabilities of ROG mice of the past and the generation before last with PixArt sensors: it provides a sensitivity level of up to 36,000 dpi, has an acceleration of up to 50 G and a speed of up to 650 ips. Due to this, Asus ROG Chakram X Origin guarantees maximum accuracy and speed of aiming in e-sports shooters a la Overwatch, Valorant and Counter-Strike.

Otherwise, the mouse stands out for its ergonomics, build quality, connection options and customization options. Adapted for the right hand, the asymmetrical case weighing 123 grams is ideal for connoisseurs of strong and weighty devices. Rounded Teflon feet ensure smooth gliding. The ROG Paracord cable is long, flexible and lightweight for superior glide with minimal friction. The device can be connected to computer equipment with a removable cable, via Bluetooth or using a radio adapter.

The model is powered by its own battery, and the manufacturer provides support for fast charging. Thanks to the Push-Fit Switch Socket II, the mouse provides hot-swappable mechanical and optical button switches. Magnetic buttons and cover, as well as a custom logo, make it easy to change switches and change the look of the mouse. The mouse also features bright and expressive Aura Sync RGB lighting with 16 million shades with three lighting zones (around the perimeter of the base, logo and wheel), which can be configured either individually or synchronously in the Asus Armory Crate software. In addition to backlighting, you can program buttons, work with macros, save settings in separate profiles, etc.