Page 3 - Subjective Performance Tests
After plugging the ASUS ROG Strix Scope Impact II Moonlight White and setting up the software, I ran the mouse through our series of standard tracking performance tests. This includes normal office usage in the Windows environment as well as gaming. Some general internet browsing and spreadsheet work were completed. Games used in this test primarily included VALORANT, Osu!, and League of Legends. This spans multiple genres and allows us to get a feel as to how the mouse responds in different situations. All testing were completed on a Razer Strider hybrid mouse pad. Please note these are subjective tests, but we will attempt to make it as objective as possible with our cross-reference testing methods.
With a smaller size and ambidextrous design, I found the fit to be relatively decent for my medium-sized hands. I held the mouse with a fingertip grip. The ambidextrous nature of the ASUS ROG Strix Scope Impact II Moonlight White was different from what I am used to, as I prefer a mouse designed around right-handed users. There is no place to rest your thumb or pinky without making contact with the mousing surface. I also found the textured surface to be just satisfactory. Although the texture does help with the grip a little bit, some sort of rubber surface would have been appreciated to produce a more comfortable grip. Regarding the weight, the ROG Strix Scope Impact II Moonlight White to be reasonably light at 79g. This is quite a bit lighter than what I am used to even though this is no ultralight, but I am a big fan of heavier mice. Of course, the judgement of weight comes down to preference. For the sensitivity range, I rarely went beyond 1000 DPI in my daily use aside from general testing. For the inputs, I found all of the buttons to be positioned quite well for my hands to not accidentally press them. The audible and tactile feedback of the primary buttons were generally quite good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scope Impact II Moonlight White is made for gaming, so I used it as it was intended. The lighter weight took a short amount of time to adjust to, but I found no issue with the transition. Afterwards, I began my journey into games to test out. I would like to think of myself as a decent gamer, so I set my expectations for this mouse to not hold me back in my non-competitive gaming. I found the ROG Strix Scope Impact II Moonlight White and the PixArt PAW3327 to be quite decent. Tracking was relatively consistent. I did not notice any noticeable jitter when using the lower DPIs, but I did experience an ever so slight amount as I reached the 4000 DPI mark. In games like VALORANT, flick shooting was quite easy with the light body. The ROG Strix Scope Impact II Moonlight White also has a short lift-off distance, making repositioning not an issue. As I have previously mentioned, I would have appreciated a rubber grip to make controlling the mouse to feel better as I was not completely confident in my grip. In games like League of Legends, the tracking performance was great and held up, even when executing highly mechanical plays. In Osu! there is a tiny bit of lost tracking, but it was not overly noticeable. For an entry level sensor, the performance is acceptable.
Because we are not constantly gaming, I also tested the ASUS ROG Strix Scope Impact II Moonlight White in my everyday business student tasks. The performance continued to hold up as the tasks were less intensive. The mouse continued to deliver on its tracking performance. I had no issue with going between cells while using Microsoft Excel. When browsing the internet, the side buttons were decently responsive, but it did feel a bit mushy rather than snappy. Despite the feel, the buttons were still very functional.
Overall, the ASUS ROG Strix Scope Impact II Moonlight White was a decent performing mouse with an entry level sensor that feels good. Tracking is good enough for both gaming and office work. Its ambidextrous shape takes a bit of adapting to, but some people may not like it. Changing to a rubber grip would make it easier to grip and a bit more comfortable when operating. For an entry level mouse, it performs as such.
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. A Closer Look - Hardware and Software
3. Subjective Performance Tests
4. Conclusion
