I use Logitech’s software on three macs, and my honest evaluation is that it gets the job done, but just barely.
Key cons:
- Yes, it asks for a firewall rule, which I simply deny with no negative consequences. Still, it’s concerning that it even tries.
- In order to save or backup your settings, you must create a Logitech account, and those settings will be saved on their servers. I would really just like a config file I can sync myself.
- The frequency with which the software needs updates is baffling. On one hand it’s nice to get such support years after the purchase. On the other.. what the hell needs updating on a mouse?
- The software UI sucks. And there’s no excuse for that given it’s just JS.
- Somehow, after reboot Logitech’s drivers are one of the last things to load. So you have to wait over a minute, and sometimes much longer, for you mouse to be able to handle your inputs correctly, which is really frustrating.
Key Pros:
- The software does work. You don’t actually open the config UI very often, so it’s not like you’re constantly running an electron app in the background.
- Let’s face it, the hardware is good enough to overcome the bad software.
> The frequency with which the software needs updates is baffling. On one hand it’s nice to get such support years after the purchase. On the other.. what the hell needs updating on a mouse?
I'm pretty sure it requests an update anytime any Logitech product gets an update, even one you don't own or have installed. A recent G-Hub update where the release notes only mention mice I don't own broke the battery detection on my wireless headset. Now it always says I'm at 2% battery. (Why did I even update?)
Key cons: - Yes, it asks for a firewall rule, which I simply deny with no negative consequences. Still, it’s concerning that it even tries.
- In order to save or backup your settings, you must create a Logitech account, and those settings will be saved on their servers. I would really just like a config file I can sync myself.
- The frequency with which the software needs updates is baffling. On one hand it’s nice to get such support years after the purchase. On the other.. what the hell needs updating on a mouse?
- The software UI sucks. And there’s no excuse for that given it’s just JS.
- Somehow, after reboot Logitech’s drivers are one of the last things to load. So you have to wait over a minute, and sometimes much longer, for you mouse to be able to handle your inputs correctly, which is really frustrating.
Key Pros:
- The software does work. You don’t actually open the config UI very often, so it’s not like you’re constantly running an electron app in the background.
- Let’s face it, the hardware is good enough to overcome the bad software.