Mouse Vinga MSG-868 Silent black

Recently, like curious cats, we explored the most expensive mouse in the Vinga lineup. Yet, its price can be considered reasonably modest, given a number of additional features. Next in line is a device with a very similar name - Vinga MSG-868. The difference is only in the last digit, but what does it mean in practice?

There is the same symmetrical design, RGB lighting, programmable buttons, and a similar optical sensor with a resolution of up to 7000 DPI. However, there are some differences worth mentioning.

Specification

Supply and Package Contents

The typical cardboard box for such devices allows you to closely evaluate the shape and size of the "rodent." All the necessary information about its capabilities is also present. The included paper documentation is intended to assist in setting up the mouse.

Appearance, Element Placement, and Work Impressions

Perhaps the expression "gaming mouse" conjures up images of awkward shapes and bold appearances. The Vinga MSG-868 lacks this - everything is restrained, attractive, and moderately symmetrical. After all, how often do you admire the peripherals you use during a game? But the main thing is what's inside.

Nevertheless, there are bright notes in the design. Among them are the lighting of the wheel and logo, as well as the red-black wire.

The upper part of the body is complemented by a matte soft-touch coating. Although the feel of it is quite pleasant ("soft touch" in all its glory), it does collect fingerprints rather easily. Below, a simple-looking but more practical textured plastic is used. Glossy strips on both sides are intended to improve grip. Another type of material, transparent plastic, is used in the wheel base. For precise and pleasant control, there are rubber inserts on both sides. The quality of manufacturing, fitting of parts, and overall rigidity of the construction are pleasing.

The mouse size is suitable for owners of medium or small palms. Otherwise, it's better to look for a larger device. The wider rear part of the body compared to the Vinga MSG-869 adds convenience. The body itself feels more grounded. The main grip types will be "claw" and "palm." The varied texture of the sides makes them slightly less slippery, but the situation doesn't change much. It would be nice to see rubber inserts or any other non-slip coating here.

For a medium-sized mouse, the weight of 142 g is quite noticeable. The weight balance feels shifted closer to the rear part.

Seven buttons on the Vinga MSG-868 should be enough for comfortable work and gaming. In addition to the two main buttons and the scroll wheel, there are also a couple of elements on top and the same number under the thumb (if you are right-handed).

Speaking of the main buttons, the word "Silent" is not mentioned in vain on the official website next to the mouse's name. They are distinguished by an extremely quiet, almost inaudible click. The rest of the buttons are quite ordinary in this regard. The scroll wheel has a moderately tight movement with a distinct click, so accidental presses are not expected. The top and side elements are similar in volume but are easier to press. Their convenient placement is complemented by a very short travel. The wheel rotates quietly, with a good distribution of positions and scrolling clarity.

The one and a half meter cable in beautiful nylon braiding is equipped with a ferrite filter and a gold-plated USB plug, and it has medium flexibility. No matter how you twist it, it looks very beautiful.

The simple RGB lighting of the wheel and logo is subject to flexible adjustment. It not only pleases the eyes but also signals the selected sensor resolution. 

In addition to color, you can set the brightness of the glow for each position and choose one of three effects, changing their speed and other parameters. All this is configured through the bundled software.

The base of the Vinga MSG-868 features a pair of medium-sized Teflon feet. They ensure smooth gliding on various mats. And having them is quite desirable, as the result on desktops is not the same. Here is also the sensor lens and a sticker with information. The mounting screws, apparently, are located under the feet. Therefore, disassembling the device without losing the warranty will not work.

The sensor used is similar to that in the Vinga MSG-869. The optical sensor IC3320 with bright red backlighting has a maximum resolution of 7000 DPI. By default, there are seven profiles: from 1000 to 7000 DPI in 1000 DPI increments. In the software, the resolution in each of them can be changed, starting from a value of 500 DPI in 250 DPI increments.

The smoothness of cursor movement at a polling rate of 1000 Hz was very pleasing. Unfortunately, a fairly high lift-off distance was inherited from the Vinga MSG-869. The discomfort feels weaker. However, during aiming and other gaming actions, the cursor may react very unpredictably at times.

According to the Enotus Mouse Test, the maximum movement speed of the manipulator at a resolution of 7000 DPI on the EpicGear CompoXite mat was 2.83 m/s. This is a good result in this price category. And at 1000 DPI, this indicator exceeded the mark of 3 m/s.

Software 

The proprietary software allows you to configure all the main parameters of the mouse. It's easy to understand the settings - everything is intuitive, and the Ukrainian localization helps. You can change many things: the assignment of actions for all buttons, sensor sensitivity (from 500 to 7000 DPI), polling rate (up to 1000 Hz), button response speed, and response time. In addition, you can create and edit macros, as well as customize the illumination (separately for each of the seven DPI profiles).

Conclusions 

How did you find the previously tested mouse Vinga MSG-869? Whatever the answer, the impression of the Vinga MSG-868 will probably be similar, as they have much more in common than differences. It's almost the same mouse but in a different skin. In terms of materials, there are no changes, but the shape of the device and the number of buttons have changed somewhat. Subjectively, this novelty seemed more comfortable. A pleasant and possibly the only internal difference was the use of very quiet switches for the main buttons (LMB and RMB).

From the gaming set, the bright cable in nylon braiding and customizable RGB lighting stand out externally. Inside, we found the already familiar optical sensor with excellent smoothness (at a polling rate of 1000 Hz) and a high sensitivity range (from 500 to 7000 DPI). A nice addition is the proprietary software, which allows you to flexibly customize the mouse to your liking and even record macros for additional buttons. Unfortunately, the high lift-off distance of the optical sensor remains (although it felt weaker here), so avid gamers may experience some discomfort. Perhaps, over time, you will get used to this feature.

Advantages:

• pleasant appearance;
• good build quality;
• good ergonomics;
• 7 buttons;
• quiet click of LMB and RMB;
• RGB lighting of the logo and wheel;
• functional software;
• affordable price.

Features:

• the manipulator is best suited for small and medium-sized palms.

Disadvantages:

• high lift-off distance of the sensor.

Author: Oles Pakholoк
Translation: Liliya Masyuk