ASUS ROG Strix Impact III Wireless: problems, parts and running costs

Checked: 2026-10-28

Summary

Owners report intermittent double-clicks issues and a noisy, notchy scroll wheel. Annual running cost is approximately $4.40 for AA batteries. It is a good buy at $50 or less, reasonable at $50–60, and overpriced above $75 compared to alternatives.

Common problems and fixes

Intermittent double-clicks — reported by one owner on March 13, 2026, even with current Windows 11 drivers/Armoury Crate. Unit age and root cause (switch vs. software) unverified. First check button remapping and update software/firmware; compatible 3-pin mechanical switches can be replaced if genuinely defective, but replacement is not a proven cure for this issue. [8][1][10]
Noisy and notchy scroll wheel — described as distinctly noisier and rougher than a five-year-old Logitech G305 by a May 2026 owner. Root-Nation also called the wheel notchy/audible and clicks moderate volume. This is a user-experience issue rather than proven wheel damage. [4][9]

Parts and consumables

AA battery — required for operation; Energizer MAX AA 8-pack $8.82 ($1.10 each) at Walmart US in October 2026. Generic consumable, not an ASUS part number. Replace when depleted; interval depends on mode, battery chemistry and usage. [1][17]

Yearly running cost

Annual running cost is approximately $4.40 for AA batteries based on 4 hours/day usage. At 4 h/day, annual use ≈ 1,460 h. Dividing by ASUS’s 450 h 2.4 GHz no-light AA-lithium claim implies ~3.25 cell lifetimes/year. At $1.10 per Energizer MAX AA (Walmart, 8-pack $8.82, October 2026), four cells/year would nominally be $4.40 — but lithium-rated endurance may not apply to alkaline or NiMH cells, so this is not a supported forecast. No subscription or paid software requirement. [1][17]

When it is a good buy

ASUS US shop: $67.99 promotional / $69.99 comparison price, approximately $68–70 in October 2026. [1][2][11]
Newegg US, black 90MP03D0-BMAA00: $69.19–69.99, with marketplace sellers/shipping from Hong Kong or US. [12]
NeutronUSA: $93.16, updated Sep 18, 2026. [13]
Newegg Business, white 90MP03D0-BMAA10: $84.67, third-party offer. [14]

Price thresholds: $50 or less is a strong buy if the grip suits you; $50–60 is reasonable for swappable switches, AA/AAA and dual radio. At $68–70, compare the Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED (official $59.99) if 2.4 GHz alone suffices, and the Razer Orochi V2 ($39.99) if compact Bluetooth + 2.4 GHz matters more than replaceable switches. Above $75, little justification for this exact model unless its grip and sockets are decisive. [1][11][15][16]