Logitech G640 Computer Mice: Review, Pros & Cons

Summary

A large 460 × 400 mm cloth mouse pad with a rubber base, aimed at low-sensitivity aiming. Check the edges before you buy: the standard pad has no stitched edges, so fraying is the main durability risk.

Strengths

Large 460 × 400 mm surface leaves room for low-sensitivity movements.
Rubber base stays firmly in place during play.
Flattens well despite arriving rolled.
Good control and precision for shooters.
Some owners report 2+ years of use with no complaints.
Glide is consistent and pleasant when the pad is new.

Weaknesses

No stitched edges; edges fray with use.
Coating wears off; glide slows and changes over time.
Feels thin; desk bumps may be felt.
Slight tracking variation reported with non-Logitech mice.
Washing is risky without stitched edges; worn fibers do not recover.
Some high-sensitivity users find it clunky or heavy.

Verified specifications

Product	Logitech G640 Large Cloth Gaming Mouse Pad, black (standard retail variant).
Surface	cloth over a rubber base.
Dimensions	460 × 400 × 3 mm (18.1 × 15.75 × 0.12 in); 352 g (12.42 oz).
Friction	moderate, positioned for low-DPI gaming.
Sensor optimization	surface texture comparable to the optimal testing environment for Logitech G mice.
Software/OS requirements	none.
Warranty	1 year limited hardware.
Carbon footprint	6.83 kg CO2e.
Part number	943-000799 (retailer record); Logitech support lists the model number as N/A.
Packaging	rolled.

Full research notes and sources

Glide and control

Logitech positions the G640 as a moderate-friction surface optimized for Logitech G sensors, suited to low-DPI gaming. Reviewers classify its glide differently: ProSettings calls it medium glide leaning fast, DiamondLobby calls it control-focused, and AimBench calls it balanced. That spread reflects both subjectivity and the pad’s tendency to change as its coating wears. PCMENA reports slightly less precise tracking with non-Logitech mice, consistent with Logitech’s sensor-optimization claim. The “moderate friction” marketing language does not settle the disagreement.

Durability and edges

The standard G640 has no stitched edges, which raises fraying concerns, and the pad feels thin at 3 mm with little sponginess, so desk imperfections may be felt. A coating on the surface wears off over time, changing glide and slowing the pad, with a break-in period reported by owners. One accelerated wear test (500 hours at 300 mm/s, 50 g) suggests 4-8 months of heavy use before noticeable wear, with a 5% tracking-deviation replacement indicator; that is a single low-trust source and not manufacturer data. Some owners report 2+ years of trouble-free use. Special and team editions (for example the TSM edition) are reported to have stitched edges and to feel slightly slower. Treat the pad as a consumable and consider keeping a spare.

Cleaning and upkeep

Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water, rinse thoroughly, and air-dry flat; avoid aggressive brushing and heat. Owners report that gentle wiping with a microfiber cloth under light running water works better than bare-hand scrubbing. Some owners report success with laundry detergent. Machine washing is risky because the standard pad has no stitched edges. The rubber base usually outlasts the cloth. Replace the pad when tracking deviates, fraying spreads, or cleaning no longer restores glide. No spare parts or repair channel exists; the whole pad is replaced. Warranty is 1 year limited hardware.

Is it worth it?

At the official $29.99, the G640 is strong value as a balanced control cloth pad that is widely available and cheap to replace. Above roughly $40, stitched-edge alternatives deserve comparison. DiamondLobby reported about $38 / £34 / €39.99 at review time. It is not a “forever” pad; treat it as a consumable and consider buying a spare.

Which model this is

This page covers the standard black Logitech G640 Large Cloth Gaming Mouse Pad. The retailer record lists part number 943-000799; Logitech support lists the model number as N/A. It is a single 460 × 400 mm size. Do not confuse it with the smaller G240, the hard-surface G440, the G740, the desk-sized G840, or the G640 SE and special editions (such as the G502 Anniversary Edition or TSM edition), which may differ in size or edge construction.

The Amazon listing for the standard black variant is ASIN B0BHMKVF1P.

Logitech publishes no fiber blend, weave density, adhesive, or abrasion-rating data for this pad.