Quick Encoder Rundown
Here is a quick comparison between the encoders:
| Product | Scrolling Smoothness | Scrolling Force (Sense of definition) | Lifespan (Circles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kailh | ★★★★★ | ★★★ | 100K+ |
| TTC Red | ★★★★ | ★★ | 100K+ |
| TTC Green | ★★★ | ★★★ | 100K+ |
| TTC Gold | ★★★ | ★★★★ | 1,000K+ |
| ALPS Japan | ★★ | ★★★★★ | 100K+ |
Scrolling smoothness
Kailh (smoothest) > TTC Red/Green > TTC Gold > Japanese ALPS (most defined)
Force required for scrolling
Japanese ALPS (heaviest) > TTC Office > TTC Gold > Kailh (lightest)
If you prefer a heavier scroll with well-defined steps, we recommend the Japanese ALPS or the TTC Gold.
For the lightest and smoothest scroll, we recommend a Kailh red encoder.
For something in between the two, not too heavy and not too light, we would recommend the TTC Gold.
Encoder Compatibility
In order to replace an encoder, it needs to be a mechanical encoder, not an optical one. If you aren’t sure, you can find a list of encoder heights and mice with optical encoders below.
Once you are certain you have a mechanical encoder, you need to measure the mounting height of the encoder, which will determine whether the encoders are compatible with your device.
Measuring your Encoder Height
To measure the height of your scroll wheel encoder, you need to take a measurement (in mm) from the base of the mounting plate to the center of the encoder wheel holder.
Some encoders will have a small number engraved somewhere on the front plate. For example, an engraved “9” means that the encoder mounting height is 9mm.
Encoder Heights For Common Mice
- ASUS P501: 9mm
- A4tech X-710K, D-70FX, XL-740K, X-760H: 11mm
- CoolerMaster MM710: 11mm
- Ducky Feather: 9mm
- Endgame Gear XM1, XM1r: 9mm
- Finalmouse Ultralight 2, Starlight 12: 9mm
- Finalmouse Air58, Ultralight Pro, Scream One: 11mm
- Fuhlen X100: 10mm
- Glorious Model O: 10mm
- Glorious Model O-: 9mm
- G-Wolves Skoll-L: 13mm
- HyperX Pulsefire Haste: 10mm
- Logitech G203: 10mm
- Logitech G Pro Wireless, G Pro Wireless X Superlight: 8mm
- Microsoft Laser Mouse 6000, Mobile Mouse 3500,
- Ninjutso OOX (Origin One X), Katana: 13mm
- Rapoo 1090, 1070P, 7100P, 9060, X1800, X1800Pro, 1030, 3100P, 8900P, V20(S), M120, M10: 11mm
- Razer DeathAdder Elite, DA v2: 14mm
- Razer Viper, Mamba, Imperator, Krait, Naga, Lachesis, Ouroboros, : 9mm
- Razer Viper Mini: 8mm
- Razer Viper Ultimate, Abyssus, Salmosa (Large): 11mm
- Roccat KPU (Kone Pure Ultra), KPM (Kone Pure Military): 9mm
- Roccat KPOE (Kone Pure Owl-Eye): 9mm
- Roccat Burst Pro, Burst Core: 11mm
- SteelSeries Kana, Kinzu V2/V3, : 10mm
- SteelSeries RAW, Rival 310, Rival 100, Sensei 310, Sensei Fnatic: 9mm
- SteelSeries WOW MMO, Rival 600, Rival 700, Rival 300, Sensei Wireless: 11mm
- XAI: 9mm
- Xtrfy M4: 11mm
- Xtrfy M42: 10mm
- Xtrfy MZ1: 7mm
- Zowie FK mini: 9mm
Optical Encoders
The following mice have optical encoders, and the encoder cannot be replaced.
- CoolerMaster MM720
- Logitech G302, G303, G402, G502
- Vaxee (all mice)
- Zowie (all mice)
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The Genius NS 6005 mouse uses a TENGA 11-S encoder that I assume has a height of 11 mm, but I don’t know the meaning of the S. Please, could you tell me which model of your encoders is the most suitable to be able to replace it? Thank you so much.
Hi Fernando,
We’re not familiar with this brand so we’re not sure about the encoder. It seems it should be a custom version of 11mm high encoder. Perhaps you can contact the seller for more info.
What is the encoder size for the SteelSeries Rival 3
TTC 9
do you know what scroll wheel encoder the melogaga gm30 gaming mouse has/uses?
Hi there, unfortuantely we are not familiar with that mouse, you can measure the height of the encoder yourself according to the instruction in this article.
May I suggest a correction for the viper mini, your data says it uses an 8mm encoder, however, I own and viper mini and while cleaning I noticed the encoder has written on it. It is possible that there are different versions of the mouse as well, maybe difference in earlier vs later batches? I’m not sure, but it seems my viper mini has a 9mm encoder and this might be something worth looking into.