Pages

21 January 2020

My thoughts on High vs Low sensitivity - CSGO (advantages and disadvantages)

Low sensitivity

Pros
It easier to master compared to high sens. Horizontal crosshair movement does not go too far up and down therefore you are able to maintain the crosshair at head level much better. Technique "slicing the pie" is easier to perform and looks clean. Micro adjustments of the crosshair is easier. Good for mid-long range combat. Target tracking is more consistent.



Cons
In my experience the cons are space, speed and energy consumption. Big mouse movements can sometimes cause you to hit the side of your keyboard even after you have provided enough space for the mouse. Turning your character is slower and big flicks are harder to perform. As you would regularly do big and rapid mouse movements your hand is quicker to get tired. Also you may do a lot of mouse lifting and repositioning. 

Read also : How to Calculate New in-game Sensitivity from New DPI

High sensitivity

Pros
Overall movement around the map is better and faster. This helps in strafing. You can turn your character and check angles quicker. Big flicks are easier to perform. Your hand does not get tired quickly. Mouse pulldown when spraying does not require you to move the whole arm. High sens on close range combat is helpful.

Cons
It takes longer time to master. Micro crosshair adjustment/movement is quite difficult. Also, overflick is easier to happen. Mostly you will be depending on flicking more than tracking.