The larger weights fit in a pop-out puck more on this puck below , and a plate around the sensor reveals room for the smaller weights, which you can put in four different compartments. Which means it comes down to your aesthetic preference as well as just how much you need a few extra buttons. That's a steep asking price. This is the G502, the same one I used daily for three years straight , and off-and-on after as well. Let's take a closer look. To be fair, the G502 Lightspeed falls just short of its predecessor's lofty example due to a high price, a few inconvenient design decisions and the cruel, relentless flow of time.
Product may includes warranty, and accessories found with the original product. The G502 is nicely sized, neither too bulky or too small, and my larger than average palms can rest comfortably on the rounded back. This video is sponsored by Cooler Master. Rewards expire in 90 days except where prohibited by law. But you can reimagine them.
Fingertip gamers might find it a bit too heavy, though. By reducing the thickness of the plastic walls from 1. The Logitech G502 represents the latest and most profound update to the much-loved G502 gaming mouse. The software is pretty straightforward, and you can even program a secondary set of commands known as G-Shift. Even once manufacturers eliminated the performance gap between wired and wireless, I found it irksome having to remember to plug in a wireless mouse every night when I could just leave one plugged in all the time and avoid thinking about it.
Furthermore, Logitech estimates that the mouse can go up to 48 hours between charges. GameCrate reviews represent the opinions of the GameCrate writer who wrote them, and not necessarily those of Newegg. There are simply better mice on the market today than what the original G502 faced. Fortunately for Logitech, and barring a couple of small issues, the G502 Lightspeed kills any concerns with a great mix of features, killer performance, and exceptional battery life. Its scroll wheel has some extra grip by way of a rubber coating.
The G502 is, apparently, the best-selling gaming mouse on the planet — potentially thanks to the intervening years making its original high price tag now far lower — and it would seem like a no-brainer to simply drop a wireless sensor into place and ship it out into the wild. This is possible, if you turn down the lighting and remember to actually turn it off between sessions — unless you use PowerPlay, of course, in which case you won't have to charge the mouse at all. Being able to relegate less common skills likes eating to a quick mouse tilt was very convenient. The actual button presses seem more definite than before, especially on the extra programmable buttons. No one product, not even the G502, can be for everybody.
These functional cookies are required to use the site and complete purchases. Yes I can and did remap another button for left click but just barely touching the left mouse button leads to 10 clicks. Game catalog varies over time. It has the basic form factor for a first-person shooter, and it worked great when I played Overwatch. However, if you own the PowerPlay setup, you can also swap in the PowerPlay battery, which charges wirelessly as you play. In my briefing with Logitech, it shared that across their catalog of gaming mice the G502 is easily the most popular. Given the Dark Core is much cheaper than the G502 Lightspeed, it would have been nice to see a similar level of customization here.
Its feet are the only pieces that could be salvaged from the old design. Pros: The product works great. That said, that modest extra weight is clearly by design and offers a nice alternative to the current trend up sub-100g gaming mice. But the G502 Lightspeed somehow cuts the weight to 114 grams. It's also the better choice if you're left-handed.
Logitech has updated their G502 gaming mouse to include Lightspeed wireless technology and Powerplay wireless charging. We want to hear from you and encourage comments, critiques, questions and suggestions. Not only is this an excellent wireless gaming mouse, the improved sensor and robust software package make this one of the most feature rich mice out there right now, wireless or otherwise. Thinner skin So how did Logitech fit in all the fancy new upgrades when the design is more or less the same? The hyper-fast scroll wheel lets you speed through long menus and documents. As for functionality, the eleven-button layout remains intact, including the tilt wheel and the pair along the side of the left mouse button. Offer can only be redeemed once per Microsoft Account.
The middle mouse wheel also deserves a mention thanks to the built-in flywheel that allows it to spin on a bearing and scroll at warp speed. It was only a matter of time though. In tech years that makes it practically a pensioner. Lighting effects can be personalized across approximately 16. When you find a wireless gadget that performs even better than its wired counterpart, it's hard to ask for more.
For most, that's a good thing, but it does come with drawbacks. For those using it without the charging mat, Logitech claims 48 hours of use with default lighting and 60 with no lighting. But Powerplay means you can't use some of the weights, which limits your customization options. If you like to tune your mouse to your needs, the G502 Lightspeed delivers in spades. I heard Logitech fixed it in the new version which I can't afford right now. In fact, I happen to have an older, wired G502 version handy, so I was able to compare the two devices head to head. At the end of the day, I think that the Logitech G502 Lightspeed will be the better choice for most people looking for a high-end wireless gaming mouse.