The Logitech G502 X Plus is the successor to the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, which launched over three years in the past (Could 2019). The G502 X Plus, for essentially the most half, retains the form of its predecessor — an extended, ergonomically contoured physique with a U-shaped thumb relaxation — nevertheless it sports activities a average redesign and is much less aggressive and angular than earlier G502 mice.
It additionally has Logitech’s newest Hero 25K sensor and the model’s new “Lightforce” hybrid optical-mechanical switches, in addition to a particularly mesmerizing eight-zone RGB gentle strip that, frankly, is perhaps definitely worth the price ticket all by itself (simply kidding… kind of).
At $159.99, the G502 X Plus is totally very costly — although, if you happen to try our listing of finest gaming mice, you’ll see it is priced equally to different manufacturers’ top-of-the-line flagship mice. In case you’re not wowed by the G502 X Plus’ lighting, it can save you $20 with the G502 X Lightspeed ($139.99), and if you happen to don’t thoughts being tethered there’s additionally the wired G502 X ($79.99).
Specs
| Sensor Mannequin | Logitech Hero 25K |
| Max Sensitivity | 26,000 DPI |
| Max Pace (IPS) | 400 |
| Max Acceleration | 40g |
| Polling Charges | 1000 / 500 / 250 / 125 Hz |
| Programmable Buttons | 13 |
| LED Zones | 8 |
| Cable | 6.2ft / 1.9m USB-C |
| Connectivity | 2.4GHz wi-fi, wired (USB-C) |
| Measurements (L x W x H) | 5.17 x 3.12 x 1.62 inches / |
| Weight (excluding cable) | 3.74oz / 106g |
| MSRP | $159.99 |
| Value at Time of Evaluate | $159.99 |
Design and Consolation of the G502 X Plus
The Logitech G502 X Plus is a right-handed wi-fi gaming mouse with 13 programmable controls, a dual-mode scroll wheel, and surprisingly engaging RGB lighting with eight LED zones.
It has a matte-black physique with shiny accents and grippy, rubberized materials alongside each side. A vivid, engaging RGB gentle strip flows over the palm relaxation. I don’t normally pay an excessive amount of consideration to RGB lighting in mice, however the lighting within the G502 X Plus is attractive. The mouse ships with a flowy pink-and-blue preset referred to as “Pulsar Level,” and you should utilize Logitech’s G Hub software program to regulate brightness, set colours, and create customized animations and patterns.
In case you aren’t as enthralled with the G502 X Plus’ lighting as I’m, it can save you $20 by selecting up the G502 X Lightspeed (which is identical because the Plus, minus the RGB).
The G502 X Plus measures 5.17 inches (131.4mm) lengthy by 3.12 inches (79.2mm) huge, and is 1.62 inches (41.1mm) excessive. That’s barely bigger than the G502 Lightspeed (5.20 x 2.95 x 1.57 inches/132 x 75 x 40mm), however not by a lot. The G502 X Plus weighs 3.74 ounces (106g), which undoubtedly isn’t light-weight, but in addition isn’t tremendous heavy. This places the G502 X Plus proper within the center (okay, on the heavier aspect of the center), and Logitech has determined to ditch the adjustable weight system (seen in earlier G502 mice) on this newest technology.
The G502 X Plus has 13 programmable controls, together with its 4-way scroll wheel (up, down, left, proper, and click on).
The aspect of the mouse holds two thumb buttons and a “sniper” button, which is ready to quickly decrease your DPI to 800 when pressed. (The concept right here is that avid gamers can use this button to line up precision headshots — therefore, “sniper.”) The sniper button extends again towards the thumb relaxation, which makes it simple to press accidentally, nevertheless it attaches to the mouse magnetically and you’ll flip it over so it extends away out of your thumb reasonably than towards it (it’s nonetheless simple to press, it’s simply much less simple to press accidentally).
In case you’d reasonably eliminate it altogether, Logitech additionally features a cowl that you should utilize to make it disappear (visually, anyway). And if you happen to don’t want it as a sniper button, it’s programmable as properly. Additionally within the field: a 2.4GHz wi-fi USB-A dongle, a 6.2-foot (1.9m) USB-C to USB-A cable, and a USB extender.
The highest of the mouse has the left-click, right-click, and 4-way scroll wheel. There are additionally two accent buttons alongside the left-click button. These increase and decrease DPI by default (however are programmable). There are two buttons underneath the scroll wheel: The one furthest from the scroll wheel swaps profiles and is programmable, however the one closest to the scroll wheel is definitely a swap — not a button — and isn’t programmable.
This swap helps you to toggle between the scroll wheel’s two modes: notched/tactile and free scroll. Whereas I really like this as a characteristic, and particularly as a {hardware} characteristic (versus Razer’s software-dependent dual-mode scroll wheel on the Basilisk V3 Professional), I didn’t love this scroll wheel. The tactile mode is a bit of too stiff — my finger doesn’t want a exercise — and can be surprisingly loud.
The free-scroll mode, nevertheless, is a bit of too easy, and it saved twitching in reverse on the finish of my scrolling. Possibly I used to be the one twitching, however I’ve used a few mice not too long ago and I didn’t have the identical challenge with the customizable scroll wheel on the Razer Naga V2 Professional or with the dual-mode scroll wheel on the Basilisk V3 Professional.
On the underside of the mouse, you’ll discover a energy swap and a detachable magnetic puck, behind which is a storage compartment for the mouse’s 2.4GHz wi-fi dongle. The G502 X Plus is appropriate with Logitech’s Powerplay wi-fi charging mouse pads, which include a wi-fi charging puck that replaces the magnetic puck.
Efficiency of the G502 X Plus
The G502 X Plus is provided with Logitech’s Hero 25K sensor, which has a most DPI of 25,600, a most velocity of 400IPS, and a most acceleration of as much as 40g. It has Logitech’s new “Lightforce” optical-mechanical switches — hybrid switches designed to have the velocity and sturdiness of optical switches and the tactility and really feel of mechanical switches. I haven’t been utilizing this mouse lengthy sufficient to talk to modify sturdiness, however the switches do really feel superb — stable, premium clicks, and I’ve but to come across any Omron-like double-click points.
The G502 X Plus carried out solidly in a wide range of video games, due to its low-latency 2.4GHz wi-fi connection and easy PTFE ft, in addition to its speedy, tactile switches. As I discussed earlier, it’s not a light-weight mouse (although it’s a little lighter than the similarly-sized Basilisk V3 Professional). The G502 X Plus can be only a very massive mouse. Dimension alone suggests this mouse is made for palm grippers who need ergonomics and luxury, not claw- and fingertip-grippers who wish to zip all around the mouse pad.
Dimension and weight apart, the G502 X Plus’ responsiveness and reliability make it an incredible gaming mouse for a wide range of video games. Its 5 auxiliary aspect buttons and four-way scroll wheel, plus its second layer of programmability through Logitech G-Shift means it has sufficient programmable controls to be a good MMO/MOBA mouse. It’s a superb choice for avid gamers who play a wide range of video games (and/or who’re intimidated by mice with 20+ buttons).
Options and Software program of the G502 X Plus
The G502 X Plus works properly sufficient out of the field, however you’ll want to put in Logitech’s G Hub gaming peripheral software program if you wish to program controls, customise lighting, and manually modify and set DPI steps.
I’m not the most important fan of G Hub. It has a slick-looking interface, nevertheless it makes duties similar to programming buttons unnecessarily difficult. It additionally continues to endure from an extremely irritating (and simply fixable! Logitech, take be aware!) flaw the place you’ll be able to solely program second-layer “G-Shift” controls whereas in G-Shift. Fortunately, the G502 X Plus does have onboard reminiscence, with storage for as much as 5 profiles, so you’ll be able to eliminate G Hub when you’ve made your tweaks.
The mouse’s fairly RGB lightstrip will also be personalized in G Hub. You possibly can decide certainly one of Logitech’s animated presets for all the strip or you’ll be able to program the eight RGB zones individually with static colours. Logitech additionally features a software for creating customized animations, nevertheless it’s a problem to make use of. You probably have different RGB-equipped Logitech peripherals, you’ll be able to decide to sync your lighting scheme throughout all of them.
Wi-fi Expertise and Battery Lifetime of the G502 X Plus
Sadly, the G502 X Plus’ tremendous fairly lighting isn’t with out value. With lighting turned off, Logitech charges the G502 X Plus’ battery life at 130 hours, which is great, even for a premium gaming mouse. By comparability, the Razer DeathAdder V3 Professional doesn’t even have lighting as an choice, and will get as much as 90 hours of battery life.
However if you happen to flip the G502 X Plus’ lighting on, its battery life drops to only 37 hours, which is way much less spectacular. The Roccat Kone XP Air will get 100 hours with its lighting turned on (and it’s principally a disco-in-a-mouse). These estimates are over 2.4GHz wi-fi, because the G502 X Plus doesn’t have Bluetooth.
Backside Line
The G502 X Plus is a pleasant replace to Logitech’s G502 line: It sports activities a gorgeous redesign, an upgraded sensor and new (hopefully sturdy) optical-mechanical switches. However it’s nonetheless largely the G502 mouse you recognize and love. In fact, if you happen to didn’t already love the G502 line, the G502 X Plus isn’t going to transform you. It might be prettier than its predecessor nevertheless it nonetheless has the identical basic kind issue (minus the adjustable weight system), and that kind issue is one which’s pretty massive — I’ve medium-sized arms and comparatively lengthy fingers, and the G502 X Plus is a bit of too massive for my consolation.
The G502 X Plus is a really versatile gaming mouse that may serve you properly in a wide range of video games, in addition to non-gaming duties. In case your gaming developments towards one of many extremes, the G502 X Plus is solidly within the center — it’s not light-weight, nor does it have a complete aspect panel of buttons. Esports gamers on the lookout for mice that really feel like air can be higher off with one thing just like the Razer DeathAdder V3 Professional, whereas MMO/MOBA gamers will in all probability miss the multi-button aspect panels of the Razer Naga V2 Professional — however each side will nonetheless discover the G502 X Plus a fairly good various.
And whereas the G502 X Plus’ lighting isn’t essentially value $159.99, it’s undoubtedly value the additional $20 over the non-RGB G502 X Lightspeed, if you happen to like a bit of additional gentle present in your desk.