Logitech G502 Hero Gaming Mouse ReviewMy honest review of the budget friendly Logitech G502 Hero Gaming Mouse from a gamer and office worker using the mouse for both.
There are hundreds of gaming mice on the market today, so when I was looking for a new mouse, there was only one brand I was interested in. I've been using Logitech products since I got my first PC in 1996. Logitech makes some of the best keyboards, mice, joysticks and controllers.
Having looked at the current range of Logitech gaming mice, I decided on the budget-friendly G502 Hero model. Although it's not a premium model, it packs many features, including 11 customisable buttons, a tilting scroll wheel with free flow or rigid modes, DPI adjustment on the fly, RGB lighting and a customisable weight distribution.
In terms of the sensor, the other great thing about this mouse is that the G502 comes with the "Hero 25K" sensor, which has a sensitivity of up to 25,600 DPI. This can be configured between 100-25600DPI, and 4 DPI presets can be loaded into the mouse and togged using the DPI sensitivity switches. A handy LED guide shows the sensitivity preset being used.
The design looks rather rugged, jaggy and futuristic with the white detailing, but it's comfortable to use. The buttons are plentiful but spaced, making them accessible but not in the way. It is very rare to click something you didn't mean to accidentally.
The scroll wheel feels metallic and good, although the ridged snap is too strong. A toggle turns the snap off, and the wheel is then free to scroll without any friction. The tilt buttons are also nice to use, with a positive feel whilst not being too strong that effort is needed to activate them. Next to the left mouse button are two extra buttons configured to serve as DPI up and DPI down, although these can be changed in the Logitech G-Hub software. There is also a shift button that you can use to adjust the DPI up or down temporarily. This is especially useful when you need extra sensitivity, such as aiming up a sniping shot.
The G502 Gaming Mouse has a nice curve to its profile, a little higher than my previous Razer gaming mouse. Still, it's not as high and uncomfortable as some other mice.
Speaking of the Logitech G-Hub, this is the central place to manage all your Logitech products. Unusually for software of this type, it performs well and doesn't hog resources much. The software has a series of preset profiles, and you can also download profiles from the Logitech site. However, a user account must be created first. A nice feature is the ability to sync lighting across all devices, so once you configure one, you can sync with the others. Having the keyboard and mouse glow the same colour is a good thing. There is also a powerful macro editor that can be used to create complex macros that can then be bound to any of the customisable buttons.
If you find that the mouse is too light, or you prefer to have the mouse off-balance (like me), then you can add weights to the underside of the mouse. These little blocks are 3.6g each, and you can place them in any slot. Add weight depending on the size of your hand and the strength of your wrist. A mouse that does not have enough weight can feel like a toy with little substance. Adding weight can make it feel much better, although too much can fatigue your arm. This is something you can experiment with to find your perfect mouse weight.
This very responsive and solid-feeling mouse has lived up to expectations. It performs well in gaming and during the day job. If you can get over the looks, this is a great mouse I recommend buying; best of all, it won't break the bank.
