Logitech G502 Hero High Performance Wired Gaming Mouse, Hero 25K Sensor, 25,600 DPI, RGB, Adjustable Weights, 11 Programmable Buttons, On-Board Memory, PC/Mac - Black

There is a ton to like about this mouse from how it fits into your hand, the grip, and the competitive edge for gaming you will begin to notice immediately! 1) Daily use Not everything is about gaming, as this only takes up maybe 2-3 hours max of my time a day. The rest goes to programming, studying, etc. So, it is important for me that I have a mouse that I can use which is comfortable, useful, and fits my basic needs. Now, let's compare this to a normal run-of-the-mill mouse since this is probably the biggest competition. Why get this mouse Vs some other cheaper option? Well, for daily use I can list the following pros: - Fits incredibly well around your hand - Many different buttons that can be programmed for different use > Shortcut keys, Forward/back from a page, etc. - Great grip - Change the DPI with different Profiles using Logitech Software 2) Gaming When I am done working for the day, I simply press a button on the mouse and can quickly adjust from study mode to gaming mode. I even have the ability to change the LED lighting to provide verification that the Profile changed successfully. Following pros: - You can change the DPI for each account, and each profile can have an option for many DPI's. The DPI is especially useful for getting the accuracy you need in a mouse. When studying, I can move the mouse very little and move from monitor to monitor (about 1700 DPI), for gaming, I can put the setting at a lower amount (About 800 DPI) and now my accuracy is much better! - The buttons are programmable. This means that for every game you play you can set up the mouse buttons to however you want! Some of these buttons you want to remain the default, like the G9 which changes the profiles, it is up to you though on what you prefer! I personally like having important buttons be G8 and G9, then secondary buttons are the default forward/back. Then I use the target button your thumb rests on as a special (like a grenade wheel or something) - The back-end functionality, such as response time will give you a competitive edge compared to a normal mouse. Now, is this going to be in the 1-3 second range, probably not? With gaming, how quickly your respond to something will play a huge effect on your success as a gamer! Simply being a bit faster means a huge difference between success and failure. (Think if you and the enemy both are competing against each other, who will win? The difference on who wins isn't based 100% on speed, but rather the better strategy, the more powerful weapon, and whoever is in a more superior advantage. Many times, 1-3 seconds makes absolutely no difference, and you simply make a rookie mistake, or the opponent has such a clear opening that you can just punish them for it. Once you make fewer mistakes though, and you become a better gamer, speed really begins to make a huge difference! Simply put, if you and your opponent both have equally great strategies, aren't making rookie mistakes, and know what you are more or less doing, you have both successfully accomplished the basic fundamentals, good for you two! Once you get past fundamentals, the biggest challenges now are getting into placement, having consistency, and being able to get to a location as fast as possible while competing with many others who are doing that exact same thing. If you are doing everything right, and there is a latency issue, then this alone can be the root issue of failure. Again though, not many strategies require a 100% speed advantage. I can think of cases where I have say a 2-3 second gap where the opponent would have to run through a hallway, which in this case having latency wouldn't affect my strategy as much. Now, if I am pushing aggressively, and failure literally means an opponent attacking me before I attack them, or get into a position to dodge damage, then latency is extremely important! So, this is where the competitive edge of this mouse really begins to show. Overall, I am extremely happy with the quality of this mouse and will update in a few months after I have had some more time to break it in! *** Update *** The mouse is durable and has stood the test of time very well! The software setting up the mouse bindings has changed, so I am still getting used to that. Works very well in gaming, and enjoy the ability to transition from work 1,000 dpi and copy/paste, cut, etc., as bindings to gaming with 650 dpi jump, melee, etc.. Definitely good fit for someone with a big palm like myself.

If you talk about this mouse, you really need to talk about the Logitech software, There are 3 different downloads at the Logitech website to change your 5 profile settings if you don't like the default settings on the G502. The one they will suggest first is G HUB and it is by far the worst and most convoluted to learn to setup and use. The second which they are phasing out is Logitech Gaming Software. (If you install both G HUB and Logitech Gaming Software, and you try to use Logitech Gaming Software, it will not allow you to use it, and it will tell you to use G HUB instead even though many FAQ's at the Logitech website still refer to Logitech Gaming Software.) However, the third, and the one you should download and use, is called Onboard Memory Manager. It is very simple and easy to figure out, does almost everything you want it to, and it doesn't also install a lot of other crap on your system. NOTE: If you do wind up installing G HUB or Logitech Gaming Software, the setting DPI LIGHTING for "ALWAYS ON" is unchecked by default and is not in Onboard Memory Manager. (By default, when you change profiles, the side DPI lights on the G502 briefly go on and then go off to indicate what profile you are on.) I suspect this setting is unchecked by default for a reason, because I could not get it to work properly when set to "ALWAYS ON". When this option is checked the side DPI lights would not stay on the proper profile indicator to indicate the current profile setting, and they would randomly change (such as when I used the scroll wheel.) What I did was to keep this setting in G HUB or Logitech Gaming Software unchecked. Then in Onboard Memory Manager I would select a fixed color for each profile so I would always know what profile I was currently on. (BTW, this is similar to what is on the wireless G305 mouse but they are only small dots of color, you can't change the default colors, and they only select up to 5 different DPI settings on only one available onboard profile as opposed to the 5 profiles each with 5 DPI settings on the G502.) Unless you have a desire to be frustrated, do yourself a favor and just download Onboard Memory Manager. On the G502, the only reason I can see for using G HUB or Logitech Gaming Software is if you want to change settings for mouse click one or two, which Onboard Memory Manager won't allow, or if you want to setup profiles for individual games and software on your computer, in which case I would lean in favor of Logitech Gaming Software which is much more intuitive and easy to use. All that being said, once you get past setting the G502 up, the mouse performance is outstanding. I didn't add the weights since the mouse felt fine to me. And even though the highest default DPI setting is at 6400, you can set it all the way up to 25,600 if you wish. Also, I have small hands, and even though some of the buttons I will never be able to push without really reaching, it's very comfortable using for long periods of time, and for the current price you can't beat it.

The Logitech G502 Hero is fantastic. It feels solid and comfortable, with precise tracking that makes gaming a breeze. The customizable buttons and adjustable weight system let me tailor it perfectly to my setup. Build quality is top-notch, and the software, once you get used to it, is very powerful. Definitely one of the best mice I’ve ever used—worth every penny.

Quick Verdict The Logitech G502 Hero is an excellent wired gaming mouse with great build quality, strong customization options, and a very accurate sensor. It was a major upgrade from my previous Logitech G203. The adjustable weights, metal scroll wheel, and programmable buttons make it feel like a much more premium mouse. If you like a slightly heavier, feature-rich mouse, this is an easy recommendation. Context (How I Used It) Use case: daily gaming and general computer use Previous mouse: Logitech G203 Games tested: general PC gaming I upgraded to this mouse after my G203 scroll wheel wore down over time and lost its friction ridges. Performance Sensor accuracy: excellent (Hero 25K sensor is very responsive) Customization: strong DPI and macro control through Logitech G Hub Build quality: very solid plastic construction with a metal scroll wheel Weight system: adjustable with up to five 3.6g weights The mouse feels very precise and customizable depending on how heavy you want it. Customization and Software One of the biggest advantages of this mouse is the integration with Logitech G Hub. You can easily change DPI settings, RGB lighting, and assign macros to the extra buttons. If you already use other Logitech peripherals, the ecosystem works very well together. Pros Very accurate Hero 25K sensor Adjustable weight system High quality metal scroll wheel Excellent customization through Logitech G Hub Strong build quality Works great with other Logitech devices Cons Can be heavier than some gaming mice, which may not appeal to everyone Takes some adjustment if you are switching from a smaller mouse Final Verdict If you want a customizable, high-performance wired gaming mouse with excellent build quality, the G502 Hero is a fantastic option. It was a big upgrade from my previous mouse and has quickly become one of my favorite peripherals.

There are cheaper mice, but until they outsource to a worse quality and at the time of purchase, the quality has been consistent. Most dependable, easiest to use, fits hand, adjustable weight, sturdiness of having a corded mouse, years worth of click abuse, scroll wheel is mostly dependable, good for gaming, good for shtposting.

The Logitech G502 HERO is honestly the best mouse I’ve ever used! I absolutely loved it while I had it. It’s super customizable, you can adjust the weight to fit your preference, and it even has a dedicated sniper button, which is such a cool feature for gaming. The performance is amazing, and it feels really precise and comfortable to use. I did end up trading it in for the wireless version, but only because I decided it was worth the upgrade. Overall, this is hands down one of the best gaming mice out there.

Awesome gaming mouse. I was worried about the thumb rest but it actually feels great. It also feels very comfortable in my medium sized hands. All the buttons I use are well placed and the ones I don't are not in the way. They are quiet too. Aside from the G logo on top, there's not much RGB to see but it's very visible and goes well with my color scheme. One of my favorite features aside from the grip is the weight. I haven't even messed with adding more as it has a solid, sturdy feel out of the box. Nice! This adds stability and smoother pointer tracking when playing. My two minor gripes are the plastic, slippery feel of the mouse wheel, and the loudness when scrolling. The noise is not an issue when in free-scroll mode though, which I found surprisingly useful, but the wheel should have been rubber or something with more grip to it. I also highly recommend using OpenRGB to change the color scheme and mode, instead of any bloatware (still having nightmares over Razer synapse). I Rate it a 4.8, As I feel that the scroll wheel should be quieter and have better grip, otherwise this is a fantastic gaming mouse.

I have had this mouse for over 5+ years, along with my Logitech G213 Prodigy keyboard. This was a great mouse that lasted me forever. It is a wired mouse that you can change the RGB like most, and it is a great mouse that allows you to have any DPI that you could want. The look is nice with the mouse, and it has a nice feel in the hand, especially if you have larger hands, like I do, especially. I rest my thumb on the bottom left lip of the mouse, and it works terrific for that, and has great reach to the Mouse's 5 and 6 buttons. It does have an infinite scrolling button if you want to as well, like most Logitech mice do now, and it works well! I did end up replacing this mouse, but not because it broke! I just switched up the look of my setup and wanted something new. This thing lasted me 5+ years, and I felt like I would put it to rest for a bit. It still worked great, and I still have it, in case anything happens. Great value for the money! Especially if you want to pair it up with the Logitech G213 Prodigy. These are old, I know! But these are great for anyone who is just getting into gaming, or wanna give Logitech a shot, as you might be a fan of a different brand, but you don't wish to spend over $100+ with each purchase, just to try the brand out.