Logitech G602 Wireless Gaming Mouse, 2,500 DPI, 11 Programmable Controls, 250h Battery Life, On-Board Memory, Compatible with PC / Mac - Black

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What’s more, Logitech has also bound a mode switcher to the G602’s central button. You can use this to switch from “performance” mode to “endurance”, which will give you 1,440 hours of battery life. However, this does reduce response accuracy and sensitivity, so you’ll want to use this only when you’re not actually gaming.

The G602 is a right-handed mouse, and is most comfortable when used with a palm-grip. A thumb-rest juts out from the side for added support and ribbed rubber improves grip when your palms get sweaty. The curvature of the mouse feels natural, and we’re happy to say this is one of the most comfortable designs we’ve ever used. The G602 has a DPI range between 250 and 2,500. The former is too slow for anything but general browsing, while the latter is just about good enough for gaming. Pro gamers typically use mice with DPI settings that are upwards of 4,500, or even up to 8,200 like the Turtle Beach Grip 500. As such, serious gamers might want to look elsewhere; casual players that aren’t concerned about hyper-twitch gameplay will be fine with the G602. The wireless Razer Mamba touts a maximum 5,400 DPI. Logitech’s button placement is well thought out. All are easy to access, with perhaps the exception of the performance mode switcher, which is a little more awkward to toggle. What’s great about the G602 is that the side buttons can be easily differentiated, despite being small and close together. A row of blue LEDs on the side of the G602 are used to display which DPI level you’re at – more on that later.My biggest concern prior to using the G602 was the wireless connection. Over the years wireless gaming mice have gotten a bum rap for problems with latency and interference, and the reputation wasn't undeserved. However, while USB does give you a latency-free, interference-free connection, it's a bit of a bummer to have a cord hanging off of your mouse, getting in the way or slowing down movements in the middle of a game. Once the software is booted up, you’ll have access to a host of features. You can re-adjust the DPI toggle presets, program macro commands for various buttons, and set up game profiles. Moreover, you can even assign profiles to games – these are saved in the mouse’s on-board memory. The software then automatically detects when a particular game is booted up, and loads the relevant profile. Logitech’s wireless mouse has an otherwise respectable spec sheet, boasting a super-accurate Delta Zero sensor and a respectable 500Hz polling rate – that’s how many times per second the mouse pings your computer. Anything above 500Hz really isn’t necessary, and will just put strain on your computer’s processor. Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. See how we test. To install the software, just plug in the wireless 2.4GHz USB receiver that’s supplied with the mouse. Now’s a good time to point out that the G602 also comes with a USB extender cable for the receiver, which you can use to reduce the distance between the dongle and the mouse. Once the receiver is plugged in, the driver will install automatically.

The Logitech G602 is a wireless mouse, connecting to the PC via Logitech's G-Series Receiver, which offers the convenience of wireless connectivity without the pitfalls of lag and interference. Communicating with 500 reports per second (once every two milliseconds), the mouse and receiver connect at 2.4GHz, but unlike Logitech's normal shared receivers, the gaming line dedicates the full bandwidth of the connection to overcome issues of lag or interference. We also tested the G602’s MMO credentials with World of Warcraft. Compared to the 19-button Razer Naga Epic Chroma, the G602’s button spread seems paltry. However, most MMO gamers will find 6 side buttons more than plenty to play competently. The market for gaming mice is oversaturated, so you have to be sure to choose a device that fits your needs.

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Of course, this is a wireless mouse and as such, the elephant in the room will always be battery life. Fortunately, Logitech has got it spot on with the G602. The mouse is powered by two AA batteries as standard, which amounts to around 250 hours of gameplay. But the mouse has been designed to also work with a single AA battery, for a lifespan of 125 hours. This enables you to keep down the weight of the mouse, if you want to maximise your performance.