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The thumb button in all its forms is a great addition that gives the G502 X that bit of extra customisability. The G502 X range continues uses the tried and tested Hero Sensor, which was also present in the predecessor. This allows up to 25,000 DPI, which is impressively sensitive, but honestly, lags a little behind competitors like Razer, who have recently released new sensors that reach up to 30,000 DPI with higher acceleration and accuracy.
The Logitech G502 X Plus is made for speed with that legendary 25K sensor as well as a new hybrid switch and a new wireless connectivity protocol. The wired version here is the evident choice for the sensible and frugal among us, and the wire actually doesn't create a detriment to the usability. It's long and flexible enough that it doesn't get in the way, and although it's not braided like some of the previous model's cables, it doesn't snag or curl up. The G502X Plus is wireless (as is the Lightspeed model), boasting very little latency and 120 hours of battery life. This sounds great on paper, but there are a few caveats. Firstly, wireless gaming mice these days are generally latency-free as standard, so although the G502 X is relatively latency-free, it doesn’t really do this in a way that greatly surpasses other models.The Logitech G502 X series is an evolution of the cult favourite Logitech G502, their most popular mouse since the first iteration was released in 2014. In fact, Logitech has doubled down on making the Logitech G502 X lighter. It comes in at 89g, which is a significant difference over the Hero's 121g. Sadly, it doesn't come with the option to configure the weight like the Hero, which would have been a nice addition considering it's going for the same price as its predecessor. The main difference between this mouse and the cheaper G502 X Lightspeed is the increased battery life and the RGB lighting. That said, the battery life isn’t really a feature if you have the RGBs on (you actually get less battery life with them than the Lightspeed would) and they’re barely visible when using the mouse.
The sensor is robust and works on most materials I tried it on, including an expensive mousemat, a cheap one, a wooden desk, plastic sheeting, paper, and even glass. For something designed with portability in mind, this is important. The Logitech G502 X series features three models, the wired G502 X, the G502 X Lightspeed, and the G502 X Plus. The G502 X keeps mostly to the spirit of the original, with an almost identical shape that is moulded to fit the hand just right, including a rubber thumb rest to the side.The weight will be the main source of controversy for this mouse, and will likely split users down the middle. This is because the G502 famously came with a weight customisation system, a series of weights that could be attached to the mouse in various places to adjust the weight and balance. The scroll wheel was always the main complaint from users of the original G502, as it was heavy and loose. When you fired it with a stream of compressed air (something that became all the rage on Reddit and Youtube in 2018) it would sound like a plane about to take off.
The G502 X is a fantastic evolution, rather than a revolution, of an iconic fan favourite. It does what it says on the tin and more, not only being great to use every day but also looking flashy at the same time.
The G502 X Plus comes with RGB lighting split into 8 zones that can be customised individually using the Logitech G-Hub app. It looks good, and with a bit of creativity, you can create some really great (or equally disgusting) lighting combinations to make the mouse pop.
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