The G502 HERO gaming is designed by the Swiss company Logitech for gaming enthusiasts. With its sleek and sporty look, enhanced by RGB lighting, the G502 has everything you need for enjoyable gaming sessions. It's available online, notably on Amazon, for €58.87 new (excluding shipping) and €46.16 used.
Introducing the Logitech G502 HERO Gamer mouse
The Logitech G502 HERO Gamer mouse is a wired gaming mouse in black, manufactured by Logitech. It measures 7.5 x 4 x 13.2 centimeters (L x W x H) and weighs 121 grams . Its weight is adjustable to suit your needs. Five 3.6-gram weights are included with the Logitech G502 HERO and can be added to the mouse as desired. These weights are a delight for gamers who appreciate a heavier feel. The wired cable is 2.1 meters long. The Logitech G502 HERO Gamer mouse features Logitech's next-generation HERO optical sensor. This sensor delivers 16K DPI precision without acceleration, filtering, or smoothing.
The Logitech G502 HERO Gamer mouse features 11 programmable buttons . The scroll wheel is exceptionally fast with two operating modes. The left and right click buttons are equipped with pivoting springs to provide the right tension for crisp, smooth clicks. The Logitech G502 features Lightsync RGB LED lighting . You can also customize the colors and synchronize the lighting with other Logitech G peripherals by installing the Logitech G Gaming software.
The materials used are of very high quality to ensure you enjoy a pleasant gaming experience. No detail has been overlooked: main buttons with mechanical switches, rubberized sides, well-designed slots for adding weights, a reinforced connection cable with Velcro, etc. The skates can travel 250 km before needing replacement.
The advantages offered by the Logitech G502 HERO Gamer mouse
The Logitech G502 HERO mouse can benefit from submicron performance. The DPI will therefore increase to 25K. This configuration is available via the G HUB software.
The Logitech G502 exceeds 400 FPS and features a sensitivity range of 100 to 16K DPI . It is precise and provides consistent responsiveness. Settings can be fine-tuned using the G HUB software, which is available for download on the Logitech website and is compatible with Windows and macOS.
The scroll wheel has two native modes. You can use the wheel for very fast scrolling, for example, when working on a multi-page document or a spreadsheet with thousands of rows. You can also lock the wheel to switch to precision scrolling . Logitech designed the wheel with weighted metal for exceptional smoothness and reliable control in your favorite applications.
You can use the various weights included with the mouse to find the ideal configuration for your gaming sessions. They can be inserted at the front, back, left, right, or center, depending on the desired feel.
The Logitech G502 HERO Gamer mouse was designed for high responsiveness. It features a 32-bit ARM microprocessor with a 1ms USB report rate and 16-bit per-axis USB data format. The G502 is capable of tracking at speeds up to 10.15 m/s.
The G502 HERO optimized by G HUB
With G HUB, you can configure your Logitech G peripherals: mouse, keyboard, speakers, webcam, headset, and more. G HUB automatically updates all drivers to ensure you benefit from all the latest improvements. Once installed, G HUB immediately recognizes all your compatible devices and provides access to the various settings and options available for each piece of equipment. G HUB allows you to save profiles for each game and use them on the fly. You can also download gaming profiles from other players and use their saved key combinations and macros. Within G HUB, you can program buttons for streaming: switching scenes, launching media, using OBS Studio for smoother streaming, and more.
In terms of lighting, you can use various animation effects, customize your own, or directly download lighting profiles from other users via G Lightsync . This next-generation lighting system can be synchronized with your games, audio media, or monitor, allowing you to enjoy a highly immersive gaming experience. You can choose your color palette from 16.8 million available options and synchronize it with your Logitech G devices.
With G HUB, you can program your macros and game commands onto the 11 buttons available on the G 502 HERO mouse. This allows you to have your most essential moves at your fingertips. You can trigger actions such as crouching, building, healing, charging into the fray, and more. Your profiles can also be saved for reuse on your computer or another without requiring additional software or an internet connection. Your settings are stored in onboard memory .
With a single click, you can also switch between different resolution settings. You have up to 5 preset settings. The three indicator lights on the mouse show you which setting is currently in use. You can also choose between using the default resolution levels
Comparison with similar mice
Let's compare the G502 HERO with the G305 Lightspeed and the G703 Lightspeed. All three mice have HERO sensors. In terms of connectivity, the Logitech G502 is wired, while the G305 and G703 are wireless. All three mice have onboard memory. Regarding buttons, the G502 HERO has 11 customizable buttons. The G305 Lightspeed and G703 Lightspeed each have 6 buttons. As for RGB lighting, the G502 HERO and G703 Lightspeed are equipped with this LED system. The G305 Lightspeed does not have this lighting system.
