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Logitech G502 HERO Review

This mouse is a standout on account of its adjustable weight. However, the unit has high-end hardware and ample customization, too
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Price:  $80 List
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Manufacturer:   logitech
By Nick Miley and Austin Palmer  ⋅  May 2, 2021
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SCORE
  • Performance - 35.0% 8.7
  • Customization - 35.0% 8.1
  • Ease of Use - 15.0% 8.5
  • Buttons - 15.0% 8.7

Our Verdict

If you like bigger, heavier mice but like to dial-in the weight just so, this is the unit. The Logitech G502 HERO has all the gaming goodies, too. It has a high tracking rate, adjustable DPI/CPI, and a flawless sensor. Moreover, it 11 buttons are plenty customizable. All told, this mouse is a killer.
REASONS TO BUY
Braided cable
Infinite scroll option
REASONS TO AVOID
Fixed polling rate
Too heavy for FPS games

Our Analysis and Test Results

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Likes


The Logitech G502 HERO is a button-packed mouse. To be exact, it has no less than 11 buttons to program as you see fit. Even the scroll wheel has two button options. Additionally, the mouse has five individual weights that can be added to the unit to increase its weight in ~3.6-gram increments. Given the weight of the unit and the button options, it is a good mouse to get one started with MMO games.

Dislikes


While the HERO provides enough buttons to get started in MMO games, it will not excel in such activities. As such, we consider this unit to be more of a generic gaming mouse — too heavy for FPS games and too limited in its binds to be an effective MMO machine. Yet, the mouse isn't terribly expensive, and it is a good starter mouse for those getting into computer gaming.

We've tested other types of mice, including the best wireless mice, if you don't need the fancy features of a gaming mouse and prefer the freedom of going untethered.

Nick Miley and Austin Palmer