Logitech G502 HERO Gaming Mouse Review

Mouse Design

The exterior design of this mouse is similar to most of Logitech’s G series mice that they have released in the last couple of years. The Logitech G502 HERO is a gaming mouse, so you should expect it to look like one. Because of this design, however, this mouse may not be the best fit for formal office settings.

The outer shell of this mouse is made of matte black plastic, which does a good job of hiding fingerprints compared to other gaming mice that use shiny plastic materials. The matte plastic design makes this mouse much easier to grip while playing games. The scroll wheel of this mouse is made of a shiny silver metallic material with groves.

The left side of the mouse has a well-engineered curve that allows you to comfortably rest your thumb while playing games. This design also makes it easy to press the three left buttons without having to significantly move your thumb. For some people, clicking the two buttons on the left of the primary button may not be that intuitive. We recommend programming these buttons for functions you don’t frequently use, like changing the DPI.

Another interesting design feature of this mouse is the option to vary its weight by adding up to five 3.6g weights in a compartment on the bottom that you can open. This is a good addition, especially for gamers who love using heavy mice.

Overall, this mouse feels sturdy and comfortable in hand for most people. However, it may feel a little small for people with larger hands, but this is something you can easily get used to after using this mouse for a couple of days.

Gaming experience and performance

This mouse is a joy to use, especially if you are playing games that can fully utilize its capabilities and performance. It has a 1,000Hz polling rate and 1ms response time, so you shouldn’t expect any noticeable latency while gaming with this mouse. Its sensor has a DPI range of 100 to 16,000, making scrolling extremely smooth.

This mouse also has a max speed of over 400 inches-per-second and max acceleration of over 40Gs, making it almost impossible for anyone to push it beyond its limits. Honestly, you are not going to notice any odd movements with this mouse whether you are gaming or doing any other productivity tasks.

You can vary the DPI to a level you feel more comfortable with. However, for most people, a DPI of 400 to 1000 will be good enough for most games. This mouse also has Logitech’s mouse customization software, which is useful for a mouse like this that has many buttons. You can always customize your buttons depending on the game you are going to play.

Besides gaming, these extra buttons can also be used in other tasks such as horizontal scrolling, copying, cutting, pasting, etc. So, having these buttons is not only good for gaming but for enhancing your productivity too.

Final thoughts

The Logitech’s G502 HERO is a pretty easy recommendation for anyone looking for a reliable gaming mouse. Its build quality and versatility make this mouse one of the best mouse options if your budget is under $50. This mouse also has good reviews on every online store selling gaming accessories, including Amazon and GameStop. You surely won’t be disappointed getting one for yourself.