Logitech G502 X Review
The G502 X is Logitech's rebuild of one of the best-selling gaming mice ever made. It keeps the familiar shape and button layout, sheds weight and adds new hybrid optical-mechanical switches.
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Logitech G502 X Wired Gaming Mouse
Best for: players who want many buttons
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Our verdict
The Logitech G502 X keeps everything that made the G502 popular, the shape, buttons and scroll wheel, while cutting weight and adding durable hybrid switches. It isn't an esports featherweight, but for palm grip and button-heavy games it remains one of the best choices.
The updated G502 keeps the famous shape and adds hybrid optical-mechanical switches and a HERO 25K sensor.
Key specifications
From manufacturer documentation. Confirm current specs on the listing.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sensor | HERO 25K, up to 25,600 DPI |
| Switches | LIGHTFORCE hybrid optical-mechanical |
| Weight (Logitech spec) | About 89 grams |
| Programmable controls | 13 |
| Connection | Wired USB |
| Scroll wheel | Dual-mode hyper-fast scroll |
| DPI-shift button | Reversible and removable |
Strengths & limitations
Pros
- Hybrid optical-mechanical LIGHTFORCE switches
- HERO 25K sensor
- 13 programmable controls
- Infinite scroll wheel toggle
Cons
- Heavier than ultralight mice
- Large shape suits palm grip only
- Wired version has a cable
Who should buy it?
A good fit if you…
- Palm grip players with medium to large hands
- MMO and MOBA players who use many buttons
- G502 owners wanting a lighter update
- Users who want productivity macros
Look elsewhere if you…
- Competitive FPS players wanting ultralight mice
- Left-handed users
- Small hands
Same Shape, Lighter Body
The original G502 was heavy and came with removable weights. The G502 X drops the weights and comes in at about 89 grams, still heavier than esports-focused mice but much lighter than its predecessors.
The right-handed, sculpted shape with a thumb rest suits palm grip players with medium to large hands. Fingertip and claw grip players often prefer lighter, smaller mice.
LIGHTFORCE Switches
Logitech's hybrid switches use optical actuation for speed and durability, with a mechanical feel. Optical switches avoid the double-click problems that worn mechanical switches can develop over time, which is a meaningful durability gain for a mouse you plan to keep.
Buttons and Software
With 13 programmable controls, including a reversible DPI-shift button for left- or right-thumb use, the G502 X suits MMO players, MOBAs and productivity macros. G HUB software handles button mapping and profiles.
The scroll wheel switches between clicky and free-spinning modes, handy for long documents and spreadsheets as well as games.
Wired vs Wireless Versions
This is the wired version, the most affordable G502 X. Logitech also sells the G502 X Lightspeed wireless and G502 X Plus with RGB. The sensor and shape are the same; the wireless models cost more and are slightly heavier due to the battery.
Wired means no charging and no battery wear, which suits a desktop that never moves.
Logitech G502 X Wired Gaming Mouse
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Frequently asked questions
How heavy is the Logitech G502 X?
Logitech lists about 89 grams for the wired version.
Does the G502 X have removable weights?
No. Unlike earlier G502 models, the G502 X drops the weight system.
Is the G502 X good for FPS games?
It works well for many players, but competitive FPS players often prefer lighter mice with fewer buttons.