The Logitech G502 Hero gaming mouse is nearly seven years old, yet it remains a crowd favorite. One of the best-selling gaming mice on Amazon, it has received more than 69,000 customer reviews with an average rating of 4.6 stars, including 81% five-star ratings. Its continued popularity stems from its packed-with-useful-features design without a high price tag. Launched at $80 in 2018, the mouse is currently available for just $38 on Amazon, making it an excellent value.
The original G502 (G502 Proteus) launched all the way back in 2014, featuring key features that are still present in the current generation. It received a refresh in 2018 with Logitech’s new ‘Hero’ sensor, which went up to 16,000 DPI, and later received a software update that allowed it to go over 25,000 DPI.
The G502 Hero comes with 11 programmable buttons, including a dedicated DPI switch that cycles through five settings. There is also a DPI Shift button that quickly switches between high and low sensitivities, particularly useful in shooter games. When held down, it temporarily lowers sensitivity, making it easier to line up accurate shots with sniper rifles or when tracking smaller targets. Once released, the mouse returns to your normal DPI.
The dual-mode metal scroll wheel on the G502 Hero can be adjusted for fast continuous scrolling or locked down for single-click precision scrolling. Using Logitech’s G-Hub software, one can customize each button and its DPI settings to their preferences. The software is straightforward to use, and it even lets you customize the RGB lighting.
The G502 Hero also comes with 3.6-gram weights that let you customize how heavy the mouse feels and how its weight is balanced, for better comfort and control. But considering the mouse itself is on the heavier side (121 grams), these weights may or may not be as relevant, depending on your preferences. Lastly, the G502 Hero’s design makes it suitable for both large and small hands, and the braided cable is a nice touch, making it more durable and resistant to tangles/kinks.
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