I’m no stranger to Logitech G mice. In fact, the gaming brand’s mice are my preferred choice when it comes to both everyday use and gaming, so when Logitech G announced the G502 Hero mouse, I was intrigued.
The G502 Hero may sound and look a little familiar, being a reinvention of an older model that first released in 2013. While the changes are rather minor, the improvements added to the mouse does provide some extra benefits, such as RGB lighting, which we gamers do love.
Design
THe G502 Hero (“High Efficiency Rated Optical”) includes a brand new optical sensor with 16 Design Key Performance Indexes (“DKPI”) and is slightly larger and heavier compared to other mice. Coming in at 121g, the design is perfect for those who prefer a palm grip. Despite my average sized hand, the mouse feels comfortable to hold. Those with a claw grip may struggle ever so slightly.
The mouse has 11 buttons in total, including the standard front buttons, two thumb buttons, a few on the left and right side of the mouse, which surprisingly, I did not hit accidentally, as well as a scroll wheel that can either be locked or unlocked, which I was fond of being an avid “free-scroller”.
Like other Logitech G mice in the past, the mouse is a sleek black colour and sports the updated G logo, which gives off a very sophisticated look.
Performance
The G502 Hero possess Omron switches that are produce a more noticeable click and are rated for 50 million clicks as opposed to the previous generation’s 20 million.
The step up doesn’t just end there. The G502 Hero now allows users the ability to store up to five profiles and has an updated cable, which is a lot more manageable compared to mice of the past.
Though wired gear aren’t as trendy as their wireless counterparts, the G502 Hero’s cables aren’t a hindrance and works well on both laptop and PC. Though this might be an issue for those who are hardcore wireless enthusiasts.
Having 11 different buttons mean that there’s a wealth of customisation options for a wide array of uses and comes particularly handy for FPS games. Being able to feel the clicks, makes it a lot easier for beginners and newbie gamers to feel some connection and immersion with the games being played. It also helps with knowing what’s been clicked and when, which I personally appreciate.
RGB Lighting
Speaking of customisation, the G502 Hero works well with the Logitech Software to allow users to change the RGB lighting on the mouse to suit their own needs. Changing the brightness and colour combinations are a treat in itself, but it was the light pulsing that really caught my attention, as it could be synced to pulse at the same pace as a particular game, or timed with other RGB lit technology, like the G560 speakers.
Being able to customise the colours is always fun and being able to sync it with other equipment or games makes for a great streaming setup for gamers who are content creators as well.
Overall
For those who already possess one of the earlier models of the G502, there’s no real reason to upgrade to the Hero, however, if upgraded performance, smarter customisation, comfort and long term use is what you’re after, I can’t recommend the G502 Hero enough, especially for those looking to purchase their first gaming mouse.