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- The G502 Lightspeed has 11 programmable buttons, including a sniper button that reduces 100-200 DPI, which gives you an unfair advantage.
- It is on the heavier side, weighing around 114 grams, but it is great for first-person shooters due to its stable and precise tracking at higher DPI.
- Its ergonomic shape is not only good for productivity but also comfortable to use in gaming, and it’s less fatiguing than a lighter mouse even in 2025.
The Logitech G502 series has been quite iconic, with the G502 being the initial contender. Its wireless counterpart, the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, is still being cherished, but is it worth it in 2025? Let’s find out.
G502 Lightspeed
Now, let’s address the elephant in the room: this mouse is not light by any means, as it weighs 114 grams. This puts this mouse to shame, especially considering that we have lightweight mice that even go below 40 grams.
Weight
But even if we take the average gaming mouse that is being used as the primary peripheral for games, it weighs around 60 grams. So the G502 Lightspeed is still nearly double the weight of the average gaming mouse currently.
Not only that, but Logitech has included five 3.6 grams of additional weight that you can add to the mouse to make it even heavier, either on the bottom side, the middle side, or both. But in my opinion, these weights are totally useless for gaming since the weights are already on the heavier side.
For gaming, a higher DPI will do the job for you because it will complement the heavier weight of this mouse. Not only that, the heavier weight allows for smoother and stable tracking of your enemies, which I find to be fatiguing in lightweight mice.
Programmable Buttons
There are also 11 programmable buttons on this mouse, which is a huge advantage in gaming. Unlike the standard two side buttons, you also get two buttons on the edge of your right mouse button.
Additionally, there is a sniper button on the side, which reduces your DPI from 100-200, allowing you to have a more precise ADS or zoom-in aim in games. This gives you an unfair advantage against other players who’re using mice without this feature, even in 2025.
However, I found that it is a bit harder to reach for medium hands, but then again, it is better in a way because it reduces the chances of miss-clicking it between one-on-one enemy encounters.
It does have the tilted mouse scroll click, which is also programmable, and it also gives you more access to keys. I’ve found that right-clicking is beneficial because it does the job without lifting your fingers off.
Ergonomic Shape
Its huge thumb rest and ergonomic shape are a big upside when it comes to gaming. I’ve had cramps in my fingers using a symmetric 60-gram mouse like the Razer Viper Mini, and the G502 Lightspeed is strikingly comfortable to use.
For productivity, this mouse is a treat as well. The heavier weight actually adds to the mouse’s precision, which is essential for most users who already use a heavier mouse. The inclusion of the hyperscroll wheel is also a plus for productivity users.
And even without the infinity scroll wheel, the standard scroll is also extremely satisfying, featuring stops on the wheel where you can feel the texture with a thick tactility. Its ergonomic shape is also a plus for productivity users who can go on for hours without much strain.
Battery Life & Polling Rate
It has a battery life of up to 60 hours without RGB and up to 48 hours with RGB, which I think is limiting compared to the mice we have in the market today, which are cheaper with a better battery life.
It has a polling rate of 1000Hz, which is still great if you have a 144Hz monitor, but if you have something above that, then the 8000Hz polling rate mice would be your best option. These two areas are where the G502 Lighspeed lacks.
Drawback: Double-Clicking Issue
With the immense value this mouse comes with, there is a serious drawback to the entire G502 series: the double-clicking issue. Users have reported that they faced the double-clicking issue shortly after they got the mouse.
While some got this issue after 100+ clicks, others got it after 3 years of using it; however, most people have tried a quick hack that ended up fixing the problem. Some people gave a hard smack on the mouse, and it ended up fixing it.
But that is more of a temporary fix, so it isn’t as reliable. Many have blown air directly between the button and the mouse, and that seemed to fix it completely for many people, and they continued to use their mouse just fine.
Verdict
However, you’ll be surprised to see that it is worth it, even compared to the lighter mice. I personally think it shines in first-person shooting games, but you might find it equally effective in third-person games as well.
Even the lift-off isn’t as bad as I had imagined in a heavier mouse, and you get used to it pretty quickly. Muscle memory plays a significant role in improving performance with any mouse, and this is also the case when switching to the G502 Lightspeed.
And there will be a slight learning curve, which quickly fades away after a few matches, even if you switch from a lighter mouse. Apart from that, beware of the double-clicking issue before buying this mouse.
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