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1.0 out of 5 stars5th g502 series mouse - no sleeved cable or lighting?
Reviewed in Canada on June 6, 2023
Middle mous ebroke after ~8 months of use
I've grown accustomed to the g502 mouse after using variations for the last ~7 years. As a competitive DotA player I've stuck with the 502 because of the extra buttons available and recentness to "learn" a new mouse. In turn the 502 X was more of a necessity than a desire for me - and likely my last logitech purchase. The Razor Basilisk v3 seems (marginally) higher build quality, but at least comes with a sleeved cable, and RGB lighting. While neither satisfies the near $100 price tag, I've bought a razor as well to phase into. A sad reality is that "gaming" mice have become a consumable product. After averaging ~1.5 years use per logitech mouse, I'm disappointed that they've lowered the build quality even further, rather than addressing the durability issues of what could be a great mouse.
Logitech took a a step forward and two steps back with the 502 x.
Pros:
Feet seem more durable than past versions
left and right click have a pleasant, tactical click
Logitech software is straightforward and allows for easy mouse control
"HERO" sensor seems smooth and accurate
Cons:
Increased price over previous generations by nearly 2x
Asymmetrical/non-ergonomic design attributes to hand/wrist/arm pain after long periods of use. After growing accustomed of the mouse, other mice feel awkward.
Mouse reeks of cheapness. Thinner cable than past versions , logitech really pinched penied not including a sleeved cable on this one. In previous generations Logitech advanced by adding additional lighting zones -- they've cheaped out and removed ALL lights from this mouse.
Scroll wheel/middle mouse button - replaced the iconic metal wheel with a cheaper rubber coated one - significantly less satisfyingly than previous generations. (although, should be much easier to keep clean)
No removable bottom plate/weights as present in past generations
Overall, Logitech seems to have simplified the g502 in the sake of cost savings, while promoting it as weight reduction. The g502 still holds its merit as a top notch gaming mouse, but logitech really got greedy with this one.
Gone is the cable sleeving. Gone is the unique middle mouse button and weight system. Gone is any form of lighting. Gone is a unique mouse that can be purchased affordably enough to overlook it's durability issues. Instead they've made a few advancements (hero switches and sensor), cut down savings, and created a utilitarian mouse with a designer price tag. If you want the "designer" look with nice ambient rgb lighting- guess you need to buy the #200+ premium wireless version.
History with logitech mice:
They have all failed outside of manufacturer's warranty.
1st mouse - g502 cable sleeving fell apart, feet pads wore out and right click eventually dies
2nd g502- feet wore out and right click died
3rd g502 - feet wore out and left click died
4 g502 - feet wore out and middle mouse button died