Why is EVERYONE Buying This Gaming Mouse? - Logitech G502 HERO
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What's so good about the G502 Hero that it has almost thirty thousand ratings on Amazon with a 4.7 star rating? Let's take a look in the latest edition of Why Is Everyone Buying THIS?!
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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
1:13 The Beginning
3:10 A Hero Is Born
5:13 Complaints
6:40 The Double Click
7:41 The Price
9:15 Alternatives
10:23 Conclusion
11:59 Outro
I own a G502, and I like how easy it is to scroll on "free scroll" mode. The only problem I have with it is lately it tends to "double-scroll" until I cycle the DPI back to what I have it on somewhat often, and there's no driver updates, so it's not that.
some here with the double scroll from time to time... But i really hate that mouse for the simple fact that i wanted the none rgb one, and 2 day before i had the money to buy it they discontinued it, and forced a 30$ price for a rgb led ... was so mad
Once you get used to smooth scroll you don't want to go back is my experience.
Damn i owned this mouse in 2016 to 2019 i always hated it
because it requires the mouse to be heavier than usual. But, razer's basilisk lineup also have this feature
Probably dirty.
I used this mouse for a while until I unfortunately experienced those mentioned switch problems, however I can vouch for Logitech's customer support as they sent me a free replacement in no time!
@@ibusuri1826 shut up
I am using it right now and I’m yet to experience the issues
Yeah but i had the replacement do the same (g pro). I gave up on logitech tbh :/
I don't have problems with the switches but sometimes the scroll wheel scrolls in between the bumps so I have to scroll up and down a bit to fix it
I've used 3 in the past decade. Used the first 2 for 3-4 years each until the double click popped up. But considering the amount of use each went through I was very satisfied and decided to get another
I have two of G502, and both serve well. The first one with wire that I bought in 2015, and the second one w/o wire bought in 2019. I LOVE the free-spinning mechanism which help A LOT, either in reading PDF or codes.
That's ironic because I literally did the same thing lol. I loved the wired so I bought the wireless. I just upgraded my keyboard too, from the Logitech G Pro to the Logitech G915 but I'm still not sure how I feel about the low-profile keys at this point. I really loved the Pro keyboard but having wires is just too messy for me since I'm working with a laptop on a lap desk on my bed (no room for a desk). I just watched a video Linus did on the keyboard but he seemed to like the keys like that so maybe it's just me. It just feels a lot like laptop chicklets compared to regular mechanical keyboards
I have 2 aswell ^^'
@@BooglePoots i have a g815 (wired version of the g915) and i love it. I did however come from using laptops for 5 odd years so i was used to the small key travel but i prefer it. I hope the 915 treats you well
@@BooglePoots I have the wired 502 & G910,LOVE them BOTH !! Really when it's Dark too ! DAM I LUV that RGB ! But that's the Gravy,they just work great,and that's what counts. I have in-between medium & Large hands,so big mice are TOO much reach for me. Even though this mouse has long Key travels,it still works in both grip modes for me. But i don't claw it much. I tried ALL the Mice i could get my Hands on in Best Buy! YES,ALL ! There were only 2 mice that i felt comfortable in my hand with,the G502 & the Basilisk V2 . They were both on sale,I bought them BOTH ! I used them both,and i did like the V2 also. I use the G502 for now & set the V2 beside it. And yes,Windows will use 2 mice,but you can't do them at the same time.But since several Win updates it just didn't see the 2nd,so i just let it sleep. Probably have to reset the USB,just lazy. I also have the G933 Headphones,i love them too !!😎
Mine is double clicking
I use the G600 for most things. I was using the USmartTech Venus for awhile. It's actually a good mouse. But I like having the extra buttons. I use them instead of buttons on my keyboard. So, I can basically keep my fingers on WASD and not have to worry about anything else. The side buttons are really easy to learn thanks to the "home row" bumps they have on the 13 and 16.
Original G502 owner here, I don't want it to ever die. You can even buy after market skids for when they wear out. 👌
I bought new skids for my OG G502, still going strong!
Love my original. Gone through several sets of skids. Only problem with mine is the finger pads are dissolving - Kind of vouches for its reliability though as functionally it is still perfect.
The G604's buttons are much better placed for productivity, and I'd say even gaming. That one really doesn't get any attention, it's the only mouse I ever want.
Same. I've had mine for 6(?) years now and have zero desire to change to anything different. I have mine set up to go edge-to-edge on my 32" 1440p monitor in 3" of lateral movement and it is absolutely perfect for both my gaming and business use.
My proteus core still going strong since the day i bought it from EB Games.(its the model with the good switches) It works beautifully with Linux (Piper for DPI/RGB and its compatible with OpenRGB) and I'm gonna run it till it dies... then maybe fix it and keep running it.
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@@ibusuri1826 damn that's crazy bro
speaking of double click :)
@@ibusuri1826 smooth like butter like a criminal undercover 🗿🗿🗿🗿
I looked through hundreds of listings before buying this one and after a couple years with it, I find it obvious why that model got so popular, even with competition on the specs. When you looked at most models you immediately started to find crazy patterns. The ones that are solely focused on flashiness and lights but fails easily or has poor sensor registering, the ones skimped on quality for the sake of specs on paper, but you regret it the moment you unpack and connect it, the minimalistic ones to the point you really wouldn't call it gaming mouse any more, and the miniatures designed for hobbit hands or people that move the mouse entirely with their fingertips without palm contact.
For me I fell in love with the button layout and the amount. It was the first mouse where I could program all the numbers on it for toolbelts in games, which allowed me to select quickly even in shooter games while on the move. The double clicking issue early on took a while to happen, I think the shortest time for me was 6 months, but I was gaming 8-12 hours a day. I remember I tried to give an off brand who's design was similar a chance and something else failed on that one I don't remember so I went back to the G502. The only major complaint I have ever had is I have pretty good sized hands and gaming with this thing for 8 hours makes my hand feel cramped. Its very narrow.
I’d recommend buying new hands
Gaming with almost anything for 8 hours will cramp up your hands. You're not built to do that ;p Little talked about issue, but many, many pros struggle with carpal tunnel, inflammation or cartilege issues due to too little variation in their movements.
@@KindOldRaven Yes I'm sure it would but my complaint has nothing to do with that. I noticed the difference right off the bat when using this mouse. I got my first G502 during Black Ops II gaming, playing with zombies. The mouse puts my ring finger and thumb too close together and forces my hand to cup. Something in that position was doing it.
The previous iteration of the app that I used with my Proteus was perfect, then they sacrificed user friendly functionality for "looks" in the new G-Hub app (I use with my Lightspeed) and it's a HUGE pain in the butt. It doesn't switch profiles when it should, so I have to set it to "persistent" before starting a game, I have to go into settings with a bunch of relegated settings like the red-headed stepchildren kept out of sight, but anything else you can lock for inside the operation menu with the rest of the settings as there's a 🔒 icon in those menus you can click (when "persistent" is off) but there's a 🔒 icon on the window that has the app profile (in the SAME page) but you CAN'T click it. The app was SUPER easy to read and understand in the old app as on startup everything was basically on the front page. Everything was, and it was easy to understand and operate. The G-Hub app you have to change menus/windows constantly when setting up new profiles. The mouse image (to see the key binds) you have to switch between side and top when the previous app had the image at an angle so you could easily see all key binds. Functions that did NOT need to be implemented, but they wanted it to look "bare and clean".😒 The previous app was easy to understand, easy to use, wasn't complicated, and it was neat and clean (as in not cluttered with options and overwhelming with functions). But it seems they wanted the new G-Hub to "look great" first and everything else is second. Now you have a useless "front page" of sorts that serves no purpose other than to have a cover letter presentation. Literally the few bits of information on the "front page" is literally presented to you on 2 or 3 other pages. Functions that you'd think would be grouped together but are separated by exiting entire windows/menus, just to have to go back to a setting the menu/window before to adjust when setting up a profile for the first time for the app/game. It's like they kept information presented at an absolute minimum, even presenting a couple of them in OTHER menus/windows, just to present the multiple menus/windows as minimalistic as possible as a "clean looking app" when all they've done is make it an app you have to switch back and forth and then find out sometimes it's just SHOWING you the info but you can't actually change that setting unless you go to another menu/window. Whatever. I HATE G-Hub with a raging hellfire passion only the heat from the center of a white dwarf can compare. So yeah.
i bought 502 as upgrade from 402, and the layout is far nicer than 402. the G7 and G9 buttons are comfortable to hold for long as part of "repeat click" macro (so you don't wear mouse 1 faster) and the free scrolling button really helps when the game contains long ass inventory or menu.
Honestly, I think people underestimate how impactful the free-spinning (or Hyper-scrolling) mouse wheel is for experience as you are scrolling through spreadsheets, code, or documents. You can scroll slowly like a touch pad and then go fast as heck and then slow back down with minute control. Sure you could probably use the scroll bar or keyboard shortcuts, but it's right there in your hand. Cannot go back to another mouse without it. Bought my G502 from Best Buy and I will use it until it dies and probably buy another one.
Yeah, I bought it as an Gaming mouse, ended up using it as a productivity mouse, it’s quite good.
I dunno, middle mouse button to scroll works pretty well for this function.
Definitely, thats why I really don't regard Linus' "alternatives" as alternatives. They just aren't. Mouse doesn't have free-spinning wheel? NEXT!
Same, I use the free-scroll feature of my G903 so much its frustrating to use any other mouse at this point, makes quickly flicking through documents and spreasheets so much easier.
True. I have a G305 myself and I love it to bits, but the free spinning scroll wheel still makes me a little jealous of my friends who got G502s. The mouse itself would be a bit much for me but I still think about it any time I try to scroll through a document, spreadsheet, web page, code, and anything else similar haha
I use it in music production. There's so many Ctrl-click/Alt-click/Ctrl-Alt-Shift-Windows-click shortcuts in Pro Tools, having the modifier keys mapped to the thumb buttons is such a workflow boost. I also like the weights, not because it's heavier though, but because placing weights in the front shifts the center of gravity to actually make it feel lighter, at least for my grip. On top of that, I've had it for nearly 5 years now and I can't tell a difference from when it was new. Those factors, plus the ergonomic layout, has me a very happy customer. When/if this wears out, I'm getting another one.
My only complaint is the overall durability of it. I've had 3 since 2019, all due to the Mouse 2 switch dying on me. Regardless, I still don't think I'll ever have another mouse. My hand size is perfect for it, I actually love the heavier weight, and the DPI switch being right next to Mouse 1 is extremely convenient for me. Since I game at a low sens, but work and browse at a higher sens, switching between them is just super fast and fluid. I actually just moved onto the G502 Lightspeed and I don't think I will ever get another mouse again.
I used to use the weights to do the same until I switch to the wireless so the lack of cable change the center of gravity.
@@lobsangwhite How is the wireless version? Is there any slight difference or improvements other than being wireless? I also suffered from this super sensitive tilt wheel in G502 Hero wired, I wonder if they fixed that on wireless version.
Same, Pro Tools is just a pain in the A when it comes to shortcuts
@@kornkernel2232 well, I jump from proteus to wireless so to me it was a big difference, but the last 502 wired and the wireless one seems to be the same mouse tbh. EDIT: Battery and portability is a huge advantage, I can go anywhere with my mouse and keep my shortcuts with me (only one profile on memory) and battery life is about 70H even when I akeep my RGB on all the time (only logo)
Bought the G502 Proteus Spectrum in 2016. Still going strong--good stuff. The scroll wheel is not as stiff as it was (not that I care much one way or the other) and I love the free-spin feature plus the extra buttons for gaming (knife, grenades, and such)
Starting off in SC2 this mouse was suggested to me by someone in casual tournaments. Gotta tell ya, I've got three of them, it's been a life changer... Gota naga, even the expensive RAT series.. I love clocking the mouse click on and off and the dpi buttons...
I know most mice with a generous amount of macro buttons are usually labeled “MMO” or “gaming” but I can’t tell you how awesome those things are from a professional productivity standpoint. I spend a lot of time in Outlook at work and have multiple quick actions programmed to the macro g-keys on my G604. At home, they’re great for quickly swapping between tools in Photoshop, Lightroom, etc.
100 agreed. I used to use Excel a lot for a job I had for a large tech company. Using all of those buttons for various macros and functions and having multiple profiles to use within various different spreadsheets blew my productivity through the roof when I was using a Corsair Scimitar Pro.
agree. those buttons are great for shortcut and hotkeys. I have so many configuration for almost every software that I use.
I do think gaming mice are just better for any productivity and graphics relayed work, even without extra buttons, though those help as well. You can feel the faster response and less angle snapping, better hand eye coordination. Though you don't care that much about maximum tracking speed which is another feature. Also my left hand has a few damaged fingers so having extra buttons on my right hand helps taking the load off it. But I do wish they made much, much smaller variants, they're kind of gargantuan for me.
I use my old G502 with a loose scroll wheel at work. Its perfect since I get a much bigger mouse than what they provide me and I got copy/paste, enter and deletes keys bound on it.
I use a 602 for the same reasons.
Logitech has the best customer support I've ever had the pleasure of dealing with. They send out replacements with expedited shipping. It's so refreshing in a world where companies with shockingly terrible customer support like Razer exists.
They've replaced several trackballs and slip mats off the bottom of them for me over the years. Unparalleled customer support from them. I just wish they'd give us 'exotic' input device users a bit more love.
The customer support is excellent. Unfortunately, you're likely going to need it.
Logitech is my favorite company by far, only had great experiences and their prices are fair. Razer, on the other hand... overpriced garbage that always breaks down fast right agter the warranty died. Tailor made to fail and terrible support, never again.
Logitech, Corsair, and EVGA have always had INCREDIBLE customer support for me. I had a Logitech KB that was having an issue with double presses, and they said it had recently been discontinued, so they told me to pick a replacement from their store that was a similar price. Wound up giving me a new keyboard that was more expensive, and told me to just keep the old one. With Corsair and EVGA, I once had to RMA some ram and a gpu, respectively. Both of them sent me replacements with a pre-paid label to send my old stuff back. I buy those brands as much as possible for that reason. Even if it costs more sometimes.
@@thetranya3589 Yes, Logitech has had failing microswitches just like *every other mouse brand.*
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Had a 502. Everything is perfect about that mouse! What I love most about it is the adjustable weight. I love the balance of actually feeling the weight of a mouse (it give me more accuracy, develops muscle memory as well)
This mouse is the definition of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" 🤷♂️ it feels great in the hand and it isn't that heavy as some people like to complain about it
For me that mouse has been the MS Intellimouse. I'm using the more recent "Pro" revision and it's my favorite simple mouse.
@@Pendarr I recently upgraded from the g502 hero to the corsair scimitar because I play lots of mmo's and it fits my hand a lot better
Heavy is good tho.
well it certainly needs some fixing. The skates/feet are really substandart at that price range and you get far better feel from aftermarket ones, even cheap ones. Grinding away the checkered designe along one edge also improves the glide, as the design is at the same hight as the feet and gets stuck on your mousepad.
it was too heavy for me after 6 years with it, hurt my shoulder too much and had to go ultralight mouse
I have been using G502 Proteus Core since late 2014. Everyday I wait for it to show any faults so that I can finally replace it, but this thing is so well made that even in 2022 my G502 is still going strong. Looks like the Logitech reliability is helping me save money since my older mouse was a Razer Mamba 2012 which started showing severe tracking and clicking issues within the first year and just died in the following months.
With me it’s the same I had the mamba tournament edition but after a sensor error I send it back and got me the g502. Since I have it all my friends Switches there mouses for a few times (spending lots of money) and ending up with the g502 ever since after they tried my mouse On a lan.
U have to use the mouse for it to go bad
I (ab)used my G502 for about 6 Years now. A year ago i bought the 502 SE as a replacement just in case anything starts failing on my current one. The only thing failing by now is the rubber coating and the led starts to dim a bit, but on the functional side everything is fine. (The mouse is in heavy use btw. atleast 8 hours for work, and another 2-3 hours for gaming daily) Maybe it is the best selling mouse because it's reliable, feature-rich and priced reasonably. And yeah, im also one of the guys that absolutely love the weight of the mouse (fully packed with all the weights), for me it feels like i can move the mouse more precisely.
yeah man razer n steel series really had a shit qc, they broke like after 1 year. planned obsolesence. i have 402 from 2015 and no problem till now
Same 2014 G502 Proteus Core here. I haven't bought a mouse in the last 8 years.... Yes... I have not paid any money to Logitech, since 2014(for a mouse at least). But I can recommend them. And WHEN I buy a new mouse, it'll be a Logitech. No question about that.
Even tho my buttons give me intermittent problems (not the frequently used keys however) I still love this mouse. Does everything I want it to do and more. Seems almost like the buttons work best when regularly used. Same with the g910 keyboard.
Was having the double click and drag issue on mine. Was able to repair it with just a screwdriver and some tweezers in about 10 mins. The little clip that holds the switch plate in place was bent down a little bit. Thats after 4 years of use though.
I also love the weight custmization on my roccat. I just like heavier mouses, they are more presize combined with lower DPI
The "heavy weight" of the mouse is useful for us that have problems with the shaking of our hands which can be a problem with the lighter variants, the same goes for the more clicky scrollwheel.
I like higher pressure buttons because some days my finger have a little twitch that will click when I don't want to.
That's a myth. You hands don't move more accurately with more weight. Otherwise I will put some weights on my arm everytime I do precision tasks that involve swing my arms. More likely, you need to change to a "control" style mouse pad or change the feet of the mouse. Lighter mouse is objectively better in every scenario, and people who think they move better with heavy mouse just has a strong subjective bias.
@@XuQifei areyou saying the guy who has problems with tremors/shaking hands is wrong about their disability and what helps them have more feel and accuracy in games? Because if you do you have a LOT of nerve sir and/or madam
@@incrediblepony yes, and it's a perfectly reasonable comment he made. I have a tremor, a lighterweight mouse with very light buttons is difficult to use, but 100% the heavy weight ADDS to the difficulty in precision I have. you have to "break" the mouse loose to move it, and then when it does it goes farther than you wanted. so very small, very precise movements are just about impossible with it. you have a lot of nerve for commenting something that incredibly stupid
@@yugoprowers try a fingertip grip, resting your fingers as far up as you comfortably can. if im feeling extra twitchy with my g pro wireless i find i click when i dont want to which leads to jumpscaring the shit out of myself in tarkov. rest the tips of your fingers closer to the top of your mouse and it can almost be difficult to click on purpose. you gotta do whatcha gotta do
Had my G502 since 2015, has survived over 1000 hours of overwatch, over 700 of CS GO and hundreds in other games. I love the shape, love the feel and it still works just as well as it did when I bought it 7 years ago. I have owned 3 razer mice since in an attempt to upgrade from the G502 and all failed within 6 months. I always go back to the old G502.
Haha I have mine since 2015 too, and playing a looot of ow and some mmo. Still works like a charm! When it dies I will buy another g502. Easy as that. Probably the k/da version
I replace my G502 from 2015 with Razer Basilisk. The shape and weight is good enough for replacement for me, but I really miss the scroll feature in G502.
I still use my 2015 proteus core. Still works like new, it just needs a new external shell because it's worn, and the rubber around the thumb area is all cracked, but i'll give it a new aftermarket replacement and i hope it will hold out for a while.
exatly the same here, razer fail constantly, it's pure trash
How would it go being dropped from sofa height to the floor every now and then?
I love this mouse, I had the non-hero version, loved it for years, got the hero version recently and it feels like home.
I have a g502, and honestly I love just the way it feels. Not to mention the extra scroll wheel buttons help so much with any game I play. I remember watching a video where someone had it set to the lean buttons on R6. And ever since then I've been using this mouse.
for what is this wheel future even useful lol I really dont get it
@CREEZ_sinner I meant the extra buttons when you move the wheel left or right. However I have used the unlocked scroll wheel for a couple things where I'm too lazy to scroll to the bottom. For example, scrolling through the GTA clothes, scrolling to the bottom of Terms and Services, or even the bottom of the page in seconds. Sometimes I like to just flick it and feel it spin.
@@retro3909 okey got it, this sounds actually very nice
This video is great timing to share my experience, this literally happened last week: I have the G502 Lightspeed (Wireless version of the G502 HERO). After two years of heavy use, I started to experience problems with the right-click not staying clicked. (Very frustrating when playing FPS games) . After an hour of chat support and 2 days of waiting for approbation. I got a replacement free of charge in under a week. For sure I can say that the support is great and the warranty is awesome. Yes, maybe the mouse is a bit pricey (I'm from Mexico) but it's totally worth it.
Yup, had a G930 headset for a long time and Logitech replaced it _twice_ for free. First time was a known failure on some early units, second time was due to the charging port breaking from use. I don't care if the product only lasts two years when the customer service is that good. My third set has been going strong for like 6 years, gave it to my sister when I got my M1000X-M3.
Utech MMO mouse for just over thirty bucks. Quick StarCraft control groups now, lol. & The RGB is a nice plus, especially to see all the buttons in the dark.
@@aaronfuentes5919 haha i got one of those Utech Smart Venus mice about 6-7 years ago and its still my mouse of choice for RPG games and is still going strong
You can also replace the switches with better ones. What I ended up doing.
@@genxgamerdad141 Probably will do that with the defective one.
I loved my G502SE. I bought it because it has a good amount of thumb buttons and the adjustable weights are great. The two-mode scroll wheel is really convenient and the on-the-fly adjustable DPI can come in handy. It really has just about every feature you can find in a gaming mouse.
Can u buy me playstation 6
I had a choice between a Logitech g500 series mouse or a death adder from razor and I regrettably chose the death adder now even with a firmware update it causes my computer to have a USB issue on boot causing my computer not to start so I have to leave it unplugged when starting my computer
it doesn't have LoD distance setting because of Hero sensor it uses + it's low LoD out of factory so it have trouble tracking on some mousepads, Logitech made it like that on purpose so they would sell more mousepads, just a shitty move from logitech, other than that everything else is good enough, when clicks fail you can just get someone to fix it for you for $10 and ifyou put better switches it won't happen again, so it's a 1 time fix
@@komi1834 low lod is great
I absolutely love my Logitech Pro mouse! After trying all the other recommendations the internet threw my way, the Pro just fits so good in my hand while providing a wide variety of dpi settings for a multitude of games. Especially handy to have each one save to a profile for individual games and desktop making it super simple to swap between programs without need to click anything.
I've got through three of these mice. I love how heavy it feels with the weights in. I've had all three LMB fail on me after about 8 months.
I like how you used “mice”. Even though it’s not the animal, the plural still goes for the word. 👍
@@SyrupsDip its a mice
I love heavy mice too, i was thinking of replacing my trackball with this.
I've had a g502 for at least 5 years, probably longer. It's been great, it's taken many a fall off my keyboard tray and never missed a beat. Definitely wasn't $50 back then though.
same it replaced a razer mamba and i never looked back.
Had mine for coming up 8 years.
I bought this mouse mainly because of the scroll wheel. Honestly, why is this not a thing at other brands? For programming or Excel work this scroll wheel is absolutely king.
Because Logitech has a patent on it
@@w0xicKid seriously? or is that just a guess?
The metallic scroll wheel is sweet. Nice to touch something cool to the touch during those sweaty sessions :)
@@aminelswefy1808 it’s a fact. They had it since forever.
the Razer Basilisk v3 has infinite scroll as well
I have the wireless G502 Lightspeed with Logitech Powerplay mouse pad for wireless charging (it also serves as the receiver for the wireless mouse) and I am super happy with it. It also played a role when I was picking a new headphones & mic. I ended up with the Logitech Pro X as the reviews were good for it and I can use the same G Hub software for Mouse, Headphones & the charging mouse pad.
I had a logitech gaming mouse, before your stated first date of 2005. So I looked up a list of their products on wikipedia, the same you guys used I think, it wasn't on there. The name returned to me, the MX510 - a gaming mouse that appears to have been released in 2004 and my first gaming mouse. To this day none of the other mice I've used, and I used plenty, have significantly improved on that one. I'd be happy using it today if it didn't die on me after 10 years (and a roommate who smashed it on the desk when he died in a game...)
I’ve had the mouse for around 4 or 3 years, and have literally had zero issues so far, and I use it almost every day now. I’ve heard of all those issues yet never experienced so I guess I just got lucky.
I just started having some issues, but a cleaning really helped. Didn't need to use any chemicals, just a fresh tooth brush. Bought mine in 2016ish, same times as my girlfriend who plays just as often without issues
is it? cus im starting to think this mouse is great and fit to my huge hand,and im done with shit mouse,always pissing me of about the sensor
@@rafaelmarcello2750 definitely worth it, if you like the shape and heavy mice than it’s good for you, I really like it for the shape and weight customisation. I’ve had zero issues so far 🤷♂️
Ive had mine for 3 years and I haven’t experienced any issues. I’ve also put 3 weights in it because lift mice make me feel less accurate
I’ve had mine for 4 years and I have had no issues
I'm on my third version of G502 (had a Proteus Core for a couple of years, then got a Proteus Spectrum, now sitting on Hero). It just ticks all my boxes for a mouse. I've got a perfect grip, with all the weights inside it's a perfect weight for me, the design, everything. Never have I encountered a piece of tech that I kept re-buying so to speak.
Exactly the same story for me.
I love my hero
Logitech G502 Hero is simply the best mouse I've ever laid my hands on. Using it feels like it was custom made just for me. I was playing around with the weight amount/distribution to find the perfect center of mass and it's so good I don't think I'll buy any other mouse ever.
Started with the hero a few years ago, and moved to the light speed wireless 502 about a year ago. Thinking of buying another on sale just to have for when mine eventually needs replaced.
I'm still on my first proteus core. During 2016-2020 I was a rager and tried to kill this mouse. It's more durable than a friggin volvo. Refuses to die.
I've always liked the feel. Had the g500 before and it served for many years. Seemed like a no brainer to go with the g502. I've been really happy with it and used it for a long while now.
Also using the g500 for 10years but it’s time for a new one now. Not sure if i go for the g502 or the g305..
Great video been using a 305 now and have a 502 coming tomorrow from Amazon looking forward to the extra bind buttons for first person shooters to take the work load off my azeron compact key pad
I still have the original G502, works like a charm even after 7 years.
As an owner of 5 g502 mice from proteus core through the lightspeed, I've always loved the mouse for its shape, the weighted free spin wheel with tilt for horizontal scroll, and being fully programmable(including macros) with on-board profiles(except for macros😕). No other mouse has checked all the boxes for me. And now it's low latency wireless with the chip from the g903!
I agree I own the se and the light speed and love them both.
Unfortunately I haven't found the side-scrolling yseful. It's just too slow. I think I would have preferred something like tilt + scroll at the same time to side scroll.
@@vanjagrigoriev1442 I use the side scroll as extra buttons when playing games.
Just got one, I really like it. I agree that it seems like a bit "extra" in some places, but honestly it's way nicer for what I need a mice to do than my MX anywhere 2 that I got ages ago.
I have a steelseries Rival 500 which I adore since it have a decent amount of programmable buttons in the right places. Its annoying that they discontinue such a masterpiece of a mouse.
The entire Rival line is good.
I've had mine for years, and its still going strong. Literally thousands of hours of gaming on it. I love how it feels in my hand, the scroll wheel, the programmable dpi and buttons, the weight. It just does it for me 100%.
I had the wired one, it broke (I probably broke it tbh) so I bought the wirless one. I don't use half the features but wouldn't change it for the world. Top ergonomics and the extra weights are awesome.
Same the G502 proteus spectrum, had it since late 2018 and I’ve done a LOAD of deadly spam clicking and it’s never double clicked by acciadent
I remember the first mouse I bought was a G502. Here I am, 7 years later, still using Logitech because of the good experience with it I had. Now I use a G903
I've done exactly the same transition from G502 to G903. Only because I want to use Logitech Gaming Software instead of GHub. G903's older version is one of the only wireless mice that supports Logitech Gaming Software and is compatible with Logitech Powerplay at the same time.
I'm still using my original G502 that I bought in 2015, I've just brought it to my office and gotten the wireless one for my home rig
i feel old reading that lol. I think my first mouse was some random black ball mouse. i remember when the mx518 came out... that was a difference lol.
Bro I have the exact same story ahahaha
have you ever had double clicking issues with the g502 or the g903? I've had to change out 3 G502s in the last year because of double clicking, the switches they use are so poor.
I still have the older G900 and still really happy with it. Though I did have to change out the pads after a couple of years of use. Im still so happy with the older g900 that I havent seen any need to upgrade to the newer G903 or switching over to the G502. Sure the G502 can support more DPI, but the G900 models are true ambidextrous and feels better in my hand than the 502's i've played with at Best Buy
love this mouse but my left button broke off from so much use
I bought this when it came out. I love the free spinning scroll wheel, it has just enough extra buttons in useful places. Programmable profiles, adjustable weights. The only complaint I would have is that it doesn't work well without a mousepad.
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The trouble with going with other brands is the lack of hyperscroll. When you work with long documents or code, or even webpages, suddenly switching back to a non-hyperscroll mouse wheel feels like going down a road covered in speed bumps to get to the right place. Hyperscroll is so effortless and precise at getting you vertically right where you need to be that it's a non-negotiable feature once you start using it. Not sure if Logitech patented it or something, but it's what's kept me from buying any other brand for over half a decade.
Clicking scroll wheel in and dragging is far faster and more accurate than a hyperscroll wheel
I agree, it's a great feature.
@@UsaRubber Not in all situations and with this mouse you have a choice. Have you ever actually used hyperscroll?
@@hypurrfpv9483 Sure it is smooth scroll can be heavily modified in many ways. Who hasn't used hyperscroll is the real question. Between ctrl+f and smooth scroll I'll beat you to any word on any page every time vs hyperscroll lol
Fucking love hyperscroll it’s absolutely fantastic
The G502 is literally one of only a few mice that I've tried that is actually comfortable for my massive hands. The fact that my current G502 is getting on for 3+ years old (only replaced my original G502 because the buttons aged which I bought in 2015). If it ain't broke, don't fix it is for me. I have tried other mice that both my dad and brother have recommended, yet none have been more comfy for extended use nor lasted as long as the my G502s. I even just have a spare G502 spectrum sat in a closet for whenever my current one decides to die.
I swear by my G502 hero. The only thing that sucked was the infamous double click issue, which fortunately is pretty easy to fix.
G pro x superlight or any wireless lighter mouse wi be better if you lower your sens and get used to it
I got the original proteus spectrum g502 back in 2016/2017, it is still working flawlessly to this day It has the perfect amount of buttons, and is light enough to be nimble, but heavy enough to be controllable
Got mine a few days ago, I can instantly tell a difference quality wise between other mice ive had in the past. Feels amazing.
The DIY fixes to the mouse are awesome. Go community!
Paracord it and throw some corepads on it... It's golden I just wish it came in a lighter weight version with similar button layout
Yes
@@SparQz There's vids on people honeycombing them out.
Swapping out the switches on this thing taught me how to solder. It's surprisingly easy and a good beginner project!
I love my G502, I even bought two spares to just have them around. I tried a few other mice like the Nightsword but honestly I don't think I can go without the 502's scroll wheel, it is so nice to have a durable wheel that can toggle. I've also never experienced the switch issues so I guess that's something to keep in mind.
Had G502 for 5 years, never had the switch issue. Only issue I have is the Blue LED burnt out in all the lights
Same here, the first nice mouse I had was a Logitech Marathon mouse, and since then I have never wanted to give up hyperscrolling, it's just too nice of a feature.
My Logitech G502 Proteus Core broke today after over 8 years of daily use of several hours. I think the failing part was the cable. Bought a G502 Hero today and it instantly carried over my profiles from the Proteus Core. It feels great and it just works the way I got used to for almost a decade. It's a proven design that'll hopefully go on to make all of us happy for many, many years.
For anyone that thinks the 502 has just too much for you... try the 402. I still think its a great mouse with not so much of all the bells and whistles but still enough features to make it a great gaming mouse.
the 402 hyperion fury?
used to own it. Its good
currently use 402.. going to buy 502 hero in case my 7 years old 402 died, i love this mouse, use this for work and my hand never get hurt even though i use it all day long.
Is the G402 still a good buy in 2023?
@@unholydonuts I'm just about to upgrade my 7 years old 402 for a 502, because the middle mouse button being nearly dead. It went through a lot, legendary mouse, I would buy another one if the 502 wasn't just 5 bucks more expensive currently
I've had my g502 for about 5 years now and only recently have the switches begun to fail. It's been super reliable and definitely worth the money spent. I can easily justify buying replacements based of of my particular longevity with the mouse.
I'm not sure what happened to my first one that I had about 4 or 5 years, just stopped working but I liked it enough to just replace it rather than try something else.
i bought a 502 the switches failed so i bought the lightspeed but i had it 5 years so i think i got my money back
went through 3 of them in one year switched to a glorious mouse and haven't had a problem since.
@@Murddamane what were you doing hitting them with a hammer 😂😂 but no thats just weird
@@kody7041 The g502 dropped in quality when they released the g502 *hero.* The mice you guys are talking about are the proteus spectrum and the proteus core. The G502 *hero* however gets double clicking issues almost instantly because of a bug. A firmware update can fix it but it doesn't fix the drag-stop bug which gets incredibly annoying if you play FPS and RTS games.
I bought a G502 recently cause it was on sale on Amazon and it’s been a treat honestly. The scroll wheel having open and incremental options is game-changing for me. I never knew it was so popular!
i have them since 2016 - best mice ever, now im using the mouse with holes due to it being kinda heavy now in new games
My clicker buttons went out in a a couple months, wouldn't refund :( Love everything else about it tho
yeah you right the scroll wheel options are a big feature, I use it for basic work, games, just browsing and its a good quality of life feature. the groove and lip is also my favorite part that helps amazing for grip, great for tactical shooters I have found personally. Also the look of the mouse for this type of design looked better than any other I could find in its price range when I had bought it.
@@derqatarzan4207 u gonna replace the switches??
You never know how important a good scroll wheel is until you've tried one and then go back. I have a G502 at home, but compared to the wheel on the MX Master I have at the office it's honestly a little stoneage 😄 On the Master, the wheel automatically goes from clicky to free spinning if you scroll fast, and returns to clicky when you slow down. Love it, gives me precise scrolling when I need it and fast when I want it. Not sure how good it would be for gaming though. For productivity, it's wonderful.
Bought one of marketplace 3 years ago and haven't had a single issue. It's by far my favorite mouse especially considering the price. Love all the buttons and the feel in the hand in fantastic. Long live the G502
When the charging/battery failed on my Logitech MX1000 (and due to age it wasn't available to buy anymore) I wanted a similar mouse to replace it with. Most common response to my question "what to replace the awesome MX1000 with" pointed to G502 so I bought one. I absolutely love this little thing! Its comfortable, precise, configurable and has all the features I need (that being a "back" button and scroll wheel.......)
I got this mouse on black Friday 5 years ago and still my favorite of all time. Currently using it and I've experienced no issues
double clicking ?
@@amaramachupa6422 I personnaly experienced it within like 1-1.5month of use. (Tracking would also fail)
Also had mine for 4 years with no issue. Recently upgraded to the wireless version and whilst feeling a bit cheaper, it's just as good imo
This was my first “premium” mouse back in 2015 and I tried a few other mouses but always came back to the G502 I hope they don’t discontinue it in the near feature
They already started making them lower quality ... I bought one in 2016 and it broke this year ... So I bought an identical one cuz it was so good but this one feels so flimsy with an even thinner wire
@@toukoenriaze9870 there was no need to buy another one, it has 24 months of warranty
@@Vokrath 2016
@@RollingForThoma oops
fortunately it is taken good care of, g502 even has wireless model
I owned a proper 502 Proteus Core. It was the heaviest mouse I could find with a good build quality at that time. The high weight is exactly the reason why I chose this. The extra weight coupled with good sliders on a slick mat allows for more precise small movements. It feels like the micrometric screw of mice. Low drag operations, yet enough mass to not be flailing around.
I've had a G502 since the beginning, always been with it, only valid complaint is double click issues which have been fixed with the new G502 X line which just released! So glad it's the best selling mouse as it deserves it, I am never getting an ultralight, love the G502 way too much.
Still have my G502 to from 2014. Still works perfectly. Never used the Hero, but I do use the Lightspeed now. Tried other mice only to find they were really uncomfortable or slipped out of my hand. Never understood the weight argument. Have yet to find someone that uses a lightweight mouse that made them better at a game. As for the switch problem, only experienced it on my first Lightspeed. You can fix it by being the spring in the switch. So far the second one I've bought has held up quite well.
low weight is really important if you play shooters with low sensitivity - the lower the weight, the faster you can flickshot for other types of games it doesn't really matter
you won't need to change g502 sensor to HERO at all, i've tried both, g502 sensor still on top of the league
I have an older version of G502 and it's the best mouse I've ever had. The feel, the accuracy, material, not a cheap plastic wheel and just everything.... I've had the mouse 3 years now and I would recommend it 10/10 !! It's just this good..
Same here. I have the G502 Proteus Spectrum. Best mouse ever!
i still use logitech g500 mouse. not even sure how old this mouse is! its still doing great though and feels as new!! but the right click is starting to have some issues so im beginning to think that its time for an upgrade and the g502 just makes sense at this point..!! ^^
@@nakiamou5354 I'm in the same boat, I've loved my G500 for god knows how long. I'll be sad when it dies.
Best Mouse of all time. I got 5 of them. 3 x wired and 2 x wireless. Nothing can compete. Already tried all razer garbage copy's. Nothing is like the g502
Where I live, I bought one of these back in 2020 for ~$100. Started getting a double-clicking issue a year and a half in and had to try extra hard to convince the store to uphold my warranty, lol. They gave me a brand new thankfully, and I've been issuing it with no issues so far for about a year now.
My wireless steel series mouse recently died and I went back to my G502 Hero that's been chilling for few years, the wire is def bit annoying after using wireless for so long but I was pleasantly surprised how well the mouse works actually, the precision and comfort is amazing, I completely forgot how good it was.
There's another version called the G502 lightspeed but it's 80 ponds on sale and 140 on regular it's a wireless version of the G502 hero
I've actually gone through 3 G502's. All of them ended with the double click failure. On my last G502, I did contemplate doing the switch replacement, but I don't have the hardware to do so. All that being said, I loved using the G502. It always felt comfortable, and I personally just love the free scrolling wheel. I've since switched to a Razer Basalisk, and that's basically a razer G502.
how long did it take for each of those mouse to double-click? I've been looking for a mouse that lasts for awhile
That's amusing because I sent back a faulty Basilisk and got the G502. Guess I've been lucky regarding the doubleclick thing thankfully.
My first lasted 4 or 5 years, just suddenly died, idk why/how
@@tridinh1011 went through three mice in two years. Avoid logitech. It seems the new switches suck. The old models were better.
@@tridinh1011 The G502 *hero* starts having double-clicking issues almost immediately and gradually gets worse unless you update your firmware. But the firmware update doesn't fix the drag-stop bug which sometimes stops your sprays mid spray in games like CSGO and Valorant. So the mouse isn't recommended for FPS gamers. It has bugs. EDIT: I went through 3 of them in 6 months. Kept returning it to the store and getting a new one thinking they were faulty but in fact it was a common bug in the G502 *HERO* linup. If you can find the g502 proteus core then get that one. The proteus core is far more durable than the shitty hero.
I love my G502 and even paid the stupid price at the time to get the wireless G502 Lightspeed a couple years ago and have no regrets. Tried other mice but the shape and the weight of the G502 without the weights just feel perfect for me. Also that scroll wheel is perfect for me when programming.
The amount of buttons and the shape alone make it so worth it to me. Got the lightspeed as well and i adore it.
Same
I've had my G502 for over 6 darn years, and it still works flawlessly. I`ve almost worn through the cable and buttons, but the mouse itself still works pretty much perfectly
I love my G502 Hero. I've had it for about 2 years now. Only just learned about the scroll lock from this video today. A year after the video was released. I'm very happy to learn it, though!! But I do occasionally hit wrong buttons like mentioned.
As an owner of a g502 myself I feel that the contributing factors to this is how comfortable it fits in the hand, and the extra bottoms are really comfortably placed giving me easy access to extra keys for gaming or shortcuts when doing work and the fact that they give you weights to allow you to customise how the mouse feels
Gotta love those extra bottoms
why would you ever want to put on more weight, makes no sense
@@mega_1st You can change the centre of mass, as well as overall weight. Which, depending on how you are holding the mouse, can make a difference to comfort.
@@mega_1st Some people really like a heavier mouse. I've been using my g502 with two of the weights since 2016.
Agreed, the shape is everything.
I was a die-hard G502 user since 2014 for a LONG time. We own like 4. I've personally switched to the Glorious Model O/Wireless. The G502 is great, but I've found while I preferred heavy weight before, lightweight is nicer for me. While it seems like "higher quality" materials up front, the plastic shines like crazy over time and the rubber on the thumb side just outright... melts under daily use. I run into similar issues with the MX Master line, but on a far lower level. G502 is a great mouse, but I don't really recommend it anymore.
Recently switch over to Glorious's keyboard and I'm still shocked at just how good they are for the criminally low price. The Model 0/Wireless mouse looks phenomenal, does it have the same sort of declicked scroll wheel as the Logictech?
That's why I bought the G402 for work; the thumb area still has a rubbery feel to it, but is WAY different. I'd love a G502 with NO rubber, as the textured rubber just "melts & gets grimy"
I used to use the 502 for the longest time, then the wireless version, however they both developed the double click issue and I switched to a razer wirless mouse. I still prefer the shape of the 502 though.
Well what would you recommend then. I've only had this mouse for about a year, but it's by far the nicest one I've ever used. For me it works amazingly, but I can't attest to how the materials hold up over time. I have the wireless one and I absolutely love it. The 100$ price was imo totally worth it.
@@stryker0ae use it until it breaks, it may not die, it may get the double click like mine did after a year and a half. My first one lasted a good 4 years without problem and I only changed because I wanted wireless. When yours breaks, start looking around and see what is good at that time. no point in not using it if you already have it.
The mX 518 was my go to mouse for over a decade. Then I went to the Razr Deathadde essential. Mouse wheel went bad in 6 months. Now I'm on the G502
I also had this problem that it would sometimes register clicks twice or not at all. After it got older, this problem increased but I still use it as my daily driver for all of its plus points. It can be sometimes very annoying while doing work( making ppt, docs, etc)
I had a 502 Proteus Core a pretty while ago. The most remarkable thing to me compared to my currect 502 (The scrolling wheel died after 5 Years) is how incredibly much worse the switches on the mouse buttons have gotten. Even apart from the current reliability issues, my older 502 still feels miles, and i cannot stretch this enough, miles better than the curent one. I love everything else thats new on this mouse but if i could still use my old one, i would, for the buttons alone.
Used the G502 Proteus core for 5 years. And I'm a heavy ass user. It's the most durable mouse I've ever owned. But the g502 hero was a huge disappointment. Went through 3 of them in 6 months. It has a -bug- feature that stops your sprays mid spray in FPS games. To me the Hero linup dropped in quality.
if you have a soldering iron and an hour, you can switch out the switches pretty easily
Planned obsolescence just like light bulbs!
That’s interesting to hear. Thankfully my G502 Proteus Core is still chugging along nicely. Have got 7 years out of this baby.
@@ICCraider i had a proteus core right when they dropped and used it forever. the only reason i got a se hero core was for the rgb. but the proteus never had problems, and the hero one i got would, on occasion, un-ads when i play cod. idk why.
I have a Logitech G305, which also has the HERO sensor while being lighter, cheaper and wireless. I know comfort is subjective, but the G305 is also by far the most comfortable mouse I've ever used as well. It's just excellent.
The G305 also really feels cheaper. Also, I think the ergonomics are just plain bad - a symetrical design just isn't good for a mouse. G603 is the sweet spot for wireless.
I agree, I switched to GPW a few months back but for 30€ constantly on sale the g305 is unbeatable
@@earl_of_northesk3617 its feels fine, its nice because it just looks like a mouse, no one asks about the spaceship on my desk like my 903. It a proven design
Agreed. I have one as my portable mouse because it's light, relatively inexpensive for its quality, has a dongle holding spot and a long battery life. I even have big hands but don't find it uncomfortable because the shape is relatively simple and not opinionated on how you hold it.
This is the reason why I tell new PC gamers to go to Best Buy and demo the mice and keyboards to find what they like. Because there's no "best" mouse and keyboard setup that works for everybody.
I love the g502, I got it because I wanted 3 side buttons. I find 2 buttons too low for the games I like but I kept it because of the comfort, this mouse feels good in your hand.
Really appreciate the 5 second merch plugs instead of the 2 minute advertisements for an app for my phone
I also bought this mouse and when the switches went defective, Logitech shipped a new one over really quickly. It really is the best mouse I've ever used.
Haven't had an issue with their mice but my keyboard broke back in the day and can 100% their RMA is probably one of the best.
my switches also went out and I didn't even care to get it replaced because every mouse I get from Logitech the switches or middle mouse button dies.
How long did that take tho? All of my experiences with Logitech mice were awful. They never last for more than a year
@@PMSTTR Same, both of my 903s had failing switches within a year each. Extremely frustrating. I had this mouse before them and it lasted just over a year. I love the features these mice have, but replacing them this often is just too much.
@@An4lAvenger I suggest you to buy better switches and replace the cheapo chinese ones. Would pay 3x the cost of mouses easily to have better switches form the start. Also weird for me at least is that there are so few mouses that have 4 thumb buttons. Helps a lot in web browsing to have separate buttons to go back/forward in history and tabs left/right.
I bought the G502 hero because it was on sale out the door for less than 30$ (MicroCenter holiday sales). it has been an adventure. My older mouse that ive used for the past 20+ years was the Logitech Trackman FX. A trackball mouse with 5 buttons (3 on thumb 2 on body)... If they kept that old trackball body and added in a Scroll wheel and a higher DPI i would still be using that style. I still find myself 'adjusting' to the new mouse in gameplay (WoW, Valheim, Ark, Rust etc..) .
I was in the market for a mouse at £25-£30 or so, tight budget... but when I looked at the G502 Hero, it was a no brainer to go that little bit further in budget and get it. No regrets. MY only gripe is it's a bit difficult to keep clean. I like the weight (I added all the weights), I love the scroll wheel (once I found how to lock and unlock it!) and it's comfortable even in my big hands. The wireless version would have been nicer, but out of my budget at the time. I'll keep it till it dies. That might be years...
Had that mouse for a good 3 years. Amazing mouse. Cannot recommend higher. Fantastic feel, great build.. absolutely beautiful. The software was easy to use, and darn do I miss it.
Had one, broke after 5 months. Got a new one with warranty, now it does some funny stuff. Sleep mode? If it's not a thing, well mine does.
@@tk8tray1 mine just died just shy of 4 years. Short compared to another logitech mouse i must of had for 12 lol
Daily driving my G502 for almost 7 years (since mid 2015). After such a long time of use and some abuse, the rubber pad under the thumb rest is basically worn down to the inner shell. Some points of the braided cable bent up and lost its normal shape since it was two years old (this might be considered an issue for this year model). The scroll wheel is also oxidized a bit from my finger sweat. I accidentally dropped it from the table quite sometimes. The mouse still works really well.
Had the same issue as I have had mine since 2014. But you can get a new top shell and even the cable for cheap on aliexpress.
@@Ultrabrezel i think after 7years you can upgrade to g502 hero xd
@@bambo5243 I have had no issues beside the outside wear so no need.
Ur comment got stolen by “dark”
Yea, what's going on with these copy pasta bots? Found it under so many Videos today. My is in the same age and also worn down, but it still works.
4 years still using my hero g502 it has suffered lots of falls, once it fell into water for a whole night that ruined the middle click, i changed the thing that does the middle click, no so long ago the left click started to do double click y just changed the switch and it feels like new, i love it and will not let it die soon. i choosed the hero g502 because i had a really good experience with the g300s, i fell in love with logitech because of that, i gave my g300s to a friend and he also loved it he changed it recently for another g300s.
I have an upgraded version of the mouse at 10:09 It cost me $10 at a pawn shop. Works great , has some finger support flanges on it as well as programmable RGB settings with custom colors
I knew the mouse from the silhouette in the thumbnail. I got the wireless version, and it is hands down the best mouse I've ever tried. Had the G402 before it and it lasted me 4 years as well. Logitech knows what's up
Lol I saw the shadow and also thought, “oh! That looks like my mouse” and welp, so it is
I own a G502. It's completely worth it just to use the scroll wheel as a built-in fidget spinner. If they added the unlockable scroll wheel to other models, I'm sure they would succeed similar to the G502.
Well there's the G902 as well with a free wheel scroll wheel, and it looks dope tbh
My MX Revolution had it back in 09
Yes, free scroll on more models, please logitech! I will pay big money for a lightweight wired mouse like the g502. Also better feets, teflon etc.
I love, LOVE, the G600, having all those side buttons helps so much, I feel like buying a couple more just to have in case of an emergency
I think a great deal of it is once the gamers settled on a mouse, they just don't want to change all the muscle memory for their favorite settings and games. Learning a new setup will cost you wins.
best mouse ever, i sit in a recliner and game and my 502 has fallen on the atleast 5 times a day for over year the only thing that broke on it was the clicky part of the middle mouse button it still works. im buying the new model 502 plus soon
ive been using the g502 hero for almost 4 years now its still in great condition and i love how heavy it is i like putting 3 of the weights in it and if you put it on top of a smooth mousepad its litterly butter and is insane for its price
I’ve ran many years on my G502. I love the tracking and extra buttons, but absolutely hate the software (so much that all the family in the house is running the older Logitech software because of how many bugs the new software brought forth) and I think the mouse has a little high of an arch, meaning it changes how my hand sits on the mouse. Still totally worth 50$ though.
This! I was very surprised they were positive about the software lol
@@jakobvanklinken They likely didn't spend a large amount of time in the software for the review. Using it the first time around or for a short period you're not as likely to notice any issues (at least in my experience) but once you actually start spending more time in it adding a bunch of macros, messing with profiles, etc, you start noticing those bugs
Yeah, I don't really like Logitech G Hub (or whatever it's called) too. Fortunately, G502 is one of the Logitech's mice that is supported by the older software too (Logitech Gaming Software) which to me feels less bloated. If it's also not your cup of tea, there's an option of saving all the settings to the mouse's onboard memory and completely uninstalling the software. Even RGB patterns are saved there!
No issues or bugs here with the logitech g hub, everything fine for the past 7 months.
have had my 502 for a few months. didnt really regard thhe g hub after setting the intial profiles and hitting onboard mode
I used a G302 for a few years, honestly one of the best gaming mice I've ever used, but started having the double-click issue about a year ago...I thought that issue was isolated to g302 only.
I had 3 razer mice before switching to the G502 and everyone of them had double click problems after a year of usage. My G502 holds strong for 5 years now!
The Hero sensor sucks balls. The G302 isn't comfortable at all, but the sensor is bloody excellent
I had double clicking on my previous G604 too. But that was after few years of heavy use.
I love my G302 so much I replaced all the switches when it started to double click. Haven't had an issue since, still the most comfortable and precise mouse I've ever used.
Had the G502 Hero for a solid 6 months, then it started double clicking/dragging. RMA'd it and went through 2 more because of the same issues within the following 4 months. RMA'd it again and the fourth one is still sitting in the box in the closet while a steel series Rival 600 is my regular now. Maybe I play FPS games too much (and might be a little hard on the microswitch) but the switch is the biggest downfall for the G502. I loved every other aspect of it for the price. Solid review Linus!
The G502 Proteus Core was the first mouse I ever bought for my gaming PC and I stubbornly refuse to switch to any other different mouse. I am currently on my 3rd G502 (first 2 broke due to rage) and still live by this mouse. Luckily, I don't think I have ever experienced any of the double clicking problems others talk about.
it was my first mouse too, but being honest, u are missing out a lot if u dont change it to better one. it was good when it released, but there are lots of better options now. If u are casual gamer, it wil be enought, but if u want to improve and be better, logitech g pro x superlight for example are so much better, and it gives you room to improve more
@@joel3187 it fits my hand perfectly and I love love love the DPI shift button, I use it all the time. I’ve laid my hands on other mice but none of them do it for me like the G502. Maybe I’ll get a light speed someday.
@@thatoneguy5903 if youre gonna get a mouse, and dont care about anything about comfort, you should probably not have a g502 proteus. theres a lot of options right now so i dont see a world where that mouse is the most comfortable, regardless of how well it "fits your hand".
@@Iurc please tell me more about how I’ve hated the same mouse I’ve purchased for years
Dude i have like ten of these bro!!
I've had the Proteus Core for the last 8 years and I only upgraded to the 502 lightspeed because the rubber on the PC is almost gone and the wire is too short for my current setup. Solid mouse, would recommend.
I'm still rocking it, it works and looks like the first day, and I freaking love it.
The lightspeed seems to be exactly the same kind of quality as well. It's got great battery life too, in a month of use I've charged it only one time and that was when I opened the box.
As a non-gamer I don’t care much about the performance. I just love the design and feel with all the weights in it. I own 3 (2 wired & 1 wireless). Also love the feeling and function of the scroll wheel. I dry bushed the edges of the panels with silver paint and it looks like its made of metal. I think visually the design is perfect & looks badass on my desk.
I'm going to guess the most important purpose for higher tracking DPI isn't necessarily a faster pointer. Maybe it's for better tracking accuracy on less than ideal surfaces for the purpose.
I've used the G502 since about 2015 and I am currently on my 2nd one, I will likely buy a 3rd when I wear out this one. This is my favorite mouse over dozens I have used over the past 20+ years
How long does the mouse usually wear out?
@@ShenobiYT mine lasted 4 years before the wire got fucked
bought this mouse back in 2019. Still using the same model to this day with heavy use. Haven't had any issues with it other than maybe the rubber getting worn down and the scroll wheel and buttons getting a little dirty from time to time. Absolutely love this mouse.
It's ridiculous that they don't add an anti-doubleclick option in the software. Just have a benchmark for how fast you can click. If significantly faster clicks come in, discard and assume bug click. This exists as a separate piece of software you can apply system wide (windows only, "clickfix". It's just autohotkey!), but there's no practical reason they can't do it on the mouse itself. It's not like debouncing isn't already a thing! They just need to stretch its limits!
Proud G502 Hero owner here! Nobody talking about the side-clickable scroll, a feature i love since my G500 mouse. I had to change it (the G500) after 12 years of service due to double-clicking problem, but now i'm planning to fix it and get it back on the road too!
I got a g502 hero and it came with weights that can be added in the bottom so weight shouldn’t be too much of a problem.