Tuesday, August 30th 2022

Logitech Introduces the G502 X Gaming Mouse in Wired, Wireless and PLUS Versions

Logitech G, a brand of Logitech and leading innovator of gaming technologies and gear, today announced the G502 X, G502 X LIGHTSPEED and G502 X PLUS, the latest versions of the world's most popular gaming mouse, with an array of breakthrough innovations for the best gaming experience possible. The G502 X continues the legacy of delivering unrivaled gaming performance by meticulously redesigning the G502 form, and by updating it with the most advanced gaming technologies, including the introduction of LIGHTFORCE hybrid optical-mechanical switches.

"The G502 is an icon in gaming and we know that the community has been looking for the next-generation offering," said Ujesh Desai, vice president and general manager of Logitech Gaming. "We reimagined the iconic G502 with design and engineering updates that elevate the legendary gaming mouse into a new era of play. With lighter materials and cutting-edge technology, the new G502 X promises to continue the G502 tradition of ultimate performance and total control."
Exclusive to Logitech G, all G502 X models come with the all-new LIGHTFORCE hybrid optical-mechanical switches for incredible speed and reliability, as well as precise actuation with crisp response.

LIGHTFORCE is a revolutionary microswitch technology that combines the benefits of optical switches with the important actuation feel of mechanical switches that gamers love. Optical switches offer fast speed, performance and good reliability over the life of the mouse.

LIGHTFORCE uses galvanic contact parts within the switch that operate just like mechanical switches, to maintain that crisp feeling. The result is optical and mechanical triggers engineered in unison, delivering the ultimate gaming performance. LIGHTFORCE hybrid switches provide reliable, ultra low latency optical actuation combined with the best attributes of crisp, tactile mechanical clicks.

The G502 X touts a redesigned, reversible and removable DPI-shift button to accommodate a wide variety of hand sizes and grip styles, a redesigned scroll wheel with higher stability and reduced weight, while retaining the G502's iconic dual hyper-fast infinite scroll and precise ratchet modes, USB-C charging for wireless versions, as well as a thin-wall exoskeleton for weight reduction and maximum rigidity.

The G502 X also comes equipped with the HERO 25K high-precision gaming sensor, offering a 1-1 ratio accuracy at sub-micron levels and zero smoothing, filtering or acceleration.

Along with activity and performance without the wire and, when combined with LIGHTFORCE, features response times 68 percent faster than the previous generation. The LIGHTSPEED wireless protocol update also allows gamers to connect two LIGHTSPEED devices to one receiver using the Device Pairing Tool in G HUB. Players can choose to operate G502 X with the same receiver as their Logitech G915, G915 TKL, or G715 gaming keyboards.

In addition, the G502 X line is compatible with Logitech G POWERPLAY wireless charging mats for unlimited battery life without wires.

The G502 X PLUS model comes with LIGHTSYNC RGB with the following features, flowing 8-LED lighting that is customizable and adapts as the user plays, startup and power-down effects, and battery optimization through active play detection.

All three mice are available in black and white colorways.

For more information, visit the product pages of the G502 X, G502 X LIGHTSPEED and G502 X PLUS.
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31 Comments on Logitech Introduces the G502 X Gaming Mouse in Wired, Wireless and PLUS Versions

#26
Slizzo
DammeronThe biggest problem with G502 was terrible battery life - up to 60h is way too low...

This new G502 X claims up to 120h - much better, but still not enough (eg. G903 has 140-180h).
I don't know, I usually go a few weeks in between charges on my 502 Lightspeed. I have the RGB turned off though to maximize my time with it.
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#27
TheLostSwede
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Bomby569g502 is the most confortable mouse i ever tried, i would not change it for anything else
I find them a bit too flat compared to older Logitech mice.
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#28
Zathan
What's the brand/model of the keyboard pictured at the bottom left of the image?
Looks interesting.
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#30
Dammeron
ValantarI can't deny the convenience of plugging in a USB-C cable though - but access to replacement batteries years down the line is a must.
Can be both at the same time. G700 uses 1 AA battery and is charged by microUSB. Same could've been done here with G502 X [whishful thinking mode :D].
ValantarI used to be a fast scrolling die-hard way back when, starting with my old G9 (which was absolute murder for my hands, and rather quickly replaced), but after moving to the G602 that lacked it I no longer really see the need. Guess my PC use habits have just changed? I've got an M720 for my laptop which has that wheel, but I always have it in its notched mode these days.
I use G700s on my main PC at home and M702 for my office/work laptop and can't live without the fast-scroll anymore - excel sheets with thousands of lines, long documents, web browsing... It's just too convienient. Wish they switched to the magnetic scroll from MX Master 3, but I can't get everything I want, I guess... :)
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#31
Valantar
DammeronCan be both at the same time. G700 uses 1 AA battery and is charged by microUSB. Same could've been done here with G502 X [whishful thinking mode :D].
That sounds sketchy - either they bundle a relatively expensive NiMh battery, or they risk idiots blowing up alkalines inside of the mouse, ruining it. Either way, bad times ahead for Logitech customer service.
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