Something to look forward to: The original G502 gaming mouse came out in 2014 and was a huge hit with gamers. Its form-factor was loved by many and its rich feature set was later updated in 2018 with Logitech's Hero optical sensor and other improvements. Now, the company has introduced a wireless version that promises the same high performance with one less cable to manage. In many ways, the G502 Lightspeed is similar to its wired predecessor, the G502 Hero. It retains the iconic design and features, the same Hero 16K sensor that can exceed 400 IPS and deliver 16,000 DPI tracking, and 11 customization buttons, but now comes with six weights (two 4g weights, four 2g weights) instead of five for even finer tuning and feel. The included USB adapter has a report rate of 1ms. To remove the cord and fit wireless bits inside, the mouse had to be completely re-engineered with a new mechanical and electrical design. The new thin-wall structure has reduced the overall weight by 7 grams and given more interior space to house additional components and the battery that offers a run time of 48 hours or about two/three weeks of moderate usage. The Lightspeed features Logitech's PowerPlay wireless charging, which lets you juice it up hassle-free on the company's $99 PowerPlay mouse pad. If you don't own the fancy charging pad, just plug in the mouse's braided Micro USB cable like the filthy casual that you are. The PowerPlay wireless tech is also one of the reasons for the $100 price hike of this new model. Logitech G's Lightsync RGB Technology provides personalized lighting effects with approximately 16.8 million colors and the mouse's on-board memory can store up to five profiles to take your customized settings on the go. The mouse is PVC free and has a Plastic Neutral Certification as part of the company's environmental sustainability efforts. With each purchase, Logitech will help in funding programs that help remove ocean-bound plastic from the environment.<doc-sep>Today, Logitech announced the first wireless version of the G502 Gaming Mouse series in the G502 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming mouse. Logitech says the G502 Lightspeed is re-engineered from the ground up and combines the familiar shape and features of the wired version with Logitech G’s Lightspeed and Powerplay wireless technologies. The new mouse features the HERO 16K (High-Efficiency Rated Optical) sensor, 11 programmable buttons, an adjustable weight system, and Lightsync RGB technology. If that tickles your fancy, the G502 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse is available this month at a wallet-clearing $149.99. (Image credit: Logitech) Logitech's Lightspeed wireless technology is one of the primary features. The company says it can provide a faster-than-wired gaming experience with a 1ms report rate through an optimized wireless connection. Another feature, which happens to be shared with the hard wired G502, is the HERO 16K sensor that's used for accurate, high-performance tracking. Logitech says it is up to 10x more efficient than its previous generations. The sensor is capable of a high 400 IPS precision, maximum acceleration of 40G, with sensitivity up to 16,000 DPI. Additional specifications are in the table below. Logitech G502 LightSpeed Sensor HERO 16K Resolution 100 - 16000 DPI Speed 400 IPS/40G Acceleration None Ambidextrous No Switches N/A Polling Rate 1000Hz Lighting 1-Zone 16.8M RGB Buttons 11 Software Logitech G Hub Cable Braided (data/charging) Dimensions (HxWxD) 5.2 x 2.9 x 1.6 inches Weight 4.0Oz - Up to 16g additional weight Price $149.99 USD Though loaded with new wireless features, the new mouse keeps the same shape as the wired G502. To do so, it uses a new thinner wall design (from 1.4mm to 1mm) supported by an endoskeleton for rigidity and support. This design change allowed for more internal room to shoehorn additional technology inside. Logitech says the change does not compromise durability or quality. The G502 Lightspeed keeps the 11 programmable buttons, dual-mode scroll wheel and the glowing Logitech G offset on the left side. The mouse’s weight, 7g lighter than the wired version, and balance can be adjusted by installing a combination of six small weights in the bottom. Logitech says the G502 Lightspeed will run around 48 hours on battery. Once it needs a charge, it can be done through a cable or with the Powerplay Wireless Charging system. Simply attach the magnetic Powercore module to the gaming mouse for untethered gaming and continuous charging when the mouse is in play. There is no need to sacrifice the ability to use the mouse while charging, so you should never run out of power. The Powercore is not included and does not come cheap priced $99 and you lose the ability to use the weights. This means an all-in price of $248 - expensive for a mouse of any type. (Image credit: Logitech) Like the wired model, the G502 Lightspeed includes onboard memory that can store up to five profiles while RGB lighting (16.8M colors) that can be personalized with Lightsync RGB Technology. The lighting, commands, and macros are customizable using Logitech G Hub software. If you love the wired G502, the G502 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse looks like a compelling choice if you want to cut the (mouse) cord. You won't have to wait long to get it: The G502 is available this month (May 2019) at the Logitech G website with a $149.99 price tag.<doc-sep>Logitech has unveiled a new gaming mouse. That’s an old mouse, but completely new, but not: the G502 Lightspeed. Yes, Logitech has finally created a wireless version of the classic G502, a mouse beloved by gamers, one of the most popular gaming mice in the world, and the rodent that launched a thousand ‘brick’ memes. But that brings us quickly to arguably the most important point – despite the fact the new G502 Lightspeed is fully wireless, and optionally packs in the PowerPlay wireless charging tech, it’s actually lighter than the original design. The old G502 was a 121g mouse, ignoring the cable, and the Lightspeed version packs in a new sensor, a battery, and the wireless connection tech too, and yet comes in at just 114g. “It’s a mechanical miracle,” as François Morrier, Logitech’s principal optical engineer says. That seems especially true as when Logitech asked existing G502 users what they might want from a wireless version they just asked for the exact same mouse but with every single bit of new technology the peripheral maker has created in the intervening years. No small feat. “We started by listening to G502 users,” says Chris Pate, Logitech portfolio manager, “and they had a very straightforward request, what they wanted was a G502. Exactly. But with all the latest technology.” Perfect pals: These are the best gaming keyboards around And Logitech has managed it, the new G502 Lightspeed is practically identical on the outside, looking every inch as though someone has just modded an old G502 rodent with a homebrew wireless kit. Except inside it’s completely different. “The only thing that’s remained the same from the original G502,” says Pate, “is a couple of the feet.” Despite looking and feeling identical, bar a more solid response from the side buttons, the innards have been completely replaced, down to the endoskeleton itself. “It’s just a very, very good mimic,” as Pate explains. Thanks to the work done with the shell of our favourite gaming mouse, the G Pro Wireless and its thin wall moulding process, as well as the shrunken lens of the Hero 16K sensor, Logitech has been able to completely alter the internal make up of the mouse to allow for all the fresh wire-free tech without compromising and adding a metric sh*t ton of extra weight. We’ve got an early sample of the new G502 – I’m using it right now – and it feels like a carbon copy of the old wired Proteus Spectrum. Except without the stupid name. Logitech G502 Lightspeed Connection Wireless Battery life 48 hrs default lighting, 60 hrs lighting off Weight 114g (optional extra 16g) Max DPI 16,000 Max speed >400 IPS Max acceleration >40G Price $130 (£130) The new G502 packs in the advanced Lightspeed wireless connection tech, the same outstanding Hero 16K sensor that’s in the G Pro Wireless, and PowerPlay charging compatibility. Though the charging mat, et al is a costly extra. Considering the new G502 Lightspeed is already a $130 (£130) mouse that extra $100 for PowerPlay does make it a pricey package. But you also get all the key features which made the G502 such a popular peripheral, such as the tunable weight system, adding another 16g of weight to the mouse, with four 2g inserts and a pair of 4g, the freewheeling scrollwheel, and the extra programmable buttons. And while we’re talking numbers, the Hero 16K offers DPI settings up to 16,000DPI, acceleration that can top 40G, and acceleration levels above 400 inches per second. Essentially faster than you’ll realistically ever need. Don’t worry too much if you can’t stretch to the impressive PowerPlay battery charging kit straight away though, as the G502 Lightspeed will run for up to 48 hours with the default lighting, or 60 hours if you ditch the RGBs. But who’s going to do that, eh? But yeah, it’s another pricey ol’ gaming mouse, though this is one the community has been clamouring for for an age. And before the end of May it will be out and available for you to rest your game-weary digits on too. I’ll be testing the new mouse all the way back from the Berlin launch event, so expect a review very soon.<doc-sep>
Start transforming your game’s economy and increase your bottom line. Get the free guide now. Elevate your enterprise data technology and strategy at Transform 2021. ​Logitech has unveiled the Logitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse, a wireless version of its best-selling gaming mouse. The mouse has all of the updated designs and components of the company’s past five years of gaming mouse products, such as the wired Logitech G502 Hero gaming mouse, which launched in 2018. Andrew Coonrad, technical marketing manager at Logitech, said in an interview with GamesBeat that fans have been asking for a wireless version of the G502 — which came out in 2014 — for some time, as they like the shape and feature set of the device. “The G502 was a cult phenomenon, with millions of gamers out there who love it,” Coonrad said. “It has a fanatical following.” The company re-engineered from the new mouse, keeping the look and feel of the G502 while introducing wireless technology and a 7-gram weight reduction. I’ve been trying it out and it is a very fast mouse, as you can fly over a surface and scroll the wheel very quickly. The mouse has a new mechanical and electrical design, with Powerplay wireless charging and the High Efficiency Rated optical (Hero 16K) sensor. The sensor has sensitivity up to 16,000 DPI and 400+ IPS with no acceleration, filtering, or smoothing. The mouse has a thin-wall design, allowing for the reduction of weight and the addition of more space in the interior of the mouse to feature a bunch of components. Logitech had to add a battery and other technologies to the G502 device, and that meant a lot of engineering work, Coonrad said. Image Credit: Logitech “This is a really difficult challenge,” Coonrad said. “They had to change every single component, except for one of the feet in the bottom of the mouse. This is a super-complicated product. To keep the look of the G502, we had to redo everything.” The mouse has 11 programmable buttons that can be customized through Logitech GHUB Software to perform individual action or assign macros. Additionally, the mouse features a dual-mode hyper-fast scroll wheel and an adjustable weight system with six weights —​​four at 2 grams and two at 4 grams — so you can adjust the weight and balance of the mouse to match your play style. It has textured rubber side grips and a right-handed design (sorry, lefties) that has been used by millions of gamers. In addition, the new Logitech G502 Lightspeed is PVC free and has Plastic Neutral Certification. This means that with every purchase, Logitech helps fund Plastic Bank programs that help remove ocean-bound plastic from the environment. Logitech G’s Powerplay wireless charging system enables continuous charging, even while gaming. The new gaming mouse pairs wirelessly, with power and data moving over a single USB cable. The mouse will be available on LogitechG.com​ and at global retailers in May 2019 for $150. It weighs 114 grams, and it gets about 48 hours runtime for battery life, which can translate to about two or three weeks of usage. Coonrad said this wireless mouse was the missing link in the Logitech G brand’s line-up of mice.