Logitech G502 Proteus Core

Overview

The G502 "Proteus Core" is Logitech's latest gaming mouse and is the first mouse to feature a sensor with a staggering 12.000 DPI rating. That makes the G502 ideal for 4K gaming. The G502 also includes a total of eleven programmable buttons as well as in-game DPI shifting and a dual-mode fast-scroll or click-adjust mouse wheel.

There is a new version available:

Logitech G502 Hero

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See it on Amazon: $46

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 38 expert reviews

Excellent:

33
Good:

4
Average:

0
Bad:

1

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Last revision on March 21, 2023

Reviewers Liked

Intuitive and comfortable design
Big buttons in a smart layout
Streamlined software with lots of options
Ultra fine weight adjustment
Improved scroll wheel

Reviewers Didn't Like

May not suit palm-grip players with big hands

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Expert reviews and ratings

By TechSpot on May 23, 2014 90

The Logitech G502 Proteus Core is the first mouse to tout a staggering 12,000 DPI. This is complemented by a host of other features that make for the ultimate gaming companion. It's super flexible, working flawlessly on a variety of surfaces, it has five chevron-shaped 3.6g weights, eleven programmable buttons, in-game DPI shifting and dual mouse wheel modes.

By TechSpot on May 23, 2014 90

As someone who works on a computer and plays video games when time permits, it's safe to say I do a lot of mousing. For years I've favored the Logitech Performance MX 's big, comfortable design and its 'Darkfield' laser sensor has always been more than...

By PC Authority on April 08, 2016 100

"No box is left unchecked with this...

By mousearea.com on January 24, 2016 93

Logitech is one of the top brands that has pleased PC gamers across the globe with some of the best gaming mice with optical and laser sensors. Every Logitech mouse that is labelled as a gaming mouse has something unusual/unique for gamers. The Logitech...

By XSReviews on November 26, 2015 90

The Logitech G502 is a strong gaming mouse from a big brand with few flaws; it's no surprise that it's the #1 mouse on Amazon right now. The G502 is well supported, works across a range of games and has all the features you could want. With a faster...

By techbuyersguru.com on October 13, 2015 90

There's just no doubt about it - the G502 is a fantastic mouse, and will likely appeal to a greater number of gamers than just about any mouse on the market today. But in so doing, it will likely be the very best option for few if any gamers, as its...

By Gaming Nexus on January 09, 2015 88

As I prepared to do this review, I went through my drawer of old gaming mice and found representatives of nearly every generation of gaming mice that Logitech has released. Most of these were mice that I had purchased for myself, because for the last...

By ImpulseGamer on November 17, 2014 90

The Logitech G502 Proteus Core Tunable Gaming Mouse is definitely a great option for PC...

By GadgetMac on August 30, 2014 90

Before we compare the two, we're going to begin the review starting with the G502 Proteus Core. Easily Logitech's most impressively designed gaming mouse. Attractively garish is what it really is. Then again so are most gaming mice, and we don't really...

By in.ign.com on August 11, 2014 95

The feature-laden Logitech G502 packs the best aspects of previous Logitech gaming mice into one Franken-mouse. It's one of the best in Logitech's arsenal, and perhaps one of the best mice in the market, period. Logitech should seriously consider getting...

By APC Magazine on August 11, 2014 100

Optical mice first hit the scene back in 1999, replacing ball mice and their fluff-stuffing rollers. The Optical sensor is basically a tiny camera, with a small LED bouncing red light off the mousing surface onto a CMOS sensor, thousands of times per...

By pokde.net on July 12, 2014 80

It has been exactly 23 days i have tested and tortured this mouse and now it has come to its judgement day. Logitech G502 PROTEUS CORE Tuneable Gaming Mouse is a Flagship gaming mouse for Logitech, a superb evolution of well known G500 and G500s....

By videogamesuncovered.com on July 08, 2014 90

Crafted for gaming, the G502 Proteus Core has been designed for gaming. Logitech has specified “heat mapped zones” and “advanced coatings” for improved control, precision and toughness. Along with the ability to control the weight of the mouse, you can...

By nasilemaktech.com on June 23, 2014 90

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Logitech G502 Proteus Core

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