Logitech simply pulled fairly the unsavory bait and change on its loyal clients, by asserting a celebratory tenth anniversary model of the Logitech G502 constructed from aluminum. Because the world’s best-selling gaming mouse, it has received many followers around the globe, however Logitech has made the weird choice to not promote the brand new aluminum product, and even do a public giveaway.
I used to be fortunate sufficient to get my palms on the brand new mouse on the LogiPlay occasion, the place Logitech introduced the brand new mouse, together with the brand new Logitech G Professional Superlight 2 Dex, G915 keyboard, and extra. And, if it’s any comfort to would-be consumers/giveaway entrants on the market, Logitech‘s newest mouse most likely wouldn’t be price a spot on our greatest gaming mouse information.
The Logitech G502 X 10 12 months version, because it’s formally stamped, is a normal model of the G502 X Plus, however Logitech has taken benefit of the multi-paneled design of the mouse to swap out three of the highest plastic items and exchange them with machined aluminum. The left and proper button plates and the plate that sits behind them, have all been switched.
In concept, this could have created a singular, actually slick-looking model of the G502 X, however, to my eyes at the least, the addition of laser-etched writing on the correct aspect cheapens the design. The Logitech G emblem appears sensible sufficient, however the restricted version ‘x/502’ marking, adopted by the ‘G502 X 10 Yr Version’ label and the weird choice to place the chemical image and atomic weight of aluminum on there simply clutters the entire affair.
Within the hand, the aluminum had been warmed by the numerous different palms making an attempt out the system on the Logiplay launch occasion, so it didn’t really feel overly cool to the contact. The feel of the sand-blasted and anodized end was very nice, although, and whereas it undoubtedly isn’t as grippy because the soft-touch or matte plastic finishes you get on regular gaming mice, it wasn’t clearly too slippery. I’d additionally assume the aluminum would maintain as much as put on higher than plastic finishes, although older variations of the G502 with aluminum scroll wheels notoriously corroded after some time, so it’s not a assure.
With out scales handy, and with out Logitech declaring the load of the aluminum G502 X, I can’t inform you its weight for certain, however it felt as if this model was a bit heavier than the prevailing model. The G502 line has by no means been identified for being a light-weight choice, however it has at the least trended in that route extra just lately, so the aluminum model is seemingly a slight step again in that regard.
Efficiency smart, the mouse is simply a normal G502 X, so there must be no issues by way of the sensor, though the button plates being constructed from aluminum meant the texture of the left and proper switches was somewhat odd. You possibly can sense the load and rigidity of the fabric. I didn’t have lengthy sufficient with it to essentially get a way of whether or not I favored that facet of it or not, however I think any additional weight (and thus inertia) on a mouse button isn’t excellent for gaming.
In any other case, the only greatest brain-twister of this launch is how Logitech is dealing with it. In the event you’re a devoted G502 person and would like to spend over the percentages to purchase one among these (secondhand models being bought on ebay however), or hand over all of your private info to enter a contest for one, it’s robust luck. Logitech is handing them out through as-yet unspecified means, merely saying that “It might probably solely be awarded, earned, or gifted from Logitech G or our companions to group members throughout the globe.”
Contemplating the system is proscribed to only 502 models, that offer may disappear in a flash. Hopefully Logitech will maintain some kind of worldwide competitors to permit common customers to enter for an opportunity to win.
As a substitute, for now you’ll must make do with plain previous white or black plastic variations of the G502 X, although there’s at all times the Millennium Falcon G502 X as properly.
For extra on Logitech’s newest pro-grade gaming gear, try its just-announced Astro A50 headset, which brings the superb multi-device switching capabeility of the Astro A50X to a brand new cheaper price level.
