Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum RGB
£69 inc VAT • logitech.co.uk
The G502 Proteus Spectrum RGB is part of the gaming range from Logitech, who has a substantial pedigree when it comes to PC peripherals in general. While in the past the brand wasn’t well known for producing gaming gear, the level of experience and expertise it now brings to the table, or in this case, desk, is undeniably fearsome, including one of the best PC mice sensors on the market, the PMW3366, which offers 12,000 DPI at 1000Hz. This can be found in the G502, G303, G403 Prodigy (wired and wireless), Logitech G900 and G Pro mice.
The G502 is definitely one of the most user-friendly mice we tested – it fits ergonomically into the hand, and we barely had to move our thumb to reach the two side buttons. Counting these, the Proteus has 11 programmable buttons, including a thumb button and on-the-fly DPI switching. The buttons for shifting scrollwheel function isn’t one of these buttons, meaning you have 12 buttons on the mouse – the scroll switching button allows you to change from clicky to free scrolling mode at the press of a button.
The DPI levels are adjustable, and are indicated by three LEDs, which can be switched off through the software. Along with the DPI LEDs, the ‘G’ logo is the only section that includes RGB backlighting. It’s a shame the G402 doesn’t include more than this somewhat desultory twinkle, but we can forgive it on the strength of its design.
The visual design of this mouse is weirdly pretty; matt-black with gloss detailing and smooth, arresting contours, it’s minimalist chic that’s cool without being overly flashy. It’s also very well-constructed, as could be expected from a company such as Logitech. The body feels solid and well put-together, and it’s relatively weighty, but can be customised through its adjustable weights. It also comes with a braided cable.
Logitech has come a long way over the years to fine-tune its software, and with the Logitech Gaming Software, you will be able to customise every single aspect of the mouse, including macros, basic functions to mouse mat calibration!
Adjustable DPI, high-speed tracking and the inclusion of one of the best sensors on the market make this a great mouse for FPS gamers, but it’s got a solid design and layout that render it a pretty sensible choice for fans of other genres as well. Even better, it’s not overly expensive.