Logitech G5 Laser Mouse /2007 vs Logitech G502 X PLUS

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G5 Laser Mouse /2007 compared with G502 X PLUS

	LogitechG5 Laser Mouse /2007	LogitechG502 X PLUS
Overview
Released
Released	2007	August 2022
Tracking
Shape
Shape	Ergonomic	Ergonomic
Hand
Hand	Right hand	Right hand
Sensitivity
Sensitivity	Up to 2,000 DPI	Up to 44,000 DPI (better)
Sensor
Sensor	Laser	HERO 44K
Buttons
Buttons	7	11 (better)
Free-spinning wheel
Free-spinning wheel	–	Yes
Thumb wheel
Thumb wheel	–	No
Sensor
Sensor	Logitech lists 400, 800 and 2,000 DPI presets without software, up to five software-set levels, 6.4 megapixels per second image processing and a 1,000-reports-per-second USB rate.	100–44,000 DPI, over 678 IPS and over 40 G on the current UK specification; 1,000 Hz wired and wireless. Original launch specifications list HERO 25K with 25,600 DPI; the current maker page retains older figures in its description
Scroll wheel
Scroll wheel	Stepped scroll wheel tilts left and right for horizontal scrolling.	Mechanical switch selects ratcheted or free-spinning scrolling; wheel tilts left and right. Maker support lists 11 physical buttons and 13 programmable controls, including wheel directions
Connections and battery
Connects by
Connects by	Cable	USB receiver and Cable
Power
Power	Cable	Rechargeable
Battery life (maker's claim)
Battery life (maker's claim)	–	Up to 130 hours
Charging port
Charging port	–	USB-C
Receiver
Receiver	–	LIGHTSPEED USB-A receiver, storage compartment and extension adapter; a compatible LIGHTSPEED keyboard can share the receiver through G HUB
Charging
Charging	–	USB-C; up to 130 hours with lighting off or 37 hours with default lighting. POWERPLAY charging mat sold separately; the support sheet's conflicting 500-hour and 18-month claims are not used
Works with
Works with	Logitech lists Windows XP and Vista at launch and a wired USB connection.	Windows 10 or later and macOS 10.14 or later; USB port required
Software
Software	Logitech SetPoint allows button reassignment and sensitivity adjustment; APH Networks found no onboard profile memory.	Logitech G HUB for macros, DPI and RGB lighting; two onboard profiles by default, five after configuration
Design
Weight
Weight	116 g	106 g (better)
Size
Size	Logitech lists approximately 130 × 73 × 44 mm, a 2 m cable and 116 g bare weight.	131.4 × 79.2 × 41.1 mm (length × width × height)
Materials
Materials	DryGrip textured top, PTFE feet and a removable 2 g cartridge with up to 36 g of inserted weights, for 38 g extra in total.	LIGHTFORCE hybrid optical-mechanical switches and rubber side grips; current maker specification lists UHMWPE feet, while the original reviews describe PTFE feet
Colours
Colours	–	Black, White, Black/Purple and White/Mint on the current UK store
In the box
In the box	Mouse, adjustable weight cartridge, weights and case, SetPoint CD and documentation.	Mouse, DPI-Shift button cover, USB-C charging cable, LIGHTSPEED USB-A receiver, USB extension adapter and user documentation
Warranty
Warranty	Three years, according to Logitech's 2007 sheet.	–