Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum vs Logitech PRO X3 SUPERSTRIKE

Every spec side by side, from each maker's published figures.

Better figure, where one is clearly better

G502 Proteus Spectrum compared with PRO X3 SUPERSTRIKE
LogitechG502 Proteus SpectrumLogitechPRO X3 SUPERSTRIKE
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2016September 2026
Tracking
ShapeErgonomicStandard
HandRight handRight hand
SensitivityUp to 12,000 DPIUp to 48,000 DPI (better)
SensorPMW3366 opticalHERO 2
Buttons11 (better)5
Free-spinning wheelYesNo
Thumb wheel–No
SensorPMW3366 optical sensor with 200–12,000 DPI, surface calibration and a 1,000 Hz USB report rate; Logitech claims no acceleration, smoothing, filtering or pixel rounding.100–48,000 DPI; over 930 IPS and 90 G tested on a Logitech G640 pad; no smoothing, acceleration or filtering; up to 8,000 Hz wired or wireless polling
Scroll wheelDual-mode hyper-fast wheel switches between stepped and free-spinning vertical scrolling and tilts left or right.Notched wheel with middle click; no free-spin or tilt; no dedicated DPI button
Haptic feedback–Haptic Inductive Trigger System on both main buttons; ten actuation levels, five rapid-trigger reset options and six haptic feedback settings; almost silent main clicks (The Shortcut)
Connections and battery
Connects byCableUSB receiver and Cable
PowerCableRechargeable
Battery life (maker's claim)–Up to 135 hours
Charging port–USB-C
Receiver–Included LIGHTSPEED USB receiver and extension adapter; NxLOGI chipset; wired USB-A to USB-C data cable
Charging–USB-C charging; up to 135 hours of constant motion, varying with use and settings; compatible with separately sold POWERPLAY wireless charging
Works withWindows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10 at launch; wired USB 2.0 connection.Windows or macOS with a USB 2.0 or later port
SoftwareLogitech Gaming Software at launch, with programmable buttons, macros, surface tuning, RGB effects and three onboard hardware profiles.Logitech G HUB for advanced settings; onboard storage of configured settings, DPI presets, button assignments and BHOP scroll filtering (Club386)
Design
Weight121 g61 g (better)
Size131 × 75 × 41 mm (length × width × height); 1.83 m cable. Le Comptoir du Hardware measured 121 g before the optional weights and 139 g with all five. Logitech support's listed “2.96 g (5 ounces)” is internally inconsistent, so its weight figure is not used.125 × 63.5 × 40 mm (length × width × height); 61 g in the UK and EMEA, compared with the maker's 59 g global version
MaterialsFive removable 3.6 g weights adjust mass and balance; textured rubber side grips and individually mounted main buttons.Plastic shell; PTFE skates (Club386); optional grip tape
Colours–Midnight Black and Magenta Eclipse; no RGB lighting
In the boxMouse, five optional weights with case and documentation.Mouse, LIGHTSPEED receiver, USB-A to USB-C charging/data cable, receiver extension adapter, POWERPLAY aperture cover, optional grip tape, cleaning cloth and documentation
Warranty–Two-year limited hardware warranty

More comparisons