Logitech G502 X LIGHTSPEED vs SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless

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G502 X LIGHTSPEED compared with Aerox 5 Wireless
LogitechG502 X LIGHTSPEEDSteelSeriesAerox 5 Wireless
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2022April 2022
Tracking
ShapeErgonomicErgonomic
HandRight handRight hand
SensitivityUp to 44,000 DPI (better)Up to 18,000 DPI
SensorHERO 44KTrueMove Air
Buttons11 (better)9
Free-spinning wheelYesNo
Thumb wheelNoNo
Sensor100–44,000 DPI; over 678 IPS; over 40 G; 1,000 Hz (1 ms) report rate wireless and wired; zero smoothing, filtering and acceleration (Logitech UK store; Logitech's support specification still lists the earlier HERO 25K sensor with up to 25,600 DPI)SteelSeries TrueMove Air optical sensor (co-developed with PixArt); 100–18,000 CPI in 100 CPI steps; 400 IPS on SteelSeries QcK surfaces; 40 G; 1,000 Hz (1 ms) polling over 2.4 GHz, 125 Hz over Bluetooth; no hardware acceleration
Scroll wheelDual-mode wheel; click to switch between free-spinning hyper-fast scrolling and ratcheted scrolling; tilts left and right. Maker lists 11 physical buttons and 13 programmable controls, including wheel directions–
Connections and battery
Connects byUSB receiver and CableBluetooth, USB receiver and Cable
PowerRechargeableRechargeable
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 140 hoursUp to 180 hours
Charging portUSB-CUSB-C
ReceiverLIGHTSPEED USB-A receiver and USB extension cable included; one receiver can pair the mouse and a LIGHTSPEED keyboard (G915, G915 TKL, G715) through G HUBUSB-C 2.4 GHz dongle with USB-A extension adapter; Bluetooth 5.0
ChargingUSB-C; up to 140 hours (Logitech UK store); POWERPLAY wireless charging compatible (sold separately)USB-C; up to 80 hours over 2.4 GHz and up to 180 hours over Bluetooth; 15 minutes' charge gives over 40 hours; can be used while charging over the included cable
Works withWindows 10 or later, macOS 10.14 or later, with a USB portWindows, Mac, Chromebook (ChromeOS), Xbox and Linux; USB port required
SoftwareLogitech G HUB; 5 onboard memory profiles (2 by default)SteelSeries GG (Windows 8.1 or newer, macOS 10.13 or newer)
Design
Weight102 g74 g (better)
Size131.4 × 79.2 × 41.1 mm (length × width × height)128.8 mm long; 62.8 mm wide at the front and 68.2 mm at the back; 26.7 mm high at the front and 42.1 mm at the back
MaterialsLIGHTFORCE hybrid optical-mechanical switches; UHMWPE feet; rubber, ABS, polycarbonate and recycled plasticABS plastic with a black matte finish and a perforated shell; SteelSeries mechanical switches rated for 80 million clicks; 100% PTFE glide skates; IP54 AquaBarrier; 3 RGB zones
ColoursBlack, White–
In the boxMouse, DPI-Shift button cover, USB-C charging cable, LIGHTSPEED USB-A receiver, USB extension cable, user documentationMouse, USB-C dongle, extension adapter, USB-C to USB-A Super Mesh data and charging cable, product information guide
Warranty2-year limited hardware warranty–

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