Logitech · Logitech G
Gaming Mouse G500
A wired, right-handed laser gaming mouse with ten programmable controls, an adjustable weight cartridge and a dual-mode scroll wheel.
Model history · 3 models, 2005–2009
- 2005G5 Laser Mouse (2005)Compare
- 2007G5 Laser Mouse /2007Compare
- 2009Gaming Mouse G500
- Shape
- Ergonomic
- Buttons
- 10
- DPI
- 5,700
- Battery
- –
- Connects by
- Cable
- Weight
- 118 g
What reviewers say
APH Networks, 4Gamer and TechCrunch liked the comfortable right-handed shape, adjustable tracking and fast scroll wheel. APH Networks found the third thumb button easy to press by mistake, while 4Gamer noted the relatively stiff cable and a change in thumb grip from the G5. TechCrunch found the wheel's tilt action loose.
From aphnetworks.com, 4gamer.net and techcrunch.com
Specifications
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- Shape
- Ergonomic
- Hand
- Right hand
- Sensitivity
- Up to 5,700 DPI
- Sensor
- Laser
- Buttons
- 10
- Free-spinning wheel
- Yes
- Sensor
- Laser sensor adjustable from 200 to 5,700 DPI in 100 DPI steps, with up to 1,000 USB reports per second and one onboard settings profile.
- Scroll wheel
- Dual-mode wheel switches between stepped and free-spinning vertical scrolling and tilts horizontally.
Connections and battery
- Connects by
- Cable
- Power
- Cable
- Works with
- Windows XP, Vista and 7 at launch; wired USB connection.
- Software
- Logitech Gaming Software at launch enabled button remapping, macros and sensitivity adjustment; the onboard profile works without installed software.
Design
- Weight
- 118 g
- Size
- Logitech lists 130 × 75 × 44 mm (length × width × height), an approximately 2 m cable and approximately 118 g bare weight.
- Materials
- Removable cartridge weighing 3 g accepts six optional 1.7 g or 4.5 g weights, adding up to 27 g beyond the cartridge.
- In the box
- Mouse, removable weight cartridge, weights with case and user documentation.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Ten programmable controls and one onboard settings profile
- Up to 27 g of optional weights for balance adjustment
- Stepped or free-spinning scroll wheel
Cons
- Wired USB connection only
- Right-handed shape is unsuitable for left-handed use
- Three thumb buttons can take time to distinguish by feel
Closest rivals
Model | Shape | Buttons | DPI | Battery | Connects by | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ergonomic | 7 | 1,500 | 30 days | USB receiver | 162 g | Aug 2009 | |
| Ergonomic | 10 | 8,200 | – | Cable | 120 g | May 2013 | |
| Ergonomic | 7 | 2,000 | – | Cable | 116 g | 2007 |
Previous model: G5 Laser Mouse /2007. Newer model: G500s Laser Gaming Mouse.
Sources
- news.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2009/The-Gear-That-Gets-You-There…
- kabelfreak.de/info/datenblaetter/422911263.pdf
- logitech.com/assets/50635/3/gaming-mouse-g500-user-guide.pdf
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