Logitech · Logitech G
G500s Laser Gaming Mouse
A wired, right-handed laser gaming mouse with ten programmable controls, adjustable weights and a wheel that switches between stepped and free-spinning scrolling.
Model history · 4 models, 2005–2013
- 2005G5 Laser Mouse (2005)Compare
- 2007G5 Laser Mouse /2007Compare
- 2009Gaming Mouse G500Compare
- 2013G500s Laser Gaming Mouse
- Shape
- Ergonomic
- Buttons
- 10
- DPI
- 8,200
- Battery
- –
- Connects by
- Cable
- Weight
- 120 g
What reviewers say
GamersNexus, TechSpot and Tom's Guide praised the comfortable shape, precise tracking and flexible controls. TechSpot found the unweighted mouse light for its size, while Tom's Guide disliked the loose-feeling scroll wheel and the position of the DPI buttons. GamersNexus found the third thumb button useful but occasionally had to press the DPI controls twice.
From gamersnexus.net, techspot.com and tomsguide.com
Specifications
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- Shape
- Ergonomic
- Hand
- Right hand
- Sensitivity
- Up to 8,200 DPI
- Sensor
- Laser
- Buttons
- 10
- Free-spinning wheel
- Yes
- Sensor
- Laser sensor adjustable from 200 to 8,200 DPI, with a 1,000 Hz maximum USB report rate and one stored hardware profile.
- Scroll wheel
- Hyper-fast wheel can switch between stepped and free-spinning scrolling and can tilt horizontally.
Connections and battery
- Connects by
- Cable
- Power
- Cable
- Works with
- Windows Vista, 7 and 8 at launch; wired USB 2.0 connection.
- Software
- Logitech Gaming Software 8.45 at launch; button remapping, macros, application profiles and sensitivity settings.
Design
- Weight
- 120 g
- Size
- Logitech lists 129.7 × 76 × 44 mm (length × width × height) and a 2 m braided cable. TechSpot measured 120 g before optional weights; Logitech's support page lists 170 g without the weight tray but does not say whether its cable was included in the measurement.
- Materials
- Hydrophobic palm coating, dry-grip side coating, PTFE feet and a cartridge taking up to six of the supplied 1.7 g or 4.5 g weights, adding at most 27 g.
- In the box
- Mouse, adjustable weight cartridge, weights with case and user documentation.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Ten programmable controls and one onboard hardware profile
- Up to 27 g of optional weights for balance adjustment
- Dual-mode scroll wheel and adjustable 200–8,200 DPI sensitivity
Cons
- Wired USB connection only
- Right-handed shape is unsuitable for left-handed use
- DPI buttons require moving a finger off the primary click
Closest rivals
Model | Shape | Buttons | DPI | Battery | Connects by | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ergonomic | 11 | 12,000 | – | Cable | 121 g | Apr 2014 | |
| Ergonomic | 11 | 12,000 | – | Cable | 121 g | Jan 2016 | |
| Ergonomic | 10 | 5,700 | – | Cable | 118 g | Sept 2009 |
Previous model: Gaming Mouse G500.
Sources
- support.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/360023307374-Logitech-G500s-Laser-Gaming-Mou…
- logitech.com/assets/47989/2/g500s-laser-gaming-mouse-quick-start-guide.pdf
- news.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2013/Logitech-Renews-Commitment-t…
- techspot.com/review/728-gaming-mice-comparison/page4.html
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