@BensWatchClub
Hi Linus and team. Great video. However, be careful about showing Amazon pages (especially reviews) on-screen. I was almost banned by the Amazon affiliate program for using exactly those things in videos on my channel. It apparently breaches their terms of service. Wouldn't want you guys to get chucked out. Cheers for the content, Ben.
@theuseraccountname
I own a G502, and I like how easy it is to scroll on "free scroll" mode. The only problem I have with it is lately it tends to "double-scroll" until I cycle the DPI back to what I have it on somewhat often, and there's no driver updates, so it's not that.
@ROVictiM
I looked through hundreds of listings before buying this one and after a couple years with it, I find it obvious why that model got so popular, even with competition on the specs. When you looked at most models you immediately started to find crazy patterns. The ones that are solely focused on flashiness and lights but fails easily or has poor sensor registering, the ones skimped on quality for the sake of specs on paper, but you regret it the moment you unpack and connect it, the minimalistic ones to the point you really wouldn't call it gaming mouse any more, and the miniatures designed for hobbit hands or people that move the mouse entirely with their fingertips without palm contact.
@MakersMuse
Original G502 owner here, I don't want it to ever die. You can even buy after market skids for when they wear out. đź‘Ś
@ASilverNMeep886
Honestly, I think people underestimate how impactful the free-spinning (or Hyper-scrolling) mouse wheel is for experience as you are scrolling through spreadsheets, code, or documents. You can scroll slowly like a touch pad and then go fast as heck and then slow back down with minute control. Sure you could probably use the scroll bar or keyboard shortcuts, but it's right there in your hand. Cannot go back to another mouse without it. Bought my G502 from Best Buy and I will use it until it dies and probably buy another one.
@ChrisThomasBone
I use it in music production. There's so many Ctrl-click/Alt-click/Ctrl-Alt-Shift-Windows-click shortcuts in Pro Tools, having the modifier keys mapped to the thumb buttons is such a workflow boost. I also like the weights, not because it's heavier though, but because placing weights in the front shifts the center of gravity to actually make it feel lighter, at least for my grip. On top of that, I've had it for nearly 5 years now and I can't tell a difference from when it was new. Those factors, plus the ergonomic layout, has me a very happy customer. When/if this wears out, I'm getting another one.
@BloodTideGaming
For anyone that thinks the 502 has just too much for you... try the 402. I still think its a great mouse with not so much of all the bells and whistles but still enough features to make it a great gaming mouse.
@DiniduPerera
I know most mice with a generous amount of macro buttons are usually labeled “MMO” or “gaming” but I can’t tell you how awesome those things are from a professional productivity standpoint. I spend a lot of time in Outlook at work and have multiple quick actions programmed to the macro g-keys on my G604. At home, they’re great for quickly swapping between tools in Photoshop, Lightroom, etc.
@mctown972
This mouse is the definition of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" 🤷‍♂️ it feels great in the hand and it isn't that heavy as some people like to complain about it
@ZebronZee
I have been using G502 Proteus Core since late 2014. Everyday I wait for it to show any faults so that I can finally replace it, but this thing is so well made that even in 2022 my G502 is still going strong. Looks like the Logitech reliability is helping me save money since my older mouse was a Razer Mamba 2012 which started showing severe tracking and clicking issues within the first year and just died in the following months.
@dudeawsomeness1
Bought the G502 Proteus Spectrum in 2016. Still going strong--good stuff. The scroll wheel is not as stiff as it was (not that I care much one way or the other) and I love the free-spin feature plus the extra buttons for gaming (knife, grenades, and such)
@EposVox
I was a die-hard G502 user since 2014 for a LONG time. We own like 4. I've personally switched to the Glorious Model O/Wireless. The G502 is great, but I've found while I preferred heavy weight before, lightweight is nicer for me. While it seems like "higher quality" materials up front, the plastic shines like crazy over time and the rubber on the thumb side just outright... melts under daily use. I run into similar issues with the MX Master line, but on a far lower level. G502 is a great mouse, but I don't really recommend it anymore.
@Zer0ducksgiven
Had my G502 since 2015, has survived over 1000 hours of overwatch, over 700 of CS GO and hundreds in other games. I love the shape, love the feel and it still works just as well as it did when I bought it 7 years ago. I have owned 3 razer mice since in an attempt to upgrade from the G502 and all failed within 6 months. I always go back to the old G502.
@NightfallSentinel
Logitech has the best customer support I've ever had the pleasure of dealing with. They send out replacements with expedited shipping. It's so refreshing in a world where companies with shockingly terrible customer support like Razer exists.
@sgt.sharky9832
For me I fell in love with the button layout and the amount. It was the first mouse where I could program all the numbers on it for toolbelts in games, which allowed me to select quickly even in shooter games while on the move. The double clicking issue early on took a while to happen, I think the shortest time for me was 6 months, but I was gaming 8-12 hours a day. I remember I tried to give an off brand who's design was similar a chance and something else failed on that one I don't remember so I went back to the G502. The only major complaint I have ever had is I have pretty good sized hands and gaming with this thing for 8 hours makes my hand feel cramped. Its very narrow.
@themalcore_
I loved my G502SE. I bought it because it has a good amount of thumb buttons and the adjustable weights are great. The two-mode scroll wheel is really convenient and the on-the-fly adjustable DPI can come in handy. It really has just about every feature you can find in a gaming mouse.
@tsubasawolfy
I have two of G502, and both serve well. The first one with wire that I bought in 2015, and the second one w/o wire bought in 2019. I LOVE the free-spinning mechanism which help A LOT, either in reading PDF or codes.
@mattzxo
I’ve had the mouse for around 4 or 3 years, and have literally had zero issues so far, and I use it almost every day now. I’ve heard of all those issues yet never experienced so I guess I just got lucky.
@xccii8865
I use G502 from 2016 (Proteus Spectrum), and just loved it, I like mouse that are heavy, don't know why but it feels rigid in my hand. use it for about 6 year until the left click having double click problem, the middle mouse can't be clicked, and the braided cable has been destroyed. after that I see G502 Hero with very interesting sale price on online local market like around $22, so I bought that so I have 2 G502, then I check youtube about how to repair/change the button and cable for G502 that quite easy, now I have 2 working G502 Hero & Proteus spectrum with just changing the cable, SMD microswitch, and changing the left and right click with kailh switch, same as the one in G502 hero.
@BlueJayYT