Logitech G500 Review by Peter Brennon

My Overall Rating:

Save on the Logitech G500 gaming mouse for a limited time at Amazon.com!

It’s odd to think that a mouse – rather than, say, a game controller – could be your primary tool for whizzing around your favorite games. The Logitech G500 shows why we shouldn’t be puzzled at all.

Evolving from the legendary G5, the G500 may not be 100 times better but it’s certainly an improvement. The ten buttons on the G500 move Logitech mouse design from evolution into revolutionary territory.

Ergonomics is always a personal affair, but any right-hander is likely to find the G500 a great gaming tool. A solid click on well-placed buttons makes it so. Their unusual shape only adds to that feeling.

There are two main buttons and the clickable scrollwheel. They’re accompanied by two dpi buttons on the top left and three more along the left side. Just below the scrollwheel is yet another, used to switch wheel between clicky and hyperscrolling. Tap it, and suddenly that standard ratchet feeling disappears to be replaced by a freewheeling spin.

Watch this great review of the Logitech G500 gaming mouse

Buy and save on the Logitech G500 at Amazon.com!

Despite all those controls, Logitech still found space for three red LEDs to provide great visual feedback. One indicates the current dpi setting from three options, which are configurable by the included Logitech Setpoint software.

It lets you select three separate dpi levels anywhere from 200 dpi to a ginormous 5,700 dpi. Going further, you can set them differently for both the x-axis and the y-axis.

Taking the theme of detailed control to its limit, you can even create up to five different profiles and load one into onboard memory inside the mouse. They’re stored permanently on the hard drive and can load automatically when you start a specific game.

You get equal control over the individual buttons to initiate various Windows functions and self-designed macros. The easy-to-use macro editor gives you practically unlimited control over what you’d like each button to do. You could spend a long time tailoring your G500 gaming mouse to your personal preferences, but you won’t find it hard to do.

Then set the polling rate anywhere from 125 Hz to 1,000 Hz (1 MHz), along with the desired cursor acceleration and mouse speed. FPS fans will find this mouse very responsive no matter how fast-paced the game.

One really handy feature is the slot for a weight cartridge. Users can tailor the mass of the mouse to their own personal preference. A removable cartridge lets you insert up to six different weights in various increments. There are a total of twelve masses included – six 1.7g chunks and six 4.5g ones. Mix and match anyway you like to reach a total of up to 27g. That’s only about 1 ounce, but you can definitely feel the difference.

The gritty texture along the sides contributes a great final touch to the functional design. It provides a good gripping surface for sure-handed play during active gaming.

Is the Logitech G500 gaming mouse for every gamer? It would be hard to prove that any piece of consumer electronics is right for every person. But with this much control, it’s equally hard to see how even the most finicky could be disappointed here.

Read what other users of the Logitech G500 have to say about it:

Bucky,
“This is easily the best Logitech mouse yet. I own both the G5 and G9, and settled on the G5 as my primary mouse some time ago after hating the grip of the G9. This was a problem, since I felt the G9 performed better but it just wasn’t comfortable. On the ergonomic side the G500 has had the ridge on the upper-right whittled down, making the mouse far more comfortable. Performance-wise, it’s technically better than the G9 and noticeably superior to the G5. The Setpoint software that is used with the G500 is also different from that of the G5, allowing for more control over the mouse. I’d recommend this mouse to any G5 owner without hesitation… ” Read full review

Beema,
“This is my first real “gaming” mouse and I absolutely love it. After trying the Razer Lachesis and G9, this one felt the best for my hand. I have pretty small hands and use a “palm” grip style and it fits fine so far with no cramping or major discomfort issues. It feels nice and sturdy in your hand. The weight tuning ability is an added luxury, although I really don’t notice much difference. The ergonomics are good for the most part. I’m used to a regular 3-button MS Intellimouse (which is still the most comfortable, imo), and this is the only gaming mouse I’ve tried that’s come close to its comfort for me. The software is pretty nice, very straightforward and works fine for me on Windows 7 64-bit…” Read full review

Fujislider,
“For my medium-small-sized hands this mouse fits like a glove – the shape and base-weight makes it really comfortable. I tend to mouse with my wrist stationary, using only fingers to move around. This requires a slightly shorter grip around the mouse. Even so, left and right buttons are clickable almost as far back as half the mouse with little perceivable click-pressure change. Having basically 10 completely programmable buttons is a godsend for click-casting in World of Warcraft. Paired with the SetPoint software, it’s a no-brainer…” Read full review

Get the Logitech G500 gaming mouse at a discount for a limited time at Amazon.com!