Standing screen display size | 3 Inches |
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Wireless Type | 802.11a/b/g/n |
National Stock Number | 7025-01-619-4957 |
Logitech G500s Laser Gaming Mouse with Adjustable Weight Tuning
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Brand | Logitech G |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless, Wired, USB |
Movement Detection Technology | Optical, Laser |
Number of Buttons | 5 |
Hand Orientation | Right, Ambidextrous |
About this item
- Weight and balance tuning adjust to unique play styles, including overall weight, center of gravity, and placement of weights
- Advanced surface materials include hydrophobic coating of palm area, dry-grip sides and fingerprint resistant coating of primary buttons
- In-game sensitivity switching with multiple DPI settings up to 8200 DP
- Onboard memory profile for game-specific setup, 2 meter braided USB cable
- Adjustable weight and balance tuning: Mix and match up to 27 grams of extra weights for a personalized feel and control
- 10 programmable buttons and on-board memory: Perform single game commands or intricate macros with a simple button click, plus store your settings in the mouse so you can take them with you
- Dual-mode scroll wheel: Instantly switch from click-to-click mode to hyper-fast scrolling
- Dual-mode scroll wheel: Instantly switch from click-to-click mode to hyper-fast scrolling
- On-the-fly adjustable DPI (200-8200): Shift through multiple DPI settings without interrupting game play, Laser precision for Windows PCs: Gaming-grade control for Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Vista
- Height:44.0 mm or 1.73 inches, Width:76.0 mm or 3.0 inches
- Adjustable weight and balance tuning: Mix and match up to 27 grams of extra weights for a personalized feel and control
- 10 programmable buttons and on-board memory: Perform single game commands or intricate macros with a simple button click, plus store your settings in the mouse so you can take them with you
- Dual-mode scroll wheel: Instantly switch from click-to-click mode to hyper-fast scrolling
- On-the-fly adjustable DPI (200-8200): Shift through multiple DPI settings without interrupting game play
- Laser precision for Windows PCs: Gaming-grade control for Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Vista
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For gaming | 4.5 | — | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.2 |
Ergonomic | 4.2 | — | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
Quality of material | 3.7 | — | 4.0 | 3.8 | — | 4.5 |
Battery life | — | — | 4.4 | — | 4.4 | 4.3 |
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connectivity tech | USB, Wired, Wireless | — | USB | USB | : LIGHTSPEED Wireless | Bluetooth |
hand orientation | Ambidextrous, Right | Ambidextrous | Ambidextrous | Right | Right | Ambidextrous |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
tracking method | Optical, Laser | — | Optical | Optical | Optical | Optical |
range | feet | 1 meters | 5 meters | 1 meters | 5 meters | 5 meters |
button quantity | 5 | — | 9 | 4 | 11 | 6 |
hardware platform | PC, Mac, Linux | PC | PC, Mac | PC | PC, PC | PC |
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Features
Logitech G500s Laser Gaming Mouse
Laser versatility at hand. Customization in mind.
You’re in a frenetic FPS firefight and need the best tool for survival. With adjustable weight tuning, gaming-grade laser precision, 10 programmable buttons and one-click DPI switching, this is the customizable mouse to have by your side when the pressure is on and everything is at stake.
Product Highlights
- Built-in adjustable weight tuning system
- Precision gaming-grade laser sensor
- 10 programmable buttons 1
- Onboard memory stores one game profile
- In-game sensitivity switching
- Dual-mode hyper-fast scroll wheel
- Long-life buttons rated to 20 million clicks
- Advanced surface coatings keep your palm from sticking to the mouse
- Works with Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista
Adjustable weight tuning system
- Internal cartridge makes it easy to tune the mouse’s weight and balance to your unique game style
- Mix and match up to 27 grams of metal weights in small increments to customize your mouse for just the right feel and performance
Versatile dual-mode scroll wheel
- Click-to-click mode helps you quickly select weapons
- Switch to hyper-fast scrolling to fly through long web pages
10 programmable buttons
- Setup one-button triggers for actions that typically require digging into menus
- Easily assign any keyboard keystroke or multi-command macro to any button with Logitech Gaming Software
- Or control your game and mouse’s performance right out of the box with pre-configured button settings—no software required
Full-speed 1 millisecond report rate
- Experience zero delay between your thoughts and actions
- Mouse communicates with your computer 1000 times per second—eight times faster than standard USB mice
Take your settings with you
- Personalize your tracking settings and all 10 buttons to work exactly the way you want1
- Set and save your unique game profile in the mouse1
- Bring your setup to other PCs without having to reconfigure your mouse
Advanced gaming-grade design
- High-precision gaming laser for better cursor control at fast hand speeds
- Long-life buttons are rated to endure an amazing 20 million clicks—up to five times as long as most other gaming mice
- Advanced surface coatings keep your palm from sticking to the mouse
- Rugged braided cable
Instant in-game sensitivity switching
- Shift between your current DPI level and another with a single button press
- Set up to five DPI levels, from pixel-precise targeting (200 DPI) to lightning-fast maneuvers (up to 8200 DPI)
Easy-to-use setup software
- Use optional Logitech Gaming Software to perfectly match commands to your favorite games
- Simply drag and drop settings to customize button and tracking profiles for any game
- Or use pre-configured customizations with automatic game detection of the game you're playing
Compatibility
What's in the box?
- Mouse
- Adjustable weight-cartridge
- Tuning weights and case
- User documentation
What you need:
- Windows 8, Windows 7or Windows Vista
- USB port
- Internet connection foroptional software download1
Gaming-Grade Specifications:
TRACKING- Resolution: 200 dpi - 8200 dpi
- Max. acceleration2: 30 G
- Max. speed3: up to 4 meters/second
- USB report rate: Up to 1000 reports/second
- Sleep mode: disabled
- Dynamic coefficient of friction3: .09 μ (k)
- Static coefficient of friction3: .14 μ (s)
- Tuning weight: Up to 27 grams
- Buttons (Left/Right): 20 million clicks
- Feet: 250 kilometers
3. Tested on wood-veneer desktop.
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What Do You Get?Great value and control for MOBA/RTS gamesFull-featured performance for FPS gamesAdvanced FPS mouse with weight and balance tuningWireless freedom and wired performance for MMORPG games Connection ChoicesFull-Speed USB CordedFull-Speed Wireless Mouse DesignWeight Tuning System:Add weight for a customized feel Programmable Buttons:
For single actions or intricate macros481013Profile Storage:
Store ready-to-play profiles 15Rechargeable Battery Navigation FeaturesSensorHigh-definition opticalHigh-definition opticalLaserLaser Maximum Resolution:
Higher means faster cursor speed 2500 dpi4000 dpi8200 dpi8200 dpi Adjustable Sensitivity:
Change dpi on the fly for pixel-precise targeting or lightning fast maneuversHyper-Fast Scrolling:
Fly through long web pages System Support Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista
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Technical Details
Brand | Logitech G |
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Item model number | 910-003602 |
Hardware Platform | PC, Linux, Mac |
Operating System | Windows Vista;Windows XP;Mac;Linux |
Item Weight | 12.8 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 5.51 x 3.66 x 8.31 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.51 x 3.66 x 8.31 inches |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Manufacturer | Logitech |
Language | English |
ASIN | B00CJD4HD2 |
National Stock Number | 7025-01-619-4957 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 1, 2013 |
Additional Information
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #80,431 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #2,929 in Mac Games & Accessories #3,117 in PC Gaming Mice #6,278 in Climate Pledge Friendly: Computers |
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Customers like the performance, comfort, and adjustability of the mouse. For example, they mention that it works well, the scroll wheel feels great, and that the weight tuning is neat. They are also happy with the weight, and fit. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, buttons, and scrolling.
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Customers like the performance of the mouse. For example, they mention it works well, it's rock solid, and it works great on After Effects and Premiere in Adobe CS6. Some say the mouse wheel is just great and a very useful feature. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...It's a very useful feature and I know other mice offer it but in my experience this has been the most comfortable easy to use buttons...." Read more
"...Plus, since the buttons are right on the mouse...nice and easy...." Read more
"...feature for web browsing, and when it's turned off the mouse wheel functions great for things that need more precise movement...." Read more
"...Works well enough on the fabric mouse pad that I use(huge conker from thermaltake if I recall). These two factors is always a touchy issue...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the mouse. They mention that the weight and the button placement is perfect for them, the scroll wheel feels great, and the grippy sides feel nice. The clicks feel nice, and are extremely smooth. The matte finish provides a good amount of grip, and is tailored for right hands.
"...The scroll wheel has a nice feel and can be toggled via physical switch (just behind the scroll wheel) to free spin or click spin...." Read more
"...The mouse is perfect for palm grips nice and big. The scroll wheel as well as the left and right clicks are soft...." Read more
"...a mode of the G500s that isn't defective, it should be a good, comfortable mouse with years and years of use ahead of it...." Read more
"...It's got a very natural feel and shape to it for the right-hand, and only the right hand.Button selection:..." Read more
Customers appreciate the adjustability of the mouse. They mention that the weight tuning is neat, they love being able to customize the weight of the device with all the different weights, and that the on-the-fly DPI adjustment is great. They also mention that they find the software to adjust the sensitivity excellent and easy to use. Customers also mention the mouse's weight calibration system is awesome.
"...ErgonomicCustomizableAccurateAbility to change weight (as I prefer a solid/heavy mouse)..." Read more
"...Primary features I love:~ adjustable weight~ on-the-fly adjustable DPI~ ergonomics..." Read more
"...Other than that the weight tuning is neat, I put two 4.5g and two 1.7g weights in, seems about right for me. Weights come in a nice box...." Read more
"...4. Braided cord5. On the fly DPI adjustment6. Adjustable weight..." Read more
Customers like the weight of the mouse. They mention that it comes with weights that can be added to the mouse body. Some mention that the mouse is light by itself, but it includes varying small weights you can insert in. Overall, most are satisfied with the weight and functionality of the product.
"...The mouse can be operated with no weight or up to six weights of 1.7g or 4.5g each (mixed/matched as desired by the user)...." Read more
"...Weights come in a nice box.Braided cable on the mouse is nice. Overall a pretty nice mouse." Read more
"...I do wish they were more centered as it makes the back end a tad heavy causing it to be unbalanced...." Read more
"...Just enough to feel a difference. They come in a nice little tin with a set of lighter ones, and of course you can go without completely...." Read more
Customers like the fit of the mouse. Some say that it fits large hands perfectly, while others say it has a fairly decent fit. They also appreciate the size and feel of the product. Overall, most are satisfied with the fit and functionality of the device.
"...The mouse is perfect for palm grips nice and big. The scroll wheel as well as the left and right clicks are soft...." Read more
"...Large size for my large handsErgonomicCustomizableAccurateAbility to change weight (as I prefer a solid/heavy mouse)..." Read more
"...Still ... the basic bit is that for big hands it has a fairly decent fit...." Read more
"...It's a big mouse, which I love because my hands are huge (I can palm a gallon of ice cream like nothing) and most mice disappear in my hands...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the mouse. Some mention that the build quality seems to be much improved for this model, the mouse has good features, and seems solid. However, others say that the coating on the sides feels a bit coarse, rough, and like sandpaper.
"...Not the highest end products, but affordable and durable, as a heavy business and gamer user whenever I have had an issue it has been promptly..." Read more
"...it has a no-slip/fingerprint-resistant coating on the sides that feels a bit coarse...." Read more
"...because that majority of their products I have bought have been of high quality and have lasted years longer than I expected...." Read more
"...They seem like they'll last a good long time...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the buttons. Some find the forward and back buttons handy, and the removable weights are great. They also say the buttons have nice crisp clicks and don't feel cheap. However, some customers feel the rocker buttons on the wheel are way too loose and sloppy, and that the freewheeling button in the center seems gimmicky. They feel the side buttons are too close.
"...It is extremely quiet. Even the soft whirr of my Macbook Pro’s fans drowns out any noise the mouse may produce...." Read more
"...For the G500, back button is slightly more rigid and has more pronounced edges, making it harder for your thumb to slide across the button when you..." Read more
"...All buttons have nice crisp clicks and don't feel cheap. They seem like they'll last a good long time...." Read more
"...2. The side buttons are fine; I don't know what people are talking about when they say they feel cheap.3. adjustable weight...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the scrolling of the mouse. Some mention that they love the scroll wheel feature to lock or freeglide, and the hyper scroll wheel is the best feature on this mouse. However, others say that the scroll is out of balance and can be annoying.
"...is click, the resistance, in my opinion, is perfect and can be flicked for a fast scroll when needed...." Read more
"...The scroll wheel still doesn't seem perfectly symmetrical if you watch it while it scrolls, but this one seems to have a less-pronounced bump, and..." Read more
"...What I like about it:Scroll wheel (horizontal scroll and click/free spin feature very nice)Large size for my large hands..." Read more
"...I LOVE the ability to free spin the mouse wheel or lock it back into clicks...." Read more
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On to the specifics of this mouse, if you are a fan of the G500, like I am, this is a great upgrade to your old faithful. The sides of the mouse offer a slightly rough rubberized texture for improved grip/tactile response in game. Just above the thumb rest you will find 3 programmable buttons for front/back +1 navigation. These can of course be customized via software to your liking. On the top left, next to your index finger (mouse 1 button) are two buttons to control the laser dpi setting on the fly. This comes pre-configured with three settings but can be customized and can support up to 5 pre-set dpi settings. This is GREAT for games that offer a variety of modes, like Battlefield 4 for example. I use one, mid range setting for regular FPS, a higher setting for land vehicles to increase the speed that I can swing my gun turrets, Each setting is completely independent and can be set to the individual user's liking. As far as sensitivity is concerned, you can go as low as 200 dpi and as high as 8200 dpi.
The scroll wheel has a nice feel and can be toggled via physical switch (just behind the scroll wheel) to free spin or click spin. My preference is click, the resistance, in my opinion, is perfect and can be flicked for a fast scroll when needed. Also customizable on the G500s (like the G500 before it) are the weights that can be added to the removable tray on the underside. The mouse can be operated with no weight or up to six weights of 1.7g or 4.5g each (mixed/matched as desired by the user). Personally, I prefer a heavier mouse, but to each their own. Via the Logitech software, you can also customize the report or polling rate between 125 and 1000 times per second.
If you have used the G500 and like the design and may need a new mouse, this is a no brainer. The full retail is a little expensive, but not unreasonable. If this is on sale, I would grab it immediately without hesitation. As an adult male with average, maybe slightly large hands that prefers a palm grip (not claw), this design is one that I keep going back to and have no regrets with. I hope this helps in making your decision if this is the right mouse for you or someone that you know!
The mouse is perfect for palm grips nice and big. The scroll wheel as well as the left and right clicks are soft. I find it hard to distinguish between clicks on the scroll sometimes as it is very smooth, but that's not an issue for me. I have also found that the left and right click take very little pressure to activate and can be activated fairly far back on the mouse. That has it's upsides and downsides. I have accidentally fired off a burst in BF4 giving away my position, but it also makes for very easy reaction times.
The dpi speeds are completely customizable, you can select 1 dpi setting and use the buttons for something else, or you can set your DPI to 100 to the max for 5 different presets. Which is great for gaming, I turn my DPI up in tanks in BF4 for a faster turret speed and drop it right back down when I'm on foot. That heli that's doing a run on you, switch it up even higher so you can get you turret turned 180 degrees and take him out. It's a very useful feature and I know other mice offer it but in my experience this has been the most comfortable easy to use buttons. I find my self actually switching DPI in game where I didn't before.
I'd recommend this to my friends and have, it may take a little getting use to, but I think you'll love it. Especially if you like a heavier larger mouse for gaming.
I purchased this mouse to replace my aging G400, which had been in use for nearly 4 years 8+ hours a day. I used it more heavily than the average user, so I was actually surprised it lasted that long. The mouse button was actually what was beginning to go - it still worked, but occasionally the button would not register when I held it down (Meaning items were released when I try to click and drag, or games requiring precise release of the mouse button wound up firing shots early).
I wanted to stick with the same basic shape of the G400 that I had become so accustomed too, as it was very comfortable to me, so I immediately weighed my options: The G400s, G500s, G402, G502, G602 and G700s. I didn't want a wireless mouse so the 6xx and 7xx series were out, and I really wanted the hyper-scrolling wheel - something I sorely missed from my laptop (which has a Logitech Anywhere MX mouse) - so the 4xx series went out too, leaving me with the G500s and the G502.
Here's where the decision got tricky. The G502 is a brand new mouse, while the G500s has been out for about 9 months. While I've heard there have been improvements to the scroll wheel on the G502 (a bad sign for the G500s if Logitech explicitly had to tell you the wheel was improved), I had also heard there were some manufacturing defects from the G502 - specifically it was not holding up after a few weeks for some users. I read a lot of complaints about the rubber feet and the tracking sensor in particular, so knowing it was a new sensor for them, I decided to stay away from it and go with the 500s instead.
Well, as much as I tried to avoid a mouse with problems, the first mouse that arrived at my door was defective. The DPI + button only worked half the time, and the scroll wheel was completely off balance. When I used the scroll wheel with hyperfast scrolling active (no clicks), no matter how gently and straight I removed my finger from the scroll wheel, it would rotate on its own, sometimes up to a full revolution. Upon close inspection, I saw that there was a bulge on one part of the scroll wheel, which was causing it to rotate. Since this was the primary feature I wanted from this new mouse and it was broken, I had no choice but to request a replacement. Luckily, Amazon is great when it comes to replacements! They shipped a new mouse out to me with next-day shipping and told me I just had to return the defective mouse within 30 days, meaning I didn't have to box the defective one up and go back to a travel mouse while I waited for them to receive the defect. I just received the new mouse earlier today and tested it out to see if it had the same problems, which thankfully it didn't! The scroll wheel still doesn't seem perfectly symmetrical if you watch it while it scrolls, but this one seems to have a less-pronounced bump, and slightly more friction in the wheel (not significant, just enough to keep it from moving). Hopefully it stands up over time, but if not I'll be updating this review.
With the new mouse and the defective one, I've had some time to test the model out. In all, if you liked the G400, the G500s will feel pretty much the same. The G400 is pretty much the only gaming mouse I ever liked, so this is going to be pretty much a comparison: The one gripe I had with the G400 was that the forward and back buttons were far too easy to press when I went to grab the mouse. This lead to much frustration when I accidentally hit the back button as soon as I finished typing out long emails or forum posts in particular, causing me to lose everything I had just typed! For the G500, back button is slightly more rigid and has more pronounced edges, making it harder for your thumb to slide across the button when you go to grab the mouse and accidentally press it. Addiitonally, the G500s without any weights in the weight cartridge is either lighter or has a lower friction than the G400, meaning it's harder to accidentally press those buttons without moving the whole mouse first. Hopefully this will mean less frustration every few weeks when this used to happen to me!
The finish on the mouse seems very nice. The thumb grip has a rough, almost sandpaper-like feel to it, which at first I thought was weird, but after an hour I switched back to the G400 for a second and immediately noticed how much less grip I had than the 500s, so a positive mark for the new texture. The finish also seems to be sweatproof (at least for now), so that should be good as well for those long gaming sessions.
The buttons are ok. I already mentioned the side buttons which are an improvement, but the DPI buttons are now a bit out of reach. I liked where they were in the G400, but it's not a deal-breaker, and the buttons appear to be of higher quality. The positioning of the scroll wheel mode-switching button (whatever it's actually called, I don't know) is perfect, and it's not too easy or difficult to press to change modes. The scroll wheel itself is about average, the hyper-fast scrolling will easily bring you all the way up or down even the longest of webpages with just one flick of the wheel (two if you are navigating a page more than a few thousand manual scrolls long, but still an obvious improvement over regular scrolling). The middle click can be a little tricky, since you have side scrolling as well, but as long as you have your finger properly positioned you should be fine.
The tracking is excellent. With an 8200DPI sensor, I can easily go the length of 3 monitors without picking up my mouse. In fact it's so good I don't even need pointer acceleration enabled, so I have shut that off. I also recommend changing the polling rate to 1000 per second for improved accuracy, which can be done through the LGS software (a free download on Logitech's site). My own settings are for a 2400dpi set as default for general browsing, with four additional DPI settings 800, 1600, 3600, and 4800. I stick with 2400 for general browsing and most games, 3600 or 4800 for HD games that require quick mouse movements and less accuracy or have naturally slow mouse movement that I don't like, and 1600 or 800 for lower-dpi applications and games. The ability to define up to 5 DPI is excellent, as you can quickly fine tune your mouse to be perfect for any situation without worrying about digging through the control panel of some other layer of software!
All things considered, I think I like my purchase. Yes, it would have been nicer to get the newer G502 with the improved sensor and sharper styling, but for $20 extra and with potential longevity issues, I wasn't going to chance it. As long as you get a mode of the G500s that isn't defective, it should be a good, comfortable mouse with years and years of use ahead of it. In case it's not though, I'll update this review with any future problems.