Logitech G502 X PLUS vs Logitech G403 HERO

Logitech G502 X PLUS — manufacturer specifications Logitech G502 X PLUS / LIGHTSPEED — original manufacturer setup guide

Logitech G502 X PLUSLIGHTSPEED wireless USB receiver; wired USB-C data and charging cable

Logitech G403 HEROWired USB

Sources

Logitech G502 X PLUS

Logitech G403 HERO

Manufacturer specification

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Listed controls

Logitech G502 X PLUS13

Logitech G403 HERO6

Sources

Logitech G502 X PLUS

Manufacturer specification · Includes wheel tilt actions; not thirteen physical buttons.

Logitech G403 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Programmable in G HUB.

Physical clicks, programmable wheel actions and optional side buttons can produce different counts. Read each configuration; a larger count does not establish better control or programmability.

Body length

Logitech G502 X PLUS131.4 mm

Logitech G403 HERO124 mm

Sources

Logitech G502 X PLUS

Manufacturer specification · Mouse body, length × width × height; cable excluded.

Logitech G403 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Mouse body, length × width × height; cable excluded.

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Listed package

Logitech G502 X PLUSMouse; DPI-shift cover; USB-C charging cable; LIGHTSPEED USB-A receiver; USB extension adapter; documentation

Logitech G403 HEROG403 mouse; optional 10 g weight; documentation

Sources

Logitech G502 X PLUS

Manufacturer specification · No POWERPLAY mat included; check the seller's listing.

Logitech G403 HERO

Manufacturer specification · POWERPLAY hardware is not included; check the seller's listing.

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Body width

Logitech G502 X PLUS79.2 mm

Logitech G403 HERO68 mm

Sources

Logitech G502 X PLUS

Manufacturer specification · Overall width, not grip width.

Logitech G403 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Overall width, not grip width.

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Dimensions

Logitech G502 X PLUS131.4 × 79.2 × 41.1 mm (length × width × height)

Logitech G403 HERO124 × 68 × 43 mm (length × width × height)

Sources

Logitech G502 X PLUS

Manufacturer specification · Mouse body, length × width × height; cable excluded.

Logitech G403 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Mouse body, length × width × height; cable excluded.

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Configuration & compatibility details (2)

Hand orientation

Logitech G502 X PLUSRight-hand control layout; left-side thumbrest and thumb controls

Logitech G403 HERORight-hand control layout; asymmetric shell with left-side thumb buttons

Sources

Logitech G502 X PLUS

Manufacturer specification · Control layout from the manufacturer's product views.

Logitech G403 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Control layout from the manufacturer's product views.

Both sources describe right-hand controls. Their wording does not establish a different hand orientation or identical shape and comfort.

Manufacturer host requirements

Logitech G502 X PLUSUSB port; Windows 10 or later; macOS 10.14 or later

Logitech G403 HEROUSB port; Windows 7 or later; macOS 10.11 or later

Sources

Logitech G502 X PLUS

Manufacturer specification · G HUB has its own current system requirements.

Logitech G403 HERO

Manufacturer specification · G HUB has its own current system requirements.

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (17)

Main switch technology

Logitech G502 X PLUSLIGHTFORCE hybrid optical-mechanical

Logitech G403 HERONot verified

Sources

Logitech G502 X PLUS

Manufacturer specification · Optical actuation with mechanical click feel.

Logitech G403 HERO

The manufacturer describes mechanical button tensioning, which does not establish the electrical switch actuation type. · Manufacturer specification · Primary-button tensioning is recorded separately. Electrical switch actuation and vendor remain unverified.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Scroll controls

Logitech G502 X PLUSFree-spin or ratcheted scrolling; left/right wheel tilt

Logitech G403 HERONot verified

Sources

Logitech G502 X PLUS

Manufacturer specification · The tilt directions are included in the control count.

Logitech G403 HERO

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

DPI-shift control

Logitech G502 X PLUSReversible removable thumb control; blank cover included

Logitech G403 HERONot verified

Sources

Logitech G502 X PLUS

Manufacturer specification · The control can be reversed or replaced with the included cover.

Logitech G403 HERO

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Polling rate

Logitech G502 X PLUSNot verified

Logitech G403 HERO1000 Hz

Sources

Logitech G502 X PLUS

Logitech does not list this for the model. · Manufacturer specification · Logitech does not list a report rate for this model.

Logitech G403 HERO

Manufacturer specification · 1 ms report interval.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Onboard profile capacity

Logitech G502 X PLUS5 profiles

Logitech G403 HERONot verified

Sources

Logitech G502 X PLUS

Manufacturer specification · Two profiles by default; up to five with Logitech G HUB.

Logitech G403 HERO

Logitech does not list this for the model. · Manufacturer specification · Logitech does not list a stored-profile count.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Onboard memory

Logitech G502 X PLUSYes

Logitech G403 HERONot verified

Sources

Logitech G502 X PLUS

Manufacturer specification · Stores settings on the mouse; up to five profiles with Logitech G HUB.

Logitech G403 HERO

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless charging support

Logitech G502 X PLUSLogitech POWERPLAY

Logitech G403 HERONot verified

Sources

Logitech G502 X PLUS

Manufacturer specification · Needs a POWERPLAY charging mat, sold separately.

Logitech G403 HERO

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery life and conditions

Logitech G502 X PLUSUp to 130 hours with lighting off; up to 37 hours with RGB on

Logitech G403 HERONot verified

Sources

Logitech G502 X PLUS

Manufacturer specification · Logitech's constant-motion estimate; runtime varies with settings and use.

Logitech G403 HERO

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cable length

Logitech G502 X PLUSNot verified

Logitech G403 HERO2.1 m

Sources

Logitech G502 X PLUS

Logitech does not list this for the model. · Manufacturer specification · Logitech does not list the cable length.

Logitech G403 HERO

Manufacturer specification

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Primary-button tensioning

Logitech G502 X PLUSNot verified

Logitech G403 HEROMetal-spring primary-button tensioning system

Sources

Logitech G502 X PLUS

No source recorded for this side.

Logitech G403 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-stated primary-button tensioning mechanism, separate from electrical actuation, measured click force, latency or reliability.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Charging connector

Logitech G502 X PLUSUSB-C

Logitech G403 HERONot verified

Sources

Logitech G502 X PLUS

Manufacturer specification · USB-C charging cable included.

Logitech G403 HERO

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Glide feet

Logitech G502 X PLUSLow-friction PTFE

Logitech G403 HERONot verified

Sources

Logitech G502 X PLUS

Manufacturer specification

Logitech G403 HERO

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

RGB lighting zones

Logitech G502 X PLUS8

Logitech G403 HERONot verified

Sources

Logitech G502 X PLUS

Manufacturer specification · The exact product source explicitly states 8 configurable RGB zones. Eight-LED LIGHTSYNC array; G HUB can dim it during play. Published lighting implementation: Eight RGB zones. Source-specific tooling, location, modes and effects remain qualified; more detailed wording does not establish another RGB product lacks that implementation. Status indicators are not counted as additional configurable zones.

Logitech G403 HERO

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Optional additional weight

Logitech G502 X PLUSNot verified

Logitech G403 HERO10 g

Sources

Logitech G502 X PLUS

No source recorded for this side.

Logitech G403 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Optional extra weight, added to the listed mouse weight.

Logitech POWERPLAY 2 — exact compatible mouse list

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

POWERPLAY 2 compatibility

Logitech G502 X PLUSYes

Logitech G403 HERONot verified

Sources

Logitech G502 X PLUS

Manufacturer specification · On Logitech's POWERPLAY 2 compatible-mice list; the charging system is sold separately.

Logitech G403 HERO

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Grip material

Logitech G502 X PLUSNot verified

Logitech G403 HERODual-injected rubber side grips

Sources

Logitech G502 X PLUS

No source recorded for this side.

Logitech G403 HERO

Manufacturer specification

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Weight

Logitech G502 X PLUS106 g

Logitech G403 HERO87.3 g

Sources

Logitech G502 X PLUS

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed mouse weight.

Logitech G403 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Before the optional 10 g weight.

First product manufacturer source Second product manufacturer source

The manufacturer sources do not establish the same cable weighing basis. Both published masses remain visible with their conditions, but are not ranked.

8 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Logitech G502 X PLUS

What it brings

The HERO 25K sensor tracks up to 25,600 DPI, and LIGHTFORCE hybrid switches combine optical actuation with a mechanical click feel.
Manufacturer source
Up to five onboard profiles, a reversible or removable DPI-shift thumb control and a free-spin or ratcheted wheel with left/right tilt give plenty of ways to set it up.
Manufacturer source

What to check

It weighs 106 g, and battery life drops from up to 130 hours with lighting off to 37 hours with RGB always on. The POWERPLAY charging mat is sold separately.
Manufacturer source

Logitech G403 HERO

What it brings

The wired G403 covers 100–25,600 DPI at 1000 Hz with its HERO 25K sensor, and metal springs tension the left and right buttons under a shell with rubber side grips.
Manufacturer source

What to check

The 2.1 m cable is fixed, and the shell is shaped for right-handed use only.
Manufacturer source

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify

Differences only

33 of 33 specifications Sources in each row

Source-backed specifications for Logitech G502 X PLUS and Logitech G403 HERO
Specification	Logitech G502 X PLUS	Logitech G403 HERO

WeightDifferent Sources Logitech G502 X PLUS Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed mouse weight. Logitech G502 X PLUS — manufacturer specifications Logitech G403 HERO Manufacturer specification · Before the optional 10 g weight. Logitech G403 HERO — manufacturer specifications	106 g	87.3 g
DimensionsDifferent Sources Logitech G502 X PLUS Manufacturer specification · Mouse body, length × width × height; cable excluded. Logitech G502 X PLUS — manufacturer specifications Logitech G403 HERO Manufacturer specification · Mouse body, length × width × height; cable excluded. Logitech G403 HERO — manufacturer specifications	131.4 × 79.2 × 41.1 mm (length × width × height)	124 × 68 × 43 mm (length × width × height)
Body lengthDifferent Sources Logitech G502 X PLUS Manufacturer specification · Mouse body, length × width × height; cable excluded. Logitech G502 X PLUS — manufacturer specifications Logitech G403 HERO Manufacturer specification · Mouse body, length × width × height; cable excluded. Logitech G403 HERO — manufacturer specifications	131.4 mm	124 mm
Body widthDifferent Sources Logitech G502 X PLUS Manufacturer specification · Overall width, not grip width. Logitech G502 X PLUS — manufacturer specifications Logitech G403 HERO Manufacturer specification · Overall width, not grip width. Logitech G403 HERO — manufacturer specifications	79.2 mm	68 mm
Hand orientationDifferent Sources Logitech G502 X PLUS Manufacturer specification · Control layout from the manufacturer's product views. Logitech G502 X PLUS — manufacturer specifications Logitech G403 HERO Manufacturer specification · Control layout from the manufacturer's product views. Logitech G403 HERO — manufacturer specifications	Right-hand control layout; left-side thumbrest and thumb controls	Right-hand control layout; asymmetric shell with left-side thumb buttons
Glide feet Sources Logitech G502 X PLUS Manufacturer specification Logitech G502 X PLUS — manufacturer specifications Logitech G403 HERO No source recorded.	Low-friction PTFE	Not provided
Optional additional weight Sources Logitech G502 X PLUS No source recorded. Logitech G403 HERO Manufacturer specification · Optional extra weight, added to the listed mouse weight. Logitech G403 HERO — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	10 g
Grip material Sources Logitech G502 X PLUS No source recorded. Logitech G403 HERO Manufacturer specification Logitech G403 HERO — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Dual-injected rubber side grips

Sensor model / type Sources Logitech G502 X PLUS Manufacturer specification · Logitech's sensor name. Logitech G502 X PLUS — manufacturer specifications Logitech G403 HERO Manufacturer specification · Logitech's sensor name. Logitech G403 HERO — manufacturer specifications	HERO 25K	HERO 25K
Minimum sensitivity Sources Logitech G502 X PLUS Manufacturer specification · Tracking range 100–25,600 DPI. Logitech G502 X PLUS — manufacturer specifications Logitech G403 HERO Manufacturer specification · Tracking range starts at 100 DPI. Logitech G403 HERO — manufacturer specifications	100 DPI	100 DPI
Maximum tracking resolution Sources Logitech G502 X PLUS Manufacturer specification · Tracking range 100–25,600 DPI. Logitech G502 X PLUS — manufacturer specifications Logitech G403 HERO Manufacturer specification Logitech G403 HERO — manufacturer specifications	25600 DPI	25600 DPI
DPI-shift control Sources Logitech G502 X PLUS Manufacturer specification · The control can be reversed or replaced with the included cover. Logitech G502 X PLUS — manufacturer specifications Logitech G403 HERO No source recorded.	Reversible removable thumb control; blank cover included	Not provided
Published tracking speed Sources Logitech G502 X PLUS Manufacturer specification · Tested by Logitech on a G240 mouse pad. Logitech G502 X PLUS — manufacturer specifications Logitech G403 HERO Manufacturer specification · Tested by Logitech on a G240 mouse pad. Logitech G403 HERO — manufacturer specifications	Greater than 400 IPS	Greater than 400 IPS
Published acceleration threshold Sources Logitech G502 X PLUS Manufacturer specification Logitech G502 X PLUS — manufacturer specifications Logitech G403 HERO Manufacturer specification · Tested by Logitech on a G240 mouse pad. Logitech G403 HERO — manufacturer specifications	Greater than 40 G	Greater than 40 G
Published sensor processing Sources Logitech G502 X PLUS Manufacturer specification Logitech G502 X PLUS — manufacturer specifications Logitech G403 HERO Manufacturer specification Logitech G403 HERO — manufacturer specifications	Zero smoothing, acceleration and filtering	Zero smoothing, acceleration and filtering
Polling rate Sources Logitech G502 X PLUS Logitech does not list this for the model. · Manufacturer specification · Logitech does not list a report rate for this model. Logitech G502 X PLUS — manufacturer specifications Logitech G403 HERO Manufacturer specification · 1 ms report interval. Logitech G403 HERO — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	1000 Hz

Listed controlsDifferent Sources Logitech G502 X PLUS Manufacturer specification · Includes wheel tilt actions; not thirteen physical buttons. Logitech G502 X PLUS — manufacturer specifications Logitech G403 HERO Manufacturer specification · Programmable in G HUB. Logitech G403 HERO — manufacturer specifications	13	6
Main switch technology Sources Logitech G502 X PLUS Manufacturer specification · Optical actuation with mechanical click feel. Logitech G502 X PLUS — manufacturer specifications Logitech G403 HERO The manufacturer describes mechanical button tensioning, which does not establish the electrical switch actuation type. · Manufacturer specification · Primary-button tensioning is recorded separately. Electrical switch actuation and vendor remain unverified. Logitech G403 HERO — manufacturer specifications	LIGHTFORCE hybrid optical-mechanical	Not listed by the manufacturer
Scroll controls Sources Logitech G502 X PLUS Manufacturer specification · The tilt directions are included in the control count. Logitech G502 X PLUS — manufacturer specifications Logitech G403 HERO No source recorded.	Free-spin or ratcheted scrolling; left/right wheel tilt	Not provided
Primary-button tensioning Sources Logitech G502 X PLUS No source recorded. Logitech G403 HERO Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-stated primary-button tensioning mechanism, separate from electrical actuation, measured click force, latency or reliability. Logitech G403 HERO — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	Metal-spring primary-button tensioning system

ConnectionsDifferent Sources Logitech G502 X PLUS Manufacturer specification · The original G502 X PLUS / LIGHTSPEED setup guide explicitly says the mouse operates in data-over-cable mode when connected directly to a PC. A charging connector alone is not the basis for this claim. Logitech G502 X PLUS — manufacturer specifications Logitech G502 X PLUS / LIGHTSPEED — original manufacturer setup guide Logitech G403 HERO Manufacturer specification Logitech G403 HERO — manufacturer specifications	LIGHTSPEED wireless USB receiver; wired USB-C data and charging cable	Wired USB
Battery life and conditions Sources Logitech G502 X PLUS Manufacturer specification · Logitech's constant-motion estimate; runtime varies with settings and use. Logitech G502 X PLUS — manufacturer specifications Logitech G403 HERO No source recorded.	Up to 130 hours with lighting off; up to 37 hours with RGB on	Not provided
Cable length Sources Logitech G502 X PLUS Logitech does not list this for the model. · Manufacturer specification · Logitech does not list the cable length. Logitech G502 X PLUS — manufacturer specifications Logitech G403 HERO Manufacturer specification Logitech G403 HERO — manufacturer specifications	Not provided	2.1 m
Wireless charging support Sources Logitech G502 X PLUS Manufacturer specification · Needs a POWERPLAY charging mat, sold separately. Logitech G502 X PLUS — manufacturer specifications Logitech G403 HERO No source recorded.	Logitech POWERPLAY	Not provided
Charging connector Sources Logitech G502 X PLUS Manufacturer specification · USB-C charging cable included. Logitech G502 X PLUS — manufacturer specifications Logitech G403 HERO No source recorded.	USB-C	Not provided
POWERPLAY 2 compatibility Sources Logitech G502 X PLUS Manufacturer specification · On Logitech's POWERPLAY 2 compatible-mice list; the charging system is sold separately. Logitech POWERPLAY 2 — exact compatible mouse list Logitech G403 HERO No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided

Lighting Sources Logitech G502 X PLUS Manufacturer specification · Eight-LED LIGHTSYNC array; G HUB can dim it during play. Published lighting implementation: Eight RGB zones. Source-specific tooling, location, modes and effects remain qualified; more detailed wording does not establish another RGB product lacks that implementation. Logitech G502 X PLUS — manufacturer specifications Logitech G403 HERO Manufacturer specification · G HUB supports game-, audio- and screen-driven RGB effects. Published lighting implementation: LIGHTSYNC RGB. Source-specific tooling, location, modes and effects remain qualified; more detailed wording does not establish another RGB product lacks that implementation. Logitech G403 HERO — manufacturer specifications	RGB	RGB
Onboard profile capacity Sources Logitech G502 X PLUS Manufacturer specification · Two profiles by default; up to five with Logitech G HUB. Logitech G502 X PLUS — manufacturer specifications Logitech G403 HERO Logitech does not list this for the model. · Manufacturer specification · Logitech does not list a stored-profile count. Logitech G403 HERO — manufacturer specifications	5 profiles	Not provided
Customisation software Sources Logitech G502 X PLUS Manufacturer specification · G HUB is an optional download (internet required). Logitech G502 X PLUS — manufacturer specifications Logitech G403 HERO Manufacturer specification · G HUB is an optional download (internet required); advanced settings need it. Logitech G403 HERO — manufacturer specifications	Logitech G HUB	Logitech G HUB
Onboard memory Sources Logitech G502 X PLUS Manufacturer specification · Stores settings on the mouse; up to five profiles with Logitech G HUB. Logitech G502 X PLUS — manufacturer specifications Logitech G403 HERO No source recorded.	Yes	Not provided
RGB lighting zones Sources Logitech G502 X PLUS Manufacturer specification · The exact product source explicitly states 8 configurable RGB zones. Eight-LED LIGHTSYNC array; G HUB can dim it during play. Published lighting implementation: Eight RGB zones. Source-specific tooling, location, modes and effects remain qualified; more detailed wording does not establish another RGB product lacks that implementation. Status indicators are not counted as additional configurable zones. Logitech G502 X PLUS — manufacturer specifications Logitech G403 HERO No source recorded.	8	Not provided

Manufacturer host requirementsDifferent Sources Logitech G502 X PLUS Manufacturer specification · G HUB has its own current system requirements. Logitech G502 X PLUS — manufacturer specifications Logitech G403 HERO Manufacturer specification · G HUB has its own current system requirements. Logitech G403 HERO — manufacturer specifications	USB port; Windows 10 or later; macOS 10.14 or later	USB port; Windows 7 or later; macOS 10.11 or later
Listed packageDifferent Sources Logitech G502 X PLUS Manufacturer specification · No POWERPLAY mat included; check the seller's listing. Logitech G502 X PLUS — manufacturer specifications Logitech G403 HERO Manufacturer specification · POWERPLAY hardware is not included; check the seller's listing. Logitech G403 HERO — manufacturer specifications	Mouse; DPI-shift cover; USB-C charging cable; LIGHTSPEED USB-A receiver; USB extension adapter; documentation	G403 mouse; optional 10 g weight; documentation

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