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SteelSeries Rival 5 vs Logitech G502 HERO

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

SteelSeries Rival 5

Black · 62551 · global manufacturer configuration

SteelSeries Rival 5 wired mouse in black, angled view showing the left side-button panel, mesh cable, lit logo and RGB light bar
Exact model & source notes

The Rival 5 is SteelSeries's wired right-handed multi-button mouse: 85 g, nine programmable buttons including a five-button side panel, a TrueMove Air sensor from 100 to 18,000 CPI and 10-zone RGB.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHAT DIFFERS
9Listed controls11
2 mCable length2.1 m
10RGB lighting zones1
3 of 11 verified differences, in the order listed below. Not a rating.
See the 11 verified differences
THE CONTENDER

Logitech G502 HERO

Black · wired HERO · M-U0047 hardware

Black Logitech G502 HERO wired mouse, with its thumb rest, labelled G-keys, dual-mode wheel and attached cable visible
Exact model & source notes

The black wired G502 HERO pairs a HERO 25K sensor rated up to 25,600 DPI with 11 programmable controls, mechanical primary switches, five removable 3.6 g weights and a dual-mode scroll wheel with left/right tilt.

Specifications checked 11 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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UK & US price history: no verified listing yet

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE7 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 07

Sensor model / type

Sensor settings and manufacturer tracking limits describe capabilities, not independently measured accuracy or gaming performance. Preserve each test surface and software condition.

SteelSeries Rival 5SteelSeries TrueMove Air optical

Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries says the sensor was designed with PixArt and includes tilt tracking.

Logitech G502 HEROHERO 25K

Manufacturer specification · Logitech's sensor name.

Explore the full specifications

Choose the grip, then check the connection. Left-side thumb controls are not a mirrored left-handed layout. Check the receiver or USB connection, battery requirements and your preferred shape. DPI is tracking resolution, not an accuracy score; no gaming winner is inferred.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

11 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Sensor model / type

In Visual facts
SteelSeries Rival 5SteelSeries TrueMove Air optical
Logitech G502 HEROHERO 25K
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries says the sensor was designed with PixArt and includes tilt tracking.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications
Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Logitech's sensor name.

Logitech G502 HERO — manufacturer specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — current UK specifications

Sensor settings and manufacturer tracking limits describe capabilities, not independently measured accuracy or gaming performance. Preserve each test surface and software condition.

Listed controls

In Visual facts
SteelSeries Rival 59
Logitech G502 HERO11
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries lists 9 buttons and says every button is programmable, including a five-button side panel with a toggle switch.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications
Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Includes both wheel-tilt directions; the wheel-mode button is not programmable. The official guide enumerates actions 1–11, including separate left/right wheel-tilt directions; its additional item 12 is the non-programmable wheel-mode selector. The listed11 is not an inferred total of separate physical button surfaces.

Logitech G502 HERO — manufacturer specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — button layout and weight setup

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.

Main switch technology

In Visual facts
SteelSeries Rival 5SteelSeries Golden Micro IP54 mechanical switches
Logitech G502 HEROMechanical primary-button switches
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries describes the switches as dust and water resistant.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications
Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Mechanical primary-button switches.

Logitech G502 HERO — current UK specifications

Switch actuation and button tensioning describe different parts of a click mechanism. Read the documented technology; its name alone does not establish latency, durability or feel.

Customisation software

In Visual facts
SteelSeries Rival 5SteelSeries GG (Engine 3.18.4 or later; Windows 7+, macOS 10.12+)
Logitech G502 HEROLogitech G HUB
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · The specification table names SteelSeries Engine 3.18.4+; the feature text names SteelSeries GG.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications
Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · G HUB is an optional download (internet required); advanced assignments and lighting need it.

Logitech G502 HERO — current UK specifications

Stored profiles, sensitivity settings and software assignments are different capabilities. An unspecified profile count is not zero; check the software and firmware conditions.

Listed package

In Visual facts
SteelSeries Rival 5Rival 5 Gaming Mouse; Product Information Guide
Logitech G502 HEROMouse; five 3.6 g weights and case; documentation
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer box contents; check the seller's listing.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications
Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer package contents; check the seller's listing.

Logitech G502 HERO — manufacturer specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — current UK specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

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RGB lighting zones

In Visual facts
SteelSeries Rival 510
Logitech G502 HERO1
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · The exact product source explicitly states 10 configurable RGB zones. Published lighting implementation: 10-zone RGB (PrismSync). 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.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications
Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · The exact product source explicitly states 1 configurable RGB zone. One configurable RGB zone; the three DPI indicator LEDs are separate. Published lighting implementation: One LIGHTSYNC RGB zone. 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 HERO — manufacturer specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — current UK specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Maximum tracking resolution

SteelSeries Rival 518000 DPI
Logitech G502 HERO25600 DPI
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries states CPI; adjustable in 100 CPI increments.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications
Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification

Logitech G502 HERO — manufacturer specifications

Sensor settings and manufacturer tracking limits describe capabilities, not independently measured accuracy or gaming performance. Preserve each test surface and software condition.

Published acceleration threshold

SteelSeries Rival 540 G
Logitech G502 HEROGreater than 40 G
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries also states zero hardware acceleration.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications
Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Tested by Logitech on a G240 mouse pad.

Logitech G502 HERO — current UK specifications

Sensor settings and manufacturer tracking limits describe capabilities, not independently measured accuracy or gaming performance. Preserve each test surface and software condition.

Published tracking speed

SteelSeries Rival 5400 IPS
Logitech G502 HEROGreater than 400 IPS
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · Rated on SteelSeries QcK surfaces.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications
Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Tested by Logitech on a G240 mouse pad.

Logitech G502 HERO — current UK specifications

Sensor settings and manufacturer tracking limits describe capabilities, not independently measured accuracy or gaming performance. Preserve each test surface and software condition.

Configuration & compatibility details (2)

Hand orientation

SteelSeries Rival 5Right-handed ergonomic shape; five-button side panel on the left
Logitech G502 HERORight-hand control layout; left-side thumbrest and thumb controls
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries's stated shape, suggested for claw, palm or fingertip grip; side-panel position from the official product views. Not a comfort test.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications
Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Control layout from the manufacturer's button diagram and product views; not a grip or comfort test.

Logitech G502 HERO — manufacturer specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — current UK specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — button layout and weight setup

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

Compatibility

SteelSeries Rival 5Windows, Mac, Xbox and Linux; USB port required
Logitech G502 HEROUSB port; Windows 7 or later; macOS 10.11 or later; ChromeOS
Sources
Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Listed at release; G HUB has its own current system requirements.

Logitech G502 HERO — manufacturer specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — current UK specifications

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

Missing or non-comparable evidence (13)

Scroll controls

SteelSeries Rival 5Not verified
Logitech G502 HEROFree-spin or ratcheted scrolling; left/right wheel tilt
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded for this side.

Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Wheel-mode toggle below the wheel; tilt left/right are programmable scroll inputs.

Logitech G502 HERO — manufacturer specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — button layout and weight setup

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

DPI-shift control

SteelSeries Rival 5Not verified
Logitech G502 HEROLeft-side hold-to-shift button; G HUB assignment
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded for this side.

Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Hold for a temporary DPI setting, or assign another function in G HUB.

Logitech G502 HERO — current UK specifications

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

Onboard profile capacity

SteelSeries Rival 5Not verified
Logitech G502 HERO5 profiles
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded for this side.

Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Up to five profiles with firmware 127.1.7; older firmware and Logitech Gaming Software used three.

Logitech G502 HERO — manufacturer specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — current UK specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — button layout and weight setup

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

On-the-fly DPI settings

SteelSeries Rival 5Not verified
Logitech G502 HERO5 settings
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded for this side.

Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Up to five sensitivity settings, shown by three indicator LEDs.

Logitech G502 HERO — current UK specifications

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

Weight adjustment

SteelSeries Rival 5Not verified
Logitech G502 HEROFive removable 3.6 g weights; up to 18 g added
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded for this side.

Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification

Logitech G502 HERO — manufacturer specifications

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

Glide feet

SteelSeries Rival 5Not verified
Logitech G502 HEROPTFE
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded for this side.

Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Logitech rates the feet for more than 250 km on a G240 mouse pad.

Logitech G502 HERO — current UK specifications

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

Minimum sensitivity

SteelSeries Rival 5100 DPI
Logitech G502 HEROConflicting evidence
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · Lowest CPI setting listed by SteelSeries.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications
Logitech G502 HERO

Logitech's technical and support tables say 100 DPI; the product introduction says 200 DPI. · Manufacturer specification

Logitech G502 HERO — manufacturer specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — current UK specifications

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

Published sensor processing

SteelSeries Rival 5Not verified
Logitech G502 HEROZero smoothing, acceleration and filtering
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded for this side.

Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification

Logitech G502 HERO — current UK specifications

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

Body length

SteelSeries Rival 5128.8 mm
Logitech G502 HEROConflicting evidence
Sources
Logitech G502 HERO

Logitech's UK and US product pages list 131.2 × 75 × 40 mm (length × width × height). Its M-U0047 support table instead lists Height 290 mm, Width 75 mm and Depth 40 mm. The differing first dimension and axis labels remain unresolved. · Manufacturer specification · Logitech's UK and US product pages list 131.2 × 75 × 40 mm (length × width × height). Its M-U0047 support table instead lists Height 290 mm, Width 75 mm and Depth 40 mm. The differing first dimension and axis labels remain unresolved.

Logitech G502 HERO — manufacturer specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — current UK specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — current US body dimensions and requirements

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

Dimensions

SteelSeries Rival 5128.8 × 62.9 × 42.1 mm (length × width × height)
Logitech G502 HEROConflicting evidence
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · Length plus SteelSeries's widest (front, 62.9 mm) width and rear height; it lists 62.8 mm at the centre, 58.2 mm at the back and 26.7 mm front height.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications
Logitech G502 HERO

Logitech's UK and US product pages list 131.2 × 75 × 40 mm (length × width × height). Its M-U0047 support table instead lists Height 290 mm, Width 75 mm and Depth 40 mm. The differing first dimension and axis labels remain unresolved. · Manufacturer specification · Logitech's UK and US product pages list 131.2 × 75 × 40 mm (length × width × height). Its M-U0047 support table instead lists Height 290 mm, Width 75 mm and Depth 40 mm. The differing first dimension and axis labels remain unresolved.

Logitech G502 HERO — manufacturer specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — current UK specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — current US body dimensions and requirements

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

Weight

SteelSeries Rival 585 g
Logitech G502 HERO121 g
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed weight; SteelSeries does not state whether the cable is included.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications
Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Mouse only; the five optional 3.6 g weights are extra.

Logitech G502 HERO — manufacturer specifications

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

3 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

SteelSeries Rival 5

What it brings

  • SteelSeries says all nine buttons are programmable, including a five-button thumb panel with a toggle switch.
  • SteelSeries lists a 100–18,000 CPI range with zero hardware acceleration, IP54 dust- and water-resistant main switches rated for 80 million clicks, and a 2 m mesh cable.

What to check

Logitech G502 HERO

What it brings

What to check

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
29 of 29 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for SteelSeries Rival 5 and Logitech G502 HERO
SpecificationSteelSeries Rival 5Logitech G502 HERO
WeightDifferent
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed weight; SteelSeries does not state whether the cable is included.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications
Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Mouse only; the five optional 3.6 g weights are extra.

Logitech G502 HERO — manufacturer specifications
85 g121 g
Dimensions
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · Length plus SteelSeries's widest (front, 62.9 mm) width and rear height; it lists 62.8 mm at the centre, 58.2 mm at the back and 26.7 mm front height.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications
Logitech G502 HERO

Logitech's UK and US product pages list 131.2 × 75 × 40 mm (length × width × height). Its M-U0047 support table instead lists Height 290 mm, Width 75 mm and Depth 40 mm. The differing first dimension and axis labels remain unresolved. · Manufacturer specification · Logitech's UK and US product pages list 131.2 × 75 × 40 mm (length × width × height). Its M-U0047 support table instead lists Height 290 mm, Width 75 mm and Depth 40 mm. The differing first dimension and axis labels remain unresolved.

Logitech G502 HERO — manufacturer specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — current UK specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — current US body dimensions and requirements
128.8 × 62.9 × 42.1 mm (length × width × height)Conflicting sources
Body length
Sources
Logitech G502 HERO

Logitech's UK and US product pages list 131.2 × 75 × 40 mm (length × width × height). Its M-U0047 support table instead lists Height 290 mm, Width 75 mm and Depth 40 mm. The differing first dimension and axis labels remain unresolved. · Manufacturer specification · Logitech's UK and US product pages list 131.2 × 75 × 40 mm (length × width × height). Its M-U0047 support table instead lists Height 290 mm, Width 75 mm and Depth 40 mm. The differing first dimension and axis labels remain unresolved.

Logitech G502 HERO — manufacturer specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — current UK specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — current US body dimensions and requirements
128.8 mmConflicting sources
Body widthDifferent
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · Widest listed (front) figure.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications
Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Overall width, not grip width.

Logitech G502 HERO — manufacturer specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — current UK specifications
62.9 mm75 mm
Hand orientationDifferent
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries's stated shape, suggested for claw, palm or fingertip grip; side-panel position from the official product views. Not a comfort test.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications
Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Control layout from the manufacturer's button diagram and product views; not a grip or comfort test.

Logitech G502 HERO — manufacturer specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — current UK specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — button layout and weight setup
Right-handed ergonomic shape; five-button side panel on the leftRight-hand control layout; left-side thumbrest and thumb controls
Weight adjustment
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded.

Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification

Logitech G502 HERO — manufacturer specifications
Not providedFive removable 3.6 g weights; up to 18 g added
Glide feet
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded.

Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Logitech rates the feet for more than 250 km on a G240 mouse pad.

Logitech G502 HERO — current UK specifications
Not providedPTFE
Sensor model / typeDifferent
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries says the sensor was designed with PixArt and includes tilt tracking.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications
Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Logitech's sensor name.

Logitech G502 HERO — manufacturer specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — current UK specifications
SteelSeries TrueMove Air opticalHERO 25K
Maximum tracking resolutionDifferent
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries states CPI; adjustable in 100 CPI increments.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications
Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification

Logitech G502 HERO — manufacturer specifications
18000 DPI25600 DPI
Minimum sensitivity
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · Lowest CPI setting listed by SteelSeries.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications
Logitech G502 HERO

Logitech's technical and support tables say 100 DPI; the product introduction says 200 DPI. · Manufacturer specification

Logitech G502 HERO — manufacturer specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — current UK specifications
100 DPIConflicting sources
Maximum report rate
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · 1000 Hz (1 ms) over the wired connection.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications
Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Logitech's 2018 setup guide sets two default profiles to 1000 Hz and the standard profile to 500 Hz.

Logitech G502 HERO — manufacturer specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — current UK specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — button layout and weight setup
1000 Hz1000 Hz
Published tracking speedDifferent
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · Rated on SteelSeries QcK surfaces.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications
Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Tested by Logitech on a G240 mouse pad.

Logitech G502 HERO — current UK specifications
400 IPSGreater than 400 IPS
Published acceleration thresholdDifferent
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries also states zero hardware acceleration.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications
Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Tested by Logitech on a G240 mouse pad.

Logitech G502 HERO — current UK specifications
40 GGreater than 40 G
DPI-shift control
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded.

Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Hold for a temporary DPI setting, or assign another function in G HUB.

Logitech G502 HERO — current UK specifications
Not providedLeft-side hold-to-shift button; G HUB assignment
On-the-fly DPI settings
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded.

Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Up to five sensitivity settings, shown by three indicator LEDs.

Logitech G502 HERO — current UK specifications
Not provided5 settings
Published sensor processing
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded.

Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification

Logitech G502 HERO — current UK specifications
Not providedZero smoothing, acceleration and filtering
Listed controlsDifferent
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries lists 9 buttons and says every button is programmable, including a five-button side panel with a toggle switch.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications
Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Includes both wheel-tilt directions; the wheel-mode button is not programmable. The official guide enumerates actions 1–11, including separate left/right wheel-tilt directions; its additional item 12 is the non-programmable wheel-mode selector. The listed11 is not an inferred total of separate physical button surfaces.

Logitech G502 HERO — manufacturer specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — button layout and weight setup
911
Main switch technologyDifferent
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries describes the switches as dust and water resistant.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications
Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Mechanical primary-button switches.

Logitech G502 HERO — current UK specifications
SteelSeries Golden Micro IP54 mechanical switchesMechanical primary-button switches
Claimed main-switch durability
Sources
Logitech G502 HERO

No source recorded.

80 million clicksNot provided
Scroll controls
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded.

Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Wheel-mode toggle below the wheel; tilt left/right are programmable scroll inputs.

Logitech G502 HERO — manufacturer specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — button layout and weight setup
Not providedFree-spin or ratcheted scrolling; left/right wheel tilt
Connections
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · Original exact manufacturer description: Wired USB (Super Mesh cable). Wired only; SteelSeries lists no wireless mode or battery. UK/US source explicitly says Wired; USB port is required and the separate cable entry is Super Mesh2m/6.67ft. No connector shape, cable-part equivalence or wireless capability is inferred.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications
Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Original manufacturer description: Wired USB. Shared wired availability is comparable. Manufacturer cable and connector details retain their own scope; no unlisted connector is inferred.

Logitech G502 HERO — manufacturer specifications
WiredWired
Cable lengthDifferent
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · Super Mesh (microfibre mesh) cable.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications
Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Fixed cable.

Logitech G502 HERO — manufacturer specifications
2 m2.1 m
Lighting
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · Published lighting implementation: 10-zone RGB (PrismSync). Source-specific tooling, location, modes and effects remain qualified; more detailed wording does not establish another RGB product lacks that implementation.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications
Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · One configurable RGB zone; the three DPI indicator LEDs are separate. Published lighting implementation: One LIGHTSYNC RGB zone. Source-specific tooling, location, modes and effects remain qualified; more detailed wording does not establish another RGB product lacks that implementation.

Logitech G502 HERO — manufacturer specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — current UK specifications
RGBRGB
Customisation softwareDifferent
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · The specification table names SteelSeries Engine 3.18.4+; the feature text names SteelSeries GG.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications
Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · G HUB is an optional download (internet required); advanced assignments and lighting need it.

Logitech G502 HERO — current UK specifications
SteelSeries GG (Engine 3.18.4 or later; Windows 7+, macOS 10.12+)Logitech G HUB
RGB lighting zonesDifferent
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · The exact product source explicitly states 10 configurable RGB zones. Published lighting implementation: 10-zone RGB (PrismSync). 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.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications
Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · The exact product source explicitly states 1 configurable RGB zone. One configurable RGB zone; the three DPI indicator LEDs are separate. Published lighting implementation: One LIGHTSYNC RGB zone. 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 HERO — manufacturer specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — current UK specifications
101
Onboard profile capacity
Sources
SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded.

Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Up to five profiles with firmware 127.1.7; older firmware and Logitech Gaming Software used three.

Logitech G502 HERO — manufacturer specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — current UK specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — button layout and weight setup
Not provided5 profiles
Onboard memory
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SteelSeries Rival 5

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Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Stores settings on the mouse; up to five profiles with firmware 127.1.7.

Logitech G502 HERO — manufacturer specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — current UK specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — button layout and weight setup
Not providedYes
CompatibilityDifferent
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Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Listed at release; G HUB has its own current system requirements.

Logitech G502 HERO — manufacturer specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — current UK specifications
Windows, Mac, Xbox and Linux; USB port requiredUSB port; Windows 7 or later; macOS 10.11 or later; ChromeOS
Listed packageDifferent
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SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer box contents; check the seller's listing.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications
Logitech G502 HERO

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer package contents; check the seller's listing.

Logitech G502 HERO — manufacturer specificationsLogitech G502 HERO — current UK specifications
Rival 5 Gaming Mouse; Product Information GuideMouse; five 3.6 g weights and case; documentation
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