Mice / Comparison

Logitech G502 Hero K/DA vs Logitech MX518

Mouse · Logitech

Logitech G502 Hero K/DA

121 g · HERO 25K · Wired · 2020
GEAR SCORE 58.0 / 100Good
Lightness24
Sensor92
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency53
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Mouse · Logitech

Logitech MX518

101 g · HERO 16K · Wired · 2018
GEAR SCORE 58.0 / 100Good
Lightness40
Sensor76
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency40
Verdict

Logitech G502 Hero K/DA and Logitech MX518 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 58.

  • Logitech MX518 is 20 g lighter (101 g vs 121 g).
  • Max DPI: Logitech G502 Hero K/DA leads (25,600 vs 16,000).
Pick this

Logitech G502 Hero K/DA

If you care most about max DPI.

Pick this

Logitech MX518

If you care most about weight.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Logitech G502 Hero K/DALogitech MX518
58Gear score58
121 gWeight101 g
HERO 25KSensorHERO 16K
25,600Max DPI16,000
1000 HzPolling rate1000 Hz
WiredConnectionWired
2020Release year2018
—Estimated price≈ $250

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Logitech G502 Hero K/DA or Logitech MX518 better?

Logitech G502 Hero K/DA and Logitech MX518 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 58. Logitech MX518 is 20 g lighter (101 g vs 121 g). Max DPI: Logitech G502 Hero K/DA leads (25,600 vs 16,000).

Which one is lighter?

Logitech MX518 is 20 g lighter (101 g vs 121 g).