Mice / Comparison

Logitech G502 Proteus Core vs Logitech MX MASTER 3S

Mouse · Logitech

Logitech G502 Proteus Core

121 g · 12,000 DPI · Wired · 2014
GEAR SCORE 47.0 / 100Average
Lightness24
Sensor64
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency20
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Mouse · Logitech

Logitech MX MASTER 3S

141 g · Darkfield · Wireless · 2022
GEAR SCORE 47.0 / 100Average
Lightness18
Sensor52
Connection100
Recency69
Verdict

Logitech G502 Proteus Core and Logitech MX MASTER 3S are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47.

  • Logitech G502 Proteus Core is 20 g lighter (121 g vs 141 g).
  • Max DPI: Logitech G502 Proteus Core leads (12,000 vs 8,000).
  • Logitech MX MASTER 3S is wireless; Logitech G502 Proteus Core is wired.
Pick this

Logitech G502 Proteus Core

If you care most about weight, max DPI.

Pick this

Logitech MX MASTER 3S

If you care most about connection.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Logitech G502 Proteus CoreLogitech MX MASTER 3S
47Gear score47
121 gWeight141 g
—SensorDarkfield
12,000Max DPI8,000
1000 HzPolling rate—
WiredConnectionWireless
2014Release year2022
—Estimated price≈ $120

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 Proteus Core or Logitech MX MASTER 3S better?

Logitech G502 Proteus Core and Logitech MX MASTER 3S are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 47. Logitech G502 Proteus Core is 20 g lighter (121 g vs 141 g). Max DPI: Logitech G502 Proteus Core leads (12,000 vs 8,000). Logitech MX MASTER 3S is wireless; Logitech G502 Proteus Core is wired.

Which one is lighter?

Logitech G502 Proteus Core is 20 g lighter (121 g vs 141 g).