Mice / Comparison

Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum vs SteelSeries Rival 500

Mouse · Logitech

Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum

121 g · PMW3366 · Wired · 2016
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Lightness24
Sensor76
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency30
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Mouse · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Rival 500

129 g · PMW3360 · Wired · 2016
GEAR SCORE 50.0 / 100Average
Lightness19
Sensor76
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency30
Verdict

Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum and SteelSeries Rival 500 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 50.

  • Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum is 8 g lighter (121 g vs 129 g).
  • Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 500 leads (16,000 vs 12,000).
Pick this

Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum

If you care most about weight.

Pick this

SteelSeries Rival 500

If you care most about max DPI.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Logitech G502 Proteus SpectrumSteelSeries Rival 500
51Gear score50
121 gWeight129 g
PMW3366SensorPMW3360
12,000Max DPI16,000
1000 HzPolling rate1000 Hz
WiredConnectionWired
2016Release year2016
≈ $85Estimated price—

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 Spectrum or SteelSeries Rival 500 better?

Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum and SteelSeries Rival 500 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 50. Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum is 8 g lighter (121 g vs 129 g). Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 500 leads (16,000 vs 12,000).

Which one is lighter?

Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum is 8 g lighter (121 g vs 129 g).