Logitech G502 X Plus vs SteelSeries Rival 5
Logitech G502 X Plus
106 g · HERO 25K · Wireless · 2022SteelSeries Rival 5
85 g · TrueMove Air · Wired · 2021Logitech G502 X Plus and SteelSeries Rival 5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68.
- SteelSeries Rival 5 is 21 g lighter (85 g vs 106 g).
- Max DPI: Logitech G502 X Plus leads (25,600 vs 18,000).
- Logitech G502 X Plus is wireless; SteelSeries Rival 5 is wired.
Logitech G502 X Plus
If you care most about max DPI, connection.
SteelSeries Rival 5
If you care most about weight.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Logitech G502 X Plus | SteelSeries Rival 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Gear score | 68 |
| 106 g | Weight | 85 g |
| HERO 25K | Sensor | TrueMove Air |
| 25,600 | Max DPI | 18,000 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wireless | Connection | Wired |
| 130 h | Battery life | — |
| 2022 | Release year | 2021 |
| ≈ $149 | Estimated price | ≈ $45 |
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 X Plus or SteelSeries Rival 5 better?
Logitech G502 X Plus and SteelSeries Rival 5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68. SteelSeries Rival 5 is 21 g lighter (85 g vs 106 g). Max DPI: Logitech G502 X Plus leads (25,600 vs 18,000). Logitech G502 X Plus is wireless; SteelSeries Rival 5 is wired.
Which one is lighter?
SteelSeries Rival 5 is 21 g lighter (85 g vs 106 g).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Logitech G502 X Plus ≈ $149, SteelSeries Rival 5 ≈ $45. Current prices vary by store.