Mice / Comparison

Logitech G502 X vs SteelSeries Rival 5

Mouse · Logitech

Logitech G502 X

89 g · HERO 25K · Wired · 2022
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Lightness50
Sensor92
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency69
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Mouse · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Rival 5

85 g · TrueMove Air · Wired · 2021
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Lightness54
Sensor92
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency60
Verdict

Logitech G502 X and SteelSeries Rival 5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68.

  • SteelSeries Rival 5 is 4 g lighter (85 g vs 89 g).
  • Max DPI: Logitech G502 X leads (25,600 vs 18,000).
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Logitech G502 X

If you care most about max DPI.

Pick this

SteelSeries Rival 5

If you care most about weight.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Logitech G502 XSteelSeries Rival 5
68Gear score68
89 gWeight85 g
HERO 25KSensorTrueMove Air
25,600Max DPI18,000
1000 HzPolling rate1000 Hz
WiredConnectionWired
2022Release year2021
≈ $68Estimated 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 or SteelSeries Rival 5 better?

Logitech G502 X and SteelSeries Rival 5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68. SteelSeries Rival 5 is 4 g lighter (85 g vs 89 g). Max DPI: Logitech G502 X leads (25,600 vs 18,000).

Which one is lighter?

SteelSeries Rival 5 is 4 g lighter (85 g vs 89 g).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Logitech G502 X ≈ $68, SteelSeries Rival 5 ≈ $45. Current prices vary by store.