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General

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Series

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G502 X1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-x-wireless-lightforceRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

CH-931A011-NA, CH-931A011-EU, CH-931A011-AP, CH-931A011-CN1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 202615Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdfRead 23 October 2026Official regional SKU table on printed page 3. Shared hardware and package listed on page 2.

910-006187, 910-0061781Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-x-wireless-lightforceRead 5 October 2026Only exact US Black and White original model SKUs represented. Later two-tone PLUS editions omitted because their switch and sensor payload contains different or conflicting values.

GTIN / EAN

840006649489, 840006649472, 840006649458, 84000664946515Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdfRead 23 October 2026Valid 12-digit UPCs from SKU table. Leading-zero 13-digit forms are equivalent and not duplicated.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

15 June 202317Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/expand-the-possibilities-corsair-launches-new-darkstar-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 23 October 2026Dated June 15, 2023.

30 August 20225Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2022/An-Icon-Reinvented-Logitech-Introduces-the-G502-X-Gaming-Mouse-in-Wired-Wireless-and-PLUS-Versions/default.aspxRead 5 October 2026Original maker August 30 announcement. Preorders and expected availability not treated as actual first retail.

Status

Available1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026Rendered exact CH-931A011-NA page shows In Stock and purchase control. No purchase made.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$169.9918Press articlethefpsreview.com/2023/06/15/corsair-releases-darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-with-15-programmable-buttonsRead 23 October 2026Contemporary June 15, 2023 US launch available at 169.99 dollars. Excludes sales tax.

$1395Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2022/An-Icon-Reinvented-Logitech-Introduces-the-G502-X-Gaming-Mouse-in-Wired-Wireless-and-PLUS-Versions/default.aspxRead 5 October 2026Original exact model US MSRP: 139 USD LIGHTSPEED, 159 USD PLUS. Wired 79 USD not transferred.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€169.9919Press articletechfi.nl/game-controllers/corsair-darkstar-wireless-gaming-muis-introductieRead 23 October 2026Contemporary Netherlands launch suggested retail price 169.99 euro including VAT. German maker launch price not found.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

CA1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026

US1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-x-wireless-lightforceRead 5 October 2026Exact US shop offers these listed consumer SKUs for US purchase.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026

White, Black1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-x-wireless-lightforceRead 5 October 2026

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026

Gaming1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-x-wireless-lightforceRead 5 October 2026

Mouse type

Standard1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026

Standard2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Shape

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Body shapeiDescribes shell symmetry, not the intended hand. Symmetrical with side buttons on one side differs from an asymmetric right-handed body. Ambidextrous means a symmetrical body with side buttons on both sides.

Asymmetric, right-handed2Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/3.htmlRead 23 October 2026

Asymmetric, right-handed2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact manual front/top drawing shows asymmetric right-handed thumb-rest body.

Maker size classiThe maker’s marketed size label. Do not infer a size class from dimensions or reviewer hand-fit recommendations.

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Recommended gripsiGrip styles explicitly recommended by the maker. A reviewer finding a grip usable does not add a maker recommendation.

Palm, Claw1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026Maker Grip Type Palm, Claw. Hand Size Large is a fit recommendation, not a marketed shell size.

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Recommended hand sizeiMaker recommendation, measured from wrist to middle fingertip for hand length. Source notes specify whether limits are inclusive or exclusive.

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Hump positioniPosition of the shell’s highest point along its length, from a maker drawing or exact-model review.

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Thumb rest

No2Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/3.htmlRead 23 October 2026Exact Shape section explicitly lacks a thumb rest entirely. Textured thumb grip is a side wall, not a support shelf.

Yes2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact original top and front drawings show the separate left thumb-support ledge.

Ring or pinky finger rest

No2Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/3.htmlRead 23 October 2026Complete body views show no ring or pinky support shelf.

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Upper shelliThe primary hand-contact shell. An open or perforated bottom alone does not make the upper shell perforated.

Solid2Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/3.htmlRead 23 October 2026Exact body views show solid upper shell.

Solid2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete exact body drawing shows solid hand-contact shell.

Swappable parts

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Adjustable weight

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Maximum added weightiTotal removable weight supplied with the mouse, excluding the mouse’s normal weight.

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Vertical angle

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Trackball diameter

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Trackball position

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Dimensions and weight

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Mouse body dimensionsiLength from front to rear, width at the widest body point, and maximum height. Cable and receiver are excluded. Approximate maker figures are qualified in source notes. Logitech pages often label the front-to-rear length Height and the body height Depth, so map the figures by size.

Length129.05Maximum width67.9Maximum height43.64mm(5.1 × 2.7 × 1.7 in)4Retailer pagepccomponentes.com/corsair-darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-raton-inalambrico-gaming-negro-26000-pppRead 23 October 2026Exact product specification. TPU introduction corroborates 129.05x 67.9x 43.64 mm. Tom's 129.5 mm is a transcription difference.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdfRead 23 October 2026Printed page 2 maker exact 129.05 x 67.9 x 43.64 mm.

Length131.4Maximum width79.2Maximum height41.1mm(5.2 × 3.1 × 1.6 in)1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-x-wireless-lightforceRead 5 October 2026Current exact maker specification publishes Length 131.4, Width 79.2 and Height 41.1 mm. These are body dimensions.

Grip widthiBody width where the thumb and opposite grip finger sit. This differs from maximum body width.

59.3mm9Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/3.htmlRead 23 October 2026Narrowest grip width 5.93 cm measured with caliper. Reviewer hand 19x 10 cm. Exact measurement location pictured. Firmware not relevant to geometry.

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Mouse weight (claimed)iWireless mice include the battery. When the maker does not say whether a removable battery is in the weight, the published weight is stored and the source note says so. Wired mice exclude the cable. Source notes identify installed skates, colour, approximation, tolerance or a published bound.

96g(3.4 oz)3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/p/gaming-mouse/CH-931A011-NA/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026Explicit Weight In Grams 96. Includes internal battery, excludes cable. Regional Canada table shows 0.096 without unit. TPU scale 98 g is separate measured result.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdfRead 23 October 2026Printed page 2 maker weight 96 g without cable and accessories.

102g(3.6 oz)6Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/maeuse/logitech-g502-x-g502-x-lightspeed-g502-x-plus-test.81665Read 5 October 2026Exact original Black/White body claims 102 g LIGHTSPEED/106 g PLUS with internal battery. Source describes PLUS four grams heavier. Current metric PLUS maker body table independently 106 g. No rounded ounce conversion.

Box dimensions

Width115Height62Depth175mm(4.5 × 2.4 × 6.9 in)15Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdfRead 23 October 2026Printed page 3 unit shipment dimensions 175 x 115 x 62 mm L x W x H. Four-unit master carton dimensions are separate and excluded.

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Packed weightiMouse, packaging and included accessories. Shipping-service weight is not evidence of packed weight.

405g(14.3 oz)15Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdfRead 23 October 2026Printed page 3 unit packed shipment weight 0.405 kg. Four-unit master carton 1.75 kg is distinct. Not a carrier service estimate.

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Sensor

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Marketed sensor nameiMaker’s sensor branding, or reviewer identification when the maker does not publish one. The physical part number is recorded separately.

MARKSMAN 26K1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026

HERO11Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/7639086777111-Specification-G502-X-LIGHTSPEED-Gaming-MouseRead 8 October 2026Exact named-model maker specification Sensor cell says HERO. This stores the published base branding only. Maker sources disagree on HERO 25K versus HERO 44K and their numeric limits. No generation, physical silicon part, maximum DPI or tracking speed is selected.

Published sensor brandiSensor brand or trademark named by the source, which may be the mouse maker’s proprietary branding. Physical silicon manufacturer and part number are separate facts.

CORSAIR1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026

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Physical sensor part numberiExact physical sensor family or part identified by the maker or an exact-model reviewer. Do not infer it from DPI, speed or a sibling mouse.

PAW3393-T4QU7Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/5.htmlRead 23 October 2026Exact sensor designation. Reviewer speculation about PAW3399 ancestry omitted.

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Sensor type

Optical1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026

Optical11Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/7639086777111-Specification-G502-X-LIGHTSPEED-Gaming-MouseRead 8 October 2026Exact G502 X LIGHTSPEED maker specification explicitly identifies Sensor Type as Optical, Visible light: No. This field stores sensor technology only. The conflicting HERO 25K/44K marketing names, maximum DPI and tracking speed remain unresolved and are not selected from this table.

Maximum configurable DPIiMaximum selectable DPI with the documented firmware. Later firmware increases are noted in sources. The sensor chip’s theoretical maximum is not the mouse’s maximum.

26,000DPI1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026

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Minimum configurable DPIiLowest selectable sensitivity on this mouse. Factory presets do not establish its minimum.

100DPI4Retailer pagepccomponentes.com/corsair-darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-raton-inalambrico-gaming-negro-26000-pppRead 23 October 2026Exact product spec 100-26000, independently corroborated by TPU software inspection.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdfRead 23 October 2026

100DPI1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-x-wireless-lightforceRead 5 October 2026Both original HERO 25K and current HERO 44K specifications state a 100 DPI minimum. Maximum DPI, generation and speed remain unresolved. The current 44K / 678 IPS payload conflicts with original 25K / 400 IPS evidence. Base HERO branding is retained from the exact maker support table. UHMW-PE versus original PTFE skate claims also remain unresolved.

DPI adjustment stepiSmallest documented configuration increment, not the spacing between factory presets.

1DPI5Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/corsair-darkstar-wireless-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 20266Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Hardware shortcuts move 50 DPI. Software fine adjustment 1 DPI.

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Maximum DPI stagesiMaximum number of selectable sensitivity presets saved at once, not the number of distinct supported DPI values.

56Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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Default DPI presetsiFactory preset sensitivity values for the exact model and firmware. Source notes distinguish different factory profiles.

400, 800, 1,200, 1,600, 3,200DPI6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026English page 3 defaults 400, 800, 1200, 1600, 3200.

800, 1,200, 1,600, 2,400, 3,200DPI2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 8 both factory profiles 800/1200/1600/2400/3200, default 1600. Five available onboard profiles. No theoretical extra profiles or sensitivity stages invented.

Separate X and Y DPI

Yes11Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026

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Tracking speed (claimed)iMaker or published product specification, in inches per second. If the source says more than a value, that numeric threshold is stored and qualified in the source note. Do not read it as an exact ceiling.

650IPS5Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/corsair-darkstar-wireless-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 2026

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Tracking acceleration (claimed)iMaximum tracking acceleration in multiples of gravitational acceleration, not mouse weight. A source saying more than a value is retained as a qualified threshold in the source note.

50G5Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/corsair-darkstar-wireless-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 2026

40G1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-x-wireless-lightforceRead 5 October 2026Current exact maker specification states greater than 40 G. Stored 40 is a lower-bound threshold, not a ceiling. Original launch hardware specification agrees.

Lift-off distance settingsiOnly documented selectable lift-off values, or one documented fixed value. A minimum, approximate measured result or unquantified range does not establish a complete option list.

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Separate lift and landing distance

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Surface calibrationiSensor calibration for a tracking surface. Adjustable lift-off distance or copying sensitivity from another mouse alone does not establish this feature.

Yes11Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026

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Motion SynciWhether sensor motion synchronization is supported. Polling-rate restrictions and default state belong in source notes.

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Angle snapping

Toggleable11Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026

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Ripple control

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Tracks on glass

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Sensor position

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Performance

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Documented polling rates by connectioniOne row per documented usable rate and connection. Receiver and firmware requirements are noted. Maximum-only claims do not imply all intermediate settings or the same ceiling over USB.

ACORSAIR DARKSTAR WIRELESS

Data connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Receiver requirement
USB (wired)	125	Not available
USB (wired)	250	Not available
USB (wired)	500	Not available
USB (wired)	1,000	Not available
USB (wired)	2,000	Not available
2.4 GHz	125	Included SLIPSTREAM wireless receiver
2.4 GHz	250	Included SLIPSTREAM wireless receiver
2.4 GHz	500	Included SLIPSTREAM wireless receiver
2.4 GHz	1,000	Included SLIPSTREAM wireless receiver
2.4 GHz	2,000	Included SLIPSTREAM wireless receiver

Source13Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026Documented iCUE options 125/250/500/1000/2000 for both connections. TPU5.html finds 2000 sends two identical reports per 1 ms and is functionally 1000 Hz on firmware 5.7.80/5.6.126. Rows are documented selectable settings, not verified 2000 unique motion updates.

BLogitech G502 X LIGHTSPEED

Data connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Receiver requirement
USB (wired)	1,000	Not available
2.4 GHz	1,000	Included LIGHTSPEED USB-A receiver

Source1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-x-wireless-lightforceRead 5 October 2026Current exact manufacturer tracking section explicitly states both wired and wireless 1000 Hz. Original factory profile manual also identifies 1 ms gaming. Report interval is not end-to-end latency.

Max polling rate

2,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

Polling rate (wired)

2,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

Polling rate (2.4 GHz)

2,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

Polling rate (Bluetooth)

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Claimed click latencyiAbsolute click-latency claim from the maker. A relative improvement is not absolute latency. Source notes give polling mode and whether the number is an average, bound or best case.

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Adjustable debounce

Yes11Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026Button Response Optimization toggles debouncing. No numeric debounce time specified.

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Minimum debounceiLowest documented debounce setting or fixed main-switch debounce delay. Click response time or total click latency is not the same quantity.

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Measured

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Latency per connection (measured)iReviewer measurements for an identified connection, polling rate, firmware and settings. Click and sensor latency use different test methods and are not interchangeable.

ACORSAIR DARKSTAR WIRELESS

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Test settings	Click latency (ms)
USB (wired)	1,000	Button Response Optimization off	1.1
USB (wired)	1,000	Button Response Optimization on	5.1
2.4 GHz	1,000	Button Response Optimization off	1.4
2.4 GHz	1,000	Button Response Optimization on	5.8

Source7Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/5.htmlRead 23 October 2026NVIDIA LDAT electrical left-button activation to OS button-down.1000 Hz throughout after false 2000 Hz finding. Firmware 5.7.80/5.6.126. Standard deviations 0.41, 0.40, 0.33, 0.46 ms in row order. CPI and RGB state unstated. Relative motion-delay comparisons are not absolute sensor latency.

BLogitech G502 X LIGHTSPEED

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DPI deviation (measured)iReviewer measurement of deviation from a specified DPI value. Test DPI, travel speed, distance and method belong in source notes.

0%7Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/5.htmlRead 23 October 20260% at 400, 800, 1600, 3200 CPI. Firmware 5.7.80/5.6.126. Exact travel speed, distance and surface not stated. Unit variance applies.

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Lift-off distance (measured)iReviewer-measured lift-off height at the lowest setting, on the specified surface. Do not store the maker’s selectable LOD here.

1.2mm7Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/5.htmlRead 23 October 2026Strict upper bound below 1.2 mm at Lowest, Ultra-low andLow presets.1DVD test. Surface unspecified. Firmware 5.7.80/5.6.126. Not exact measured height or selectable setting.

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Main click force (measured)iReviewer-measured main-button actuation force in gram-force. Not the mouse weight and not an electrical latency measure.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer scale measurement. Include battery for wireless mice and exclude cable for wired mice. Source notes identify colour and installed skates.

98g(3.5 oz)8Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Scale approximately 98 g with±1 g tolerance. Internal battery included, cable excluded. Exact Black sample. Scale model and regional SKU unspecified.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-measured runtime from a stated test, not a claim, forecast or extrapolation. Polling, lighting and other power settings must be identified.

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Hand size fitiExact-model reviewer fit assessment. Source notes define the hand-length bands and tested grip. Do not translate general praise into every size fitting.

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Switches

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Main switch typeiActuation technology for the left and right main buttons. Hybrid means optical-mechanical. Inductive analog switches detect travel by induction.

Optical10Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/4.htmlRead 23 October 202620Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026

Hybrid5Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2022/An-Icon-Reinvented-Logitech-Introduces-the-G502-X-Gaming-Mouse-in-Wired-Wireless-and-PLUS-Versions/default.aspxRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly hybrid optical-mechanical LIGHTFORCE. Current exact Black/White SKU specifications also name LIGHTFORCE. Physical supplier and rated lifetime unknown.

Published main-switch brandiBrand named for the main switches. Proprietary Razer, Pulsar, Glorious or Logitech branding does not identify the physical contract manufacturer.

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Logitech5Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2022/An-Icon-Reinvented-Logitech-Introduces-the-G502-X-Gaming-Mouse-in-Wired-Wireless-and-PLUS-Versions/default.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Main switch model

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LIGHTFORCE5Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2022/An-Icon-Reinvented-Logitech-Introduces-the-G502-X-Gaming-Mouse-in-Wired-Wireless-and-PLUS-Versions/default.aspxRead 5 October 2026

Main switch rated lifeiManufacturer or component rating for the main left/right switches, in millions of actuations. This is not a whole-mouse durability measurement.

100million10Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/4.htmlRead 23 October 2026Review introduction/spec table 100 M. Main brand omitted because TPU teardown identifiesTTC while Tom's and GamesRadar sayOmron.20Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026Rendered Optical Switches feature: guaranteed for 100 M clicks.

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Hot-swap main switchesiMain switches can be changed without soldering. Opening the case or using a switch pack can still be required.

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Adjustable click actuationiThe point where a main click registers can be configured. Debounce adjustment changes timing, not actuation travel.

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Separate main buttons

Yes10Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/4.htmlRead 23 October 2026Review says main buttons visually separated from shell.

Yes2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Side switch model

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Middle click switch

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Scroll encoder type

Mechanical10Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/4.htmlRead 23 October 2026

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Scroll encoder

TTC (green), 5 mm10Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/4.htmlRead 23 October 2026Teardown identifiesTTC green encoder 5 mm high. Exact part code unspecified.

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Buttons and scroll wheel

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Physical button inputsiIncludes left/right, wheel click, each wheel-tilt direction, DPI/report-rate/profile buttons and a wheel-mode pushbutton. Excludes scroll rotation, power sliders and connection sliders. A connection pushbutton, such as Logitech Easy-Switch, counts even when the maker's own count leaves it out. A button that only switches power does not. Counts each physical input once.

156Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026English page 1 controls: main left/right, 3 wheel-click/tilt inputs, 2 DPI, 2 profile and 6 side buttons.15 physical inputs.

122Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 7 complete physical controls: left/right, wheel click, forward/back, DPI Shift, DPI up/down, profile, wheel tilt left/right and wheel-mode pushbutton. Twelve physical inputs, excluding scroll rotation and power slider.

Programmable buttonsiNumber of physical button inputs that can be remapped. Excludes scroll-up/down actions, alternate software layers and non-programmable mode controls.

156Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Maker 15 programmable physical inputs. TPU November 2023 software inspection says left main mapping locked. Current maker iCUE support explains assigning left-click elsewhere first unlocks it.22Maker product pagehelp.corsair.com/hc/en-us/articles/30584070642701-How-To-Switch-the-Left-and-Right-Click-on-a-Corsair-MouseRead 23 October 2026Current iCUE left-click safety lock releases after assigning left-click to another input. Supports maker 15-input claim.

112Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker 13 logical controls includes scroll-up/down. Excluding rotation leaves 11 remappable physical inputs. Separate wheel-mode pushbutton is not programmable.

Side buttonsiButtons on the thumb-facing side walls, including a side DPI-shift button. Top buttons beside the main click plate and bottom setting buttons are excluded.

66Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026

32Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Side buttons on

Left6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Left2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026

DPI buttoniA physical pushbutton that changes sensitivity. A button shared with power or report rate still counts. Software-only switching does not.

Yes6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026

DPI button position

Top6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Top2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Profile buttoniA dedicated physical profile-switch button. A remappable input that could be assigned this action does not prove a dedicated control.

Yes6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 7 explicit G 9 profile and G 6 DPI Shift. Complete layout lacks separate gesture button or thumb wheel.

Dedicated DPI-shift buttoniDedicated physical control for temporarily switching sensitivity while held. A software-remappable input is not automatically a dedicated sniper control.

No6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Dedicated gesture buttoniA dedicated physical gesture control. Assigning a gesture action to a remappable button does not establish a separate gesture button.

No6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Gyro tilt gestures have no dedicated pushbutton. Complete control map has no dedicated gesture or sniper control.

No2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Scroll wheel

Notched, Tilt6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Tilt wheel with discrete tactile steps. Complete diagram contains no free-spin mode control.

Notched, Free spin, Tilt2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 20266Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/maeuse/logitech-g502-x-g502-x-lightspeed-g502-x-plus-test.81665Read 5 October 2026Exact trio hands-on review, paragraph Improved extra buttons and familiar mouse wheel, explicitly describes four-way wheel tilt with notched and free-spin modes. Current maker generic Horizontal scroll No conflicts and is not used.

Scroll mode switchiHow the wheel changes between notched and free-spin modes. None means there is no such mode-switch mechanism.

None6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Button2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 20266Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/maeuse/logitech-g502-x-g502-x-lightspeed-g502-x-plus-test.81665Read 5 October 2026Same exact review paragraph explicitly describes manual switching by pushbutton. It contrasts the automatic magnetic wheel of MX models, whose switching is not inherited.

Separate thumb wheeliA separate side wheel operated by the thumb. Tilting the central scroll wheel does not count.

No6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026

No2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Scroll wheel material

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Build

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Shell material

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Surface finishiPublished surface finish, such as matte or textured. Soft-feel wording does not establish rubber material or a chemical coating.

Matte10Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/4.htmlRead 23 October 2026Smooth matte top and textured hardened-rubber sides.

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Installed feet materialiMaterial of the factory-installed skates, excluding separately supplied replacements or dot skates. Virgin PTFE means additive-free or explicitly virgin-grade PTFE.

Virgin PTFE5Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/corsair-darkstar-wireless-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 2026Exact maker technical table explicitly 100% Virgin Grade PTFE.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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Installed skate piecesiNumber of separate factory-installed skate pieces, including a sensor ring. Excludes spare skates supplied in the box.

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Feet shapeiGeometry of the installed skates. Pads plus a sensor ring are mixed. Separate dots are dots.

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Feet thickness

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Cable

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Cable

Braided1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026

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Cable length

1.8m1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026

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Detachable cableiThe cable unplugs from an external socket on the mouse without opening it. A service-replaceable internal cable does not count.

Yes6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Yes2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Port on mouseiExternally accessible data/charging socket on the mouse. A fixed cable is none. USB-C describes the connector, not a transfer-speed version.

USB-C6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026

USB-C2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Cable host plugiConnector on the computer end of the supplied or fixed cable, independent of the mouse-end connector.

USB-A6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026

USB-A2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Connectivity

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ConnectionsiConnections that carry mouse input data. A USB cable used only for charging does not establish wired USB operation.

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth12Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/expand-the-possibilities-corsair-launches-new-darkstar-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 23 October 2026

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 5 explicitly says data-over-cable input when directly connected to PC. The USB-C cable therefore carries reports as well as charging.

Wireless technology

SLIPSTREAM CORSAIR WIRELESS5Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/corsair-darkstar-wireless-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 2026

LIGHTSPEED3Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026

BluetoothiThe version number only, such as 5.1. LE and Low Energy are left out. A source that names only Bluetooth Low Energy gives no version.

4.25Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/corsair-darkstar-wireless-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 2026Exact maker technical table and triple-connectivity section explicitly 4.2+LE.

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Saved Bluetooth pairing slotsiNumber of Bluetooth hosts whose pairing the mouse remembers. A limit of one concurrently connected host does not establish the number of saved slots.

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Switchable host devicesiNumber of host devices selectable through the documented mouse controls without manually moving a data cable. Not the number of physical receivers or simultaneous active links alone.

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Device switching

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Receiver host connectoriHost plug on the included small receiver. A larger cabled receiver is described in source notes. This differs from the charging cable’s plug.

USB-A6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026

USB-A3Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 3-4 identify included USB-A receiver and its separate USB-C extension adapter.

Receiver storage in mouse

Yes6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026English page 1 itemT storage under mouse. ItemV USB receiver.

Yes3Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 3 stores receiver in mouse bottom compartment.

Receiver extender includediAn included adapter, dock or cabled receiver arrangement moves the receiver closer to the mouse. A charging-only adapter does not count.

No8Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Explicitly lacks wireless extender. Dongle plugs directly into host.

Yes3Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Receiver pairing sharediA receiver can pair with another supported device, such as a keyboard, at the same time. This does not mean the mouse switches between computers.

Yes21Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/accessories/what-corsair-products-are-compatible-with-slipstreamRead 23 October 2026Exact DARKSTAR WIRELESS listed among SLIPSTREAM-compatible mice. Multipoint supports keyboard, mouse and headset on one receiver. Not multiple host computers.

Yes10Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-in/articles/7707694960663-Connect-two-LIGHTSPEED-devices-to-one-receiver-using-the-Device-Pairing-ToolRead 5 October 2026Original launch release explicitly allows G 502 X to share compatible G 915/G 915 TKL/G 715 keyboard receiver via G HUB Device Pairing Tool. This is keyboard-receiver pairing, not mouse host switching or arbitrary two mice.

Wireless rangeiPublished range and test conditions. A recommended receiver distance or minimum reliable range is not an exact maximum.

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10m3Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 6 states up to 10 m. 20 cm placement advice in noisy environments is not the range.

Basic mouse OS supportiOperating systems supported for basic input. Configuration software support is listed separately and may require a newer OS version.

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026Windows 10/11 and macOS10.15+ with USB2 Type-A port.

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-x-wireless-lightforceRead 5 October 2026Exact current device compatibility Windows 10 or later and macOS 10.14 or later. Configuration app support is separate.

ConsolesiConsole families explicitly supported. Source notes identify exact consoles, games and reduced polling or software functions.

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Battery

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Battery type

Li-Po5Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/corsair-darkstar-wireless-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 202615Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Li-Po3Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Disposable battery countiNumber of disposable cells, such as AA or AAA. Do not use this field for internal rechargeable cells.

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Battery capacityiPublished or physically identified internal battery capacity. Do not calculate mAh from claimed runtime or compare capacities across unverified hardware revisions.

560mAh11Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026Physically identified 560mAh 3.7 V with 3-pinJST connector. No mAh calculation.

500mAh3Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 10 original maker guide states rechargeable 500 mAh LiPol battery for both exact original Black/White models. No Wh/voltage inferred.

User-replaceable batteryiBattery replacement is a supported user procedure. The ability to open and modify the mouse does not establish this feature.

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Battery life by mode (claimed)iOne manufacturer or published product claim per documented connection, polling rate and lighting condition. Omit unstated conditions. Source notes identify performance, switch and haptic modes and whether runtime is up to a value.

ACORSAIR DARKSTAR WIRELESS

Connection	Lighting during claim	Claimed runtime (h)
2.4 GHz	Off	65
Bluetooth	Off	80
2.4 GHz	On	20

Source5Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/corsair-darkstar-wireless-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 2026Up to continuous runtime with lighting disabled for each connection. Report rate not specified.16Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdfRead 23 October 2026Printed page 2 footnote: up to 20 hours over SLIPSTREAM with RGB on. Table gives 65/80 hours for RF/Bluetooth with backlight off. Polling rate unstated.

BLogitech G502 X LIGHTSPEED

Connection	Lighting during claim	Claimed runtime (h)
2.4 GHz	Off	140

Source4Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-x-wireless-lightforceRead 5 October 2026Current exact maker table: LIGHTSPEED 140 h, PLUS 130 h no lighting and 37 h default lighting. Up-to runtime claims. Polling, firmware and exact brightness are unstated, not inferred. Original shared guide gives PLUS 120 h, without lighting scope, so current exact lighting-scoped values take precedence.

Battery life (up to)iManufacturer estimate of days of normal use between full charges. This includes periods when the mouse is idle. It is not continuous runtime. Source notes preserve usage conditions and qualifiers when published. Do not convert this estimate to continuous hours.

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Battery life (normal use)iManufacturer estimate of calendar months of normal use between charges or battery replacements. It is not continuous runtime. Source notes retain approximate, up-to, or-more and operating-mode qualifiers. Do not convert this estimate to continuous hours.

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Longest battery life

80h=CalculatedFrom Battery life by mode (claimed)

140h=CalculatedFrom Battery life by mode (claimed)

Battery life at 1000 HziLongest stored claim explicitly at 1000 Hz over 2.4 GHz. A claim without a confirmed polling rate is excluded.

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Battery life on Bluetooth

80h=CalculatedFrom Battery life by mode (claimed)

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Charging port

USB-C6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026

USB-C2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 5 mouse-front USB-C, detachable included USB-A/USB-C cable, distinct from receiver adapter USB-C.

Full charge timeiClaimed time from empty to full charge, in minutes. Approximation and charging setup are stated in source notes.

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120min3Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 5 approximately 2 h from 0 to 100% on a PC USB port. Stored 120 minutes preserves approximate maker claim, not a measured test.

Quick charge

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Use while chargingiMouse input works while the internal battery charges through the documented wired or dock arrangement.

Yes12Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/expand-the-possibilities-corsair-launches-new-darkstar-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 23 October 2026Maker explicitly keep battle going while charging plugged intoUSB.

Yes3Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 5 data-over-cable input while charging. POWERPLAY charging system is sold separately.

Charging system compatibilityiNamed wireless charging pad or contact dock. Source notes distinguish inductive pads from pogo-pin contact charging.

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Logitech G POWERPLAY3Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 5 explicitly compatible with proprietary POWERPLAY system. Qi compatibility is not inferred.

Charging dock included

No14Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Complete package list no dock.

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Battery indicator

LED, Software6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 202611Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026iCUE supplies categorical level, not percentage. Manual supplies battery LED.

LED, Software3Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 10 gives status LED thresholds and G HUB charge-level/power/runtime display.

Lighting

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Decorative RGB lightingiUser-configurable decorative lighting. A multicolour status, DPI or battery indicator alone is not decorative RGB.

Yes5Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/corsair-darkstar-wireless-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 2026

No6Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/maeuse/logitech-g502-x-g502-x-lightspeed-g502-x-plus-test.81665Read 5 October 2026Exact original review explicitly no decorative RGB LIGHTSPEED, RGB strip PLUS. Status LED is separate.

Decorative lighting zonesiNumber of independently controlled decorative lighting zones. Status indicator LEDs are excluded.

75Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/corsair-darkstar-wireless-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 2026Maker says 7-Zone RGB. TPU software review counts 9 logical zones across 3 physical illuminated regions. Maker count retained as claim.

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Lighting sync

CORSAIR iCUE5Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/corsair-darkstar-wireless-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 2026

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DPI indicator

LED6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026

LED2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Software

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Software

CORSAIR iCUE11Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026

Logitech G HUB1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-x-wireless-lightforceRead 5 October 2026

Configuration software platformsiPlatforms explicitly supported for configuring this exact model. Basic input compatibility and availability of a generic app on another platform do not establish model support.

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026Exact compatibility row names PC or Mac and iCUE download.

Windows, macOS9Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/software/ghubRead 5 October 2026Current official G HUB downloads Windows/macOS, separate from device input compatibility.

Onboard memoryiDocumented settings remain available without configuration software running. Which settings persist is stated in source notes.

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026Five hardware profiles. Specific supported functions documented in review and launch.

Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-x-wireless-lightforceRead 5 October 2026

Onboard profilesiMaximum distinct hardware-stored profiles. Software game profiles and factory preset profiles do not establish this maximum.

51Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026

52Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Macros

Yes11Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026Software/hardware menus distinct. Macro assignment described. No unsupported onboard macro execution asserted.

Yes7Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-x-wireless-lightforceRead 5 October 2026Exact 13 Programmable Controls feature explicitly says custom macros and game-specific profile switching via G HUB.

Macros stored onboardiMacros themselves execute from mouse memory without the configuration app. Onboard DPI or button assignments alone do not prove onboard macros.

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Button remapping

Yes11Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026Software maps mouse, keyboard, media and macro commands. TPU says left main button is locked.

Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-x-wireless-lightforceRead 5 October 2026

Per-app profiles

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Yes7Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-x-wireless-lightforceRead 5 October 2026

User firmware updatesiA public user-accessible updater or documented software firmware-update procedure exists for this exact model.

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In the box

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In the boxiDocumented contents of the specified colour or bundle. Installed parts and optional extras are distinguished in source notes.

DARKSTAR WIRELESS mouse, USB Type-C to Type-A charging/data cable, SLIPSTREAM wireless USB receiver, Warranty and safety guides14Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Complete exact model unboxing list.

G502 X LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse, DPI-Shift button cover, USB-C charging cable, LIGHTSPEED USB-A receiver, USB extension cable, User documentation8Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-x-wireless-lightforceRead 5 October 2026Current exact box table read. Its USB extension cable wording describes the original guide receiver adapter/cable arrangement, not an extra unsupported separate cable.

Cables included

ACORSAIR DARKSTAR WIRELESS

Type	Cable count
USB-A to USB-C charging/data cable	1

Source14Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/2.htmlRead 23 October 2026

BLogitech G502 X LIGHTSPEED

Type	Cable count
USB-A to USB-C charging and data cable	1

Source8Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-x-wireless-lightforceRead 5 October 2026Original guide pages 4-5 identifies one USB-A/USB-C data/charging cable and a separate receiver extension adapter. Length not published by these originals.

Extra skates includediAn extra usable skate set is supplied separately from installed skates, including an alternative dot set. Factory protective film is not a spare skate.

No14Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Complete package list no extra skates.

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Grip tape

No14Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Complete package list no separate grip tape.

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Links

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Product page

www.corsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-na1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026

www.logitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-x-wireless-lightforce1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-x-wireless-lightforceRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdf15Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdfRead 23 October 2026

www.logitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-x-wireless-lightforce1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-x-wireless-lightforceRead 5 October 2026Exact consumer Specs and Compatibility pane and public SKU/specification payload read. No separate exact consumer PDF sheet found.

Manual

cwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdf1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026

www.logitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdf2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/66193/g502-x-artanis-web-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker shared G 502 X PLUS/LIGHTSPEED AMR setup guide. Complete English pages 3-10 downloaded and read.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026

2years1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-x-wireless-lightforceRead 5 October 2026US consumer specification gives two-year limited hardware warranty. Other regional terms not inferred.

Both are also in the API. Back to all mice.