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Logitech G502 HERO vs Razer DeathAdder Essential (2018)

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General

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Series

G5 Series1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Razer DeathAdder1Press article4gamer.net/games/023/G002318/20180710052Read 10 October 20262018 article identifies the DeathAdder series. Stored as Razer DeathAdder, like the other DeathAdder products.

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

910-005469, 910-005470, 910-0054711Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 2026910-005469 on the en-us page. 910-005470 on the en-eu and de-de pages. 910-005471 on the en-gb and fr-fr pages

RZ01-0254, RZ01-02540100, RZ01-02540100-R3M12Maker spec sheet (PDF)dl.razerzone.com/en/compliance/EU%20Declaration%20of%20Conformity%20for%20Deathadder%20Essential%20%28RZ01-0254%29.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact original regulatory model and EU product code. RZ01-02540100 without regional suffix is printed on the RTINGS exact unit label.10Reviewrtings.com/assets/products/BKU9EoU4/razer-deathadder-essential/label-large.jpgRead 7 October 2026Public unit label explicitly prints MODEL NO. RZ01-0254 and PRODUCT NO. RZ01-02540100. Serial not stored.

GTIN / EAN

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

30 August 20183Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2018/Award-Winning-Logitech-G502-Gaming-Mouse-Gets-an-Upgrade/default.aspxRead 30 September 2026

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Status

Available1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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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.

Logitech G502 X12Reviewrtings.com/mouse/reviews/logitech/g502-xRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the G502 X has upgrades over the previous generation G502 HERO.

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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.

$79.993Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2018/Award-Winning-Logitech-G502-Gaming-Mouse-Gets-an-Upgrade/default.aspxRead 30 September 2026Suggested retail price $79.99

$49.991Press article4gamer.net/games/023/G002318/20180710052Read 10 October 2026Article of 10 July 2018 on the North American Razer Store launch of 9 July 2018 gives the US price as 49.99 dollars before tax (Japanese text: zeibetsu 49.99 doru). Later store prices of 29.99 dollars are not launch prices.

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.

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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.

US, EU, DE, GB, FR1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 2026Locales where the maker's shop sells it, see variants

US, JP1Press article4gamer.net/games/023/G002318/20180710052Read 10 October 2026Original model launched on the Razer Store in North America on 9 July 2018. US reference market. Maker Japanese announcement reproduced in 2019 explicitly gives domestic sales from 26 July 2019, proving JP availability for original hardware.9Press release4gamer.net/games/023/G002318/20190718015Read 7 October 2026Razer Japanese release reproduced below the article, domestic availability 26 July 2019. Original 2018 hardware, before 2021 RZ01-0385 revision.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Black3Reviewkitguru.net/peripherals/mouse/damien-cox/razer-deathadder-essential-mouse-review/all/1Read 7 October 2026January 2019 KitGuru review of the exact original black hardware.

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Gaming5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026PDF page 2 introduction. Explicit maker gaming positioning.

Mouse type

Standard5Measurementrtings.com/mouse/reviews/logitech/g502-heroRead 30 September 2026Type: Standard

Standard6Reviewrtings.com/mouse/tools/compare/razer-deathadder-essential-vs-razer-deathadder-v2/7278/1746Read 7 October 2026Public summary card for DeathAdder Essential. Detailed protected results are not used.

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-handed5Measurementrtings.com/mouse/reviews/logitech/g502-heroRead 30 September 2026Right-handed shape with a thumb rest. Ambidextrous: No

Asymmetric, right-handed5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026PDF page 6, printed page 5. Original asymmetric right-handed 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.

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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

Yes4Measurementlttlabs.com/products/mice/logitech-g502-hero-wiredRead 30 September 2026

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Ring or pinky finger rest

No4Measurementlttlabs.com/products/mice/logitech-g502-hero-wiredRead 30 September 2026

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

Solid6Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65517/g502-hero.pdfRead 30 September 2026Complete exact-model body drawing shows a closed upper hand-contact shell. An open underside does not change this classification.

Solid5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 6 top view of the original hardware shows a plain closed shell with no holes.

Swappable parts

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Adjustable weight

Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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

18g(0.6 oz)1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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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.

Length131.2Maximum width75Maximum height40mm(5.2 × 3 × 1.6 in)1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 2026Height 40 mm, width 75 mm, depth 131.2 mm. Depth stored as length

Length127Maximum width73Maximum height43mm(5 × 2.9 × 1.7 in)5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026PDF page 6, approximate size and weight. Approximate maker body dimensions, excluding cable. Original manual takes precedence over current family/revised hardware dimensions.

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

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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.

121g(4.3 oz)1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 20264.27 oz (121 g)

96g(3.4 oz)3Reviewkitguru.net/peripherals/mouse/damien-cox/razer-deathadder-essential-mouse-review/all/1Read 7 October 2026January 2019 exact original Black review specification states approximately 96 g excluding cable. This is a stated specification, not an asserted scale measurement. Original master guide also gives approximate 96 g but does not state cable inclusion.

Box dimensions

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

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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.

HERO 25K1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagelogitech.com/blog/2020/09/15/logitech-g-introduces-hero-25k-sensor-the-industrys-highest-performing-dpi-offeringRead 30 September 2026HERO 25 K is the updated name for the original HERO hardware after the September 2020 update.

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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.

Logitech1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 2026Maker calls HERO 25 K 'our most accurate gaming sensor'

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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.

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Sensor type

Optical1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 2026Described as an advanced optical sensor

Optical5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026PDF page 6 original technical specification.

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.

25,600DPI1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagelogitech.com/blog/2020/09/15/logitech-g-introduces-hero-25k-sensor-the-industrys-highest-performing-dpi-offeringRead 30 September 2026Current firmware specification. Original HERO 16 K launched at 16000 DPI, raised to 25600 through free G HUB update on 15 September 2020.

6,400DPI5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026PDF page 6 original technical specification.

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

100DPI1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 2026Spec tab says 100 to 25,600 DPI. One marketing line says 200 up to 25,600. The spec tab is used

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

50DPI4Measurementlttlabs.com/products/mice/logitech-g502-hero-wiredRead 30 September 2026

100DPI7Reviewrtings.com/mouse/reviews/razer/deathadder-essentialRead 7 October 2026Public introduction. Exact original RZ01-0254 black test unit is established by public linked unit label. This is configuration increment, not CPI deviation.

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

51Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 2026Cycle through as many as five DPI settings

55Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026PDF page 15, printed page 14. Original Synapse 3 settings. Screenshot presets are examples, not labelled factory defaults.

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

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Separate X and Y DPI

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Yes5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026PDF page 15, printed page 14. Original Synapse 3 settings.

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.

400IPS1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 2026Published as >400 IPS, tested on Logitech G2402Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/360023303534-G502-HERO-Gaming-Mouse-Technical-SpecificationsRead 30 September 2026Mouse Specifications: >400 IPS. The stored number is the published lower-bound threshold, not an exact ceiling.

220IPS5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026PDF page 6 maker maximum claims.

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.

40G1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 2026Published as >40 G, tested on Logitech G2402Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/360023303534-G502-HERO-Gaming-Mouse-Technical-SpecificationsRead 30 September 2026Mouse Specifications: >40 G. The stored number is the published lower-bound threshold, not an exact ceiling.

30G5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026PDF page 6 maker maximum claims.

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.

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No5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Mouse tab has three subtabs: Customize (printed page 9), Performance (page 14) and Lighting (page 15). Performance covers sensitivity, acceleration and polling rate only. No surface calibration or lift-off setting is documented.

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

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Angle snapping

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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.

ALogitech G502 HERO

Data connection	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	500
USB (wired)	1,000

Source6Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65517/g502-hero.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual p 8 default-profile Reports/sec table explicitly documents 500 and 1000 Hz. No undocumented lower rate inferred.

BRazer DeathAdder Essential (2018)

Data connection	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	125
USB (wired)	500
USB (wired)	1,000

Source5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026PDF page 15, printed page 14, selectable wired USB report rates. Times in the manual are report intervals, not input-latency measurements.

Max polling rate

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Polling rate (wired)

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Polling rate (2.4 GHz)

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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

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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.

ALogitech G502 HERO

Connection	Test settings	Click latency (ms)
USB (wired)	LTT Labs mean, G HUB 2025.1.67339, firmware 127.3.10	2.26

Source4Measurementlttlabs.com/products/mice/logitech-g502-hero-wiredRead 30 September 2026Native public Mouse Latency table, Wired: Mean 2.26 ms, Minimum 0.93 ms, Maximum 3.42 ms. Exact test report rate is not stated by the table, so no rate is inferred from max 1000 Hz.

BRazer DeathAdder Essential (2018)

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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.

0.02%4Measurementlttlabs.com/products/mice/logitech-g502-hero-wiredRead 30 September 2026Native public sensor chart: Accuracy +0.02% and Precision 0.47%. Selector: 800 DPI at 200 mm/s for 25.4 mm. Positive deviation from target 800 DPI.

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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.

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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.

120.7g(4.3 oz)5Measurementrtings.com/mouse/reviews/logitech/g502-heroRead 30 September 2026Default weight 120.7 g, methodology v 1.5.2, Black unit. LTT Labs lists a minimum weight of 116 g

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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.

Mechanical3Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2018/Award-Winning-Logitech-G502-Gaming-Mouse-Gets-an-Upgrade/default.aspxRead 30 September 2026

Mechanical5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026PDF page 6 original technical specification.

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

Omron3Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2018/Award-Winning-Logitech-G502-Gaming-Mouse-Gets-an-Upgrade/default.aspxRead 30 September 2026Mechanical switch developed in partnership with Omron

Razer5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026PDF page 6. Razer is the published proprietary switch brand. The physical part marking is recorded separately.

Main switch model

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D2FC-F-7N(10M)8Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Razer+Deathadder+Essential+RZ01-0254+Mouse+Buttons+Replacement/145584Read 7 October 2026Step 4 first component image, exact RZ01-0254 guide. Literal switch marking visible on the pictured main switch. No physical contract brand substituted for maker branding.

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.

50million3Press releasenews.logitech.com/press-releases/news-details/2018/Award-Winning-Logitech-G502-Gaming-Mouse-Gets-an-Upgrade/default.aspxRead 30 September 202650 M click durability

10million5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026PDF page 6 original technical specification. The 10 million rating fits the mechanical switch D2FC-F-7N(10M) of this 2018 mouse.

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

No4Measurementlttlabs.com/products/mice/logitech-g502-hero-wiredRead 30 September 2026

No8Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Razer+Deathadder+Essential+RZ01-0254+Mouse+Buttons+Replacement/145584Read 7 October 2026Step 5, followed by step 6 soldering new buttons. Main-switch replacement needs soldering, so there are no hot-swap sockets.

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

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No1Press article4gamer.net/games/023/G002318/20180710052Read 10 October 20262018 article says the main buttons are integrated with the upper shell. The quoted original Japanese wording means integrated with top shell.

Side switch model

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Middle click switch

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Scroll encoder type

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Scroll encoder

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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.

124Measurementlttlabs.com/products/mice/logitech-g502-hero-wiredRead 30 September 2026Total number of buttons 12. The maker counts 11 programmable buttons

55Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026PDF page 6. Complete page 7 device layout is left button, right button, central clickable wheel and two side buttons. Scroll rotation excluded from physical button count.

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

111Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 2026

55Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026PDF page 6. The page 7 device layout shows the same five physical inputs.

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.

36Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65517/g502-hero.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual p 7: thumb-side Back, Forward and DPI Shift. Top G7/G8 DPI controls are excluded from side buttons.

21Press article4gamer.net/games/023/G002318/20180710052Read 10 October 20262018 article identifies two left side buttons.

Side buttons on

Left6Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65517/g502-hero.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual p 7 control drawing: Back/Forward/DPI Shift on thumb side.

Left1Press article4gamer.net/games/023/G002318/20180710052Read 10 October 20262018 article identifies the two side buttons on the left.

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

Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 2026

No7Reviewrtings.com/mouse/reviews/razer/deathadder-essentialRead 7 October 2026Public comparison narrative. Original complete maker device layout agrees. Remapping an existing input to sensitivity does not establish a dedicated DPI button.

DPI button position

Top6Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65517/g502-hero.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual p 7 control drawing: G7 DPI down and G8 DPI up are above the thumb-side buttons.

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

Yes6Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65517/g502-hero.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual p 7: G9 profile select button.

No5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026PDF page 7 complete top and bottom device layout identifies every physical input. None is a dedicated profile button. This is a complete hardware layout count.

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

Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 2026DPI Shift button on the left side

No5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026PDF page 7 complete top and bottom device layout identifies every physical input. None is a dedicated DPI-shift button.

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

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No5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026PDF page 7 complete top and bottom device layout identifies every physical input. None is a dedicated gesture button.

Scroll wheel

Notched, Free spin, Tilt1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 2026Wheel unlocks for hyper-fast scrolling or locks for click-to-click scrolling. Tilt per the L/R arrows and reviews

Notched5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026PDF page 6. Tactile wheel is the notched wheel, independently corroborated by RTINGS public statement that it cannot free scroll or tilt.

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

Button6Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65517/g502-hero.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual p 11: G12 wheel mode shift toggles notched and free scrolling.

None7Reviewrtings.com/mouse/reviews/razer/deathadder-essentialRead 7 October 2026Public Work verdict. No notched/free-spin switching mechanism.

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

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No5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026PDF page 7 complete top and bottom device layout identifies every physical input. There is no separate side wheel.

Scroll wheel material

Metal1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Rubber3Reviewkitguru.net/peripherals/mouse/damien-cox/razer-deathadder-essential-mouse-review/all/1Read 7 October 2026Exact original scroll-wheel construction in Unboxing & First Look. Describes wheel grip, not internal encoder.

Build

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Shell material

Plastic, polymer unspecified4Measurementlttlabs.com/products/mice/logitech-g502-hero-wiredRead 30 September 2026Hardware Construction: chassis material Plastic. Exact polymer is not identified.

Plastic, polymer unspecified3Reviewkitguru.net/peripherals/mouse/damien-cox/razer-deathadder-essential-mouse-review/all/1Read 7 October 2026Closing thoughts of the January 2019 review of the original black mouse. The polymer is unspecified, so the value is plastic and not a guessed ABS.

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

Matte4Measurementlttlabs.com/products/mice/logitech-g502-hero-wiredRead 30 September 2026Chassis coating matte

Matte3Reviewkitguru.net/peripherals/mouse/damien-cox/razer-deathadder-essential-mouse-review/all/1Read 7 October 2026Closing thoughts of the January 2019 review of the original black mouse. They name the finish matte.

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.

PTFE1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 2026PTFE Feet >250 kilometers

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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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35Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 6, device layout, item G Ultraslick mouse feet marks three separate pieces on the underside: two at the cable end and one wide piece at the rear. KitGuru's original black review also says three feet. Spare feet are not counted.

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

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Pads5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 6 bottom view shows three flat pads. No dots and no sensor ring.

Feet thickness

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Cable

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Cable

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Braided7Reviewrtings.com/mouse/reviews/razer/deathadder-essentialRead 7 October 2026Public original-model introduction. Current 2021 cable is not inherited.

Cable length

2.1m2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/360023303534-G502-HERO-Gaming-Mouse-Technical-SpecificationsRead 30 September 20266.89 ft (2.1 m). The dimension table on this page has height and depth swapped, so dimensions come from the product page

2.1m5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026PDF page 6 maker original specification. KitGuru and Japanese 2019 maker press specify 1.8 m. Original master guide is preferred under manual precedence. Physical revisions/region differences not resolved.

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

No4Measurementlttlabs.com/products/mice/logitech-g502-hero-wiredRead 30 September 2026

No5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 6 device layout shows a cable fixed to the body with no external socket. KitGuru also describes it as the mouse's own cable.

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.

None4Measurementlttlabs.com/products/mice/logitech-g502-hero-wiredRead 30 September 2026Fixed cable. Mouse side connector N/A

None5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 6 device layout shows the cable fixed to the front of the body and no external socket. Wired USB is the only connection.

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

USB-A4Measurementlttlabs.com/products/mice/logitech-g502-hero-wiredRead 30 September 2026USB Type-A

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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)1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 2026

USB (wired)7Reviewrtings.com/mouse/reviews/razer/deathadder-essentialRead 7 October 2026Public Work verdict, confirmed by original maker USB setup and package list.

Wireless technology

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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.

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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.

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None5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026The complete package list has no receiver. Wired USB is the only connection.

Receiver storage in mouse

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

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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.

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

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

Windows, macOS, ChromeOS1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 2026System requirements: Windows 7 or later, mac OS 10.11 or later, Chrome OS

Windows5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026PDF page 4 Synapse requirements. Windows usage proved. Generic PC free USB hardware requirement is not converted into unproved macOS/Linux eligibility. Software is Windows-only for original Synapse 3.

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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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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Charging port

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

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Quick charge

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

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

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Charging dock included

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Battery indicator

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Lighting

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

Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 2026

No5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026PDF page 6. Generic multi-colour Lighting tab text in original guide does not override exact single-colour original hardware specification.

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

11Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 2026LIGHTSYNC RGB: 1 zone

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Lighting sync

LIGHTSYNC RGB1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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DPI indicator

LED1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 2026Three DPI indicator lights

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Software

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Software

Logitech G HUB1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Razer Synapse 35Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026PDF page 6. Original Synapse 3 documented configuration, not inferred current Synapse 4 support.

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, macOS4Measurementlttlabs.com/products/mice/logitech-g502-hero-wiredRead 30 September 2026G HUB Windows and mac OS versions

Windows5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026PDF page 4 Synapse requirements. The software is Windows-only for original Synapse 3.

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

Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 2026

No6Reviewrtings.com/mouse/tools/compare/razer-deathadder-essential-vs-razer-deathadder-v2/7278/1746Read 7 October 2026Public comparison verdict for the original RTINGS unit: no settings memory. No count of profile slots is invented.

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

51Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 2026Up to 5 profiles (requires firmware 127.1.7)

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Macros

Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Yes5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026PDF page 13 Macro assignment and pages 19-21 recording/editing. Software macros, not onboard execution.

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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No6Reviewrtings.com/mouse/tools/compare/razer-deathadder-essential-vs-razer-deathadder-v2/7278/1746Read 7 October 2026Public comparison verdict for the original RTINGS unit. No settings memory also rules out onboard macro execution.

Button remapping

Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Yes5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026PDF page 10 Customize subtab.

Per-app profiles

Yes6Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65517/g502-hero.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual p 11: software applies saved per-game configuration automatically when a game is detected.

Yes5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026PDF page 17 Link Games, software profiles. Settings saved to system/cloud under page 10, not device storage.

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

Yes7Maker product pagelogitech.com/blog/2020/09/15/logitech-g-introduces-hero-25k-sensor-the-industrys-highest-performing-dpi-offeringRead 30 September 202615 September 2020 G HUB software update explicitly includes G502 HERO and raises the HERO sensor ceiling from 16000 to 25600 DPI.

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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.

G502 HERO Gaming Mouse, Optional 5x 3.6 g weights and Case, User documentation1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Razer DeathAdder Essential, Important Product Information Guide5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026PDF page 4 complete package contents.

Cables included

ALogitech G502 HERO

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BRazer DeathAdder Essential (2018)

Type	Cable count
Fixed USB cable	1

Source5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 3 package contents list only the mouse and the Important Product Information Guide. The only cable is the one fixed to the mouse, 2.1 m on printed page 5.

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.

No4Measurementlttlabs.com/products/mice/logitech-g502-hero-wiredRead 30 September 2026

No5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 3 package contents: Razer DeathAdder Essential and Important Product Information Guide only. No spare feet.

Grip tape

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No5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed page 3 package contents: Razer DeathAdder Essential and Important Product Information Guide only. No grip tape.

Links

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Product page

www.logitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.html1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 2026

www.razer.com/gaming-mice/razer-deathadder-essential4Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-deathadder-essentialRead 7 October 2026Family link only. Current store hardware includes 2021 RZ01-0385 and licensed editions. Those hardware specifications and colours are not inherited by this original 2018 black reference.

Spec sheet

support.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/360023303534-G502-HERO-Gaming-Mouse-Technical-Specifications2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/360023303534-G502-HERO-Gaming-Mouse-Technical-SpecificationsRead 30 September 2026

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Manual

www.logitech.com/assets/65517/g502-hero.pdf6Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65517/g502-hero.pdfRead 30 September 2026Official G502 HERO Setup Guide, English pages 3–12.

dl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdf5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026Original English master guide, July 2018 PDF metadata, 2018 copyright. PDF font encoding was unreadable, so pages were rendered and OCR text checked against actual page images.

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 pagelogitechg.com/en-us/products/gaming-mice/g502-hero-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 30 September 20262-Year Limited Hardware Warranty on the en-us page. The EU pages state 2 years too

2years5Owner's manualdl.razerzone.com/master-guides/RazerSynapse3/DeathAdderEssential-00000110-en.pdfRead 10 October 2026PDF page 5, printed page 4, international English guide. KitGuru January 2019 UK review also states Guarantee: 2 years. Stored period is maker guide claim, not statutory rights.

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