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General

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Series

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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.

910-005565, 910-005567, 910-005568, MR00761Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 11 October 2026Logitech regional pages list 910-005565 (US, CA), 910-005567 (EU, DE) and 910-005568 (GB, FR).2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-001/articles/360023303914-G502-LIGHTSPEED-Wireless-Gaming-Mouse-Technical-SpecificationsRead 11 October 2026Mouse model number MR0076. Receiver model CU0008.

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

0978551452463Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/910-005565_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 11 October 2026Primary pack barcode 097855145246 (EAN/UPC) for 910-005565 Black.

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

8 May 20195Reviewpcper.com/2019/05/logitech-g502-lightspeed-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review posted May 8, 2019 on the product launch day.

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Status

Available1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 11 October 2026Listed in stock on the Logitech G US store on 2026-10-11.

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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.

$149.995Reviewpcper.com/2019/05/logitech-g502-lightspeed-reviewRead 11 October 2026Pricing: Logitech G502 Lightspeed $149.99.6Reviewlanoc.org/review/input-devices/logitech-g502-lightspeed-wirelessRead 11 October 2026Review: MSRP of $149.99.

$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, CA, DE, EU, GB, FR1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 11 October 2026From the regional Logitech G store pages that carry each model number.

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/shop/p/g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 11 October 2026Black only.

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/shop/p/g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 11 October 2026Listed as a Wireless Gaming Mouse.

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

Mouse type

Standard1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 11 October 2026Standard mouse with a scroll wheel.

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-handed8Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Database hand compatibility: right. Amazon lists hand orientation right.

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.

Centre8Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Database labels the hump Center.

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Thumb rest

Yes8Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Database lists a thumb rest.

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Ring or pinky finger rest

No8Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Database lists no ring-finger rest.

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

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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/shop/p/g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 11 October 20264Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65648/3/g502-lightspeed.pdfRead 11 October 2026Upper door takes 4 x 2 g weights and the lower cover takes 2 x 4 g weights.

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

16g(0.6 oz)1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 11 October 2026Page: optional extra weights up to 16 g.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/910-005565_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 11 October 2026Optional extra weights up to 16 g (2 x 4 g and 4 x 2 g).

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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 width75.2Maximum height40mm(5.2 × 3 × 1.6 in)1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 11 October 2026Page: height 40 mm, width 75.2 mm, depth 131.2 mm. Stored as height, width and length. The datasheet rounds this to 132 x 75 x 40 mm.2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-001/articles/360023303914-G502-LIGHTSPEED-Wireless-Gaming-Mouse-Technical-SpecificationsRead 11 October 2026Mouse height 131.2 mm, width 75.2 mm, depth 40 mm in the table, as printed in the order of its columns. The same figures as the product page.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/910-005565_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 11 October 2026The 2020 datasheet gives height 132 mm, width 75 mm and depth 40 mm with labels in a different order. The Logitech G page gives more precise 131.2 x 75.2 x 40 mm and is stored.

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.

114g(4 oz)1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 11 October 2026Page: 114 g mouse only with optional extra weights. The datasheet says 114 g excluding cable.2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-001/articles/360023303914-G502-LIGHTSPEED-Wireless-Gaming-Mouse-Technical-SpecificationsRead 11 October 2026Weight 4.02 oz (114 g) mouse only. Optional extra weights up to 16 g.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/910-005565_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 11 October 2026Weight 114 g (4.3 oz) excluding cable.

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

Width68Height172Depth115mm(2.7 × 6.8 × 4.5 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/910-005565_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 11 October 2026Primary pack length 11.5 cm, width 6.8 cm, height/depth 17.2 cm. Printed length is stored as depth and printed height/depth as height. Master carton dimensions are not used.

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

430g(15.2 oz)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/910-005565_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 11 October 2026Primary pack weight 430 g.

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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/shop/p/g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 11 October 2026Page: sensor HERO 25K. The launch units used HERO 16K (100 - 16,000 DPI). The current page and datasheet list HERO 25K.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/910-005565_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 11 October 2026Datasheet: sensor HERO 25K.

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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/shop/p/g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 11 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.

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Sensor type

Optical8Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Database sensor type: optical.

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/shop/p/g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 11 October 2026Page: resolution 100 - 25,600 DPI. Launch units were 16,000 DPI.2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-001/articles/360023303914-G502-LIGHTSPEED-Wireless-Gaming-Mouse-Technical-SpecificationsRead 11 October 2026DPI min 100, max 25,600. An older copy of this support page listed HERO and 16,000 DPI.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/910-005565_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 11 October 2026Datasheet: sensor HERO 25K, resolution 100 - 25,600 DPI.

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/shop/p/g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 11 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-001/articles/360023303914-G502-LIGHTSPEED-Wireless-Gaming-Mouse-Technical-SpecificationsRead 11 October 2026DPI min 100, max 25,600.

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

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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.

54Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65648/3/g502-lightspeed.pdfRead 11 October 2026Guide: G502 LIGHTSPEED allows up to 5 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.

400, 800, 1,600, 3,200, 6,400DPI4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65648/3/g502-lightspeed.pdfRead 11 October 2026Guide default settings: DPI 400/800/1600/3200/6400 and report rate 1 ms.

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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/shop/p/g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 11 October 2026Published as more than 400 IPS, tested on a Logitech G240 mouse pad. Stored as the 400 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/shop/p/g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 11 October 2026Published as more than 40 G, tested on a Logitech G240 mouse pad. Stored as the 40 threshold.2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-001/articles/360023303914-G502-LIGHTSPEED-Wireless-Gaming-Mouse-Technical-SpecificationsRead 11 October 2026This support table prints more than 88 G. The product page, the datasheet and PCPer all give more than 40 G, which is stored. The 88 G figure is treated as an outlier.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/910-005565_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 11 October 2026Datasheet: max acceleration more than 40 G, tested on a Logitech G240 mouse pad.

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

Centred8Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Database gives a centered sensor at 47 percent of body length.

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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 LIGHTSPEED

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

Source1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 11 October 2026Page: USB report rate 1 ms (1000 Hz) and wireless report rate 1 ms (1000 Hz). Lower rates are not listed.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/910-005565_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 11 October 2026USB report rate 1000 Hz (1 ms).

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.

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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.

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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.

106g(3.7 oz)6Reviewlanoc.org/review/input-devices/logitech-g502-lightspeed-wirelessRead 11 October 2026Reviewer scale reading 106 g without the round insert where the PowerPlay module goes. Extra weights are not added. The maker figure is 114 g mouse only. The review says the wired G502 HERO measured 121 g. The reviewer does not give the scale model.

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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.

Mechanical7Reviewlogitechclub.com/en/blogs/product-reviews/hkepc-logitech-g502-lightspeedRead 11 October 2026HKEPC review identifies Japanese Omron micro-switches giving mechanical button tension. Maker page lists a Mechanical Button Tensioning System. Rated life is not stored because sources conflict.8Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Database lists Omron mechanical switches.

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.

Omron7Reviewlogitechclub.com/en/blogs/product-reviews/hkepc-logitech-g502-lightspeedRead 11 October 2026HKEPC names Omron D2FC-F-K (50M). EloShapes names Omron D2FC-F-7N(G) rated 20 million clicks. The part number and rating conflict, so only the brand is stored.8Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Database lists 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.

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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.

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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

Magnetic8Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Database lists an unspecified magnetic encoder.

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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.

124Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65648/3/g502-lightspeed.pdfRead 11 October 2026Layout lists 12 numbered controls: left, right, DPI up, wheel tilt left and right, DPI down, middle click, DPI shift/sniper, wheel mode toggle, forward, battery status (G9) and back.

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.

114Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65648/3/g502-lightspeed.pdfRead 11 October 2026Guide heading: 11 fully programmable buttons. The wheel mode toggle and the power switch are not programmable.

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.

34Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65648/3/g502-lightspeed.pdfRead 11 October 2026G4 back, G5 forward and G6 DPI shift/sniper on the thumb side.6Reviewlanoc.org/review/input-devices/logitech-g502-lightspeed-wirelessRead 11 October 2026Review: two long thumb buttons plus a third farther up at the front, which defaults to DPI shift.

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

Side buttons on

Left4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65648/3/g502-lightspeed.pdfRead 11 October 2026Thumb side. The mouse is right-handed.

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.

Yes4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65648/3/g502-lightspeed.pdfRead 11 October 2026DPI up (G8) and DPI down (G7) buttons.

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

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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.

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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 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.

Yes4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65648/3/g502-lightspeed.pdfRead 11 October 2026Button G6 is the dedicated DPI shift/sniper 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 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/shop/p/g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 11 October 2026Hyper-fast wheel spins freely or locks into notched scrolling. Tilt left and right are listed in the setup guide.2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-001/articles/360023303914-G502-LIGHTSPEED-Wireless-Gaming-Mouse-Technical-SpecificationsRead 11 October 2026Scroll wheel: hyper-fast vertical scroll type, left/right tilt yes.4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65648/3/g502-lightspeed.pdfRead 11 October 2026Layout shows wheel tilt left and right.

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.

Button4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65648/3/g502-lightspeed.pdfRead 11 October 2026Wheel mode toggle button, listed as not programmable.

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

Rubber6Reviewlanoc.org/review/input-devices/logitech-g502-lightspeed-wirelessRead 11 October 2026Review: the wheel has rubber on the outside for traction and weight removed from the middle. The older wheel was all metal.

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 unspecified8Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Database material: plastic.9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B07L4BM851Read 11 October 2026Spec table: enclosure material plastic.

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.

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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/shop/p/g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 11 October 2026Page lists PTFE feet with a 250 km range.

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

56Reviewlanoc.org/review/input-devices/logitech-g502-lightspeed-wirelessRead 11 October 2026Review: five Teflon gliders on the bottom, including the large front glider.

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

Braided3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/910-005565_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 11 October 2026Technical specs list a braided data/charging cable.

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

Cable length

1.8m2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-001/articles/360023303914-G502-LIGHTSPEED-Wireless-Gaming-Mouse-Technical-SpecificationsRead 11 October 2026Cable length (power/charging) 6 feet or 1.8 meters.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/910-005565_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 11 October 2026Data/charging cable length 1.80 m (5.9 ft).

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.

Yes4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65648/3/g502-lightspeed.pdfRead 11 October 2026The cable is disconnected from the adapter and plugged into the front of the mouse.

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.

Micro-USB4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65648/3/g502-lightspeed.pdfRead 11 October 2026Charging cable plugs into the front of the mouse. PCPer names a micro USB connector.5Reviewpcper.com/2019/05/logitech-g502-lightspeed-reviewRead 11 October 2026Spec list: braided data/charging cable, micro USB to Type-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-A5Reviewpcper.com/2019/05/logitech-g502-lightspeed-reviewRead 11 October 2026Spec list: micro USB to Type-A cable.

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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 GHz1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 11 October 2026LIGHTSPEED wireless, plus data over cable when plugged in.4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65648/3/g502-lightspeed.pdfRead 11 October 2026Data over cable whenever plugged in to a PC.

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

LIGHTSPEED1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 11 October 2026

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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.

USB-A2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-001/articles/360023303914-G502-LIGHTSPEED-Wireless-Gaming-Mouse-Technical-SpecificationsRead 11 October 2026Receiver is a small USB device, 6 x 14 x 19 mm. USB-A is confirmed by the PCPer requirement of a USB Type-A port.4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65648/3/g502-lightspeed.pdfRead 11 October 2026Receiver plugs into the PC USB port through the adapter.

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

Yes4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65648/3/g502-lightspeed.pdfRead 11 October 2026The lower weight and receiver storage door holds the receiver.

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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.

Yes4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65648/3/g502-lightspeed.pdfRead 11 October 2026The receiver comes attached to a USB adapter, used with the cable to place it closer to the mouse. Guide recommends keeping it within 20 cm.

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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.

10m4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65648/3/g502-lightspeed.pdfRead 11 October 2026Guide: wireless range of up to 10 meters.

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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, macOS1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 11 October 2026System requirements: Windows 8 or later and macOS X 10.11 or later.2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-001/articles/360023303914-G502-LIGHTSPEED-Wireless-Gaming-Mouse-Technical-SpecificationsRead 11 October 2026OS/platform support at release: Windows 8 or later and macOS X 10.11 or later.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/910-005565_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 11 October 2026Windows 7 or later and macOS 10.11 or later in the datasheet.

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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Battery type

Li-Po2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-001/articles/360023303914-G502-LIGHTSPEED-Wireless-Gaming-Mouse-Technical-SpecificationsRead 11 October 2026Battery details: Li-polymer, one rechargeable battery.4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65648/3/g502-lightspeed.pdfRead 11 October 2026Guide: rechargeable 250 mAh LiPol battery.9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B07L4BM851Read 11 October 2026Spec table: 1 lithium polymer battery included.

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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.

250mAh4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65648/3/g502-lightspeed.pdfRead 11 October 2026Guide: rechargeable 250 mAh LiPol battery.

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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.

No2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-001/articles/360023303914-G502-LIGHTSPEED-Wireless-Gaming-Mouse-Technical-SpecificationsRead 11 October 2026Battery details: accessible no, Li-polymer, proprietary size.

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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.

ALogitech G502 LIGHTSPEED

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Lighting during claim	Claimed runtime (h)
2.4 GHz	1,000	Off	60
2.4 GHz	1,000	On	48

Source1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 11 October 2026Constant motion: default lighting up to 48 h and no lighting up to 60 h. Report rate is stated as 1 ms in the setup guide. Battery life may vary.2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-001/articles/360023303914-G502-LIGHTSPEED-Wireless-Gaming-Mouse-Technical-SpecificationsRead 11 October 2026Up to 60 hours with no lighting and up to 48 hours with default lighting.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/910-005565_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 11 October 2026Battery life for non-stop gaming: default lighting up to 48 hours, no lighting up to 60 hours.4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65648/3/g502-lightspeed.pdfRead 11 October 2026The 2019 guide says up to 55 hours with lights off and 48 hours with RGB color cycling at a 1 ms report rate. The newer datasheet and page say 60 hours with no lighting, which is stored.

BRazer DeathAdder Essential (2018)

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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

60h=CalculatedFrom Battery life by mode (claimed)

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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.

60h=CalculatedFrom Battery life by mode (claimed)

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Battery life on Bluetooth

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Charging port

Micro-USB5Reviewpcper.com/2019/05/logitech-g502-lightspeed-reviewRead 11 October 2026Charges through the micro USB cable.

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

120min4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65648/3/g502-lightspeed.pdfRead 11 October 2026Guide: full charge from empty takes around 2 hours plugged in to a PC USB port.

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Quick charge

Charge time5 minUse time2.5 h1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 11 October 2026Page: 5 minutes of charging on USB 2.0 or above gives up to 2.5 hours of gaming time.

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

Yes4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65648/3/g502-lightspeed.pdfRead 11 October 2026Guide: the mouse operates in data-over-cable mode whenever it is plugged in to a PC. POWERPLAY gives continuous charging.

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

Logitech G POWERPLAY wireless charging system, sold separately. Needs the POWERCORE module that replaces the receiver storage cover1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 11 October 2026Page: POWERPLAY compatible for continuous charging at rest and at play.4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65648/3/g502-lightspeed.pdfRead 11 October 2026The receiver storage cover can be replaced by the POWERCORE adapter of the POWERPLAY system, sold separately.

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Charging dock included

No4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65648/3/g502-lightspeed.pdfRead 11 October 2026POWERPLAY is sold separately.

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Battery indicator

LED, Software4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65648/3/g502-lightspeed.pdfRead 11 October 2026Charge level shows on the DPI indicator LEDs at power-on and with the G9 button. G HUB also shows charge level.

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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/shop/p/g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 11 October 2026Page: LIGHTSYNC RGB lighting, 2 zone.

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.

21Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 11 October 2026Page: LIGHTSYNC RGB, 2 zone.2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-001/articles/360023303914-G502-LIGHTSPEED-Wireless-Gaming-Mouse-Technical-SpecificationsRead 11 October 2026Indicator lights: G-logo selectable colour and DPI setting/power selectable colour.

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Lighting sync

LIGHTSYNC RGB1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 11 October 2026

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DPI indicator

LED4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65648/3/g502-lightspeed.pdfRead 11 October 2026DPI and onboard profile are shown by three LEDs above the thumb buttons.

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Software

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Software

Logitech G HUB1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 11 October 20262Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-001/articles/360023303914-G502-LIGHTSPEED-Wireless-Gaming-Mouse-Technical-SpecificationsRead 11 October 2026Software support: Logitech G HUB.

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, macOS1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 11 October 2026Requirements list Windows 8 or later and macOS X 10.11 or later, plus Logitech G HUB download for advanced features. G HUB platform support is read from this requirement list.

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/shop/p/g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 11 October 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.

54Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65648/3/g502-lightspeed.pdfRead 11 October 2026Guide: 1 onboard profile by default and up to 5 onboard profiles with G HUB.

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Macros

Yes5Reviewpcper.com/2019/05/logitech-g502-lightspeed-reviewRead 11 October 2026G HUB records and assigns per-application or universal macros.

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

Yes5Reviewpcper.com/2019/05/logitech-g502-lightspeed-reviewRead 11 October 2026G HUB customizes each button.

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

Per-app profiles

Yes5Reviewpcper.com/2019/05/logitech-g502-lightspeed-reviewRead 11 October 2026G HUB assigns per-application macros and profiles.

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.

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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.

Gaming Mouse, LIGHTSPEED wireless receiver, Receiver extension adapter, Charging/data cable, Accessory box, 4 x 2g Weights, 2 x 4g Weights, User documentation2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-001/articles/360023303914-G502-LIGHTSPEED-Wireless-Gaming-Mouse-Technical-SpecificationsRead 11 October 2026Verbatim support list: Gaming Mouse, LIGHTSPEED wireless receiver, Receiver extension adapter, Charging/data cable, Accessory box, 4 x 2g Weights, 2 x 4g Weights, User documentation.

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 LIGHTSPEED

Type	Cable count
Charging/data cable (braided micro USB to USB Type-A)	1

Source2Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-001/articles/360023303914-G502-LIGHTSPEED-Wireless-Gaming-Mouse-Technical-SpecificationsRead 11 October 2026Box list names one Charging/data cable. PCPer describes it as braided micro USB to Type-A.

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.

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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 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/shop/p/g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouse1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 11 October 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

static.pcrichard.com/docs/910-005565_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.pcrichard.com/docs/910-005565_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdfRead 11 October 2026

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Manual

www.logitech.com/assets/65648/3/g502-lightspeed.pdf4Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65648/3/g502-lightspeed.pdfRead 11 October 2026

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/shop/p/g502-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 11 October 2026Page: 2-Year Limited Hardware Warranty. US market.5Reviewpcper.com/2019/05/logitech-g502-lightspeed-reviewRead 11 October 2026Launch spec list: 2-year limited hardware warranty.

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.