Logitech currently has a somewhat confusing lineup, with the G Pro 2 Lightspeed intended to replace the aged Pro, and the X Superlight 2 Dex intended to go along with the standard Superlight 2. These are designs familiar to anyone used to Logitech, and it’s both. this is the greatest advantage and the greatest criticism that can be leveled at them.
Starting with the look of the G Pro 2 Lightspeed, you can get this little rodent in black, white, or pink. My review model was black and had a surprisingly understated look, with a straightforward “G” for Logitech G on the base and a few buttons on either side.
The ambidextrous design does not cushion the hand like the Pro X Superlight 2 Dex, but allows for a greater range of hand shapes. Sometimes in some games I place my hand slightly to the side or directly on top and the shape copes with this well.
The left and right mouse buttons have a miniature groove in the center that curves under your finger, which is a nice touch, and those buttons on the side have a rather unique customization feature – each can be removed and replaced at any time. at any time. This means that technically you can have two buttons on either side or none at all. Not only is it simple, but you can then customize these buttons in Logitech G Hub with a number of features. A similar project can be found, among others, Corsair M75which handles ambidextrous functions equally well.
Logitech G Pro 2 Speed of Light Specs
Buttons: 4-8
Communication: Wired, wireless via receiver
Transducer: Hero 2
Max resolution: 32 thousand (up to 44 thousand at a later date)
Libra: 80 gr
Maximum acceleration: 40 G (up to 88 G at a later date)
Maximum speed: 500 IPS (up to 888 at a later date)
Polling frequency: 4 kHz
Battery life: Up to 95 hours
RGB lighting: Yes
Price: $130/€139
Summarizing this mouse is quite challenging, partly because the current Hero 2 sensor is not yet in its final form. It is capable of achieving a maximum DPI of 32K, a maximum acceleration of 40G and a maximum speed of 500 IPS, but these numbers will augment to 44K, 88G and 888 IPS respectively when the sensor update hits the market.
This means that potential buyers are not only buying the mouse in front of them, but also what they expect from the mouse in the future. I’ve analyzed what came to my mind and won’t make too many assumptions based on future data that may influence this
Fortunately, the G Pro 2 Lightspeed performs admirably in its current form. In Counter-Strike 2, everything is speedy and, most importantly, super velvety. It’s a little heavier than the Pro X Superlight, but still feels very airy thanks to a very straightforward design that balances the weight.
I feel like I can headshot quickly and throw my character around with ease, which is exactly what you need in the tense moments of a shooter.
Lightforce switches are a hybrid of optical and mechanical units, making them noticeably speedy and clicky. The click level may be annoying to some, but I find them rewarding and engaging to utilize. They are also very simple to press thanks to the finger grooves on both snap buttons.
Such Art, a charming, malleable simulation game that responds well to miniature movements and vibrations, seems to be a good testing ground for both the sensor and the switches. While I still don’t feel like art, I never feel like it’s the mouse’s fault, which allows me to get the best out of the game, at least with my current skills.
However, it may not be the best mouse for the very demanding MMO games that games like the Razer Naga X excel at, but it will handle just about any other game you can throw at it. All this is helped by a quite solid battery and charging time.
About 95 hours without RGB and 60 with RGB and being able to go from 50% to 95% in thirty minutes, I have yet to be blown away by the mouse’s battery. This battery puts it roughly in the middle of the best gaming mice, being about the same as the Razer Cobra Pro and Razer DeathAdder V2 HyperSpeed, but slightly less than the Razer Naga Pro and Turtle Beach Burst II Air.
Unfortunately, perhaps the worst part of using this mouse is having to download and run Logitech G Hub. Initially, this worked well for me, allowing me to dynamically change RGB, customize buttons, and set DPI. This is almost necessary because the DPI button is located on the bottom of the mouse, which can be challenging to access.
Buy if…
✅You need an ambidextrous mouse: It’s shaped just right to be ambidextrous, and the magnetic side buttons mean you can set it up as a left- or right-handed mouse by placing it in the right orientation.
✅You want super high DPI and maximum acceleration: This is the cheapest way to get Logitech’s Hero 2 sensor.
Don’t buy if…
❌You don’t want to mess around with additional software: Due to the lack of an easily accessible DPI switch, you’ll likely have to utilize the buggy Logitech G Hub app.
❌You don’t care about high acceleration, speed and resolution: You’re paying for this sensor, so it’s probably not worth the extra money if you don’t think you’ll actually utilize it.
To work around this issue, you can set certain games to have specific DPI settings, but over the course of a week, three different versions of Logitech G Hub on three different platforms experienced a startup loading issue.
After restarting the computer, disabling the app, and resetting the mouse, the only solution I could find was to reinstall the entire app. The Logitech G Hub’s loading animation is quite well done, which is nice because you’ll spend a lot of time watching it.
Logitech recently released a whole range of improved hardware that feels more improved on paper than in the hand. All of this is worth it, of course, since the goal is to replace aged hardware at the same basic price point, but if you want to be wowed, you won’t get that here.
It’s a decent alternative to our current favorite wireless mouse, the Razer DeathAdder V2 Hyperspeed, but with inferior battery life and a higher price, it’s only really worth recommending if you like Logitech or think
The Logitech G Pro 2 Lightspeed has an improved sensor and longer battery life, but is identical to the aged Pro in almost every way. In fact, these two mice are so similar that I think someone who is comfortable with the former might not even notice the differences in the latter.
However, as the up-to-date standard mouse for Logitech, the G Pro 2 Lightspeed is a solid if somewhat uninspired addition.
