Logitech will update every gaming mouse with the latest sensor to achieve 44,000 DPI via free firmware update next month

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In a stroke of generosity, Logitech is bringing all of its existing Hero 2-sensor gaming mice up to the same eye-catching specs as its newly announced rodents, meaning there’s one more reason to pick up our favorite lightweight wireless gaming mouse.

During Logi Play, Logitech’s annual press conference, the company announced the recent G Pro X Superlight 2 Dex Lightspeed mouse, sporting a recent curve and an incredibly long name. In addition to a recent shape designed for professional handling, the Hero 2 sensor inside it is capable of reaching 44k DPI, significantly higher than the previous Superlight model we got at launch. However, these fancy recent specs aren’t in themselves a reason to upgrade, as the older Hero 2-equipped model will receive the same treatment.

Right now, the Pro X Superlight 2 is capable of up to 32k DPI and a maximum speed of 500 IPS. Those are impressive stats, meaning it will be more exact and able to take more movement readings during utilize. However, a software update will be rolling out in October, which will now allow it to reach up to 44k DPI and 888 IPS. You will need to connect to G-Center for this purpose – Logitech’s own software to control lighting, profiles and other functions.

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To put these numbers into context, DPI, or dots per inch, is a measure of how many dots your cursor moves across your screen per inch of space. The higher the DPI, the more sensitive your mouse is. Since you can change the DPI to your heart’s content, a wider DPI range means you get a wider range of sensitivity as you move. IPS, or inches per second, measures your mouse’s tracking speed, meaning a higher IPS means your mouse is able to keep up with faster movements when using a mouse.

These are just two of three mice that will feature the Hero 2 sensors, with the recently announced Logitech G Pro 2 Lightspeed having the same basic specs but being a bit heavier and cheaper. While this software update is great news for any previous Pro X Superlight 2 owners or potential buyers, it does make the decision to bring in the Dex even more bizarre.

The main difference between the two Superlight 2 mice is that the Dex has a slightly different, less ambidextrous shape and is capable of reaching up to an 8k polling rate. While the palm shape may be better for some (and makes the mouse less accessible), the 8k polling rate is likely too much for many, especially considering the battery drain that comes with it. If you’ve already purchased the Pro X Superlight 2, things are only going to get better when a software update rolls out later this year.

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