Logitech G

G500 Programmable Gaming Mouse

Logitech G G500 Programmable Gaming Mouse

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Sentiment score76% positive
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Last updated: Sep 24, 2026

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Reddit IconArmed_Buoy
6 months ago

FWIW, I used a G500 for close to a decade without any issues. When that died, I swapped to the G502. Within 2 years, that one started doubleclicking. Got a replacement. That one started doubleclicking within that same year. My friend had multiple G305s that also developed doubleclicking issues. That's all to say -- there was/is absolutely a problem with the mechanical switches used in those mice. No idea if they've fixed it now, but I swore off Logitech mice as a result. I used a Razer Basilisk V3 for a little over 3 years with 0 issues, and only recently swapped over to the wireless version since it was on sale and wanted to swap away from my wired one.

Reddit Iconbenmrii
8 months ago

I wish I could. To be fair, I'm a die hard G500 user, but I often swap to the G502 when I need less buttons. The scroll wheel is my least favorite part of the mouse. It's either way too stiff, or way too loose. Uncomfortable to use or so easy to move that I unintentionally scroll all the time.

Reddit IconBrutusTheKat
8 months ago

I prefer the older G500, my is still kicking

Reddit IconDarth_JaSk
11 months ago

G500 have nice design, but buttons are prone to die soon (also replacements). It was when I move to Razer.

Reddit IconEmphursis
10 months ago

My G500 is still going strong - bought it in 2010 or so. It’s been relegated to my work laptop but that’s only because I wanted a wireless mouse for gaming.

Reddit IconInsidious_Ursine
3 months ago

Happens with some, doesn't happen with others I've found. My G500 got this issue, but my wired G502 Proteus Spectrum never did. It did however start skipping inputs on the scroll wheel. I'd used it for several years. On a G502 Hero wireless now since Christmas, still going strong no issues.

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