Last month, Logitech released the successor to its highly popular G Pro X Superlight gaming mouse. The Superlight 2 retains the signature design of its predecessor but gets some key upgrades under the hood. If you’re a serious gamer, you may want to check this one out. It is currently priced at Rs 16,995, so you should expect a mouse that is easily in the upper echelon of gaming peripherals. We’ve been using the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 for the last week, here is our in-depth review.
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Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 review: Design
Inside the Superlight 2 retail box, you get the gaming mouse, a USB Lightspeed adapter, an adapter extension, a USB Type-C to Type-C charging cable, grip tape, an aperture door with PTFE foot, and some user documentation. Given the price of the mouse, we’d say these accessories were necessary along with the mouse. Logitech has also kept the packaging of the product quite eco-friendly.
‘If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it’ is the approach towards design that Logitech has taken on the new G Pro X Superlight 2. One important addition to the Superlight 2 is the USB Type-C charging port. The previous iteration, which was released in 2020, had a micro USB port for charging, which was pretty obsolete even back then. New users won’t have to go through the trouble of keeping a micro USB cable just for their mouse.
Logitech has also cut 3 additional grams from the weight of the Superlight 2. The wireless gaming mouse now weighs 60 grams. The matte plastic used on the body of this mouse feels very high-end. The design of the mouse is ergonomic and suits all hand sizes. If you’re left-handed, you won’t have much trouble getting used to the Superlight 2. The two side buttons on the left side of the mouse are comfortably embedded in the body and can easily be reached with the thumb. The scroll wheel up top gets a rubber finish.
There are no RGB lights on this mouse. Logitech has other premium gaming mouse options that make use of RBG lighting. Users who prefer a simple, no-nonsense look will prefer the Superlight 2. Turning over the mouse, you will notice a new layout for the PTFE feet. The aperture door for the wireless receiver has a plastic finish but can be switched with one that has PTFE feet.
The biggest upgrade on the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 is the inclusion of Lightforce hybrid switches for the left-click and right-click buttons. We’ll get into the performance of these switches later, but they offer a brilliant tactile response and a great ‘clicky’ sound. Once we got our hands on the mouse, it was very hard to fight against the urge to fidget with the mouse. A big improvement over the mechanical switches found in the previous version. The Superlight 2 also makes use of the new Hero 2 sensor.
Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 review: Performance
Connecting the Logitech G Pro X Superlight to a PC is a piece of cake. All you need to do is plug in the wireless receiver in your PC’s USB port and flick the power switch at the bottom of the mouse. That’s it! You are good to go. You don’t need any additional software to run the mouse on your computer, although you will need the Logitech G Hub app for greater customisation options.
The Superlight 2 upholds the reputation established by its predecessor. The new Lightforce switches on this mouse are extremely quick and are said to be more durable than their mechanical counterparts. We did not experience any double-clicking issues on this mouse at all. The click latency is not noticeable at all, which is what you should expect from a mouse priced at Rs 17,000. The low weight of the device along with its PTFE feet came in very clutch while playing fast-paced FPS games. However, if you’re a casual gamer like us, this gaming mouse might seem a bit overkill.
Speaking of overkill specs, the Superlight 2 also gets the Hero 2 sensor. This sensor has a whopping 32,000 DPI, which is several times more than what you can ask for. The polling rate of 2,000 Hz is an improvement from the 1,000 Hz rate on the previous version. The Superlight 2 was able to track flawlessly on almost every surface we tested it on. We would still suggest using it with a mouse pad for gaming sessions. If you’re not gaming, it does a fine job as a productivity mouse too.
With the Logitech G Hub app, you can change the DPI, polling rate, and more while assigning customised functions to the side buttons. You can also change the switch settings for the left and right-click buttons using this software. One of our favourite features is the ability to import your customised settings from another mouse to this one. However, the lack of a dedicated button to control the DPI level does put a dampener on things.
Logitech claims a battery life of up to 95 hours on the Superlight 2, a stark improvement over its predecessor. Over a week of use, we were not able to completely discharge the battery of this gaming mouse. If you’re a heavy gamer, you will need to charge this mouse only once every two weeks. The battery life of the mouse can be checked from the G Hub app.
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Verdict
The Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 is a bit overkill for casual gamers. Pushing this mouse to its boundary is an impossible task for most gamers. However, if you’re a pro gamer who is looking to upgrade on every possible spec just to get that extra edge, this is the mouse for you. The 32,000 DPI Hero 2 sensor with a polling rate of 2,000 Hz works like an absolute charm. Is there anything we’d like to change on this mouse? A dedicated button for switching the DPI level would be nice, but not if it adds weight to the mouse.
Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2: Pros
- Weighs just 60g
- New Lightforce Hybrid switches
- Smooth gliding
- Powerful sensor
Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2: Cons
- Pricey
