Logitech G102 Gaming Mouse Review: A Detailed Look
Logitech is a Swiss manufacturer with a rich history dating back to 1981. The company gained widespread recognition closer to the 2000s. The main focus of the company’s production is various pointing devices, and Logitech also produces headsets, webcams, console accessories, and much more. Today we will take a closer look at the Logitech G102 mouse. As the manufacturer claims, despite its classic shape, the G102 is a gaming mouse and can be fully customized in the Logitech G Hub software.
Technical Specifications:
- DPI sensitivity: 200-8000
- Polling rate: 1000Hz
- Number of buttons: 6
- Dimensions: 117mm 62mm 38mm
- Weight: 85g (without cable)
- Manufacturer’s warranty: 24 months
Packaging:
The Logitech G102 gaming mouse box is presented in a minimalist style, with a colorful combination of basalt gray background and sky blue text. Right in the center of the front side, the buyer is greeted by an image of the Logitech G102 mouse in lavender color (light purple). Depending on the configuration, the color of the mouse on the box may differ. On this side of the package, in addition to the image, there is information about the model, the maximum DPI level, and the backlight control technology – LIGHTSYNC. On the side of the box, the manufacturer has placed information about the technical characteristics, the warranty period in 15 different languages, and a clarification about the compatibility with devices. The opposite side is almost empty, except for the mouse model, there is only information in small print about the materials used in the production of the box.
The back of the box is almost completely filled with various information, divided into 4 blocks. The DPI block specifies that there are 5 built-in profiles, the sensitivity range varies from 200 to 8000 DPI. The backlight block describes information about the color spectrum of 16.8 million shades and the ability to customize the backlight to your liking. In the buttons block, the manufacturer specifies that each of them is programmable, and mechanical switches are used in the main buttons. And the block with the Logitech logo briefly describes the advantages of the G102 gaming mouse. At the very bottom, under the image of the mouse in profile, there is a clarification: all the possibilities of the mouse are revealed only after installing the Logitech G Hub software. After removing the fixing sticker, we get access to the product packaging, which is the mouse itself in a protective package, several manuals, and a sticker with the Logitech logo.
Appearance:
The entire Logitech G102 mouse is made in light purple color, except for the panel on which the wheel and the DPI level switch button are installed – they are made of dark purple plastic. The mouse is quite pleasant to the touch, the plastic is matte, smooth and not easily soiled.
A backlight strip is installed along the body of the mouse, and there is a backlit company logo on the upper body of the mouse. The plastic in the backlight area is colorless and matte for better light scattering.
The side buttons are of the same size, in order to make them feel better tactilely, the plastic used in them is rough.
On the bottom of the Logitech G102 mouse, there are white Teflon feet. In the center of this side is the sensor, around which an additional Teflon foot is installed, it protects the sensor from debris and contributes to better glide of the mouse.
The cable of the Logitech G102 mouse is quite simple, in a regular white rubber braid. The company logo is cast on the cable clamp, the plug itself is familiar to everyone – USB (A). On the back of the cable, there is also a retainer with special grooves so that the cable can be bent without kinks.
The Logitech G Hub program opens up the full range of mouse capabilities to the user. The settings tab in the upper right corner allows you to check for Logitech software updates, configure the program to open at startup, backlight activity period, language, and a few more additional program settings. The backlight tab provides all the possibilities for setting up the mouse glow, starting from the effects and glow color, ending with creating your own effects and synchronizing with other devices. The assignment tab allows you to customize each key individually for specific commands, create and assign macro commands, and assign system control commands to the keys. In the 3rd sensitivity tab, the program allows us to more