It’s fine to use basic computer equipment, such as cheap mice and keyboards, for gaming when you’re first beginning to play. But after a while, it’s best to upgrade to gaming-specific peripherals, which will help you to play more efficiently and comfortably.

A key component of your new and improved gaming setup will be your mouse, of which there is no shortage of options available to purchase, especially from the major manufacturers of gaming hardware, such as Logitech. 

The Logitech G604 and Logitech G502 are two of the brand’s most popular mice, with both receiving excellent reviews from professionals and gamers alike. But which one is right for you? Let’s take a look. 

Side-By-Side Comparison

The Logitech G604 and G502 mice have more in common than they do differences, and that becomes instantly clear just by looking at them. They have the same ergonomic design that makes them extremely comfortable, even during long playing sessions, and they share the same sensor technology, ensuring virtually identical performance.

So what’s the difference? Well, for one, though both mice have a wireless option, the G604 is wireless only. You can use the G502 with a cable, which is included in the package. You’ll also have slightly more personalization options with the Logitech G604, too, which features more programmable inputs than the G502, as well as more buttons.

Those subtle differences seem to give the G604 the advantage if you don’t care about plugging in your mouse. However, the G502 does have a couple of noteworthy advantages in that it weighs less and generally offers better raw performance, which can be an asset for gamers who don’t want to mess around with settings before using their mouse. Also, if you are on a budget, the wired version of the G502 will save you a few dollars compared to the wireless G502 or G604.

The Gamer View 

It’s one thing to look at the technical specifications of a mouse. It’s another to get the thoughts and options of the gamers who have already battle-tested the mice in the gaming arena.

Both the Logitech G604 and G502 generally received exceptional reviews from gamers. The G502 received an average score of 4.7/5 from more than 50,000 reviews, with more than 80% of people giving the mouse a perfect 5/5 score. Many reviewers said it was the best mouse they’ve ever had, highlighting the comfortable ergonomic design and useful shortcut keys.

The Logitech G604 received an solid score of 4.5/5 from 7,000+ reviews, with 74% of reviewers rating the mouse 5/5. Commentators typically said that the build quality and comfort levels were high, with the only minor negative comments being that you have to customize the settings to get the most value from the mouse. 

Final Thoughts

There’s not all that much to differentiate the Logitech G604 from the Logitech G502, which are similarly priced and offer nearly identical performance. Gamers looking for a reliable, quality mouse could realistically buy either and be happy with their decision. The real decisions to make is whether you need (or want) to have the option of wired play, your budget, and how important the weight of the mouse is. But essentially, the bottom line is that they’re both really solid gaming mice.

Have you tried either of these mice? If so, please let me know what you think in the comments! Also, if you are still undecided on a gaming mouse, you may be interested in our recent comparison of the G502 vs the Razer Basilisk v3.