Logitech G Pro wireless gaming mouse with 16K Hero sensor is claimed to be “the ultimate gaming mouse for esports professionals”. There’s nothing quite like the Logitech G Pro Wireless mouse, and few can match its simplistic, intuitive design. Excellent for video games like FPS. The mouse has very low latency, both wired and wirelessly, which is quite impressive. It also fits almost all hands, regardless of the grip, although small hands might have trouble with the fingertip grip. Reveal more benefits from Logitech G Pro wireless gaming mouse with 16K Hero sensor review.
It is one of three gaming mice that Logitech is retrofitting with its Hero (high efficiency rated optical) 16K sensor, the other two being the G703 Lightspeed and G403. Another benefit of the Hero 16K sensor is that it is more power efficient than the previous version. That translates to a rated battery life of up to 140 hours for the G903, or 180 hours with the lighting turned off. Get details on Logitech G Pro wireless gaming mouse with 16K Hero sensor review.
Logitech G Pro wireless gaming mouse with 16K Hero sensor technical specs
Logitech G Pro wireless weight
- Maximum Weight With Wire 117 g
- Maximum Weight Without Wire 82 g
- Minimum Weight Without Wire 82 g
The G Pro Wireless is fairly light when used wirelessly, although not as much as some ultra-light gaming mice we’ve reviewed.
Comfort Of Use
- Right-handed No
- Left-handed No
- Ambidextrous Yes
- Grip Width 61 mm
Palm Grip
- Palm Grip: Small Hand Yes
- Palm Grip: Medium Hand Yes
- Palm Grip: Large Hand Yes
- Palm Grip: X.Large Hand Yes
Claw Grip
- Claw Grip: Small Hand Yes
- Claw Grip: Medium Hand Yes
- Claw Grip: Large Hand Yes
- Claw Grip: X.Large Hand Yes
Fingertip Grip
- Fingertip Grip: Small Hand No
- Fingertip Grip: Medium Hand Yes
- Fingertip Grip: Large Hand Yes
- Fingertip Grip: X.Large Hand Yes
Wireless
- Bluetooth No
- Receiver Yes
- Battery Type Rechargeable
- Use When Charging Yes
- On/Off Activation Auto Off And On/Off Switch
Cable
- Cable Length 6.1 ft (1.9 m)
- Braided No
- Port Type: Mouse End Micro USB
- Port Type: PC End USB
Sensor
- Sensor Technology Optical (LED)
- Works On Glass No
Click Latency
- Click Latency: Receiver 10 ms
- Click Latency: Bluetooth N/A
- Click Latency: Wired 9 ms
Performance
- Minimum CPI (DPI) 100 CPI (DPI)
- Maximum CPI (DPI) 16000 CPI (DPI)
- CPI (DPI) Adjustment Steps 50 CPI (DPI)
- CPI (DPI) Error 1.9 %
- Mouse Acceleration No
- Lift Off Distance 1.2 mm
- Maximum Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Buttons
- Buttons Activation Mechanical
- Number Of Buttons 8
- Number Of Programmable Inputs 8
- Profile Switching Button Yes
- CPI (DPI) Switching Button Yes
Mouse Wheel
- Vertical Wheel Physical
- Vertical Wheel Incremented Yes
- Vertical Wheel Unlock Button No
- Vertical Wheel Tilt No
- Horizontal Wheel None
- Horizontal Wheel Incremented No horizontal Wheel
Compatible Software Option
- Software Name Logitech G Hub
- Software Windows Compatibility Yes
- Software macOS Compatibility Yes
- Account Needed No
- On-Board Memory Yes
- CPI (DPI) Adjustment Yes
- Polling Rate Adjustment Yes
- Profile Configuration Yes
- RGB On/Off Yes
Mouse Compatibility
- Windows Compatibility Fully
- macOS Compatibility Fully
Logitech G Pro wireless gaming mouse with 16K Hero sensor review
Build Quality
The G Pro Wireless’ build quality is great. This is an all-plastic design that feels dense and sturdy, and no wobble is perceivable. The feet are good and slide well too. You can also switch the side buttons to the left or right side, which is useful. Note that if you hear rattling when shaking the mouse, it’s the left and right-click buttons moving a bit (Logitech G Pro wireless gaming mouse with 16K Hero sensor review).
The Logitech G Pro Wireless is a pretty standard looking mouse, with a single RGB zone on the logo, situated on the back of the mouse. It’s made out of matte plastic, which looks nice and doesn’t give you the feel of a gaming mouse.
Design
When I first heard about the G Pro Wireless, I expected it to be, simply, a wireless version of the G Pro mouse. But then I remembered: That mouse already exists, and it’s called the Logitech G305. Instead, the G Pro Wireless is a brand-new design, which is not quite comparable to anything else Logitech has on the market right now.
The G Pro Wireless is relatively small, at 4.92 x 2.50 x 1.57 inches, although it’s still big enough that you can hold it comfortably in either a palm or claw grip. The mouse has a perfectly ambidextrous design, with a left button, a right button, a clickable scroll wheel and two thumb buttons on either side, by default.
You may have noticed that I didn’t mention a button for adjusting dots-per-inch (DPI) sensitivity. The G Pro Wireless has one, but it’s not where you’d expect it to be. Rather than placing this button above the right button or below the scroll wheel (two popular locations for DPI buttons), Logitech has moved this control to the bottom of the mouse.
I don’t know whether gamers are going to love or hate this decision, but I see the logic behind it. The G Pro Wireless caters primarily to a competitive multiplayer crowd. When you fire up Overwatch or StarCraft or Fortnite, or whatever your game of choice is, you (probably) already know which character or faction you’re going to play, which control scheme you’re going to use, and which DPI settings you need on your mouse. Of course, you can program your thumb buttons to cycle DPI; otherwise, you can swap DPI between matches or after you’re done using the program.
Personally, I liked the uncluttered feel of the G Pro Wireless’ face, and I had no problem adjusting DPI between matches. Just be aware that if you need to do this frequently, the G Pro Wireless doesn’t make it that easy.
Logitech G Pro wireless weight
What really sets the G Pro Wireless apart from its competition is that it’s incredibly lightweight: 2.82 ounces (80 grams). Compare to the G900’s 3.77 ounces (107 g), or the Logitech G603 at 3.14 ounces (89 g), and it’s a noticeable difference. (Remember, too, that almost any mouse with a cord is naturally going to be a little heavier.)
The G Pro Wireless is so light that I could move it around my mouse pad by applying only the slightest pressure to it. In an everyday work or gaming situation, that didn’t make much difference, but for split-second decisions, it could theoretically give players an edge.
Otherwise, the mouse is smooth all around and has no unnecessary protrusions anywhere. This means no finger rests or textured grips, but it also means that this mouse is perfectly suitable for left-handed players as well. In fact, you can swap out the thumb buttons for smooth panels, depending on your handedness. As such, the G Pro Wireless can have anywhere from zero to four thumb buttons, and changing your configuration shouldn’t take more than 30 seconds. I’m always a fan of mice with swappable parts — doubly so if they’re extremely easy to use.
Zero to four thumb buttons
You can also store the G Pro Wireless’ USB dongle in a small compartment on the underside, or you can swap out the storage space for the Logitech Powerplay battery (a charging mouse pad, which also connects mice wirelessly). The mouse didn’t play nicely with Powerplay when I first connected the battery, so having an extra mouse handy to finagle the software into working shape would not be a bad idea.
Features
The G Pro Wireless runs on either the Logitech Gaming Software or the newer Logitech G Hub, depending on your preference. As I’ve pointed out in other pieces, Logitech Gaming Software is robust and reliable but looks and feels a little outdated. Logitech G Hub is slick and shiny but still needs to iron out a few bugs. Choose wisely.
Either way, the software is functional and lets you control quite a few things about the G Pro Wireless. You can customize DPI levels, button commands and RGB lighting for both the G logo on the palm rest and the three DPI-indication dots on the front. (You don’t see the dots all that often, unfortunately. I would have liked a few more lights on the surface of the mouse.)
Logitech estimates that the mouse can last between 40 and 50 hours on a single charge, depending on your lighting profiles. During my own time with the mouse, I noticed that I tended to lose a little more than 2 percent of its battery per hour, so the company’s projection is probably true. You can play while you charge, thanks to the inclusion of a long, braided cable, and the wireless reception appears to be flawless.
Logitech G Pro wireless gaming mouse with 16K Hero sensor performance review
I ran through Overwatch, StarCraft: Remastered, Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition and The Walking Dead: The Final Season with the G Pro Wireless, paying special attention to the first two, because they attract huge multiplayer communities.
Briefly, the mouse worked just fine for Baldur’s Gate and The Walking Dead, but you could get a similar experience with any high-end gaming mouse.
Move quickly and accurately
Overwatch and Starcraft are where the G Pro Wireless shone, though. The mouse moved quickly and accurately, whether I was gunning down foes as Reaper or surveying two Zerg bases while building up to take on the Terrans. As stated above, I never needed to access the DPI button during a match, and the extra buttons came in handy for secondary commands.
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The Logitech G Pro Wireless is one of the best wireless gaming mice we’ve reviewed so far. It stands apart thanks to its near-universal design that feels nice in most hands sizes and grips. It also has amazing performance and is quite customizable, on top of being fully compatible with macOS, which most gaming mice aren’t. See our recommendations for the best mice and the best wireless mice. If you’re interested in Logitech products, also check out the best Logitech G Pro wireless price.
Logitech G903
The Logitech G Pro Wireless is a more versatile mouse than the Logitech G903. While they’re both great for gaming with a wide, customizable CPI range and very low latency, the G Pro is quite a bit lighter. On the other hand, the G903 has a better cable and a much better mouse scroll wheel. Both mice are great for all hand sizes and grip styles, except small hands may have a difficult time with a fingertip grip on both.
Razer Viper Ultimate
The Razer Viper Ultimate is a slightly better mouse than the Logitech G Pro Wireless. It has a few more programmable buttons and its cable, when used wired, is noticeably lighter and less cumbersome. The design of the Razer is also more ergonomic. On the other hand, the G Pro Wireless is a bit more versatile since it is fully compatible with macOS, which the Viper Ultimate isn’t. You can also have a higher CPI with the Razer, but we don’t expect many people to use such a high sensitivity anyway.
Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED Wireless
The Logitech G Pro Wireless and the G502 Wireless perform similarly but have very different designs. The G502 LIGHTSPEED is heavy and bigger, with more buttons and an unlockable scroll wheel. The G Pro Wireless has a smaller, ambidextrous design with two side buttons on each side of the mouse. It’s also noticeably lighter than the G502 LIGHTSPEED. The G502 is designed for a palm grip, while the G Pro Wireless might be fine for a wider variety of grips.
Razer DeathAdder Elite
The Logitech G Pro Wireless is a more versatile gaming mouse than the Razer DeathAdder Elite as it can be used both wired or wireless, with very low latency either way. The G Pro is also a bit lighter weight than the DeathAdder Elite and is more suitable for small hands when using claw grip. However, some people may prefer the more slanted shape of the DeathAdder Elite instead of the more typical and straight design of the G Pro.
Logitech G502 Hero
The Logitech G Pro Wireless is a better gaming mouse than the Logitech G502 Hero. Its wireless design is noticeably lighter. It’s also smaller and is suitable for almost every grip and hand size. On the other hand, the G502 has a better cable and its wheel has tilt inputs and can be unlocked for infinite scrolling.
Razer Basilisk Ultimate
The Logitech G Pro Wireless and the Razer Basilisk Ultimate are very similarly-performing gaming mice. The Basilisk Ultimate has more programmable buttons, a lower click latency, and a higher max CPI. On the other hand, the G Pro has a unique design with multiple button options, and its companion software is fully compatible with macOS or Windows.
BenQ Zowie S2
The BenQ Zowie S2 and the Logitech G Pro Wireless are very different mice. The S2 is a great wired and straightforward gaming mouse while the G Pro Wireless is wireless and has access to software for customization options. The S2 is slightly more comfortable and is available in two sizes, but the G Pro Wireless feels a bit more high-end.
Razer DeathAdder V2
The Logitech G Pro Wireless and the Razer Deathadder V2 have nearly identical overall performance. The difference between them is mostly in terms of their shape and features; the Logitech is wireless and ambidextrous, while the Razer is wired and made for right-handed people. The Razer has two more programmable buttons, but the Logitech has better compatibility with macOS.
Alienware AW610M
The Logitech G Pro Wireless is a much better gaming mouse than the Alienware AW610M. The G Pro feels better-built, can be used by more hand sizes with more grip types, has significantly lower latency, and has more programmable buttons. On the other hand, the AW610M is more ergonomic and has more RGB lighting.