the G502 Proteus Core in Malaysia. While I did request a review sample back then, it is only till last month did I finally get my hands on one due to popular demand (or because reviewers like me tend to hold on to stuff longer than we should).

Let's face it – most people have heard of Logitech, and most of those who are tech savvy have become well-acquainted with the company's various offerings over the years. I've been mostly pleased with everything I've tried from Logitech before, so let's find out if the G502 Proteus gaming mouse...

The gaming peripheral market is littered with brands and their offerings and therefore, gaining that all important spotlight is especially difficult because of the fierce competition.

+ Appealing to the eye; + Comfortable in the hand; + Great build quality; + Up to 12,000 DPI; + Lots of customisation; + Weight can be modified; + Intuitive software suite; + Great performance in different games

In case you didn't learn it in grade school Geology, it bears repeating: The earth has a liquid metal core. Looking for another fun fact? Logitech's wired G502 Proteus Core mouse has a solid metal core - up to five to be exact.

The Proteus Core may sound like an essential component for space travel, but it's also the latest precision gaming mouse to leave the Logitech Labs that packs a Hercules-on-crack punch on paper.

I have tried out more a dozen Logitech mice since the 1990s and I must say, the latest versions today seem to miss some of the design finesse that the famed mouse maker is known for.

After sending time with the G502 I can now see why Logitech changed things up and gave the G502 a name. The G502 is a special mouse that will most likely set the tone for Logitech mice years to come. Given its amazing performance in basically every aspect I can't really be upset about that either.

The Logitech G502 Proteus Core is what the company calls the first Tunable Gaming Mouse, so what does a tunable mouse do? The G502  tunable feature refers to the fact that this is the only gaming mouse that can be calibrated for any surface area, by simply setting it up.

It's great to see a company take a nearly perfect product and iron out its last remaining kinks. The Logitech G500s was a top-notch all-purpose gaming mouse, but its successor, the Logitech G502 Proteus Core, surpasses it in every way.

Intuitive and comfortable design; Big buttons in a smart layout; Streamlined software with lots of options; Ultrafine weight adjustment; Improved scroll wheel

May not suit palm-grip players with big hands

Pros Weight customization, 11 programmable buttons and Smooth or stepped scroll wheel. Cons Right mouse button occasionally vibrates.