UtechSmart Venus
Score: 81/100
Logitech G502 HERO
Score: 70/100Rankings
The UtechSmart Venus is a feature-rich wired MMO mouse with 18 buttons, adjustable weights, high DPI and RGB, offering strong value for players who need extensive macro capability.
The Logitech G502 HERO is a high-performance wired mouse featuring a HERO 25K sensor, 11 programmable buttons, adjustable weights, and LIGHTSYNC RGB, aimed at gamers and power users who need extensive customization and precise tracking.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
16,400 DPI | 25,600 DPIbest | |
1,000 Hzbest | 1,000 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 221 g | 121 gbest |
18 countbest | 11 count | |
— | 1 zonesbest | |
30 g | 40 gbest | |
18 monthsbest | 12 months | |
180 cm | 210 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Sensor(1) | ||
Sensor Type | Laser | HERO 25K |
Buttons(1) | ||
Programmable Buttons (count) | 18 count | 11 count |
Performance(2) | ||
Maximum DPI (DPI) | 16400 DPI | 25600 DPI |
Maximum Acceleration (g) | 30 g | 40 g |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 221 g | 121 g |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 18 months | 12 months |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Cable Length (cm) | 180 cm | 210 cm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers view the Venus as a value-driven challenger to premium MMO mice, praising its flagship-level specs and button layout while cautioning that build quality may not match higher-priced rivals.
Users love the price-to-feature ratio, especially the button count and weight tuning, but report durability issues like double-click failures and a mismatched scroll-wheel LED.
Professional reviewers highlight the G502 HERO's precise HERO 25K sensor, robust build quality, and extensive customization options, noting the dual-mode scroll wheel and adjustable weights as standout features that set it apart in the wired gaming mouse segment.
Everyday users love the mouse's premium feel, ergonomic comfort for long sessions, and deep customization, but many criticize the G HUB software's bloat, the mouse's large footprint for smaller hands, and the stiffness of the braided cable.
“Best mouse for the money”
“Perfect for WoW, Guild Wars 2, and other MMOs”
“The yellow scroll wheel light doesn't match the rest”
