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Logitech G102 LIGHTSYNC Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:8000 DPIWeight:85 g

Logitech G102 LIGHTSYNC Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

5.7

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the mouse's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best mice on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components

80%

4.9

Technical score

20%

9.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 61% of mice
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

36%

5.0

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.4

Controls

16%

7.0

Design

14%

6.1

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 72% of mice
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 26,046 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
★Better than 91% of mice
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Technical Specifications of mouse Logitech G102 LIGHTSYNC

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components:

36%

5.0

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.4

Controls

16%

7.0

Design

14%

6.1

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

4.9
User score
User score
9.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 26,046 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.2
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you prefer a mouse that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Logitech G102 LIGHTSYNC has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 91.5% of products in this category.
10
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the mouse's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a mouse that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

60%

5.7

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.0
Brand name
Logitech
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 28% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 27.8% of mice and equal to 55% of mice.
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 13% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >1k Hz
This mouse has a wired polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 13.2% of mice and equal to 77.4% of mice.
2.4 GHz polling rate
N/A
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 36% of models
Market range: <0 Hz – >125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 0 Hz, which is lower than 36% of mice and equal to 64% of mice.
no Bluetooth mode.
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Connectivity
wired
Connectivity
wired
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This mouse supports wired connectivity, which is less versatile than 65.1% of mice and equal to 34.9% of mice.
connection modes: wired.
Bluetooth support
no
Bluetooth support
no
â–¼ Worse than 36% of models
This mouse does not support Bluetooth. 35.6% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
no
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
no
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
no
Receiver included
no
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
This mouse does not include a receiver. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery form factor
N/A
Rechargeable battery
no
Rechargeable battery
no
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
This mouse does not use a rechargeable battery. 46% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
no
Removable battery
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This mouse does not use a removable battery. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
6
N. of buttons
6
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 6 buttons, which is more than 23.2% of mice and equal to 40% of mice.
N. of side buttons
2
N. of side buttons
2
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 2 side buttons, which is more than 15% of mice and equal to 68.6% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
6
N. of programmable buttons
6
â–² Better than 36% of models
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 6 programmable buttons, which is more than 35.6% of mice and equal to 31.2% of mice.
DPI switching button
yes
DPI switching button
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This mouse includes a DPI switching button. 14.7% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
no
Profile switching button
no
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
This mouse does not include a profile switching button. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
ambidextrous
Weight
85 g
Weight
85 g
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 85 g, which is heavier than 52.7% of mice and equal to 2.2% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
Extra weights
0 g
â–¼ Worse than 5% of models
Market range: <0 g – >25 g
This mouse comes with 0 g extra weights, which is less than 4.6% of mice and equal to 95.4% of mice.
Cable length
2.1 m
Cable length
2.1 m
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
This mouse comes with a 2.1 m cable, which is longer than 95.9% of mice and equal to 3.8% of mice.
Cable type
rubber
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Onboard memory profiles
1
Onboard memory profiles
1
â–² Better than 48% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse stores 1 onboard profiles, which is more than 48% of mice and equal to 20% of mice.
Onboard memory size
?
Software name
Logitech G HUB
Firmware upgradable
yes
Firmware upgradable
yes
â–² Better than 22% of models
This mouse supports firmware updates. 22.5% of mice support firmware updates.
Suitable for gaming
yes
Suitable for gaming
yes
â–² Better than 24% of models
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

Logitech G102 LIGHTSYNC vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 2 more RGB zones
    RGB zones
    3
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This mouse has 3 RGB zones, while the average mouse has 1 RGB zones.
    3 vs 1
  • 15.1% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Logitech G102 LIGHTSYNC
    the average mouse
    Logitech G102 LIGHTSYNC has a higher user score than the average mouse (9.20 vs 8.000).
    9.2 vs 8
  • 56.6% more popular
    Logitech G102 LIGHTSYNC is more popular than the average mouse (10 vs 6.4).
    10 vs 6.38
  • 0.3 m longer cable
    Cable length
    2.1 m
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
    This mouse comes with a 2.1 m cable, while the average mouse comes with a 1.8 m cable.
    2.1 m vs 1.8 m
  • 15.1% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Logitech G102 LIGHTSYNC
    the average mouse
    Logitech G102 LIGHTSYNC has a higher user score than the average mouse (9.20 vs 8.000).
    9.2 vs 8
  • 56.6% more popular
    Logitech G102 LIGHTSYNC is more popular than the average mouse (10 vs 6.4).
    10 vs 6.38
  • 2 more RGB zones
    RGB zones
    3
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This mouse has 3 RGB zones, while the average mouse has 1 RGB zones.
    3 vs 1
  • 0.3 m longer cable
    Cable length
    2.1 m
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
    This mouse comes with a 2.1 m cable, while the average mouse comes with a 1.8 m cable.
    2.1 m vs 1.8 m
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless, while the average mouse does. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
  • 20 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    10 million clicks
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse has a switch durability of 10 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    10 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • No automatic sleep mode
    Auto-sleep
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No receiver included
    Receiver included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • 50% lower tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    200 IPS
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 200 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    200 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • Thin glide feet
    Feet thickness
    0.6 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This mouse uses 0.6 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.6 mm vs 0.8 mm
  • No angle snapping support
    Angle snapping
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • No battery level indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This mouse does not include a battery level indicator, while the average mouse does. 59.4% of mice include a battery level indicator.
  • 50% lower tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    200 IPS
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 200 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    200 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • No angle snapping support
    Angle snapping
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • 37.5% lower maximum acceleration
    Maximum acceleration
    25 G
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <10 G – >50 G
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 25 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    25 G vs 40 G
  • 20% lower maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    8,000 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 8000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    8,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • Poor default DPI tuning
    Default DPI
    800 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This mouse uses a default DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse uses a default DPI of 1000 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless, while the average mouse does. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
  • No receiver included
    Receiver included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • Limited connectivity
    Connectivity
    wired
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This mouse supports wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired.
    wired vs wireless
  • No automatic sleep mode
    Auto-sleep
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No battery level indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This mouse does not include a battery level indicator, while the average mouse does. 59.4% of mice include a battery level indicator.
  • 20 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    10 million clicks
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse has a switch durability of 10 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    10 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • Thin glide feet
    Feet thickness
    0.6 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This mouse uses 0.6 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.6 mm vs 0.8 mm
  • 3.7% higher mouse weight
    Weight
    85 g
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 85 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    85 g vs 82 g

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Based on 26,046 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Logitech G102 LIGHTSYNC

  • Excellent value for money as a high-performance entry-level gaming mouse.
  • Proven, comfortable symmetrical shape suitable for various grip styles (palm, claw, fingertip).
  • High-quality, bright, and fully customizable LIGHTSYNC RGB lighting.
  • Responsive gaming-grade sensor with up to 8,000 DPI and a 1,000Hz polling rate.
  • Lightweight design (85g) allows for fast, fatigue-free movements during gaming.
  • User-friendly customization through the Logitech G HUB software.

What we don't like about Logitech G102 LIGHTSYNC

  • Persistent 'double-clicking' issue reported by many users after several months of use.
  • The rubber cable is non-braided and can feel stiff or prone to kinking.
  • Small form factor may be uncomfortable for users with very large hands.
  • The sensor is considered a slight downgrade in tracking consistency compared to the older 'Mercury' sensor in the G102 Prodigy.
  • Scroll wheel can become noisy or develop scrolling glitches over time.

Verdict

The Logitech G102 Lightsync is a budget-friendly, wired gaming mouse featuring an 8,000 DPI gaming-grade sensor, a 1,000 Hz report rate, and six fully programmable buttons. Its classic, time-tested design weighs approximately 85g and includes mechanical spring button tensioning for a consistent click feel alongside customizable LIGHTSYNC RGB lighting supporting 16.8 million colours. Main pros include its highly affordable price point, sturdy build quality, and excellent responsiveness for entry-level competitive gaming. However, common cons include a lack of a braided cable, potential double-clicking issues over time, and a scroll wheel that some users find clunky or uncomfortable.

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