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Logitech M525 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Connectivity:wirelessMaximum polling rate:125 HzMaximum DPI:1000 DPIWeight:127.4 g

Logitech M525 Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

Logitech M525
5.1/10

Overall score

Score
5.1/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

80%

4.0

Technical score

20%

9.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 81% of mice
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

70%

5.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 81%
4.0

Technical score

Technical score
4.0/ 10
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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 92% of models
Score components

36%

2.5

Performance & Sensor

22%

6.1

Controls

16%

3.5

Design

14%

1.0

Features

7%

9.6

Connectivity

5%

6.8

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 92%
9.5

User score

User score
9.5/ 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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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 99%
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Technical Specifications of mouse Logitech M525

Technical score
Technical score
4.0/ 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 92% of models
Score components:

36%

2.5

Performance & Sensor

22%

6.1

Controls

16%

3.5

Design

14%

1.0

Features

7%

9.6

Connectivity

5%

6.8

Battery & Charging

4.0
User score
User score
9.5/ 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 99% of models
Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.5
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 10
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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 M525 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
6.6/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components:

70%

5.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.6
Brand name
Logitech
Maximum polling rate
125 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, which is lower than 75.8% of mice and equal to 23.9% of mice.
Wired polling rate
N/A
2.4 GHz polling rate
125 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 125 Hz, which is lower than 71.1% of mice and equal to 28.8% of mice.
Bluetooth polling rate
?
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Connectivity
wireless
This mouse supports wireless connectivity, which is more versatile than 35% of mice and equal to 21.7% of mice.
connection modes: 2.4 GHz.
Bluetooth support
no
This mouse does not support Bluetooth. 35.6% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
This mouse supports proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 38.8% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
yes
This mouse includes a receiver. 37.8% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery form factor
AA
Rechargeable battery
no
This mouse does not use a rechargeable battery. 46% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
yes
This mouse uses a removable battery. 77.8% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
5
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 5 buttons, which is less than 76.9% of mice and equal to 9.6% of mice.
N. of side buttons
0
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 0 side buttons, which is less than 85.3% of mice and equal to 14.7% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
5
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 5 programmable buttons, which is less than 64.5% of mice and equal to 13.4% of mice.
DPI switching button
no
This mouse does not include a DPI switching button. 85.4% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
no
This mouse does not include a profile switching button. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
ambidextrous
Weight
127.4 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 127.4 g, which is heavier than 90.8% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
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
N/A
Cable type
N/A
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Onboard memory profiles
0
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, which is less than 52.2% of mice and equal to 47.8% of mice.
Onboard memory size
0 KB
Market range: <0 KB – >128 KB
This mouse has an onboard memory size of 0 KB, which is smaller than 12.6% of mice and equal to 87.4% of mice.
no onboard memory.
Software name
SetPoint
Firmware upgradable
no
This mouse does not support firmware upgrades. 77.7% of mice support firmware upgrades.
Suitable for gaming
no
This mouse is not suitable for gaming. 76.2% of mice are suitable for gaming.

Logitech M525 vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • Tilting scroll wheel
    This mouse has a tilting scroll wheel, while the average mouse does not. 6.6% of mice have a tilting scroll wheel.
  • 19.4% higher user score
    User score
    9.5/ 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
    Logitech M525
    the average mouse
    Logitech M525 has a higher user score than the average mouse (9.55 vs 8).
    9.55 vs 8
  • Removable battery
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • 56.6% more popular
    Logitech M525 is more popular than the average mouse (10 vs 6.4).
    10 vs 6.38
  • 9 mm narrower mouse width
    This mouse is 57 mm wide, while the average mouse is 66 mm wide.
    57 mm vs 66 mm
  • Wireless charging
    This mouse supports wireless charging, while the average mouse does not. 10.6% of mice support wireless charging.
  • Receiver storage inside mouse
    This mouse has receiver storage inside the mouse, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice have receiver storage inside the mouse.
  • 19.4% higher user score
    User score
    9.5/ 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 M525
    the average mouse
    Logitech M525 has a higher user score than the average mouse (9.55 vs 8).
    9.55 vs 8
  • 56.6% more popular
    Logitech M525 is more popular than the average mouse (10 vs 6.4).
    10 vs 6.38
  • Receiver storage inside mouse
    This mouse has receiver storage inside the mouse, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice have receiver storage inside the mouse.
  • Removable battery
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • Wireless charging
    This mouse supports wireless charging, while the average mouse does not. 10.6% of mice support wireless charging.
  • Tilting scroll wheel
    This mouse has a tilting scroll wheel, while the average mouse does not. 6.6% of mice have a tilting scroll wheel.
  • 9 mm narrower mouse width
    This mouse is 57 mm wide, while the average mouse is 66 mm wide.
    57 mm vs 66 mm
  • 55.4% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 127.4 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    127.4 g vs 82 g
  • 87.5% lower maximum polling rate
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • No firmware upgrades
    This mouse does not support firmware upgrades, while the average mouse does. 77.6% of mice support firmware upgrades.
  • 90% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 1,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    1,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer programmable buttons
    This mouse has 5 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    5 vs 6
  • 87.5% lower 2.4 GHz polling rate
    This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • Not suitable for gaming
    This mouse is not suitable for gaming, while the average mouse is. 76.1% of mice are suitable for gaming.
  • 11.4% worse value for money
    Logitech M525 has worse value for money than the average mouse (6.56 vs 7.3).
    6.56 vs 7.31
  • 87.5% lower maximum polling rate
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 90% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 1,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    1,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 87.5% lower 2.4 GHz polling rate
    This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 800 DPI higher minimum setting
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 1,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    1,000 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • No angle snapping support
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • 1 fewer programmable buttons
    This mouse has 5 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    5 vs 6
  • No DPI switching button
    This mouse does not include a DPI switching button, while the average mouse does. 85.3% of mice include a DPI switching button.
  • 2 fewer side buttons
    This mouse has 0 side buttons, while the average mouse has 2 side buttons.
    0 vs 2
  • 55.4% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 127.4 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    127.4 g vs 82 g
  • No RGB lighting
    This mouse does not have RGB lighting, while the average mouse does. 56.3% of mice have RGB lighting.
  • Thin glide feet
    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
  • 10 older release date
    This mouse has a release date of 2011, while the average mouse has a release date of 2021.
    September 2011
    2011 vs 2021
  • No firmware upgrades
    This mouse does not support firmware upgrades, while the average mouse does. 77.6% of mice support firmware upgrades.
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1
  • Not suitable for gaming
    This mouse is not suitable for gaming, while the average mouse is. 76.1% of mice are suitable for gaming.

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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Logitech M525

  • Exceptional battery life, often lasting up to three years with two AA batteries
  • Highly portable and compact design, making it a good choice for travel
  • Uses a Logitech Unifying receiver, allowing connection with up to six compatible devices
  • Reliable multi-surface tracking that works on many surfaces, including wood and leather
  • Features a micro-precise scroll wheel with L/R tilt for faster web navigation
  • Responsive sensitivity out of the box with accurate pixel-precise movements

What customers don't like about Logitech M525

  • The scroll wheel can feel loose or noisy and lacks a free-scrolling mode
  • May be too small for users with large hands, potentially causing discomfort during long use
  • Relatively heavy for its small size due to the two AA batteries required
  • Lacks side thumb buttons, which some users find less convenient for navigating
  • Does not support Bluetooth connectivity, requiring an available USB-A port for the receiver
  • Not suitable for gaming due to high click latency and a fixed, low polling rate

Verdict

The Logitech M525 is a compact, ambidextrous wireless mouse featuring an advanced 1000 DPI optical sensor and a micro-precise tilting scroll wheel designed for efficient web navigation. Key characteristics include its 2.4 GHz RF wireless connectivity via a tiny Unifying receiver and a contoured ergonomic shape with soft rubber grips for added comfort. Its primary pro is a remarkable battery life of up to 36 months using two AA batteries, complemented by an on/off switch and smart sleep mode to conserve power. However, notable cons include its lack of Bluetooth support, a fixed CPI and low polling rate that make it unsuitable for competitive gaming, and its small size which may be uncomfortable for users with larger hands during extended use.

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