The Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2c is a secret weapon for smaller-handed esports competitors | Review

Logitech has long been advocating for 60g being the optimum weight for a gaming mouse. That was until it launched the G Pro X Superlight 2C. This compact rodent is essentially the original Superlight 2 shrunk into a smaller footprint, with the same Hero 2 sensor and form factor. It's a widening of the brand's lineup rather than a whole new device, but if you've got smaller hands it's well worth investigating.

After all, this is a mini rodent with the guts of the best gaming mouse models on the market, with a slick sensor, esports-worthy polling speeds, and super slick main switches. It's just a little smaller this time.

Design

I've never been a fan of the original Superlight design. It felt a little clunky, bulky in my hands, I never managed to get all the way around it and accuracy sometimes took a hit. That's why I preferred the more contoured DEX model, released some time later.

The Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2c feels a lot better, with a 118.4mm length and 61.2mm width keeping things nimble and flickable under the hands without feeling too skinny and cramped. While I still miss that curved left flank, I can comfortably hold a claw grip for extended periods of time, though a palm hold is a little less easily controllable even in my smaller grabbers. A shorter 38.mm dome height also leaves plenty of space in between the chassis and my palm for micro-adjustments.

The Superlight 2c shaves a little off its length compared to other compact options. The Razer Cobra Hyperspeed measures in at 119.6mm while the Glorious Model O 2 Mini Wireless stretches out to 120mm. That shorter tail makes for easy pivoting towards the rear with the pinky and thumb.

While its 53g form factor is certainly lifting the scales compared to the best Logitech gaming mice available elsewhere, Corsair has posed one problem for the Superlight. The impressive Corsair Sabre Pro V2 Ultralight comes in at just 36g for a truly weightless feeling so, while the 2c is among the lighter mice released by mainstream brands in the last year, it's not the go-to if weight is everything.

That said, the build quality is extraordinary. These days, most gaming mice I test go up against the Keychron M7 8K. That's the best value pointer I've reviewed to date, offering pro-level specs at a far lower rate than you'll find most flagships. Logitech easily beats Keychron in its materials. There are no creaks to this chassis, and barely a flex. It's stocky, sturdy, and covered in a smooth matte texture. Put simply, this feels like a mouse that can go the distance.

Controls

If you've seen a Logitech Superlight mouse in the past, you know what you're getting here. The brand hasn't added anything to this button setup, you're still getting two side buttons and no DPI shifting options. The latter is a little disappointing. I like being able to toggle through my own DPI presets but it's a lesser used feature in day to day work and play.

One of the first things I noticed about the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2c, however, was the scroll wheel. It's raised to a particularly comfortable height and provides a fantastic tight response with well defined notches and just the right amount of tensioning.

I can't quite layer the same praise on the side buttons. They lack that punch that I love in alternative models like the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro, instead sitting a little limp on the left side. Sure, that lower travel and softer feel makes for speedy in-game movements if you position your hand right, but the back button always felt a little out of reach for me in a more relaxed palm hold.

Software

Logitech hasn't gone down the same web-based route of many of its contemporaries, instead sticking with G Hub as a downloadable program. While it's otherwise nice not to have to add to my downloads, I can't blame them.

G Hub is one of the slicker software suites available from mainstream brands, with a clean interface, intuitive menus, and reliable running. Keybindings are easily set from an image of the Superlight 2c itself, with a wide range of system settings to choose from and easy macro recording as well.

BHOP sensitivity is also customizable from 100ms to 1,000ms to ensure scroll wheel inputs are precise and any accidental hits are avoided. Five different DPI shifts are available from 400 to the full 44,000 whack. You'll also find presets available for a selection of genre scenarios as well.

Connection

Like most high-end flagships, the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2c drops the Bluetooth support of more casual devices, going all in on an 8,000Hz 2.4GHz connection. One of my favorite things about these Logi pointers is that you don't need an extra cable and receiver to keep this high-speed connection running, the 2c does it all from a single USB-A dongle. That's better than the best Razer mouse models offering the same high-speed polling rates, and I never suffered in latency as a result.

The 2c can also run in wired mode via a USB-C cable supplied in the box. If I had just spent $160 on this premium esports mouse, though, I'd be pretty frustrated to be greeted with a rubber cable. The cord itself can drag pretty easily, especially if you're using a desk mat. I'd expect a paracord option in here at this price.

Battery

This might be a smaller, lighter gaming mouse, but the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2c can still hold its own in the battery arena. I've been running this device for two weeks now (with some 12-hour days sprinkled in there) and I'm still at 45% power. Logitech rates it for up to 95 hours of constant motion, a figure that has the Corsair Sabre Pro V2 Ultralight beat and matches the larger, heavier Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 DEX and Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2. The 2c is also fully compatible with Logitech's PowerPlay charging mouse pad system as well.

Sensor

Logitech hasn't changed anything under the hood, leaving its Hero 2 sensor firmly intact. When the G Pro X Superlight 2 DEX launched this was an industry leading sensor, with 44,000 max DPI and an 888 IPS. Sure, most players aren't going to be playing at that full sensitivity, but the IPS tracking speed is certainly a benefit. Since then, Razer's best sensor has overtaken Logi. The DeathAdder V4 Pro debuted Sneki's competing model, with 45,000 max DPI and a higher 900 IPS.

Those numbers are only going to catch the most discerning of eyes, though. This is still an incredibly powerful eye, with smooth tracking on every surface I've tested on and customizable lift-off distance and asymmetric sensitivity settings available across the X and Y axis. That's a powerful device with the extra personalization features to back it up.

Switches

If you, like me, prefer a snappy, tactile mouse switch, you're going to be happy here. The Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2c's hybrid clackers offer the crisp clack of a mechanical option while also maintaining the speed of an optical actuation. That makes for a robust, deep feel while still keeping a shorter actuation distance and nippy input.

It's as close to a perfect click as I've felt in the last year, with the reliability to keep up with faster repeat inputs to boot.

Should you buy the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2c?

Logitech isn't ripping up the rulebook with its latest release, and that extends to its price tag. You're paying $159.99 for this high-end sensor, excellent set of switches, and a compact form factor, and the same launch price as most other esports flagships. That puts the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2c on the same shelf as the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro and earlier Logitech releases. And yes, it does deserve to be there - but it's only tournament-level competitive players who should be taking it off that shelf. And only those after a compact design specifically should take it home.

Casual players won't get enough out of this rodent to justify its lofty price tag. If you prefer a smaller mouse, the Glorious Model O 2 Mini sacrifices the 8,000Hz polling rate you're unlikely to notice for a $99.99 price tag and only a couple extra grams on the weight. Similarly, those after a skinnier form factor will find better value in the Razer Cobra Hyperspeed at this price point.

If size truly doesn't matter, the DAV4 Pro still reigns supreme with its more sophisticated sensor, contoured shape, and better side buttons. It's significantly chunkier, though, and those with smaller hands will get on better with Logi's new release.

How I tested the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2c

I used the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2c for a period of three weeks, a particularly busy three weeks at that. This rodent was at my side for some of the longest work days and evening play sessions I've had all year, but I predominantly tested in Doom: The Dark Ages, The Outer Worlds 2, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Beside those adventures, I ran the device in all my usual CS2 and Apex Legends tests as well.

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