Between the Thorn and G502 X PLUS, the Thorn comes out ahead in polling rate and weight, while the G502 X PLUS wins on battery and buttons. Overall, the Thorn scores 79.9 and the G502 X PLUS scores 58.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Thorn is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 21.5 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Thorn if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are polling rate, weight, max dpi.
Pick the G502 X PLUS if you care most about battery and buttons. Its strongest claims are battery, buttons.
Both ship with comparable wireless, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Thorn is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Lamzu - Thorn wins
- ▲Polling rate — 300.00% more. 4000 Hz vs 1000 Hz.
- ▲Weight — 54.00 g less. 52 vs 106.
- ▲Max DPI — 17.19% more. 30000 vs 25600.
Why Logitech - G502 X PLUS wins
- ▲Battery — 50.00% more. 120 h vs 80 h.
- ▲Buttons — 7.00 more. 13 vs 6.
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Lamzu - Thorn | Logitech - G502 X PLUS |
|---|---|---|
| Max DPI | 30000lead | 25600 |
| Max IPS | 750lead | 400 |
| Polling rate | 4000 Hzlead | 1000 Hz |
Design
| Spec | Lamzu - Thorn | Logitech - G502 X PLUS |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 52 glead | 106 g |
| Buttons | 6 | 13lead |
| Shape | Symmetrical | Right-handed |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lamzu - Thorn | Logitech - G502 X PLUS |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | true | true |
| Battery | 80 h | 120 hlead |
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