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Logitech G502 X PLUS wireless cursor stutters

Measure raw pointer continuity and polling first, then isolate the LIGHTSPEED receiver path from surface/sensor behavior. Receiver placement/interference can create wireless-only stutter while the sensor and switches remain healthy.

QUESTIONWhy does G502 X PLUS stutter over LIGHTSPEED?

Start with evidence

Run the tests that separate the likely branches

Mouse Button TestVerify left, right, middle, and extra mouse button events.
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Mouse Drag TestVerify pointer down, movement, and release during dragging.
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Mouse Polling Rate EstimateEstimate pointer event frequency in the browser.
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Decision table

What the observation changes

ObservationWhat it meansNext action
Stutter changes when receiver is moved closer/directWireless/USB receiver path is strongly implicated.Keep receiver away from interference and problematic hubs.
Same skips occur on multiple hosts/surfacesDevice/sensor hardware becomes more plausible.Reset profile and use Logitech support if persistent.
DeviceOK raw movement is smooth but one game stuttersGame/render/input settings are higher priority.Check game frame pacing/raw-input settings.

Sequence

Work from reversible checks to escalation

  1. 01

    Run drag/polling tests.

  2. 02

    Connect receiver directly and closer to mouse.

  3. 03

    Try a clean opaque surface.

  4. 04

    Compare another host before replacing hardware.

Likely areas

Keep these branches separate

Receiver interference/placementUSB host pathSurface/sensor trackingG HUB profileMouse hardware

Repair boundary

When to stop changing settings

Persistent multi-host raw-input faults after receiver/surface isolation should go to Logitech support/warranty.