The Logitech G PowerPlay 2 was already a polarizing product when it launched. Now, its price tag has climbed from $100 to $120, making it even harder to justify—especially when it lacks key features of its predecessor.
For those unfamiliar, the PowerPlay 2 is a charging pad designed to power compatible Logitech mice wirelessly by simply resting them on top. The concept is convenient, but execution falls short.
- Price jump: $100 → $120 (matching the original’s late-life cost).
- No built-in hub: Requires an extra USB dongle (2 ports used).
- Single pad topper: Original included hard and soft options.
- Razer’s HyperFlux V2 offers the same charging for $120 but uses fewer ports.
- Questionable value: $120 eliminates a minor inconvenience (plugging in overnight).
- Premium alternatives exist for far less (e.g., third-party wireless chargers).
- No major performance upgrades justify the increase.
The original PowerPlay was a one-stop solution: plug it in, and it charged your mouse while acting as a wireless hub. The PowerPlay 2 strips this away, forcing users to use two USB ports—one for the pad, one for the dongle. Worse, it cuts the dual-topper system (hard and soft) down to a single option.
Competitors like Razer’s HyperFlux V2 charge $120 but avoid the double-port hassle and deliver a more refined aesthetic. Meanwhile, third-party wireless chargers can replicate the functionality for a fraction of the cost.
Is $120 reasonable for a charging pad? Even Logitech’s own original model started at $100 before climbing to $120—yet the PowerPlay 2 still feels like a downgrade. The convenience of wireless charging is undeniable, but at this price, it’s hard to ignore the alternatives.
