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Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Mouse Review Updated Dec 18, 2020 at 12:29 pm By Samuel Breton, Catherine Galvani, Yannick Khong

Tested using Methodology v1.0 

Office/Multimedia 

7.6

7.6

Video Games (FPS) 

7.1

Video Games (MMO) 

6.9

Ultra-Light Gaming 

7.8

Travel 

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Connectivity Wireless Type  Standard The Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED is a good wireless gaming mouse. It has a straightforward and sleek design that comes in matte black, white, lilac, or blue,and can be used by right or left-handed people. It's a bit on the smaller sideand may not be well-suited for people with very large hands, but it feels as well-built and premium as some of Logitech's higher-end mice. It has low click latencyand a wide, customizable CPI range that should please most gamers.

Our Verdict 7.6

Office/Multimedia

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While the Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED is designed as a gaming mouse, its sleek and comfortable design makes it good for office use as well. It feels very wellbuilt and solid, but it's somewhat heavy for its size. It has two side buttons, and all of its buttons are programmable, which can help navigate through work software. It can be used with any grip type for people with small or medium-

 7.6 Office/Multimedia 7.6 Video Games (FPS) 7.1 Video Games (MMO) 6.9 Ultra-Light Gaming 7.8 Travel

sized hands, while those with larger hands may find it more comfortable with a claw or fingertip grip.

PROS

CONS

 Premium design and feels very

 Might be a bit too small for people

well-built.

with larger hands.

 Very low click latency for a wireless mouse.

 Non-rechargeable and can't be used wired.

 Tons of customization options through Logitech's G HUB software for Windows or macOS.

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Updated Oct 05, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.0. Updated Dec 20, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 0.8.1.

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DESIGN Style

Shape

Lighting Color No Lighting The Logitech G305 has a classic look and a rather small body. It's available in matte black, white, lilac, or

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Grip Width  61 mm

7.8 Portability 

Weight Maximum Weight With Wire  N/A Maximum Weight Without Wire  103 g Minimum Weight Without Wire  103 g Weight Distribution  Back-heavy Extra Weights  No The Logitech G305 is somewhat heavy for its size, with most of its weight distributed to the back, and there are no weight optimization options. For something

Volume  16.96 Cu. Inch (278 Cu. centimeter)

lighter, check out the Finalmouse Ultralight 2 - Cape

Cable/Receiver Storing  Yes

Town or the Cooler Master MM710.

Thanks to its small footprint and wireless capabilities, this mouse is quite portable. You can also store its USB receiver under its back panel, making it easy to throw into a bag. If you're looking for a more officeoriented, cheap wireless mouse, check out the Logitech M510.

8.0 Build Quality 

7.5 Comfort Of Use  Right-handed  No Left-handed  No Ambidextrous  Yes Coating  Matte Finger Rest  No The Logitech G305 is very comfortable. Even though this mouse has a slight curve to it and its side buttons are on the left side, it's still fairly ambidextrous and

This mouse's build quality is great. It's made of solid plastic and has no loose or wobbly parts. It feels almost as premium as some much more expensive options from Logitech, such as the Logitech G Pro Wireless.

should work well for both left and right-handed people. Due to its small design, it's best suited for smaller hands, though it should also suit any hand-size using a fingertip grip. If you prefer a wireless mouse with a right-slanted design, check out the Logitech G403 Wireless. LEARN ABOUT COMFORT OF USE 

Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation 

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Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation 

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 Yes LEARN ABOUT PALM GRIP: HAND SIZE RECOMMENDATION  Small Hand

 Yes LEARN ABOUT CLAW GRIP: HAND SIZE RECOMMENDATION  Small Hand

Medium Hand  Yes

Medium Hand  Yes

Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation

6.6 Wireless Versatility 

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Bluetooth  No Receiver  Yes Battery Type  1x AA Use When Charging  No ( Single use batteries) On/Off Activation  Auto Off And On/Off Switch Receiver Extender  Yes Battery Indicator Yes The Logitech G305 is a wireless mouse that only Small Hand  Yes

connects through its dedicated USB receiver, as it

Medium Hand  Yes

doesn't support Bluetooth. It requires a single AA battery, which Logitech claims lasts up to 250 hours,

Large Hand  Yes X.Large Hand  Yes The Logitech G305 is great for fingertip grip as any hand size should be able to use it comfortably and

though we don't test for this. The indicator for the CPI switch also indicates when your battery is running low. If you'd like a mouse with Bluetooth support, check out the Corsair KATAR PRO Wireless.

easily reach all the buttons. LEARN ABOUT FINGERTIP GRIP: HAND SIZE RECOMMENDATION  

0 Cable 

7.5 Mouse Feet 

Cable Length N/A

Gliding Experience  Ok

Cable Type  No Cable

Material  PTFE

Permanent Kink  N/A

Extra Included  No

Port Type: Mouse End  N/A Port Type: PC End  N/A This is a wireless mouse that can't be used wired.

The PTFE feet on the Logitech G305 are good and glide decently on a mouse pad. They're a bit unpleasant when you use them directly on a desk, though, as they feel a bit rough and are quite loud. On the plus side, there are third-party feet available that may solve these issues, though we haven't tested them.

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Logitech G305 mouse AA battery USB receiver and extender Manuals Sticker

CONTROL Sensor Specifications 

7.1 Buttons 

Sensor Technology  Optical (LED) Sensor Model  HERO Works On Glass  No Minimum CPI (DPI)  200 CPI Maximum CPI (DPI)  12000 CPI CPI (DPI) Adjustment Steps  50 CPI CPI (DPI) Variation  -2 % Minimum Lift Off Distance  1.2 mm Maximum Polling Rate  1000 Hz The CPI range is wide and adjustable, and the sensor is very consistent whether you move the cursor quickly or slowly. You have the choice between four

Buttons Activation  Mechanical Total Number Of Buttons  6 Number Of Side Buttons  2 Number Of Programmable Inputs  11

polling rates: 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, and 1000Hz, and the lift-off distance is low enough that the sensor

Profile Switching Button  No

shouldn’t track your movement when you're

Gesture Support  No

CPI (DPI) Switching Button  Yes

repositioning your mouse. The Logitech G305 has a decent amount of buttons, including two additional side buttons and a CPI switch on top. All the buttons are programmable, including the left click, though it’s not easy to reassign it. You can also set a G Shift button that gives you another layer of commands for as long as you press it. Strangely, you can set a button as a profile switch, but the onboard memory only supports a single profile, so the button doesn't do anything.

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Click Noise  Loud The mouse clicks are loud, although it shouldn't disturb people around you unless you're in a very noise-sensitive environment.

Scroll Wheel  Notched Wheel Scroll Wheel Steps  24 Steps Scroll Wheel Tilt  No Thumb Wheel  No Thumb Wheel Steps  No Thumb Wheel

8.4 Click Latency  Click Latency: Receiver  11 ms Click Latency: Bluetooth  N/A Click Latency: Wired  N/A The Logitech G305 has an impressive click latency for a wireless mouse, and even more competitive gamers shouldn't notice any lag. LEARN ABOUT CLICK LATENCY 

OPERATING SYSTEM AND SOFTWARE 9.8 Compatible Software Option 

10 Mouse Compatibility  Windows Compatibility Fully macOS Compatibility Fully The Logitech G305 is fully compatible with both Windows and macOS. Logitech also offers the G HUB software on both OS, with full functionality.

Software Name Logitech G Hub Software Windows Compatibility  Yes Software macOS Compatibility  Yes Account Needed  No On-Board Memory  Yes CPI (DPI) Adjustment  Yes Polling Rate Adjustment  Yes Profile Configuration  Yes RGB On/Off  No The Logitech G HUB software is remarkable. It's one of the few pieces of gaming mouse software that can be installed on both macOS and Windows, and it offers a ton of customization options. While the onboard memory only supports one profile, you can create and

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Differences Between Sizes And Variants While we tested the white version, the Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED is also available in black, lilac, and blue.

Compared To Other Mice The Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED is a good gaming and office mouse that has one of the most consistent set CPI that we’ve tested. It’s smaller than many other mice and unlike many other manufacturers, Logitech's companion software iscompatible with both Windows and macOS. For other options, take a look atour recommendations for thebest mice, the best gamingmice, and thebest wireless mice. If you're interested in Logitech products, also check out thebest Logitech mice.

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The Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEEDis better than the Corsair HARPOON RGB Gaming Mouse. The

Wireless Gaming Mouse with HERO Sensor is better

Logitech is a wireless mouse that's designed for a

than the Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED. The G703 is lighter, more comfortable to use, and has better

fingertip grip. It has a much better sensor with a wider CPI range, less CPI variation, and lower lift-off

performance due to its wider CPI range and lower

distance. However, the Corsair is a wired mouse

CPI variation. It also has better build quality and RGB

designed for a claw grip and it's lighter.

lighting. However, the G305 is smaller and more portable, and its ambidextrous shape makes it more suitable for left-handed use even though it has thumb buttons on the left side only. SEE OUR REVIEW 

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TheLogitech G603 LIGHTSPEED is better than the

Basilisk X Hyperspeed are both good wireless gaming mice. The Logitech has an ambidextrous

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED. The G603 is better-built and it's better-suited for any hand-sizewith a palm

design and a slightly smaller body that’s more

grip. It has less CPI variation and it has Bluetooth

suitable for small and medium hands. If you’re planning to use your mouse with different OS, it

support. However, the G305 is lighter and it has a slightly lower click latency.

could be a better option since it’s fully compatible with both Windows and macOS. Its sensor is also more consistent and it has a lower lift-off distance. On the other hand, the Razer has a wider CPI range and more programmable inputs due to the possibility of setting a HyperShift. Shape-wise, the Razer should fit more hand sizes with any grip type. Compare Side-by-Side

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