Customer Ratings & Reviews

Transitioning from my well-worn Logitech G602 to the G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse was surprisingly more difficult than I expected. The relative simplicity of the mouse was a welcome change from my gamer-oriented gear that preceded it, ditching a large, button-laden, and overstyled mouse for something that would not look out of place in an office or professional environment while maintaining precise tracking and gaming performance. This midsize mouse delivers on its sleeper ambitions, but a couple issues I found in a week of daily use keep it off the top spot on the leaderboard. - Design The G305 is a medium-size, medium-weight, all-plastic mouse that mercifully foregoes full RGB lighting and features a single status LED that only illuminates when the mouse turns on or DPI modes change. The ambidextrous chassis makes it comfortable for both left- and right-handed gamers, though the positioning of the auxiliary function buttons make this favor right-handed players as the two side buttons are positioned to be in easy reach of the right thumb. With a body cast fully in finely textured plastic with a rubberized scroll wheel, the mouse comes across unassuming but lacks a premium feel. The benefit instead is that the mouse has a modestly trim weight, at 74 grams empty plus the weight of a AA battery (typically 25g). Using a lithium-ion battery in lieu of a standard alkaline makes a small but noticeable difference in weight. As with prior Logitech wireless gaming mice, the USB receiver has a compartment inside the mouse for storage and transport. This time around, the palmrest slides off to access the battery and receiver rather than removing a panel on the bottom of the mouse, making them much easier to access. - Setup & Software Logitech has been slowly working towards clean, minimalist packaging and the G305 fits the bill handily. The notecard-size quickstart guide outlines the basics to get you up and running, and the only extra accessory included is a USB extension cable to position the wireless receiver closer to the mouse. Setup was as simple as installing the battery and plugging in the receiver, as Windows will, by default, automatically either recognize and install a generic mouse driver or download a G305-specific driver. Setup is similarly easy on MacOS and Linux devices, but driver choice will be limited and unfortunately button and DPI settings appear to be adjustable only through Windows-based software. Logitech provides the Gaming Software application that opens customization options for most of their devices, including the G305. While I was not impressed by the software’s install size and general bloat, the interface was intuitive and allowed full remapping and macro functionality for every button on the mouse, as well as DPI settings and on-the-fly adjustments, that can all be written to the mouse’s internal memory. Up to 5 DPI setting toggles can be saved to the mouse and toggled between with the push of a button. In essence it is possible to set the configuration once and take it to any other PC without the need to install or run the Gaming Software. - Performance The LIGHTSPEED sensor worked on a wide variety of surfaces I tested, including both soft and hard mouse mats, a wooden desk, and a plastic folding table, with no noticeable variance in tracking quality among them. The feet on the mouse are fairly low friction and glide across all the aforementioned surfaces with ease. Tracking is very precise and can be customized from as low as 200 DPI for intricate graphic design work to as high as 12,000 for...well, maybe I’m not that level of gamer yet. I use from 400 up to 3,200 and at all levels the mouse felt extremely accurate and performed well in each of my use scenarios, with 1,600 being the most well-rounded option. Though everyone’s preference is different, the G305 is sure to suit a wide range of users. The mouse has six buttons plus scroll wheel up/down, which is a basic loadout for a gaming mouse. There are firm stops between each notch on the scroll wheel, making accidental activation difficult (which is a huge plus in games where the scroll wheel is used to change weapons, for example), and it is tricky to accidentally trigger a button in most scenarios. Unfortunately, I found the positioning of the DPI change button meant I would often hit it as I grabbed the mouse in a hurry after typing a chat message and getting back to the action, throwing off my aim and needing a moment to reset myself. This occurred multiple times and is not a disruption that serious gamers will enjoy. The button can of course be remapped or disabled entirely, but losing a button on a mouse that has so few to begin with is troublesome. One area that could use some attention is the signal strength between the mouse and receiver. Logitech’s quickstart guide recommends a range of no more than 20cm (just a hair under 8 inches) between the mouse and receiver which is very short, and in my testing I found major signal degradation can occur in as little as a foot and a half. Even when plugged into the USB port on the right side of my keyboard, keeping the range as short as six inches, I occasionally had signal issues that caused the mouse cursor to jump around significantly. These occurred with battery life at 90% per the Gaming Software, with the mouse sitting at least 6 feet from all other wireless devices I own at all times, making the signal issues all the more peculiar. I do wonder if a firmware update may correct this issue in the future, but at the time of this review the latest mouse firmware (68.0.11) exhibits this seemingly random connection problem. - Bottom Line Mice are subjective, and though the G305 is smaller than my large hands prefer, and barring the random connectivity issues, this is a good all-around mouse with understated looks and solid gaming chops. Its MSRP is reasonable for what you get, and Logitech’s support has historically been great which should bode well for current and future owners. While it may not unseat my preferred mouse, this is a solid contender that many users will undoubtedly enjoy from start to finish. Take it for a spin!

taking much longer arrive than predicted. it wasn't shipped until the day it was supposed to arrive. multiple delays for seemingly no reason and no updates were provided once shipped.

Product came to me damaged by forcefully putting the battery cover on.

The Lightspeed does not work with Logitech's universal sensors.

wireless mouse USB not work after a one month on purchases

This mouse tracks perfectly, accurately. ALL the time. It does not miss a beat. Some wireless mice stop tracking, like they hit a tar pit. Move it around or pick it up and down and then it works again. Those days seem to be gone with this mouse thanks to the HERO sensor and LIGHTSPEED technology. This now a requirement in all my future mouse considerations. This mouse is super light yet has a nice rounded top. The buttons are crisp and responsive, but too light. No need here to hold your fingers up to avoid accidental mouse clicks. They can securely rest on the mouse body comfortably. What a difference a few ounces can make! This mouse is a breeze to use all day. 250 hours of battery life in continuous high-performance game mode and 9 months in normal use seems excellent. That’s over a month of 40-hour weeks in gaming mode. I use rechargeable lithium batteries to save cost, and they last longer. They are also a few grams lighter, not that I really noticed. This mouse come with a LIGHTSPEED receiver you must plug into a USB 2.0+ port. This mouse does not support Bluetooth or the Logitech Unifying Receiver used on their non-gaming peripherals. I still keep a big multi-button non-Bluetooth mouse to the side for some apps where that shines, so I lose two USB ports for my mice and a keyboard. There's no acceleration feature as found in typical mice, as that can mess with accuracy in game play. However, you can set up to 5 different resolutions and quickly click between them using the button behind the wheel. I use 1,200 DPI mode to move around my two big screens quickly, but can crank it down to 200 DPI with a click to do precision graphics work. Ergonomically, the fit is small for my hand that need a Large to XL glove size. The search for the perfect mouse continues, but this will work meantime. I appreciate that there is no lighted logo or other gimmicky features that do not add to the performance. The G305 is like a Porsche. It can do the mundane commute in traffic without incident, even make it more enjoyable, even if it is on the small side. But when your ready to play, it really comes alive and rewards you with every input you give.

The left button started to squeak after just one month. I use it for work not gaming, so nothing aggressive. Very disappointed with Logitech, poor quality. Would not recommend.

I made the wrong choice buying this mouse... It takes forever to move the sensor where i want it to go on the screen. Horrible for gaming or even just browsing the internet. waste of my money.

Great mouse but it slows my computer down also returns are slow

Clicks are really loud and annoying especially if playing later at night. Too bad because otherwise it’s a nice mouse.

It stopped working in less than 6 months, just didn't connect at all.

Missing the items that go with the mouse. Now I have to order additional items that were supposed to come with it.

Mouse felt cheap and light. Also its a very small mouse in your hand, I dont have very big hands so that says alot.

Usually Logitech makes pretty solid products but with this one they just fell short of their usual

Stop working within 5 weeks and couldn’t get my refund

Rarely used but the left click button stops working intermittely and outside of return window.

Im not a gamer so its all I need. Smooth and simple.

Too big for small hands. After a while my wrist hurt

This is a pretty good wireless mouse. I run it in "performance mode" and I cannot detect any lag relative to wired mice. It is lightweight but not the lightest mouse you can get. The exterior color and finish are high quality. I don't feel the need for rubber grips. Mine is blue and very attractive. Logitech is famous for unreliable buttons. Mine are fine after a couple of weeks. I find that you need to use the enclosed usb extender cable for the wireless usb dongle. When I plugged it directly into my computer several feet away, the cursor jumped all around. The logitech software is still horrible but I was able to turn on on-board memory, put it in performance mode and set the sensitivity. Then I uninstalled the software.

It’s not working properly it’s missed click …………..