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mouse
Logitech

G305 Lightspeed

Category
Mouse
Weight
99 g
Connection
Wireless (LIGHTSPEED)
Key specs
HERO sensor, 1000 Hz polling
Form factor
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What gamers keep saying · from 63 reviews

durability issues14comfortable12great performance9great value8uncomfortable8wireless7solid build6quality control issues2

The G305 holds a special place for them; they added grips, aftermarket skates and a lighter battery to it.

positive

Their biggest gripe with the G305 is having no battery-level feedback without modding.

mixed

Owning the G102, G203 and G305, they find the G305's wireless makes things much smoother on a small desk.

positivewireless

Finds the G305 poorly balanced with an alkaline AA, still slightly off even with a lithium AAA and converter.

mixed

Swapping from the G203 to the G305 improved their aim, with better feet and clicks making tracking and flicking more comfortable.

positivegreat performance

Switched from a G102 to the G305 two months ago and lightened it with a lithium AAA and aftermarket skates.

positive

A long-time competitive gamer attests the G305 improved their gameplay a lot.

positivegreat performance

Their G305's sensor started performing badly after three months in Apex, and a friend's new one had the same problem.

negativedurability issues

Has used their G305 since 2019 for 3-4 hours nightly and calls it a great mouse, preferring its shape to the GPW and Superlight.

positivecomfortable

Loved their G305's fit and responsiveness, but the left button failed within a year.

mixeddurability issues

Finds their G305 almost too light with a lithium AAA and switched back to an AA.

positive

The G305 was their best-performing shooter shape, but they disliked its weight, imbalance, slight lag and buttons.

mixedgreat performance

Never got used to the G305's centre-heavy weight distribution on flicks.

negative

A G305 user since launch finds nothing matches it at its $40 price.

positivegreat value

Would buy the G305 for its perfect clicks alone, better than almost every expensive mouse they've tried.

positivegreat performance

Admits the G305 is dated in weight, balance, skates and sensor, but likes it a lot for its feather-light clicks.

positive

A newer G305 unit has a lower lift-off distance than their old one, which throws off their aim.

mixed

After trying lighter mice they now notice the G305's floaty feel, though they love the shape.

mixedcomfortable

Prefers the G305's shape to the G Pro but feels the Pro's sensor is better.

mixed

Finds the G305 pretty good but its lift-off distance is very high on some pads.

mixed

Doesn't find the G305 comfortable, yet it is the only mouse they use daily and they aim best with it.

mixedgreat performance

Changes their G305's battery only every six months to a year, preferring that to weekly recharging.

positivewireless

Finds the G305 a little heavy now, but it showed them how good wireless is.

positivewireless

After nearly a year their pinky still hurts after two hours on the G305.

negativeuncomfortable

Even with a battery converter, their G305 doesn't feel right because of the replaceable-battery design.

negative

Owns two and would buy a third; calls it Logitech's forever mouse because a dead battery is just swapped, it can be lightened by modding, and the switches can be replaced. Still the best mouse they've used.

“I have TWO (2) G305s and I would buy another one without hesitation. This is Logitech's "Forever Mouse": If the battery dies, you simply replace it”
positivesolid buildgreat value

Their first wireless gaming mouse, with no complaints until the left button began double-clicking; they replaced the switches and run a rechargeable AA that lasts months at six hours a day.

“The G305 was my very first wireless gaming mouse, and I can say that I never had a single complaint with it, at least until the LMB started to double-click.”
mixeddurability issues

After moving to a Superlight 2 they can't believe how heavy the G305 felt with its battery in.

“i've recently changed from a g305 to a superlight 2, and now i cannot believe how HEAVY the g305 with the battery in it was.”
mixed

Calls it the best mouse for the price: light, fast and reliable, with years of use and no issues.

“Logitech G304/305 is hands down the best mouse for the price ever made. It's light, fast, reliable. Been using it for years and have had no issues at all”
positivegreat valuesolid build

Hated the G305's shape so much it was the only gaming mouse they gave away within three weeks.

negativeuncomfortable

Uses the G305 as their daily driver; its size is perfect for them, unlike a smaller egg mouse that caused cramps.

positivecomfortable

Doesn't like how the G305 feels in hand and keeps right-clicking by accident when their finger rests on the button.

negativeuncomfortable

The G305's V-shaped sides make it one of their all-time favourite shapes for claw grip.

positivecomfortable

Their G305 had a very stiff left click and slightly worse balance and weight than the G203, with wireless its only advantage.

negative

Kept going back to the G305 after trying many mice, until the G Pro Hero beat it in every way.

mixed

Aims better with the G305, which feels lighter than their G303 and almost weightless on a good pad.

positivegreat performance

The G305 was their favourite mouse of all time despite its brick-like weight.

positive

Every G305 they had developed double-click issues, even after multiple replacements.

negativedurability issues

Likes that their G305 stores button macros and settings on the mouse via Logitech's software.

positivegood software

Their first gaming mouse, the G305, carried them to Diamond, and they went back to it after struggling with lightweight mice.

positive

Their newer rechargeable mouse lasts much longer than their G305 did while weighing much less.

negative

Their G305's scroll wheel problem was caused by hair wrapped around it, fixed by opening and cleaning the mouse.

mixed

Upgraded from a G102 to the G305 for wireless and is very satisfied.

positivewireless

After owning many expensive mice, they kept going back to the G305 because its shape feels most natural.

positivecomfortable

Returned a G305 searching for a better shape, failed to find one, rebought it and has loved it since; 81g with a lithium AAA.

positivecomfortable

Had to replace their G305's switches due to double-clicking.

negativedurability issues

Aims much better with the G305 than the GPX but doesn't use it because of its weight.

mixedgreat performance

Finds the G305 nice for its price but the Orochi V2 better in shape, feet, weight and switches.

mixedgreat value

The G305 is one of their favourite mice, which they'd take over the G Pro Wireless.

positive

After trying about 70 mice, they keep returning to the G305 shape because their aim is noticeably better with it, even if not the most comfortable for large hands.

positivegreat performance

Bought the G305 as a secondary mouse, but after three or four hours of play their hand physically hurts, though they still think it is pretty good.

mixeduncomfortable

Used the G305 continuously for three years before switching to a much lighter mouse, realising how much weight matters.

mixed

Loves the G305's shape, but after a weekend on a lightweight mouse it felt like moving an anvil.

mixedcomfortable

Moved off the G305 for a lighter rechargeable mouse, but says it is by no means bad, with outstanding battery life on one AA.

positivewireless

Feels their G305 does 90% of what a perfect mouse can and the extra 10% isn't worth paying for.

positivegreat value

Didn't like their G305; compared with their G Pro Wired, something about the sensor, weight or balance felt off and the DPI never felt right.

negative

The G305 is by far their best shape but they find the current version outdated.

mixedcomfortable

Bought a second G305 after the first started double-clicking; otherwise a great-value mouse with great battery life and sensor.

mixedgreat valuedurability issues

Loves their G305 but their hand has started cramping after long sessions.

mixeduncomfortable

Their G305 double-clicks on the left button and a side button and has scroll wheel issues.

negativedurability issues

The G305 fits their hand very well, but its weight and battery feel dated.

mixedcomfortable

Loves the G305 and recommends it to anyone; with a rechargeable lithium AAA it is light and gets 3+ months per charge.

positivegreat valuewireless

Sold their G305 after six months because it caused wrist pain.

negativeuncomfortable

Tried maining the G305 and found it great, though they eventually missed their bigger Zowie shape.

positive

Gets more control and better stopping with their G305 than their GPX.

positivegreat performance

Loved their G305 from 2018 until mid-2020, when it started double-clicking randomly.

mixeddurability issues

Their week-old G305's left button needs about 75g versus 55g on the right.

negativequality control issues

Improved a lot in Apex and Valorant moving from the G305 to a much lighter mouse.

mixed

Uses the Logitech G304/G305 for work and gaming and is pretty happy with it.

“Logitech G304 (I believe it's the G305 in some countries) Both are used for work and gaming.”
positive

Used the G305 for five+ years and went back to it after the Superlight, which wasn't worth the premium.

“I had a g305 for five+ years.”
positive

Bought the G305 as a travel mouse; likes that the shape matches their G102.

“I bought a G305 a week ago as my main travel mouse.”
positivecomfortable

The G305 has been their main for 4-5 years; always comes back to it after trying others.

“g305 has been my main mouse for the past 4-5 years.”
positive

Has used the G305 about 16 hours a day since 2019 with no double-clicking.

“I've been using my G305 as my main mouse for ~16 hours per day since 2019 and it still doesn't double-click.”
positivesolid build

Still absolutely loves the G305, using an AAA battery mod.

“Picked up a white copy from Prime Day and i still absolutely love this mouse.”
positive

Rates the G305 9/10: really smooth and works great in all their games.

“This mouse is really smooth, works great with all of my games, and has decent sensitivity settings.”
positivegreat value

Found the G305 too heavy and small with bad skates and mushy side buttons; returning it.

“Haven’t even used it it’s so heavy so small and the skates are so bad.”
negative

Their G305 lasted 5 years before developing double-clicking.

“I just got rid of my g305 this week. After 5 long years the double click finally hit me.”
mixeddurability issues

Calls the G305 the perfect mouse, where they stopped searching.

“Don't transition, it's the perfect mouse.”
positive

Finds the G305 the most uncomfortable mouse for them.

“that's exactly why I consider G305 to be the most uncomfortable mouse for me.”
negativeuncomfortable

Two years with the G305: doesn't hate it, but battery life isn't months on rechargeables.

“I've had g305 for around 2 years, I don't hate it. But I don't think it lasts months either on a single battery.”
mixed

The G305 with a rechargeable AAA mod is by far their favorite mouse.

“It's by far my favorite mouse.”
positive

Loved the G305 but had to replace switches several times due to recurring double-clicks.

“Loved my G305 but after having to disassemble it to solder in new switches multiple times over the years due to reoccuring double”
mixeddurability issues

Their G305 started double-clicking after about 9 months.

“I bought a G305 last July, this April is has started doing double click”
negativedurability issues

Used the G305 for 3 years without double-clicking.

“Used my g305 for 3 years no double clicking”
positivesolid build

Owns about 4 G305s and finds them the easiest mouse to repair and mod.

“the g305 is literally the easiest mouse to repair. Ive swapped switches several times. i have like 4 of them.”
positive

Their G305's right click failed after 2 years and later the left click double-clicked; switched to a corporate mouse for reliability.

“After 2 years, right when its warranty ended, my right click stopped working.”
negativedurability issues

Loves the G305's shape, but its sensitive switches caused too many accidental clicks over time.

“I love the shape of my G305. But the sensitive switches killed me over time”
mixed

Has used the G305 for about 6 years, going through around 4 of them.

“I’ve been using the G305 for about 6 years or so and have ran through maybe 4 of them”
positive

After years with the G305, a user is being driven crazy by its loud scroll wheel clicks.

“I've been using a G305 for years but scrolling the scroll wheel has a very loud click sound and it's slowly driving me crazy after all these years”
mixed

Upgrading from a G209, a user finds their new G305 doesn't glide smoothly after two days.

“after using it for about two days idk the best way to describe my issue other than it feels like it isn't gliding smoothly.”
negative

A G305 owner says the stock feet felt like dragging through sand and aftermarket skates made a world of difference.

“the stock feet on the G305 are kinda trash, ngl. had the same issue when i first got mine.”
mixed

Not satisfied with the G305 Lightspeed's build quality; it gets random blue spots.

“Logitech G305 Lightspeed (not satisfied with build quality. Gets random blue spots).”
negativequality control issues

For 17x9cm hands, likes the G305 Lightspeed's size but finds it too heavy and a little flat.

“I also have a g305 lightspeed but its too heavy for my liking but I like the size better except it is a little flatter than id like.”
mixed

Their second G305 started double clicking after just 8 months, so they modded in hot-swap switches and use it for office work.

“I have to mod my 2nd G305 into hotswap pcb board switch since it double click on me after just 8 months.”
negativedurability issues

They hated the G305's weird shape, though they say it's nice otherwise and keep it as a backup.

“God I hated the g305, what a weird shape!!”
negativeuncomfortable

Loved the shape and ergonomics over six years of work and light gaming before it developed issues.

“My old G305 developed some issues after 6 years and I'm looking for something to replace it with. I love the shape and overall ergonomics of that mouse.”
positivecomfortable

The only mouse that has lasted for them, though it feels heavy and the wheel isn't great for Dota.

“The only mouse that has lasted is my trusty G305.”
mixedsolid build

Still working after years, but feels like a brick next to modern mice.

“my g305 is still kicking after years but the weight feels like a brick after using anything modern.”
mixedsolid build