The black Logitech G305 Lightspeed pairs a HERO 12K sensor with 1 ms wireless, six programmable buttons and long life from a single AA battery. A superb budget wireless gaming mouse; it is compact for large hands and has no Bluetooth.
Description
If you want a reliable cordless mouse without paying flagship prices, the Logitech G305 Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse in black is a long-running favourite. It pairs Logitech’s HERO sensor with low-latency Lightspeed wireless and runs on a single AA battery.
Breaking down the G305 black
Logitech lists the HERO 12K sensor, 1 ms Lightspeed wireless through a USB receiver, six programmable buttons, a lightweight build and long battery life from one AA battery. Settings are adjusted through Logitech G HUB software.
Before you buy: small for big hands
Check hand size and grip style.
Typical jobs for the G305 black
Competitive and casual PC gaming, a portable mouse for laptop bags, office work where a cable gets in the way, or a first wireless gaming mouse.
The G305 is fairly compact, so people with large hands or those who like to palm-grip may find it small; claw and fingertip grips tend to suit it better. Using an AA battery adds weight compared with ultralight mice, though a lithium cell can reduce it slightly. There is no Bluetooth, so you rely on the USB receiver, which stores inside the mouse for travel. The side buttons are only on the left, so it is not suited to left-handed users. DPI and button mappings are set in G HUB and can be saved to the mouse. For the lowest latency, keep the receiver close using the included extension.
Where the G305 black wins and loses
Plus points of the G305 black
- HERO sensor
- Lightspeed wireless
- Affordable
Main catch: small for big hands
- Small for big hands
- AA weight
Who the G305 black suits
Made for budget gamers
- Budget gamers
- Laptop users
- First wireless upgrade
When to skip the G305 black
- Large-handed palm grippers
- Left-handed users
Competitors to the G305 black
Razer Orochi V2 adds Bluetooth, and Logitech G Pro X Superlight is lighter.
The bottom line on the G305 black
One of the best-value wireless gaming mice.
