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Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED vs Logitech G5
Side-by-Side Comparison
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Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED
Logitech G5
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ConnectivityWireless
TypeStandard
Default Weight101.7 g
AmbidextrousShape Only
ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
Default Weight198 g
AmbidextrousNo
Variants
- G305 (Black)
- G305 (Blue)
- G305 (KDA)
- G305 (Lilac)
- G305 (White)
- G5 (Black/Silver)
Our Verdict
Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED
Logitech G5
The Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED and the Logitech G5 are both gaming mice but with very different designs. The Logitech G5 is a right-handed, wired mouse with only one side button on its left. It's one of Logitech's first gaming mice, and it includes a weight cartridge with extra weights. On the other hand, the G305 LIGHTSPEED is a small, ambidextrous mouse that can only be used wirelessly and uses a single AA battery for power. It has lower click latency and an updated sensor with a wider CPI range and a much lower lift-off distance.
Main Differences forWork
Work
Threshold
Work
7.0
6.8
Wireless Versatility
6.8
0.0
Build Quality
8.0
7.5
Number Of Programmable Inputs
11
6
Additional Buttons
7.3
6.6
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Picture
Type
Standard
Standard
Coating
Matte
Matte
Lighting Color
No Lighting
Orange
Shape
3D Model
Length
4.6" (116 mm)
5.1" (131 mm)
Width
2.5" (63 mm)
2.8" (70 mm)
Height
1.5" (38 mm)
1.7" (44 mm)
Grip Width
61 mm
61 mm
Ambidextrous
Shape Only
No
Left-Handed Friendly
Yes
No
Finger Rest
No
Thumb
Portability
7.8
5.4
Portability picture
Box Volume
16.96 in³ (278 cm³)
23.62 in³ (387 cm³)
Receiver Storing
Yes
No
Build Quality
8.0
7.5
Build quality picture
Weight
7.3
5.6
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
82.3 g
116 g
Default Weight
101.7 g
198 g
Weight Distribution
Back-heavy
Centered
Extra Weights
No
Yes
Maximum Weight Without Wire
156 g
Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Hand Recommendation
Claw Grip Hand Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation
Right-handed
Yes
Left-handed
Yes
No
Ambidextrous
Shape Only
No
Coating
Matte
Matte
Finger Rest
No
Thumb
Wireless Versatility
6.8
0.0
Maximum Of Paired Devices
1
Bluetooth
No
No
Receiver
Yes
No
Battery Type
1x AA
No Batteries
Use When Charging
No ( Single use batteries)
No
On/Off Activation
Auto Off And On/Off Switch
None
Receiver Extender
Yes
No
Battery Indicator
Yes
No
Cable
0.0
7.0
Cable Video
Connectivity
Wireless
Wired
Cable Length
N/A
6.6 ft (2.0 m)
Cable Type
No Cable
Braided
Permanent Kink
No
Yes
Port Type: Mouse End
No Port
No Port
Port Type: PC End
No Port
USB
Mouse Feet
7.5
8.5
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Ok
Good
Material
PTFE
Virgin Grade PTFE
Extra Included
No
No
In The Box
In the box picture
Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Picture
Small Hand
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
No
Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Claw Grip Picture
Small Hand
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Control
Main Button
Actuation Graph
Force/Distances Graph
Switch Type
Mechanical
Switch Model
Omron D2FC-F-7N
Additional Buttons
7.3
6.6
Buttons Picture
Buttons Activation
Mechanical
Total Number Of Buttons
6
8
Number Of Side Buttons
2
1
Number Of Programmable Inputs
11
6
Profile Switching Button
Yes
No
CPI (DPI) Switching Button
Yes
Gesture Support
No
No
Click Latency
8.4
8.3
Latency Testing While Gaming
Latency Data
Expected Connection
6.3 ms
Wired
N/A
12 ms
Receiver
6.3 ms
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
CPI
9.2
CPI Video
CPI Graph
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
0.13%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
0.09%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
0.33%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.36%
Precision Error Between CPI
0.64%
Worst Tracking Error
-2.69%
Minimum CPI
200 CPI
400 CPI
Maximum CPI
12,000 CPI
2,000 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
50 CPI
50 CPI
Sensor Latency
8.7
Sensor Latency Demonstration
Sensor Latency Transition Graph
Sensor Latency CPI Graph
Delay To Start Of Movement
15.8 ms
Delay At Half Movement
4.5 ms
Delay To End Of Movement
5.0 ms
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Optical (LED)
Laser
Sensor Model
HERO
S6006
Works On Glass
No
No
Minimum CPI (DPI)
200 CPI
400 CPI
Maximum CPI (DPI)
12,000 CPI
2,000 CPI
CPI (DPI) Adjustment Steps
50 CPI
50 CPI
CPI (DPI) Variation
-12%
Minimum Lift Off Distance
1.2 mm
3.6 mm
Maximum Polling Rate
1000 Hz
1000 Hz
Mouse Wheel
Mouse wheel picture
Scroll Wheel Type
Notched Wheel
Notched Wheel
Scroll Wheel Steps
24 Steps
24 Steps
Scroll Wheel Tilt
No
Yes
Thumb Wheel Type
No
No
Thumb Wheel Steps
No Thumb Wheel
No Thumb Wheel
Noise
Noise Video
Click Noise
Loud
Quiet
Operating System And Software
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
Logitech G HUB
Logitech SetPoint
Software Windows Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatibility
Yes
No
On-Board Memory
Yes
No
CPI (DPI) Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Polling Rate Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Profile Configuration
Yes
Yes
Profile Auto-Switching
Yes
Software settings screenshot
RGB On/Off
No RGB
No
Account Needed
No
Mouse Compatibility
10
10
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Fully
Fully
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