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Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED vs SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED
SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless
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ConnectivityWireless
TypeStandard
Default Weight101.7 g
AmbidextrousShape Only
ConnectivityWireless
TypeStandard
Default Weight109.4 g
AmbidextrousShape Only
Variants
- G305 (Black)
- G305 (Blue)
- G305 (KDA)
- G305 (Lilac)
- G305 (White)
- SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless (Black)
Our Verdict
Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED
SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless
The SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless is a better gaming mouse than the Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED. The SteelSeries feels better built, has Bluetooth support, and has an RGB lighting zone in its scroll wheel. However, the Logitech's set CPI is slightly more consistent and can be adjusted more precisely.
Main Differences forWork
Work
Threshold
Work
7.0
7.6
Wireless Versatility
6.8
8.9
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Picture
Type
Standard
Standard
Coating
Matte
Matte
Lighting Color
No Lighting
RGB
Shape
3D Model
Length
4.6" (116 mm)
4.7" (121 mm)
Width
2.5" (63 mm)
2.6" (67 mm)
Height
1.5" (38 mm)
1.5" (38 mm)
Grip Width
61 mm
60 mm
Ambidextrous
Shape Only
Shape Only
Left-Handed Friendly
Yes
Yes
Finger Rest
No
No
Portability
7.8
7.7
Portability picture
Box Volume
16.96 in³ (278 cm³)
18.80 in³ (308 cm³)
Receiver Storing
Yes
Yes
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
Build quality picture
Weight
7.3
6.5
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
82.3 g
91.7 g
Default Weight
101.7 g
109.4 g
Weight Distribution
Back-heavy
Back-heavy
Extra Weights
No
No
Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Hand Recommendation
Claw Grip Hand Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation
Left-Handed Friendly
Yes
Yes
Ambidextrous
Shape Only
Shape Only
Coating
Matte
Matte
Finger Rest
No
No
Wireless Versatility
6.8
8.9
Maximum Of Paired Devices
1
2
Bluetooth
No
Yes
Receiver
Yes
Yes
Battery Type
1x AA
2x AAA
Use When Charging
No ( Single use batteries)
No ( Single use batteries)
On/Off Activation
Auto Off And On/Off Switch
Auto Off And On/Off Switch
Receiver Extender
Yes
No
Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Picture
Small Hand
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
No
X.Large Hand
No
Cable
0.0
0.0
Cable Video
Connectivity
Wireless
Wireless
Cable Length
N/A
N/A
Cable Type
No Cable
No Cable
Permanent Kink
No
No
Port Type: Mouse End
No Port
No Port
Port Type: PC End
No Port
No Port
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
Mouse Feet
7.5
8.0
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Ok
Good
Material
PTFE
PTFE
Extra Included
No
No
In The Box
In the box picture
Control
Main Button
Actuation Graph
Force/Distances Graph
Switch Type
Mechanical
Switch Model
Omron D2FC-F-7N
Additional Buttons
7.3
7.1
Buttons Picture
Total Number Of Buttons
6
6
Number Of Side Buttons
2
2
Number Of Programmable Inputs
11
8
Profile Switching Button
Yes
Yes
Gesture Support
No
No
Click Latency
8.4
7.4
Latency Testing While Gaming
Latency Data
Expected Connection
6.3 ms
10.4 ms
Wired
N/A
N/A
Receiver
6.3 ms
10.4 ms
Bluetooth
N/A
19.6 ms
CPI
9.2
8.4
CPI Video
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
0.13%
0.08%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
0.09%
0.50%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
0.33%
0.17%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.36%
0.41%
Precision Error Between CPI
0.64%
2.78%
Worst Tracking Error
-2.69%
11.38%
Minimum CPI
200 CPI
100 CPI
Maximum CPI
12,000 CPI
18,000 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
50 CPI
100 CPI
Sensor Latency
8.7
8.2
Sensor Latency Demonstration
Sensor Latency Transition Graph
Sensor Latency CPI Graph
Delay To Start Of Movement
15.8 ms
19.1 ms
Delay At Half Movement
4.5 ms
6.0 ms
Delay To End Of Movement
5.0 ms
6.4 ms
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Optical (LED)
Optical (LED)
Sensor Model
HERO
TrueMove Air
Works On Glass
No
No
Minimum Lift Off Distance
1.2 mm
2.4 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
No
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
SteelSeries Engine 3
Software Windows Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatibility
Yes
Yes
On-Board Memory
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
Account Needed
No
Mouse Compatibility
10
10
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Fully
Fully
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