The Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED is a wireless gaming mouse with a solid, plastic shell. It connects using a USB receiver and uses a single AA battery for power. Its egg-shaped body is nearly symmetrical, and there's a pair of side buttons on the left and a button behind the scroll wheel that acts as a CPI button by default. This mouse is a bit on the smaller side and may not be well-suited for people with very large hands, but it feels as well-built and premium as some of Logitech's higher-end mice. Performance-wise, it has impressively low click latency and a very low minimum lift-off distance. You can also adjust the CPI by precise increments within a broad range.
Our Verdict
While the Logitech G305 is designed primarily as a gaming mouse, it's decent for office use. It feels very well-built and solid, but it's somewhat heavy for its size. It has two side buttons, and all buttons are programmable using the customization software compatible with Windows and macOS. However, if you have extra large-sized hands, you may find it unwieldy, depending on your preferred grip type. Also, the scroll wheel lacks a free-scrolling mode and left/right tilt inputs, which are useful features for many workflows.
- Feels very well-built.
- Tons of customization options using the companion software for Windows or macOS.
- Connects wirelessly with its USB receiver.
- Might be a bit too small for people with larger hands.
- Scroll wheel lacks L/R tilt buttons and a free-scrolling mode.
The Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED is a good mouse for FPS gaming. It has great click latency and a comfortable shape that's well-suited for most hand sizes and grip types. All its six buttons are programmable, and its sensor performance is excellent. Due to its small size, it isn't an ideal choice for larger hands. Also, it's heavy compared to many gaming mice on the market, and aside from custom modifications, there aren't any weight optimization options.
- Feels very well-built.
- Great click latency.
- Heavy.
The Logitech G305 is a decent mouse for MMO gaming. While it doesn't have as many side buttons as dedicated MMO mice, all its buttons are programmable, including the CPI button behind the scroll wheel. It also has great click latency and great sensor performance, with many customization options within Logitech's G HUB software. Unfortunately, it's a bit on the smaller side, and those with larger hands will likely only be comfortable using a claw or fingertip grip.
- Feels very well-built.
- Great click latency.
- Tons of customization options using the companion software for Windows or macOS.
- Might be a bit too small for people with larger hands.
- Heavy.
- Not nearly as many side buttons as a dedicated MMO mouse.
Changelog
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Updated Dec 05, 2025:
We've added a link to the Lofree Hypace in the Shape section.
- Updated Aug 19, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.5.1. This update removes less relevant or redundant elements, including several videos. We've also adjusted our Sensor Latency testing, resulting in minor score changes. See our full 1.5.1 changelog for details.
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Updated Nov 22, 2024:
We've added a link to the newly-reviewed Logitech G PRO 2 LIGHTSPEED to the Hand Size Recommendation section.
- Updated Aug 09, 2024: We've added a link to the newly-reviewed Logitech G309 LIGHTSPEED in the Weight section of the review.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
While we tested the white version, the Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED is also available in black, lilac, and blue. There's also a variant that's part of a League of Legends collaboration lineup, with K/DA coloring. Outside of North America, this mouse is sometimes called the Logitech G304 LIGHTSYNC. As we understand it, the only difference is in name, and we expect our test results to remain applicable for this alternatively named variant.
Popular Mouse Comparisons
The Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED is a good gaming and office mouse with a very consistent, high-performing sensor and a distinctive, egg-shaped body suitable for left or right-handed users. Its customization software is also compatible with both Windows and macOS. Additionally, this mouse is a popular choice for enthusiasts who like to make modifications to their peripherals.
For other options, take a look at our recommendations for the best mice, the best gaming mice, and the best wireless mice. If you're interested in other Logitech products, be sure to check out our picks for the best Logitech mice.
The Logitech G309 LIGHTSPEED and the Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED are wireless gaming mice with egg-like symmetrical shapes. They're both powered by a removable AA battery, but the G309 supports Logitech's POWERPLAY, meaning you can use it without a battery if you have a compatible mousepad. The G309 is lighter, has a newer sensor and optical switches, and supports Bluetooth.
The Logitech G502 HERO is a better gaming mouse than the Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED. It feels better built, has more programmable buttons, and you can set the CPI more precisely. Its scroll wheel also has L/R tilt buttons and a free-scrolling mode. On the other hand, the G305 can be used with any grip type by people with smaller hands and is more portable thanks to its smaller, wireless design.
The Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED and the Razer Orochi V2 are good wireless gaming mice with strengths in different areas. The Razer is significantly lighter, connects wirelessly with its USB receiver or via Bluetooth, and uses either an AA or AAA battery. It's well-suited for fingertip grip, but only for large and medium-sized hands. Comparatively, the Logitech only connects wirelessly with a USB receiver, and it uses one AA battery. That said, you can adjust its CPI more precisely, and its software is compatible with Windows and macOS. It's well-suited to all hand sizes with a fingertip grip.
For most uses, the Logitech G703 LIGHTSPEED with HERO Sensor is better than the Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED. The G703 is lighter, more comfortable to use, and has better performance due to its wider CPI range and lower CPI variation. Its build quality also feels better, and it has RGB lighting, which the G305 lacks. However, the G305 is smaller and more portable, and its ambidextrous shape makes it more suitable for left-handed use even though its side buttons are on the left side.
Test Results
The Logitech G305 has a classic look and a rather small, egg-shaped body. It's available in matte black, white, lilac, or blue. It has no RGB zones and only has a small Logitech G logo on the back. For a similar Logitech mouse with a more diamond-like shape, check out the Logitech G303 Shroud Edition. Alternatively, if you like a white-colored mouse but want RGB lighting, you should look into the Logitech G705.
If you're interested in comparing other mice within the wider family of symmetrical, egg-shaped options that taper towards the front and back, consider the Logitech G303 Shroud Edition, the Logitech G309 LIGHTSPEED, and the Lofree Hypace.
This mouse's build quality is great. It's made of solid plastic and has no loose or wobbly parts. It feels almost as premium as some much more expensive options from Logitech, like the Logitech G Pro Wireless. However, the palm rest panel covering the battery and receiver storage area feels slightly more flexible than the other outer surfaces, but this is to be expected as it's removable. That said, it doesn't affect the performance of the mouse during normal use.
The Logitech G305 is somewhat heavy for its size, with most of its weight distributed to the back. The Default Weight result includes an AA Amazon rechargeable battery which weighs 15.10g. The Lowest Weight result is obtained using an aluminum foil ball adapter to allow for the use of AAA batteries. The aluminum foil ball used to obtain this result has a reference weight of 0.2g and a diameter of 5.8mm. The AAA battery used is an Energizer Ultimate Lithium battery with a reference weight of 7.60g.
If you're interested in a more lightweight option with a similar shape, check out the Fantech Aria XD7 or the Logitech G309 LIGHTSPEED.
The Logitech G305 wireless mouse is very comfortable. Even though this mouse has a slight curve and its side buttons are on the left side, it's still fairly ambidextrous and should work well for both left and right-handed people. Due to its small design, it's best suited for smaller hands, though it should also suit any hand size using a fingertip grip.
If you're looking for a mouse with a true ambidextrous design with customizable side buttons on both sides, see our review for the Logitech G PRO 2 LIGHTSPEED.
Or, if you prefer a wireless mouse with a right-handed design, check out the Logitech G403 Prodigy Wireless.
The Logitech G305 is a wireless mouse that connects wirelessly with its USB receiver and has a USB wireless extender cable included. It requires a single AA battery, which Logitech claims lasts up to 250 hours of use. The indicator for the CPI switch also indicates when your battery is running low. If you'd like a mouse with Bluetooth support, check out the Corsair KATAR PRO Wireless or the Razer Orochi V2. Or, for a mouse that supports Bluetooth and wireless charging with any Qi-standard charging device, check out the HyperX Pulsefire Dart.
This is a wireless mouse, and you can't use it wired. The included cable is only an extension for the wireless receiver.
The feet glide well on mousepads, but they feel a little rough and loud when used directly on desks. On the plus side, there are third-party feet available that may solve these issues for some users.
- Logitech G305 mouse
- AA battery
- USB wireless receiver
- USB wireless extender cable
- Manuals
- Sticker
This mouse's left- and right-click buttons use Omron D2FC-F-7N mechanical switches.
The Logitech G305 has a decent amount of buttons, including two side buttons and a dedicated CPI button behind the scroll wheel. All the buttons are programmable, including the left click. You can also set a G-Shift button that enables another layer of commands for as long as you press it. You can also set a button as a profile switch, but the onboard memory only supports a single profile, so the software needs to run in the background to switch between multiple profiles. If you're interested in a similar wireless gaming mouse with a truly ambidextrous design that features a pair of buttons on both sides, check out the Keychron M1 Wireless.
The Logitech G305 has great click latency. It delivers a very responsive feeling experience for gaming in any genre, including competitive and reaction-based games. There's a small amount of inconsistency, which is normal for a wireless gaming mouse. However, this inconsistency falls within a very narrow range, and you won't be able to notice any perceptible click latency variation during use.
You have the choice between four polling rates: 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, and 1000Hz, and the sensor is very consistent whether you move the cursor quickly or slowly. Also, the lift-off distance is low enough that the sensor shouldn’t track your movement when you're repositioning your mouse.
The Logitech G305 has a standard incremented mouse wheel. Unlike the Logitech G502 HERO or the more office-oriented Logitech MX Master 2S, you can't unlock it for free-scrolling.
The mouse clicks are loud, although it shouldn't disturb people around you unless you're in a very noise-sensitive environment.
The customization software offers a wide variety of adjustments and options. Unfortunately, while the mouse has onboard memory, you can only save one profile to the mouse itself at a time. You can create and save other profiles, but you need to open the software to cycle between them. Note that while no software issues were present during testing, many users online have reported various problems with Logitech's G HUB software, including but not limited to startup issues, freezing, and connection issues with some devices. If you'd like to share your experience using Logitech G HUB with this mouse, feel free to leave a comment in the discussions.