Logitech G603 LIGHTSPEED  Mouse Review

Reviewed Sep 18, 2020 at 08:26am
Test bench update Sep 08, 2022 at 12:12pm
Tested using Methodology v1.3 
Logitech G603 LIGHTSPEED

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The Logitech G603 LIGHTSPEED is a great wireless gaming mouse in Logitech's G Series lineup. It offers what most gamers are looking for, including excellent click latency, a wide CPI range, and minimal CPI variation. You can also adjust the CPI in increments of 50. It's a well-built and very comfortable mouse with a right-handed slant. It's ideal for any hand size with a palm grip, and it works for larger hands with a fingertip or claw grip. Unfortunately, it's heavy compared to most gaming mice. Also, it only has two side buttons, so it isn't as versatile as most heavier mice with additional features and programmable buttons.

Our Verdict

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Office/Multimedia 

The Logitech G603 is impressive for office use. It's a very comfortable wireless mouse that can connect to your computer either through its proprietary receiver or Bluetooth. It's very well-made, and there are a few buttons you can reprogram. Sadly, its scroll wheel doesn't offer many extra features like left/right buttons or horizontal scrolling.

Pros
  • Very comfortable to use.
  • Excellent build quality.
  • Good selection of programmable buttons.
Cons
  • Basic mouse wheel with no wheel tilt.
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Video Games (FPS) 

The Logitech G603 is a decent mouse for FPS gaming, but it's heavy, so it's a bit more difficult to move around for quick actions. Still, it has excellent click latency, a wide CPI range, and minimal CPI variation. It's very comfortable, and it feels well-built too. You can also reprogram every button through the G HUB software.

Pros
  • Very comfortable to use.
  • Excellent build quality.
  • Excellent click latency.
Cons
  • On the heavy side.
  • No weight optimization.
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Video Games (MMO) 

The Logitech G603 is a good mouse for MMO gaming but isn't specifically for this use, and it has far fewer buttons than a dedicated MMO gaming model. That said, you can reprogram every button on the mouse, though it only has two side buttons. Fortunately, it has excellent click latency, a wide CPI range, and minimum CPI variation. It's also very comfortable and feels very sturdily built.

Pros
  • Very comfortable to use.
  • Excellent build quality.
  • Good selection of programmable buttons.
  • Excellent click latency.
Cons
  • Only two side buttons.
  • Basic mouse wheel with no wheel tilt.
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Travel 

The Logitech G603 is impressive for travel. It's a wireless mouse that's easy to carry around, and there's a compartment to store the USB receiver. It feels very well-built, so you shouldn't worry about breaking it by tossing it into a bag. It's a very comfortable mouse, and it's fully compatible with both Windows and macOS.

Pros
  • Very comfortable to use.
  • Excellent build quality.
  • Fully compatible with both Windows and macOS.
Cons
  • On the heavy side.
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  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Sep 08, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.3. This update adds a new Sensor Latency test and makes minor changes to several of our existing tests, resulting in test result changes in several sections. For more information, you can check out our full changelog here.
    2.  Updated Sep 06, 2022: We've added a small disclaimer to the Compatible Software Option section which highlights some of the most commonly reported issues users online have encountered with Logitech's G HUB companion software.
    3.  Updated Aug 17, 2022: Following the update to Test Bench 1.2, some of our test results have changed within both the Weight and CPI sections. We've added or modified some of the text in this article to clarify these changes.
    4.  Updated Aug 15, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.2. This update simplifies our Weight test and expands on our CPI test from Test Bench 1.1, resulting in changes to test results in both sections. For more details, you can see our complete changelog here.

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    Wireless Versatility
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    ConnectivityLockedWireless
    Cable Length
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    Mouse Feet
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    Control
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    Additional Buttons
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    Number Of Side Buttons
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    Profile Switching Button
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    Account Needed
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    Mouse Compatibility
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