Logitech G705  Mouse Review

Reviewed Sep 27, 2022 at 01:12pm
Writing modified Oct 20, 2025 at 10:47am
Tested using Methodology v1.5.1 
Logitech G705
7.3
Work 
8.6
Video Games (FPS) 
8.0
Video Games (MMO) 
9.2
Raw Performance 
 2

The Logitech G705 is a wireless gaming mouse that's part of the Logitech Aurora lineup. As a whole lineup, these products are intended to be more inclusive of gamers who may want a different style than the usual black and aggressive-looking gaming peripherals. Notably, the G705 is designed for use with small hands.

Our Verdict

7.3
Work 

Although not designed for this use, the Logitech G705 is a very good mouse for office use. It feels very comfortable to use thanks to its right-handed shape with a thumb rest, and it feels very well-built. You can connect it with up to two devices at once, one with Bluetooth and one with its USB receiver. Unfortunately, its scroll wheel doesn't unlock for free scrolling, and the scroll wheel doesn't have L/R tilt inputs.

Pros
  • Excellent build quality.
  • Internal storage for USB receiver.
  • Feels comfortable to use.
  • Can connect with both Bluetooth and USB receiver.
Cons
  • Scroll wheel doesn't have a free scrolling mode or L/R tilt inputs.
  • Size is best suited for small or medium hands.
8.6
Video Games (FPS) 

The Logitech G705 is an amazing mouse for FPS games. It feels well-built and comfortable to use thanks to its ergonomic, right-handed shape. Performance-wise, it offers great CPI customization that's accurate and consistent, and it has outstanding click latency, so games feel responsive. As its a wireless mouse, you don't have to worry about a cable causing drag, and its feet glide smoothly on mousepads and desks. Unfortunately, if you have hands on the larger side, you're limited to using this mouse with a fingertip grip as the mouse is best suited for smaller sized hands.

Pros
  • Excellent build quality.
  • Outstanding click latency.
  • Internal storage for USB receiver.
  • Feels comfortable to use.
Cons
  • Size is best suited for small or medium hands.
8.0
Video Games (MMO) 

The Logitech G705 is a great mouse for MMO gaming, though it isn't designed for this use. It has outstanding click latency, so games feel responsive, and its CPI range and accuracy are also excellent. Overall, it feels well-built and comfortable, and you can easily make adjustments using the companion software, which is available on both Windows and macOS. Unfortunately, it doesn't have nearly as many inputs as dedicated MMO mice, and it's best-suited for small or medium-sized hands.

Pros
  • Excellent build quality.
  • Outstanding click latency.
  • Internal storage for USB receiver.
  • Feels comfortable to use.
Cons
  • Size is best suited for small or medium hands.
  • Not as many programmable inputs as dedicated MMO mice.
9.2
Raw Performance 

Pros
  • Excellent build quality.
  • Internal storage for USB receiver.
  • Feels comfortable to use.
Cons
  • Size is best suited for small or medium hands.
  • 7.3
    Work
  • 8.6
    Video Games (FPS)
  • 8.0
    Video Games (MMO)
  • 9.2
    Raw Performance
  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Oct 20, 2025: 

      We've added a link to the SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 in the Wireless Versatility section.

    2.  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.
    3.  Updated Jan 05, 2024: We've updated the CPI graph displayed in the Sensor Latency section of this review. Our results remain the same, but these graphs have two new columns with results from the Delay At Half Movement and Delay To End Of Movement tests.
    4.  Updated Dec 07, 2023: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.5. This update adds a new Main Button test group, which provides button actuation data and switch information. We've also made minor changes to how we calculate the Office usage score. For more details, you can see our full changelog here.

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    Differences Between Sizes And Variants

    The Logitech G705 only comes in one colorway: White Mist. As there are no other variants available, this is the version we bought and tested. You can see the label of our unit here.

    Popular Mouse Comparisons

    The Logitech G705 is a wireless gaming mouse designed for use with smaller hands. As it's part of Logitech's Aurora lineup, it's targeted toward a niche of gamers that don't want an aggressive "gamer aesthetic" consisting of sharp angles and black plastic materials. Instead, this mouse has a soft pastel aesthetic with frosted plastic accents, so the RGB backlighting also looks softer. The most notable aspect of this mouse is its small size. While many smaller mice are designed for travel and have a symmetrical shape, this mouse has an ergonomic, right-handed shape and is intended primarily as a gaming mouse, though its size and ability to store the USB receiver lend themselves nicely for travel.

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    Logitech G203 LIGHTSYNC

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    Test Results

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    Design
    Style
    Type
    Standard
    Coating
    Matte
    Lighting ColorRGB

    The Logitech G705 has a soft-edged aesthetic that differs from traditional black and sharp-edged gaming mice. Instead, this mouse has a white body with light lavender-colored accents for the buttons and scroll wheel. Around the buttons and the palm rest there's a frosted, translucent plastic accent. The three RGB lighting zones are in the back part of this translucent part, and light up with pastel preset colors. Since the RGB zones are covered by this frosted plastic, they lose saturation and always have a pastel look.

    Shape
    Length4.2" (106 mm)
    Width2.6" (65 mm)
    Height1.6" (40 mm)
    Grip Width
    61 mm
    Ambidextrous
    No
    Left-Handed Friendly
    No
    Finger Rest
    Thumb
    8.0
    Build Quality

    The Logitech G705 has great build quality. The body is made of solid plastic that doesn't flex or wobble anywhere. While the back palm rest panel is magnetically detachable, it stays firmly in place even if you shake or squeeze the mouse though it can flex inwards if you press hard enough. This mouse does have a few minor issues. For example, the scroll wheel tends to rattle when the mouse is shaken, and the bottom panel flexes and creates gaps if you apply enough pressure. However, these issues aren't likely to appear during regular use.

    7.0
    Weight
    Lowest Weight
    85.4 g
    Default Weight
    85.4 g
    Weight Distribution
    Centered
    Extra Weights
    No

    This mouse has a decent weight. You can lower it by 3.75g by removing the back cover if you want to, but this does impact the ergonomics and comfort of using the mouse.

    Hand Size Recommendation
    Palm Grip Hand Recommendation
    Claw Grip Hand Recommendation
    Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation

    The Logitech G705 is great for right-handed users with smaller hands. It has a slight thumb rest that's pretty comfortable and allows for easy access to the two side buttons. The shape is best suited for a palm grip or claw grip. As it's designed to be inclusive of gamers with smaller hands, if you have larger hands, you'll find the pinky placement is a bit awkward.

    9.8
    Wireless Versatility
    Maximum Of Paired Devices
    2
    Bluetooth
    Yes
    Receiver
    Yes
    Battery Type
    Rechargeable
    Use When Charging
    Yes
    On/Off Activation
    Auto Off And On/Off Switch
    Receiver Extender
    Yes
    Receiver Storing
    Yes
    Battery IndicatorYes

    The Logitech G705 is a wireless mouse that connects with a USB receiver or over Bluetooth. There's a button on the bottom of the mouse to switch between connection types. It's advertised to have a battery life of up to 40 hours, though this fluctuates depending on your usage. You can also use it while it charges in a "wired mode."

    If you're looking for a wireless gaming mouse that uses replaceable AAA batteries instead of an integrated rechargeable one, check out the SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2.

    Cable
    ConnectivityWireless
    Cable Length
    6.2 ft (1.9 m)
    Cable Type
    Rubber
    Permanent Kink
    Yes
    Port Type: Mouse End
    USB-C
    Port Type: PC End
    USB-A

    The Logitech G705 comes with a basic rubber USB-A to USB-C charging cable. It isn't very flexible and retains kinks from the packaging.

    8.5
    Mouse Feet
    Gliding Experience
    Ok
    Material
    Virgin Grade PTFE
    Extra Included
    No

    The Logitech G705 has excellent feet. They offer a smooth gliding experience on both desks and mousepads.

    In The Box

    • Logitech G705 mouse
    • USB wireless receiver
    • USB wireless receiver extender
    • USB-A to USB-C charging cable
    • Logitech sticker
    • User documentation
    Control
    Main Button
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    Switch Type
    Mechanical
    Switch Model
    Not Specified
    7.3
    Additional Buttons
    Total Number Of Buttons
    7
    Number Of Side Buttons
    2
    Number Of Programmable Inputs
    10
    Profile Switching Button
    Yes
    Gesture Support
    No

    The Logitech G705 has a decent number of buttons. There are two buttons above the thumb rest and a CPI button behind the scroll wheel. You can reprogram all of these buttons in the companion software. There's a connection switching button on the bottom of the mouse to change between USB and Bluetooth connection types, but you can't reprogram this. In the companion software, you can assign a "G-Shift" button, which enables a second layer of commands for more customization.

    9.4
    Click Latency
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    Expected Connection
    2.6 ms
    Wired
    2.1 ms
    Receiver
    2.6 ms
    Bluetooth
    11.9 ms

    The Logitech G705 has outstanding click latency that's very well-suited for reaction-based or fast-paced games.

    9.1
    CPI
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    SRAV @ 1600 CPI
    0.14%
    SRAV @ 800 CPI
    0.17%
    SRAV @ 400 CPI
    0.33%
    SRAV @ Fixed CPI
    N/A
    Precision Error Between Speeds
    0.36%
    Precision Error Between CPI
    0.34%
    Worst Tracking Error
    -5.00%
    Minimum CPI
    100 CPI
    Maximum CPI
    8,200 CPI
    CPI Adjustment Steps
    50 CPI
    8.7
    Sensor Latency
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    Delay To Start Of Movement
    14.0 ms
    Delay At Half Movement
    4.4 ms
    Delay To End Of Movement
    5.6 ms
    Sensor Specifications
    Sensor Technology
    Optical (LED)
    Sensor Model
    Not Specified
    Works On Glass
    No
    Minimum Lift Off Distance
    1.2 mm
    Maximum Polling Rate
    1000 Hz

    This mouse has four different polling rate options: 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, and 1000Hz.

    Mouse Wheel
    Scroll Wheel Type
    Notched Wheel
    Scroll Wheel Tilt
    No
    Thumb Wheel Type
    No

    The Logitech G705 has a fairly standard scroll wheel. It feels soft to use with light notches for a smooth scrolling experience. The rubber coating provides a good grip while you scroll.

    Noise
    Click Noise
    Quiet
    Operating System And Software
    Configuration Software
    Software NameLogitech G HUB
    Software Windows Compatibility
    Yes
    Software macOS Compatibility
    Yes
    On-Board Memory
    Yes
    CPI (DPI) Adjustment
    Yes
    Polling Rate Adjustment
    Yes
    Profile Configuration
    Yes
    Profile Auto-Switching
    Yes
    RGB On/Off
    Yes

    The Logitech G705 uses Logitech's G HUB software for customization. This software allows you to remap buttons, customize the RGB backlighting, and assign a G-Shift button to enable a secondary layer of commands when pressed. It also prompts you with a tutorial when you first plug in the device, which is nice if you're unfamiliar with companion software.

    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.

    10
    Mouse Compatibility
    Windows CompatibilityFully
    macOS CompatibilityFully

    The Logitech G705 is fully compatible with both Windows and macOS.