Logitech G900 Chaos Spectrum  Mouse Review

Reviewed May 28, 2021 at 11:58am
Writing modified Sep 06, 2022 at 04:39pm
Tested using Methodology v1.0 
Logitech G900 Chaos Spectrum

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Notice: This mice was replaced by Logitech G903 LIGHTSPEED

 The Logitech G900 Chaos Spectrum is a very good wireless gaming mouse. It feels well-built, you can connect it wirelessly with its USB receiver or with its micro-USB cable, and it has a customizable button layout that lets you add or remove up to two side buttons on either side of the mouse. It has low click latency, a wide CPI range, a CPI that's adjustable by increments of 50, and a very low lift-off distance. It's well-suited to all grip types and hand sizes, though small hands may have trouble reaching all the buttons using a fingertip grip. Unfortunately, the unit we tested has an inconsistent sensor that overshoots the set CPI during faster mouse movements.

Our Verdict

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Office/Multimedia 

The Logitech G900 is a great mouse for office use. It feels sturdy and has a scroll wheel with L/R tilt buttons that also unlocks for free scrolling. It connects wirelessly with a USB receiver and has customizable side buttons allowing you to have up to two side buttons on either side. You can also set a G-Shift key, enabling a secondary layer of commands using the customization software compatible with Windows and macOS.

Pros
  • Feels well-built.
  • Comfortable ambidextrous shape and customizable side buttons.
  • Plenty of programmable buttons.
Cons
  • No Bluetooth support.
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Video Games (FPS) 

The Logitech G900 is a very good FPS gaming mouse. It feels well-built and has customizable side buttons. It also has great click latency, a wide CPI range, a CPI that's adjustable by increments of 50, and a very low lift-off distance. That said, some may find the mouse too heavy, and the unit we tested has an inconsistent sensor that overshoots the set CPI during quicker mouse movements.

Pros
  • Feels well-built.
  • Comfortable ambidextrous shape and customizable side buttons.
  • Great click latency.
Cons
  • Heavy.
  • Inconsistent sensor that overshoots more for quicker movements.
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Video Games (MMO) 

The Logitech G900 is an excellent mouse for MMO gaming. It has customizable buttons, so you can have up to two side buttons on either side, and you can set a secondary layer of commands by enabling G-Shift. However, some gamers may still prefer a dedicated MMO mouse with more side buttons. That said, it feels well-built, has great low click latency, and has customization software compatible with Windows and macOS. It's well suited for all grip types, though small hands may not reach all buttons comfortably using a fingertip grip.

Pros
  • Feels well-built.
  • Comfortable ambidextrous shape and customizable side buttons.
  • Plenty of programmable buttons.
  • Great click latency.
Cons
  • Not as many side buttons as some dedicated MMO mice.
  • Inconsistent sensor that overshoots more for quicker movements.
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Ultra-Light Gaming 

The Logitech G900 is an okay mouse for fans of ultra-light gaming, but it's much heavier than a dedicated ultra-light mouse. That said, it feels sturdy and has low click latency. It also has a flexible braided cable if you decide to use it wired rather than wireless, and it's well-suited for all grip types and nearly all hand sizes. Unfortunately, our model's sensor is fairly inconsistent and overshoots the set CPI during faster mouse movements.

Pros
  • Feels well-built.
  • Great click latency.
Cons
  • Heavy.
  • Inconsistent sensor that overshoots more for quicker movements.
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Travel 

The Logitech G900 is an adequate travel mouse as it connects wirelessly with a USB receiver. It's also heavy, fairly bulky, lacks onboard storage for its USB receiver, and likely won't fit in most laptop cases. That said, it feels well-built, it has a comfortable ambidextrous shape that's well-suited for all grip types and very nearly all hand sizes, and it has onboard memory for settings.

Pros
  • Feels well-built.
  • Comfortable ambidextrous shape and customizable side buttons.
Cons
  • Lacks onboard storage for its USB receiver.
  • Bulky; may not fit in most laptop cases.
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  • Changelog

    1.  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.
    2.  Updated May 28, 2021: Review published.
    3.  Updated May 21, 2021: Early access published.
    4.  Updated May 03, 2021: Our testers have started testing this product.

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    Differences Between Sizes And Variants

    The Logitech G900 Chaos Spectrum we tested is black, and there are no other variants. It's now discontinued and replaced by the Logitech G903 HERO. You can see the label for our unit here.

    Popular Mouse Comparisons

    The Logitech G900 Chaos Spectrum is a predecessor of the Logitech G903 LIGHTSPEED and the Logitech G903 HERO. It convinced many gamers to consider a wireless mouse for the first time when it was released. It offers performance specs resembling high-end wired gaming mice but has added wireless capability without making any serious sacrifices. Later versions have mainly focused on improving the sensor and battery life, but the overall design remains relatively unchanged.

    For more, see our picks for the best gaming mouse, the best wireless mouse, and the best Logitech mouse.

    Logitech G903 LIGHTSPEED

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    The Logitech G903 LIGHTSPEED is an updated version of the Logitech G900 Chaos Spectrum. Both mice are very similar, but the G903 LIGHTSPEED has an optional 10g weight you can add to center the weight distribution. It also has better click latency and a more consistent sensor. Both mice are well-suited for all grip types, but small hands may not reach all the buttons with a fingertip grip.

    Logitech G903 HERO

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    The Logitech G900 Chaos Spectrum is a predecessor of the Logitech G903 HERO. The G903 HERO includes an optional 10g weight so you can center the weight distribution. It also has a much higher maximum CPI range, a more consistent sensor, and better click latency. Both mice are very well suited for all grip types, but small hands may struggle to reach all buttons using a fingertip grip.

    Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT

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    The Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT is a much better wireless gaming mouse than the Logitech G900 Chaos Spectrum. The G PRO X SUPERLIGHT is much lighter, feels sturdier, and has much better mouse feet. It also has a more consistent sensor, a much higher maximum CPI, and a substantially lower click latency. On the other hand, the G900 has a better cable, two more side buttons,  RGB lighting, and a scroll wheel with L/R tilt buttons.  Both mice are ideally suited to all grip types and nearly all hand sizes.

    GLORIOUS Model D

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    The GLORIOUS Model D is an excellent ultra-lightweight mouse, while the Logitech G900 Chaos Spectrum is great wireless gaming mouse. The GLORIOUS is a wired mouse that's substantially lighter and has a better cable and mouse feet. Comparatively, the Logitech connects wirelessly with its USB receiver, has two extra side buttons, more precise CPI adjustment steps, and a lower lift-off distance. Both mice are well-suited to all grip types and very nearly all hand sizes.

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    Test Results

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    Design
    Style
    Type
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    Lighting ColorLockedLocked
    Shape
    LengthLockedLock" (Lock mm)
    HeightLockedLock" (Lock mm)
    WidthLockedLock" (Lock mm)
    Grip Width
    LockedLock mm
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    Portability
    Volume
    LockedLock in³ (Lock cm³)
    Cable/Receiver Storing
    LockedLocked
    Weight
    Maximum Weight With Wire
    LockedLock g
    Maximum Weight Without Wire
    LockedLock g
    Minimum Weight Without Wire
    LockedLock g
    Weight Distribution
    LockedLocked
    Extra Weights
    LockedLocked
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    Build Quality
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    Comfort Of Use
    Right-handed
    LockedLocked
    Left-handed
    LockedLocked
    Ambidextrous
    LockedLocked
    Coating
    LockedLocked
    Finger Rest
    LockedLocked
    Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
    Small Hand
    LockedLocked
    Medium Hand
    LockedLocked
    Large Hand
    LockedLocked
    X.Large Hand
    LockedLocked
    Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
    Small Hand
    LockedLocked
    Medium Hand
    LockedLocked
    Large Hand
    LockedLocked
    X.Large Hand
    LockedLocked
    Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
    Small Hand
    LockedLocked
    Medium Hand
    LockedLocked
    Large Hand
    LockedLocked
    X.Large Hand
    LockedLocked
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    Wireless Versatility
    Bluetooth
    LockedLocked
    Receiver
    LockedLocked
    Battery Type
    LockedLocked
    Use When Charging
    LockedLocked
    On/Off Activation
    LockedLocked
    Receiver Extender
    LockedLocked
    Battery IndicatorLockedLocked

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    Cable
    ConnectivityLockedWireless
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    Logitech G900 Chaos Spectrum Cable Video Sample
    Cable LengthLockedLock ft (Lock m)
    Cable Type
    LockedLocked
    Permanent Kink
    LockedLocked
    Port Type: Mouse End
    LockedLocked
    Port Type: PC End
    LockedLocked

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    Mouse Feet
    Gliding Experience
    LockedLocked
    Material
    LockedLocked
    Extra Included
    LockedLocked
    In The Box

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    Control
    Sensor Specifications
    Sensor Technology
    LockedLocked
    Sensor Model
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    Works On Glass
    LockedLocked
    Minimum CPI (DPI)
    LockedLock CPI
    Maximum CPI (DPI)
    LockedLock CPI
    CPI (DPI) Adjustment Steps
    LockedLock CPI
    CPI (DPI) Variation
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    Minimum Lift Off Distance
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    Maximum Polling Rate
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    Buttons
    Buttons Activation
    LockedLocked
    Total Number Of Buttons
    LockedLock
    Number Of Side Buttons
    LockedLock
    Number Of Programmable Inputs
    LockedLock
    Profile Switching Button
    LockedLocked
    CPI (DPI) Switching Button
    LockedLocked
    Gesture Support
    LockedLocked

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    Mouse Wheel
    Scroll Wheel
    LockedLocked
    Scroll Wheel Steps
    LockedLocked
    Scroll Wheel Tilt
    LockedLocked
    Thumb Wheel
    LockedLocked
    Thumb Wheel Steps
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    Noise
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    Click Latency
    Click Latency: Receiver
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    Click Latency: Bluetooth
    LockedN/A
    Click Latency: Wired
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    Operating System And Software
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    Compatible Software Option
    Software NameLockedLocked
    Software Windows Compatibility
    LockedLocked
    Software macOS Compatibility
    LockedLocked
    Account Needed
    LockedLocked
    On-Board Memory
    LockedLocked
    CPI (DPI) Adjustment
    LockedLocked
    Polling Rate Adjustment
    LockedLocked
    Profile Configuration
    LockedLocked
    RGB On/Off
    LockedLocked

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    Mouse Compatibility
    Windows CompatibilityLockedLocked
    macOS CompatibilityLockedLocked