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
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.
- Feels well-built.
- Comfortable ambidextrous shape and customizable side buttons.
- Plenty of programmable buttons.
- No Bluetooth support.
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.
- Feels well-built.
- Comfortable ambidextrous shape and customizable side buttons.
- Great click latency.
- Heavy.
- Inconsistent sensor that overshoots more for quicker movements.
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.
- Feels well-built.
- Comfortable ambidextrous shape and customizable side buttons.
- Plenty of programmable buttons.
- Great click latency.
- Not as many side buttons as some dedicated MMO mice.
- Inconsistent sensor that overshoots more for quicker movements.
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.
- Feels well-built.
- Great click latency.
- Heavy.
- Inconsistent sensor that overshoots more for quicker movements.
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.
- Feels well-built.
- Comfortable ambidextrous shape and customizable side buttons.
- Lacks onboard storage for its USB receiver.
- Bulky; may not fit in most laptop cases.
Changelog
- 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.
- Updated May 28, 2021: Review published.
- Updated May 21, 2021: Early access published.
- 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.
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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.
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.
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.
The Logitech G Pro Wireless is a better wireless gaming mouse than the Logitech G900 Chaos Spectrum. The G Pro Wireless is substantially lighter, feels sturdier, and has better mouse feet. It also has a higher maximum CPI, a more consistent sensor, and lower click latency. Comparatively, the G900 has a better cable and a scroll wheel that unlocks for free scrolling. Both mice only connect wireless with their USB receivers and are almost universally well-suited for all grip types and hand sizes, though they aren't suitable for small hands using a fingertip grip.
Test Results
The advertised battery life is 24 hours with default lighting and 32 hours without lighting. However, this isn't something we test.
The cable transfers power and data, so you can use the Logitech G900 Chaos Spectrum while it charges.
- Logitech G900 Chaos Spectrum
- USB receiver
- Micro-USB charging/data cable
- Receiver extension adapter
- Accessories case
- Side buttons (2x left, 2x right)
- Button covers (1x left, 1x right)
- User documentation
This mouse has customizable side buttons allowing you to install one, two, or zero side buttons on either side. It also includes plastic plates if you want to cover the button sockets.
No software issues were encountered during testing. However, many users online have reported various problems trying to use Logitech G HUB, 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 section.