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Logitech G900 Chaos Spectrum Mouse Review

Tested using Methodology v1.0
Reviewed May 28, 2021 at 11:58 am
Latest change: Writing modified Sep 06, 2022 at 04:39 pm
Logitech G900 Chaos Spectrum Picture
8.2
Office/Multimedia
7.9
Video Games (FPS)
8.5
Video Games (MMO)
7.0
Ultra-Light Gaming
6.9
Travel
This mouse was replaced by the 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

8.2 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.
7.9 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.
8.5 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.
7.0 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.
6.9 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.
  • 8.2 Office/Multimedia
  • 7.9 Video Games (FPS)
  • 8.5 Video Games (MMO)
  • 7.0 Ultra-Light Gaming
  • 6.9 Travel
  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.
  5. Updated Apr 28, 2021: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
  6. Updated Apr 20, 2021: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

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.

Compared To Other Mice

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

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

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

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.

Logitech G Pro Wireless

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.

Logitech G604 LIGHTSPEED

The Logitech G604 LIGHTSPEED is an excellent MMO mouse, while the Logitech M900 Chaos Spectrum is a very good FPS gaming mouse. The G604 has a right-handed shape, connects with its USB receiver or Bluetooth, and uses an AA battery. It also has six side buttons and a more consistent sensor. On the other hand, the G900 has an ambidextrous shape and connects wirelessly with its USB receiver or its micro-USB charging cable. It also has four customizable side buttons. Both mice are well-suited for all grip types and most hand sizes, but the G604 isn't suitable for small hands using any grip type.

GLORIOUS Model D

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
Design
Style
Type
Standard
Lighting Color RGB
Design
Shape
Length 5.1" (130 mm)
Height 1.6" (40 mm)
Width 2.6" (65 mm)
Grip Width
61 mm
5.6
Design
Portability
Volume
20.08 in³ (329 cm³)
Cable/Receiver Storing
No
Design
Weight
Maximum Weight With Wire
154 g
Maximum Weight Without Wire
107 g
Minimum Weight Without Wire
107 g
Weight Distribution
Centered
Extra Weights
No
8.0
Design
Build Quality
8.0
Design
Comfort Of Use
Right-handed
No
Left-handed
No
Ambidextrous
Yes
Coating
Matte
Finger Rest
No
Design
Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Small Hand
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Design
Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Small Hand
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Design
Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Small Hand
No
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
7.0
Design
Wireless Versatility
Bluetooth
No
Receiver
Yes
Battery Type
Rechargeable
Use When Charging
Yes
On/Off Activation
Auto Off And On/Off Switch
Receiver Extender
Yes
Battery Indicator Yes

The advertised battery life is 24 hours with default lighting and 32 hours without lighting. However, this isn't something we test.

8.0
Design
Cable
Connectivity Wireless
Cable Length 6.1 ft (1.9 m)
Cable Type
Braided
Permanent Kink
No
Port Type: Mouse End
Micro USB
Port Type: PC End
USB

The cable transfers power and data, so you can use the Logitech G900 Chaos Spectrum while it charges.

7.5
Design
Mouse Feet
Gliding Experience
Good
Material
PTFE
Extra Included
No
Design
In The Box

  • 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

Control
Control
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Optical (LED)
Sensor Model
PixArt PMW3366
Works On Glass
No
Minimum CPI (DPI)
50 CPI
Maximum CPI (DPI)
12,000 CPI
CPI (DPI) Adjustment Steps
50 CPI
CPI (DPI) Variation
12%
Minimum Lift Off Distance
1.2 mm
Maximum Polling Rate
1000 Hz
8.6
Control
Buttons
Buttons Activation
Mechanical
Total Number Of Buttons
13
Number Of Side Buttons
4
Number Of Programmable Inputs
21
Profile Switching Button
Yes
CPI (DPI) Switching Button
Yes
Gesture Support
No

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.

Control
Mouse Wheel
Scroll Wheel
Notched Wheel + Free Wheel
Scroll Wheel Steps
24 Steps
Scroll Wheel Tilt
Yes
Thumb Wheel
No
Thumb Wheel Steps
No Thumb Wheel
Control
Noise
Click Noise
Quiet
8.4
Control
Click Latency
Click Latency: Receiver
11 ms
Click Latency: Bluetooth
N/A
Click Latency: Wired
12 ms
Operating System And Software
10
Operating System And Software
Compatible Software Option
Software Name Logitech G Hub
Software Windows Compatibility
Yes
Software macOS Compatibility
Yes
Account Needed
No
On-Board Memory
Yes
CPI (DPI) Adjustment
Yes
Polling Rate Adjustment
Yes
Profile Configuration
Yes
RGB On/Off
Yes

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.

10
Operating System And Software
Mouse Compatibility
Windows Compatibility Fully
macOS Compatibility Fully