Logitech G903 HERO  Mouse Review

Reviewed Nov 30, 2020 at 10:40am
Test bench update Dec 09, 2022 at 10:59am
Tested using Methodology v1.2 
Logitech G903 HERO

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The Logitech G903 HERO is a great gaming mouse. It's an upgrade over the Logitech G903 LIGHTSPEED because it features the HERO 25K sensor, which provides a very wide CPI range that you can adjust in small increments. It has low click latency whether you're using it over its USB receiver or wired, it has a high maximum polling rate, and the sensor remains consistent when moving at a fast speed. It's well-built, glides smoothly, and its ambidextrous design should feel comfortable for most people using any grip. Sadly, it's heavy and not designed for ultra-light gaming, but it comes with a 10-gram weight if you want to make it even heavier.

Our Verdict

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Office/Multimedia 

The Logitech G903 HERO is great for office use. It's well-built and comfortable to use whether you're left or right-handed. You can reprogram almost any of its buttons and you can unlock the wheel for infinite scrolling. It's wireless, but can only be used wirelessly with its proprietary receiver, and not Bluetooth.

Pros
  • Comfortable shape.
  • Well-built.
  • Scroll wheel can be unlocked for infinite scrolling.
Cons
  • Can only connect wirelessly through its USB receiver.
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Video Games (FPS) 

The Logitech G903 HERO is great for FPS gaming. It has low click latency whether you're using it wired or wirelessly. It has a very wide CPI range and the sensor is very consistent when you move it quickly. It's well-built and comfortable to use, but unfortunately, it's a heavy mouse.

Pros
  • Very low click latency.
  • Glides smoothly.
  • Minimal CPI variation.
  • Very wide and adjustable CPI range.
Cons
  • Heavy and bulky to carry around.
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Video Games (MMO) 

The Logitech G903 HERO is excellent for MMO gaming. Although it doesn't have as many side buttons as most MMO gaming mice, it has an excellent number of programmable inputs. It has low click latency, a wide CPI range that you can adjust in small steps, and it has a high maximum polling rate.

Pros
  • Comfortable shape.
  • Very low click latency.
  • Very wide and adjustable CPI range.
Cons
  • Only two side buttons.
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Ultra-Light Gaming 

The Logitech G903 HERO is decent for ultra-light gaming. It's much heavier than most ultra-light mice, and there's not much weight optimization to make it lighter. However, it has low click latency and glides around smoothly thanks to its good feet and flexible cable.

Pros
  • Very low click latency.
  • Glides smoothly.
Cons
  • Heavy and bulky to carry around.
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Travel 

The Logitech G903 HERO is okay for travel use. It's wireless, but it may be too bulky to carry around and doesn't have a slot to store the USB receiver. However, it's well-built, comfortable, and you can use it either with Windows or macOS.

Pros
  • Comfortable shape.
  • Well-built.
Cons
  • Heavy and bulky to carry around.
  • No storage for USB receiver.
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  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Dec 09, 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.
    2.  Updated Nov 17, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.1. This update revamps our Click Latency test and results in changes to test results. For more details, you can see our full changelog here.
    3.  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.
    4.  Updated Nov 30, 2020: Review published.

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    Differences Between Sizes And Variants

    We tested the Logitech G903 HERO in black, which is the only color available. The Logitech G903 LIGHTSPEED is an extremely similar mouse, but with a different sensor. You can see the label for our unit here.

    Popular Mouse Comparisons

    The Logitech G903 HERO is a great gaming mouse that's a nice upgrade over the Logitech G903 LIGHTSPEED. However, it's not as light and versatile as some other options, like the Razer Viper Ultimate.

    See our recommendations for the best gaming mouse, the best wireless mouse, and the best Logitech mouse.

    Logitech G903 LIGHTSPEED

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    The Logitech G903 HERO and Logitech G903 LIGHTSPEED are the same but with different sensors. The HERO has a higher max CPI and less CPI variation, while the LIGHTSPEED has a lower minimum CPI.

    Logitech G502 HERO

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    The Logitech G903 HERO is slightly better than the Logitech G502 HERO, but they have the same sensor. The G903 is wireless, and it's better suited for those with small hands using the claw or palm grip. However, the G502 is wired, feels better built, and is more comfortable overall.

    Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED

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    The Logitech G903 HERO is slightly better for gaming than the Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED, but both are great versatile mice with the same sensor. The G903 has an ambidextrous design and a narrower shape that's well-suited for more hand sizes. It's also a little bit lighter, has slightly lower click latency, and its feet provide a better gliding experience. On the other hand, the G502 feels better built and is more comfortable overall, thanks to its ergonomic shape and thumb rest.

    Razer Viper Ultimate

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    The Razer Viper Ultimate is better for most uses than the Logitech G903 HERO. The Razer has slightly lower click latency, is more comfortable, and has much better feet, so it glides better. However, the Logitech has a higher max CPI, less CPI variation, and the G HUB software is available on macOS, while the Razer Synapse 3 software isn't.

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    Mouse Feet
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    Buttons
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