Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED vs G502 LIGHTSPEED

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Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED
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Our Verdict

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED

The Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED and the Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED are quite different, though both are good wireless gaming mice. The G305 is quite a bit smaller and a little lighter. It has an ambidextrous shape that's well-suited for a fingertip grip, though people with small and medium hands can also use it with a palm or a claw grip. On the other hand, the G502 has a much more aggressive design with sharp angles and more side buttons. It feels more comfortable overall, with a right-handed slant and a thumb rest. However, people with small hands may have difficulty using it with any grip type. Performance-wise, the G502 has a wider CPI range and many more programmable inputs. It's also possible to use it wired, while the G305 is wireless-only.

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Variants

  • G305 (Black)
  • G305 (Blue)
  • G502 LIGHTSPEED Wireless (Black)

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Main Differences for
Work

Threshold 

0.10

Work 
 

7.0
8.3

Scroll Wheel Type 
 

Notched Wheel
Notched Wheel + Free Wheel

Additional Buttons 
 

7.3
8.1

Build Quality 
 

8.0
8.5

Full Comparison

Design

Style  

Style Picture 
 

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Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Style Picture
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Type 
 

Standard
Standard

Coating 
 

Matte
Matte

Lighting Color  

No Lighting
RGB
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Shape  

3D Model  

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Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED 3D Model
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Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED 3D Model

Length  

4.6" (116 mm)
5.1" (130 mm)

Width  

2.5" (63 mm)
2.9" (74 mm)

Height  

1.5" (38 mm)
1.6" (41 mm)

Grip Width 
 

61 mm
63 mm

Ambidextrous 
 

Shape Only
No

Left-Handed Friendly 
 

Yes
No

Finger Rest 
 

No
Thumb
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Build Quality 
 

8.0
8.5

Build quality picture 
 

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Weight 
 

7.3
5.6

Minimum Weight Picture 
 

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Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Minimum Weight Picture
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Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED Minimum Weight Picture

Lowest Weight 
 

82.3 g
115.1 g

Default Weight 
 

101.7 g
115.1 g

Weight Distribution 
 

Back-heavy
Centered

Extra Weights 
 

No
Yes
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Hand Size Recommendation 
 

Palm Grip Hand Recommendation 
 

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Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Palm Grip Hand Recommendation
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Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED Palm Grip Hand Recommendation

Claw Grip Hand Recommendation 
 

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Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Claw Grip Hand Recommendation
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Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED Claw Grip Hand Recommendation

Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation 
 

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Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation
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Wireless Versatility 
 

6.8
7.2

Maximum Of Paired Devices 
 

1
1

Bluetooth 
 

No
No

Receiver 
 

Yes
Yes

Battery Type 
 

1x AA
Rechargeable

Use When Charging 
 

No ( Single use batteries)
Yes

On/Off Activation 
 

Auto Off And On/Off Switch
Auto Off And On/Off Switch

Receiver Extender 
 

Yes
Yes

Receiver Storing 
 

Yes
Yes

Battery Indicator  

Yes
Yes
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Cable 
 

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wireless

Cable Length 
 

N/A
6.1 ft (1.9 m)

Cable Type 
 

No Cable
Braided

Permanent Kink 
 

No
No

Port Type: Mouse End 
 

No Port
Micro USB

Port Type: PC End 
 

No Port
USB-A
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Mouse Feet 
 

7.5
7.0

Mouse Feet picture 
 

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Gliding Experience 
 

Ok
Good

Material 
 

PTFE
PTFE

Extra Included 
 

No
No
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In The Box 
 

In the box picture 
 

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Control

Main Button 
 

Actuation Graph  

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Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Actuation Graph
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Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED Actuation Graph

Force/Distances Graph  

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Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Force/Distances Graph
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Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED Force/Distances Graph

Switch Type 
 

Mechanical
Mechanical

Switch Model 
 

Omron D2FC-F-7N
Not Specified
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Additional Buttons 
 

7.3
8.1

Buttons Picture 
 

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Total Number Of Buttons 
 

6
12

Number Of Side Buttons 
 

2
3

Number Of Programmable Inputs  
 

11
21

Profile Switching Button 
 

Yes
Yes

Gesture Support 
 

No
No
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Click Latency 
 

8.4
8.6

Latency Data  

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Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Latency Data
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Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED Latency Data

Expected Connection 
 

6.3 ms
5.6 ms

Wired 
 

N/A
4.1 ms

Receiver 
 

6.3 ms
5.6 ms

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A
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CPI 
 

9.2
9.5

CPI Graph  

 Preview Graph
Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED CPI Graph
 Preview Graph
Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED CPI Graph

SRAV Close-Up 
 

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Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED SRAV Close-Up

SRAV @ 1600 CPI 
 

0.13%
-0.08%

SRAV @ 800 CPI 
 

0.09%
0.04%

SRAV @ 400 CPI 
 

0.33%
0.33%

SRAV @ Fixed CPI 
 

N/A
N/A

Precision Error Between Speeds 
 

0.36%
0.37%

Precision Error Between CPI 
 

0.64%
0.35%

Worst Tracking Error 
 

-2.69%
-6.50%

Minimum CPI 
 

200 CPI
100 CPI

Maximum CPI 
 

12,000 CPI
25,600 CPI

CPI Adjustment Steps 
 

50 CPI
50 CPI
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Sensor Latency 
 

8.7
8.6

Sensor Latency Transition Graph  

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Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Sensor Latency Transition Graph
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Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED Sensor Latency Transition Graph

Delay To Start Of Movement 
 

15.2 ms
14.0 ms

Delay At Half Movement 
 

4.5 ms
4.8 ms

Delay To End Of Movement 
 

4.7 ms
6.5 ms
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Sensor Specifications 
 

Sensor Technology 
 

Optical (LED)
Optical (LED)

Sensor Model 
 

HERO
HERO 25K

Works On Glass 
 

No
No

Minimum Lift Off Distance 
 

1.2 mm
1.2 mm

Maximum Polling Rate 
 

1000 Hz
1000 Hz
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Mouse Wheel 
 

Mouse wheel picture 
 

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Scroll Wheel Type 
 

Notched Wheel
Notched Wheel + Free Wheel

Scroll Wheel Tilt 
 

No
Yes

Thumb Wheel Type 
 

No
No
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Noise  

Noise Video  

Click Noise 
 

Loud
Quiet
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Operating System And Software

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Logitech G HUB
Logitech G HUB

Software Windows Compatibility 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatibility 
 

Yes
Yes

On-Board Memory 
 

Yes
Yes

CPI (DPI) Adjustment  
 

Yes
Yes

Polling Rate Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Profile Configuration 
 

Yes
Yes

Profile Auto-Switching 
 

Yes
Yes

RGB On/Off 
 

No RGB
Yes
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Mouse Compatibility 
 

10
10

Windows Compatibility  

Fully
Fully

macOS Compatibility  

Fully
Fully
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