Logitech G203 LIGHTSYNC vs Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED
Logitech G's two cheapest gaming mice share the same outer dimensions and a six-button shape, so the choice is mostly about the cable. The G203 is wired with RGB lighting, the G305 is wireless over LIGHTSPEED and runs on one AA battery.
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Spec by spec
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 85 g(Best in this row) | 99 g |
| Shape | Symmetrical | Symmetrical |
| Connection | Wired | Wireless |
| Sensor | Gaming-grade optical sensor | HERO |
| Max DPI | 8,000 | 12,000(Best in this row) |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | 1,000 Hz |
| Battery life | Not listed | 250 h |
| Price | $34.99(Best in this row) | $59.99 |
| Setuplify score | Setuplify score: 7.4/10 | Setuplify score: 8.0/10(Best in this row) |
| Value score | Value score: 9.3/10 | Value score: 9.4/10(Best in this row) |
Highlighted values are the best of the row. Prices are for United States.
Where each one wins
Logitech G203 LIGHTSYNC
Best value
First gaming mouse and tight budgets
- Wins on
- Weight, Price
- Falls behind on
- Max DPI, Setuplify score, Value score
Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED
Our pick overall
Budget gaming setups and students
- Wins on
- Max DPI, Setuplify score, Value score
- Falls behind on
- Weight, Price
Who should buy which
Pick the G203 LIGHTSYNC if you want the lowest price, a lighter mouse (85 g against 99 g) and nothing to charge or replace, with LIGHTSYNC RGB and settings stored on the mouse; its entry-level sensor tops out at 8,000 DPI, which is plenty for most players. Pick the G305 LIGHTSPEED if you want no cable on the desk or carry the mouse with a laptop: the HERO sensor is a step up, LIGHTSPEED runs at 1,000 Hz like Logitech's pricier wireless mice, one AA battery lasts up to 250 hours and the receiver stores inside the mouse. Both share a small right-handed-friendly shape; with large hands, look at the Razer Basilisk V3 or the DeathAdder family instead.
Also worth a look
Other mice we rate that sit close to these two.
Logitech Mouse
Logitech MX Master 3S Bluetooth Edition
- 141 g
- Ergonomic
- Wireless
$83.99Setuplify score: 8.8/10
Questions people ask
Do the G203 and G305 have the same shape?
Yes, Logitech lists the same outer dimensions for both (62.1 x 116.6 x 38.2 mm). The G305 is heavier, 99 g against 85 g, because of its AA battery.
Is the G305 slower than the wired G203?
No. Both report at 1,000 Hz, and LIGHTSPEED is the same wireless technology Logitech uses in its pricier gaming mice. The G305 also has the better sensor (HERO).
Does the G305 have RGB lighting?
No, the G305 has no RGB lighting. LIGHTSYNC RGB is one of the extras of the wired G203.