Expert review of the Logitech G305

What struck me right away was the design and the shape, which I'm already familiar with through the G Pro and the G102. This time around, there are no accents or lighting, so the mouse is quite unembellished. Still, I'm glad the 'g4m3r' designs are behind us. The lack of lighting has a positive impact on the battery life. The only real con for me is that I find the mouse a bit too smooth.

A lightweight mouse is important for fast movements. With the included battery, the mouse weighs about 89 grams. It's a bit heavier than the wired version, but I don't experience any issues. You can make it even lighter, for example by using a lighter Lithium battery. Because of the battery, the balance of the mouse is in the middle.

The G305 has 2 modes via the Logitech G software: Endurance and Performance. Browsing YouTube? The mouse lasts for months in standard mode, but you'll experience mouse lag. If you play Counter Strike, choose Performance mode. This mode should last for 250 hours and in the two weeks that I've tried the mouse, I never had to change the battery. You can set the mode via the Logitech Software.

By activating the Performance mode of the Hero sensor, you prevent the mouse lag that I mentioned before. The mouse responds right away and is pixel-precise. Some purists probably won't believe it unless they've tried it, but the G305 feels as responsive and precise as its wired counterparts. I can safely use the G305 for competitive mode in Counter Strike and for the fast gameplay of a game like Quake Champions. With the Hero sensor, Logitech is preparing for a future full of wireless gaming mouses.