Amazon Basics Wireless Mouse Blue
Score: 59/100
Logitech G305 Lightspeed
Score: 58/100Rankings
The Amazon Basics 2.4 GHz wireless mouse delivers dependable connectivity and exceptional battery life in a compact, budget-friendly package, ideal for basic computing tasks. Its low DPI, lack of Bluetooth and modest build quality limit its appeal for power users or gamers.
The Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED is a budget-friendly gaming mouse delivering a high-end HERO 12K sensor, lag-free wireless performance, and impressive battery life in a lightweight ambidextrous shell. Its lack of RGB, small ergonomics, and absence of Bluetooth keep it focused on performance rather than premium features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 dpi | 12,000 dpibest | |
125 Hz | 1,000 Hzbest | |
4,320 hoursbest | 250 hours | |
3 | 6best | |
— | 6best | |
| ↓ lower better | 68 gbest | 95.3 g |
10 mbest | — | |
12 monthsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 4320 hours | 250 hours |
Performance(4) | ||
Sensor Type | Optical | HERO 12K |
Maximum DPI (dpi) | 1000 dpi | 12000 dpi |
Polling Rate (Hz) | 125 Hz | 1000 Hz |
Number of Buttons | 3 | 6 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 68 g | 95.3 g |
Material | Plastic | plastic |
Compatibility(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | Windows, macOS | Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.13 or later, Chrome OS, Linux |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Connection Type | Wireless | wireless |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers view it as a solid entry-level option that "just works" but note the absence of modern features like Bluetooth, adjustable DPI, and side buttons, positioning it as a functional spare rather than a primary device.
Users appreciate its reliability and long battery life, but often mention a noisy scroll wheel, cheap feel, and difficulty on glass surfaces.
“Very reliable and lasts forever on a single set of batteries”
“Perfect as a travel mouse, but wish DPI was higher”
“The scroll wheel gets noisy after a while”
Professional reviewers praise the G305 for delivering LIGHTSPEED performance and HERO sensor accuracy at a budget price, while noting the lack of RGB and small ergonomics.
Users love the lightweight build and marathon battery life, but mention the mouse is small for larger hands and miss RGB lighting.
