Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED
Score: 78/100
Logitech G502 HERO
Score: 70/100Rankings
The Logitech G305 offers a HERO 12K sensor, LIGHTSPEED wireless, and up to 250 hours of battery life in a lightweight ambidextrous shell, targeting budget-conscious gamers who value performance and portability.
The Logitech G502 HERO is a high-performance wired mouse featuring a HERO 25K sensor, 11 programmable buttons, adjustable weights, and LIGHTSYNC RGB, aimed at gamers and power users who need extensive customization and precise tracking.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
12,000 DPI | 25,600 DPIbest | |
1,000 Hzbest | 1,000 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 95.3 gbest | 121 g |
6 count | 11 countbest | |
250 hoursbest | — | |
— | 1 zonesbest | |
40 gbest | 40 gbest | |
— | 12 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Sensor(1) | ||
Sensor Type | HERO 12K | HERO 25K |
Buttons(1) | ||
Programmable Buttons (count) | 6 count | 11 count |
Performance(1) | ||
Maximum DPI (DPI) | 12000 DPI | 25600 DPI |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 95.3 g | 121 g |
Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | Right-handed |
RGB Lighting | false | true |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Connectivity Type | Wireless | Wired |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the G305 for delivering LIGHTSPEED wireless reliability and HERO sensor accuracy at a price that undercuts most competitors, highlighting its long battery life and lightweight build while noting the trade-offs of no RGB and a fixed design.
Everyday users consistently commend the mouse for its compact size, lag-free performance, and marathon-long battery life, especially for travel and small-handed gamers, while recurring complaints focus on its small ergonomics for larger hands, lack of lighting, and occasional connectivity hiccups.
“Perfect for small to medium hands”
“No input lag”
“Battery lasts forever”
Professional reviewers highlight the G502 HERO's precise HERO 25K sensor, robust build quality, and extensive customization options, noting the dual-mode scroll wheel and adjustable weights as standout features that set it apart in the wired gaming mouse segment.
Everyday users love the mouse's premium feel, ergonomic comfort for long sessions, and deep customization, but many criticize the G HUB software's bloat, the mouse's large footprint for smaller hands, and the stiffness of the braided cable.
