Logitech G203 Prodigy Gaming Mouse vs Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse

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all judged against mice at a similar price

The Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse scores 6.6/10 overall, ahead of the Logitech G203 Prodigy Gaming Mouse at 5.7/10.

The Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse leads on connectivity and battery, sensor and tracking, build and buttons and software and value.

They score the same on comfort and shape.

Logitech G203 Prodigy Gaming Mouse

5.7/10verdict: good, not the best

The Logitech G203 Prodigy is a basic wired gaming mouse for buyers who want a capable sensor and a light body without spending much. It suits players, and anyone at a desk, with smaller hands who are happy with a USB cable. Buyers wanting wireless, a larger shape or consistent click feel should look at other options.

Typically about £22.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse

6.6/10verdict: buy

The G305 is for people who want a small, symmetrical wireless mouse with a fast sensor and very long battery life. It suits gamers and desk users who connect through a USB receiver and don't need Bluetooth. Buyers who want a light mouse or a rechargeable battery should look at the weight and AA notes first.

Typically about £36.36 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Logitech G203 Prodigy Gaming Mouse	Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse
Comfort and shape	25%	5/10	5/10
Connectivity and battery	25%	5/10	6/10
Sensor and tracking	20%	7/10	8/10
Build and buttons	15%	5/10	7/10
Software and value	15%	7/10	8/10
Overall		5.7/10	6.6/10

Specifications

Spec	Logitech G203 Prodigy Gaming Mouse	Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse
Connection	Wired USB	2.4GHz LIGHTSPEED wireless via nano USB receiver; no Bluetooth
Sensor and DPI	Optical, 200 to 8,000 DPI	Logitech HERO optical sensor, 200 to 12,000 DPI, polling rate 1000Hz (third-party)
Battery life	Not applicable, wired mouse	1 AA battery (not rechargeable), up to 250 hours run-to-die; up to 9 months in Endurance mode via G HUB
Weight	85 g mouse only	99 g (manufacturer Special Edition page); third-party measurements 95 g to 98 g
Buttons	Six programmable buttons	6 programmable: left and right primary switches rated 10 million clicks, middle click, DPI button and two side buttons
Shape and hand	Petite, lozenge-like shape	Symmetrical, ambidextrous; small size
Software	Logitech G HUB, up to 5 presets; works out of the box	Logitech G HUB

Strengths and weaknesses

Logitech G203 Prodigy Gaming Mouse

+ Tracking and accuracy praised by owners
+ Works out of the box; G HUB optional
+ Six programmable buttons on a light body
− Reviewers describe it as small; comfort views are mixed
− Wired only, with no wireless or Bluetooth option
− Click feel varies; some report soft or hair-trigger buttons

Skip it if:

Buyers with large hands who want a bigger, more filling shape
Anyone who needs a wireless or Bluetooth mouse
People who want several profiles stored on the mouse itself

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Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse

+ Up to 250 hours from one AA battery
+ HERO sensor with no smoothing or acceleration
+ Reviewers report no perceptible wireless latency
− Around 99 g, heavy for its compact size
− Needs a non-rechargeable AA battery
− No Bluetooth, only the nano USB receiver

Skip it if:

Buyers who want a light mouse and won't modify the battery setup
People who want a rechargeable battery rather than a single AA
Anyone who needs Bluetooth or wants to connect without a USB receiver

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