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Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse vs Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse

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all judged against mice at a similar price

The Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse scores 6.7/10 overall, ahead of the Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse at 6.6/10.

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

The Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse leads on comfort and shape and connectivity and battery.

The biggest difference is comfort and shape, where the Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse scores 8/10 to the Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse's 5/10.

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse

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 (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse

Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse

6.7/10verdict: buy

The Logitech Lift is a vertical mouse for people with small to medium-sized hands who want wrist relief over long working sessions. It suits those who switch between up to three devices and like a battery that lasts months. A left-handed version exists, which widens who it can fit.

Typically about £32.99 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightLogitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming MouseLogitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse
Comfort and shape25%5/108/10
Connectivity and battery25%6/108/10
Sensor and tracking20%8/106/10
Build and buttons15%7/105/10
Software and value15%8/105/10
Overall6.6/106.7/10

Specifications

SpecLogitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming MouseLogitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse
Connection2.4GHz LIGHTSPEED wireless via nano USB receiver; no BluetoothBluetooth Low Energy and Logi Bolt USB receiver; Easy-Switch up to 3 devices
Sensor and DPILogitech HERO optical sensor, 200 to 12,000 DPI, polling rate 1000Hz (third-party)Pluto One optical sensor, 400-4,000 DPI
Battery life1 AA battery (not rechargeable), up to 250 hours run-to-die; up to 9 months in Endurance mode via G HUBOne AA battery included, up to 24 months
Weight99 g (manufacturer Special Edition page); third-party measurements 95 g to 98 g125 g (mouse alone)
Buttons6 programmable: left and right primary switches rated 10 million clicks, middle click, DPI button and two side buttons4 buttons + Connectivity button
Shape and handSymmetrical, ambidextrous; small size57-degree vertical angle, for small to medium-sized hands
SoftwareLogitech G HUBLogi Options+

Strengths and weaknesses

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
Read the full Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse review ›

Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse

  • + Owners praise comfort and wrist relief over long periods
  • + Up to 24 months from one AA battery
  • + Bluetooth, Logi Bolt receiver and three-device switching
  • − No USB-C charging; battery is not rechargeable
  • − No horizontal scroll wheel
  • − Owners report a learning curve and a high price

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a rechargeable mouse with USB-C charging
  • People with large hands, as the shape is listed for small to medium
  • Anyone who scrolls sideways often and wants a dedicated horizontal wheel
Read the full Logitech Lift Vertical Ergonomic Mouse review ›

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