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Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse vs Logitech MX Anywhere 3S

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against mice at a similar price

The Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse scores 6.6/10 overall, ahead of the Logitech MX Anywhere 3S at 6.1/10.

The Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse leads on software and value.

They score the same on comfort and shape, connectivity and battery, sensor and tracking and build and buttons.

The biggest difference is software and value, where the Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse scores 8/10 to the Logitech MX Anywhere 3S'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 MX Anywhere 3S

Logitech MX Anywhere 3S

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The MX Anywhere 3S is a compact wireless mouse for people who carry a laptop and switch between devices. It suits right-handed users with small to medium hands who want a praised scroll wheel and wide surface support. Buyers with large hands, or those who want a USB receiver included, have reasons to look elsewhere.

Typically about £48.99 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 MX Anywhere 3S
Comfort and shape25%5/105/10
Connectivity and battery25%6/106/10
Sensor and tracking20%8/108/10
Build and buttons15%7/107/10
Software and value15%8/105/10
Overall6.6/106.1/10

Specifications

SpecLogitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming MouseLogitech MX Anywhere 3S
Connection2.4GHz LIGHTSPEED wireless via nano USB receiver; no BluetoothBluetooth and Logi Bolt USB receiver (sold separately); up to 3 Bluetooth devices
Sensor and DPILogitech HERO optical sensor, 200 to 12,000 DPI, polling rate 1000Hz (third-party)Darkfield optical, 200-8000 DPI in 50 DPI steps
Battery life1 AA battery (not rechargeable), up to 250 hours run-to-die; up to 9 months in Endurance mode via G HUBRechargeable Li-Po 500 mAh; up to 70 days on a full charge; USB-C charging
Weight99 g (manufacturer Special Edition page); third-party measurements 95 g to 98 g99 g (100.5 x 65 x 34.4 mm)
Buttons6 programmable: left and right primary switches rated 10 million clicks, middle click, DPI button and two side buttonsSix buttons, including MagSpeed wheel mode-shift and middle click
Shape and handSymmetrical, ambidextrous; small sizeCompact, right-handed, silicone side grips
SoftwareLogitech G HUBLogi Options+ on Windows and macOS

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 MX Anywhere 3S

  • + Tracks on most surfaces, including glass of 4 mm or more
  • + Scroll wheel praised by owners
  • + Up to 70 days per charge, USB-C charging
  • − Too small for large hands, owners say
  • − Logi Bolt receiver not included
  • − Owners find the price high

Skip it if:

  • Buyers with large hands who want a full-size mouse
  • Left-handed users who need a mirrored or ambidextrous shape
  • Anyone who wants a USB receiver included in the box
Read the full Logitech MX Anywhere 3S review ›

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