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Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse vs Logitech MX Master 3S Bluetooth Edition

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all judged against mice at a similar price

The Logitech MX Master 3S Bluetooth Edition scores 7.3/10 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 and software and value.

The Logitech MX Master 3S Bluetooth Edition leads on comfort and shape, connectivity and battery and build and buttons.

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 Master 3S Bluetooth Edition

Logitech MX Master 3S Bluetooth Edition

7.3/10verdict: buy

The MX Master 3S Bluetooth Edition is for right-handed users who want a full-size productivity mouse with plenty of extra controls. It suits people who switch between a few Bluetooth devices and want quiet clicks. It is a poor fit for small hands, left-handed users or anyone who needs a light, travel-friendly mouse.

Typically about £69 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 Master 3S Bluetooth Edition
Comfort and shape25%5/107/10
Connectivity and battery25%6/107/10
Sensor and tracking20%8/107/10
Build and buttons15%7/109/10
Software and value15%8/107/10
Overall6.6/107.3/10

Specifications

SpecLogitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming MouseLogitech MX Master 3S Bluetooth Edition
Connection2.4GHz LIGHTSPEED wireless via nano USB receiver; no BluetoothBluetooth Low Energy; Logi Bolt USB receiver on the business variant; Easy-Switch across 3 channels
Sensor and DPILogitech HERO optical sensor, 200 to 12,000 DPI, polling rate 1000Hz (third-party)Darkfield optical sensor, 8,000 DPI on consumer pages (business spec sheet lists 200-4,000 DPI), tracks on glass
Battery life1 AA battery (not rechargeable), up to 250 hours run-to-die; up to 9 months in Endurance mode via G HUB500 mAh rechargeable Li-Po, not user-replaceable, USB-C charging, about 70 days per full charge
Weight99 g (manufacturer Special Edition page); third-party measurements 95 g to 98 g141 g (mouse only)
Buttons6 programmable: left and right primary switches rated 10 million clicks, middle click, DPI button and two side buttons7 buttons, plus thumbwheel and gesture button
Shape and handSymmetrical, ambidextrous; small sizeFull-size, sculpted, right-handed; 124.9 x 84.3 x 51 mm
SoftwareLogitech G HUBLogi Options+ (Windows and macOS); Logitech Flow for cross-device control

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 Master 3S Bluetooth Edition

  • + Sculpted shape praised by owners and reviewers
  • + Quiet clicks and a machined steel MagSpeed wheel
  • + Easy-Switch across three devices, USB-C charging, about 70 days per charge
  • − Right-handed only; left-handed use is not supported
  • − Large and heavy for some hands and bags
  • − Battery is not user-replaceable

Skip it if:

  • Left-handed users, as left-handed use is not supported
  • People with small hands or who want a light mouse for a laptop bag
  • Linux users who need vendor software, as only Windows and macOS are listed
Read the full Logitech MX Master 3S Bluetooth Edition review ›

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