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Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse vs Logitech Signature M650

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all judged against mice at a similar price

The Logitech Signature M650 scores 7.1/10 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 Signature M650 leads on comfort and shape and connectivity and battery.

They score the same on build and buttons.

The biggest difference is comfort and shape, where the Logitech Signature M650 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 Signature M650

Logitech Signature M650

7.1/10verdict: buy

The Logitech Signature M650 is a wireless mouse for office and home desk work where comfort and low noise matter most. It comes in standard, large and left-handed versions, so more people can find a fit. It suits anyone who wants a quiet, long-lasting everyday mouse rather than a gaming or multi-computer one.

Typically about £25.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightLogitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming MouseLogitech Signature M650
Comfort and shape25%5/108/10
Connectivity and battery25%6/107/10
Sensor and tracking20%8/106/10
Build and buttons15%7/107/10
Software and value15%8/107/10
Overall6.6/107.1/10

Specifications

SpecLogitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming MouseLogitech Signature M650
Connection2.4GHz LIGHTSPEED wireless via nano USB receiver; no BluetoothLogi Bolt USB receiver or Bluetooth Low Energy; 10 m wireless range
Sensor and DPILogitech HERO optical sensor, 200 to 12,000 DPI, polling rate 1000Hz (third-party)Logitech Advanced Optical Tracking; 400 DPI nominal, up to 4000 DPI max
Battery life1 AA battery (not rechargeable), up to 250 hours run-to-die; up to 9 months in Endurance mode via G HUB1 x AA included; up to 24 months with Logi Bolt receiver, up to 20 months with Bluetooth
Weight99 g (manufacturer Special Edition page); third-party measurements 95 g to 98 g101.4 g
Buttons6 programmable: left and right primary switches rated 10 million clicks, middle click, DPI button and two side buttons5 (left/right click, back/forward, scroll wheel with middle click)
Shape and handSymmetrical, ambidextrous; small sizeContoured with soft thumb area and rubber side grips; standard size for small-to-medium hands
SoftwareLogitech G HUBSupported by Logi Options+ on Windows and macOS; page also lists Linux, iPadOS, Android and Chromebook

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 Signature M650

  • + Quiet clicks and a contoured, rubber-gripped shape
  • + Up to 24 months from one AA battery
  • + Size options include large and left-handed versions
  • − No multi-device switching on this model
  • − Standard size is aimed at small-to-medium hands

Skip it if:

  • Anyone who wants to switch one mouse between several computers
  • Gamers who want a published polling rate and high-DPI controls
  • People with large hands who would only consider the standard size
Read the full Logitech Signature M650 review ›

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