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Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse vs Logitech Wireless Mouse M185

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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 Wireless Mouse M185 at 5.6/10.

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

The Logitech Wireless Mouse M185 leads on comfort and shape.

They score the same on connectivity and battery.

The biggest difference is sensor and tracking, where the Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse scores 8/10 to the Logitech Wireless Mouse M185'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 Wireless Mouse M185

Logitech Wireless Mouse M185

5.6/10verdict: good, not the best

The Logitech M185 is a basic wireless mouse for people who want to plug in a receiver and start working. It suits one computer on Windows, macOS, ChromeOS or Linux, for office, study or travel use. It is less suited to anyone who wants Bluetooth, extra buttons or proven long-term click durability.

Typically about £12.99 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 Wireless Mouse M185
Comfort and shape25%5/106/10
Connectivity and battery25%6/106/10
Sensor and tracking20%8/105/10
Build and buttons15%7/104/10
Software and value15%8/107/10
Overall6.6/105.6/10

Specifications

SpecLogitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming MouseLogitech Wireless Mouse M185
Connection2.4GHz LIGHTSPEED wireless via nano USB receiver; no Bluetooth2.4 GHz wireless via USB nano receiver, 10 m range; no Bluetooth
Sensor and DPILogitech HERO optical sensor, 200 to 12,000 DPI, polling rate 1000Hz (third-party)Optical, 1000 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; rated 12 months by Logitech
Weight99 g (manufacturer Special Edition page); third-party measurements 95 g to 98 g75.2 g with batteries; 99 × 60 × 39 mm
Buttons6 programmable: left and right primary switches rated 10 million clicks, middle click, DPI button and two side buttons3 (left, right, middle/wheel press); 2D scroll wheel
Shape and handSymmetrical, ambidextrous; small sizeContoured, designed for left- and right-handed users
SoftwareLogitech G HUBNo software needed on Windows, macOS, ChromeOS and Linux; optional Logi 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 Wireless Mouse M185

  • + No software or driver needed on four operating systems
  • + Compact and light, easy to carry
  • + Ambidextrous shape with a rated 12-month battery life
  • − No Bluetooth, only a USB nano receiver
  • − Owners report left-click failures after about a year
  • − Only three buttons and loud clicks

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want Bluetooth or switching between several devices
  • Heavy daily users who need proven click durability
  • People who want side buttons, adjustable DPI or a larger shape
Read the full Logitech Wireless Mouse M185 review ›

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