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Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse vs Razer Atheris

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 Razer Atheris at 6.1/10.

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

The Razer Atheris leads on connectivity and battery.

They score the same on comfort and shape.

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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Razer Atheris

Razer Atheris

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The Razer Atheris is for people who want a small wireless mouse that connects to a laptop by dongle or Bluetooth. It suits travel bags, desk-hopping and anyone who wants AA batteries instead of a built-in cell. It is less suited to people with larger hands or those who want a light mouse.

Typically about £19.99 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 MouseRazer Atheris
Comfort and shape25%5/105/10
Connectivity and battery25%6/107/10
Sensor and tracking20%8/106/10
Build and buttons15%7/106/10
Software and value15%8/107/10
Overall6.6/106.1/10

Specifications

SpecLogitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming MouseRazer Atheris
Connection2.4GHz LIGHTSPEED wireless via nano USB receiver; no Bluetooth2.4 GHz AFT wireless via compact USB dongle, plus Bluetooth LE
Sensor and DPILogitech HERO optical sensor, 200 to 12,000 DPI, polling rate 1000Hz (third-party)Optical, max sensitivity 7200 DPI
Battery life1 AA battery (not rechargeable), up to 250 hours run-to-die; up to 9 months in Endurance mode via G HUBUp to 350 hours continuous use on a pair of AA batteries (on Bluetooth); not rechargeable
Weight99 g (manufacturer Special Edition page); third-party measurements 95 g to 98 g66 g excluding batteries; 99.7 mm x 62.8 mm x 34.1 mm
Buttons6 programmable: left and right primary switches rated 10 million clicks, middle click, DPI button and two side buttons5 programmable buttons; mechanical switches rated 20 million clicks
Shape and handSymmetrical, ambidextrous; small sizeAmbidextrous ergonomic form factor
SoftwareLogitech G HUBSupported by Razer Synapse 3

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 ›

Razer Atheris

  • + 2.4 GHz dongle plus Bluetooth LE
  • + Up to 350 hours on two AA batteries
  • + Ambidextrous shape with five programmable buttons
  • − Owners find it small and heavy for its size
  • − Batteries are not rechargeable
  • − No tilt scroll wheel

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a rechargeable mouse with USB-C charging
  • Users with larger hands who want a bigger, lighter mouse
  • People who need a tilt scroll wheel for horizontal scrolling
Read the full Razer Atheris review ›

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