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Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse vs Razer DeathAdder Essential

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 DeathAdder Essential at 6.3/10.

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

The Razer DeathAdder Essential leads on comfort and shape.

They score the same on connectivity and battery.

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 DeathAdder Essential

Razer DeathAdder Essential

6.3/10verdict: good, not the best

The Razer DeathAdder Essential is for right-handed users with medium to large hands who want a wired mouse with a comfortable shape. It suits desk setups where a 1.8 m cable is fine and wireless is not needed. It is a sensible pick for anyone who values owner-praised comfort and value over long-term switch reliability.

Typically about £18 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 DeathAdder Essential
Comfort and shape25%5/107/10
Connectivity and battery25%6/106/10
Sensor and tracking20%8/106/10
Build and buttons15%7/105/10
Software and value15%8/107/10
Overall6.6/106.3/10

Specifications

SpecLogitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming MouseRazer DeathAdder Essential
Connection2.4GHz LIGHTSPEED wireless via nano USB receiver; no BluetoothWired, 1.8 m cable, USB
Sensor and DPILogitech HERO optical sensor, 200 to 12,000 DPI, polling rate 1000Hz (third-party)True 6,400 DPI optical sensor, 1000 Hz Ultrapolling, up to 220 IPS / 30 G acceleration
Battery life1 AA battery (not rechargeable), up to 250 hours run-to-die; up to 9 months in Endurance mode via G HUBNot applicable (wired)
Weight99 g (manufacturer Special Edition page); third-party measurements 95 g to 98 g96 g (excluding cable)
Buttons6 programmable: left and right primary switches rated 10 million clicks, middle click, DPI button and two side buttons5 independently programmable Hyperesponse buttons, Razer mechanical switches rated to 10 million clicks, tactile scroll wheel
Shape and handSymmetrical, ambidextrous; small sizeRight-handed ergonomic design, 127 x 73 x 44 mm, for medium to large hands, palm, claw and fingertip grip
SoftwareLogitech G HUBRazer 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 DeathAdder Essential

  • + Owners praise the comfortable shape
  • + Supports palm, claw and fingertip grips
  • + Owners praise its value
  • − Owners report switch and double-click failures
  • − Right-handed design only
  • − Razer labels it Legacy

Skip it if:

  • Left-handed users, because the shape is right-handed only.
  • Anyone who wants a wireless or Bluetooth mouse.
  • Buyers who want a lightweight mouse or a switch that lasts for years.
Read the full Razer DeathAdder Essential review ›

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