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Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse vs TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey

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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 TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey at 6.1/10.

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

The TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey leads on comfort and shape and connectivity and battery.

The biggest difference is sensor and tracking, where the Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse scores 8/10 to the TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey'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.

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TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey

TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

This is a wireless mouse for people who split work between two computers, such as a desktop and a laptop. It suits small to medium hands and right-handed users who want quiet clicks and no driver installs. It is less suited to gamers, left-handed users or anyone who relies on side buttons on a Mac.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightLogitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming MouseTECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey
Comfort and shape25%5/106/10
Connectivity and battery25%6/107/10
Sensor and tracking20%8/105/10
Build and buttons15%7/105/10
Software and value15%8/107/10
Overall6.6/106.1/10

Specifications

SpecLogitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming MouseTECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey
Connection2.4GHz LIGHTSPEED wireless via nano USB receiver; no BluetoothBluetooth 3.0/5.0 or 2.4G USB-A receiver; connects two devices simultaneously with a slide switch
Sensor and DPILogitech HERO optical sensor, 200 to 12,000 DPI, polling rate 1000Hz (third-party)Optical, 4800 DPI maximum with six levels (4800/3200/2400/1600/1200/800)
Battery life1 AA battery (not rechargeable), up to 250 hours run-to-die; up to 9 months in Endurance mode via G HUBRechargeable; 1.5 to 2 hours to fully charge; about 3 months at 2 hours a day per charge
Weight99 g (manufacturer Special Edition page); third-party measurements 95 g to 98 gnot listed
Buttons6 programmable: left and right primary switches rated 10 million clicks, middle click, DPI button and two side buttons6
Shape and handSymmetrical, ambidextrous; small sizeErgonomic, right-hand design implied; suited to small to medium hands; left-hand option not stated
SoftwareLogitech G HUBNo driver installation needed; compatible with Windows, macOS, Chrome and Linux

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 ›

TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey

  • + Connects two devices at once with a slide switch
  • + Rechargeable, rated at about 3 months per charge
  • + No driver needed on Windows, macOS, Chrome or Linux
  • − Side buttons do not work on macOS
  • − Sensor model, polling rate and weight are not published
  • − Right-hand shape, suited to small to medium hands

Skip it if:

  • Mac users who rely on side buttons for back and forward
  • Left-handed users, as no left-hand option is stated
  • Gamers who need a published sensor model and polling rate
Read the full TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey review ›

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