G305 Black: 910-005280 FOR THE PRICE… NOTHING BETTER! WIRELESS OF THE FUTURE! Wireless mice have had a bad rep for gaming for a really longtime because of their performance. This mouse is going to change that. The Logitech G305 wireless mouse based on the G PRO model and is a great entry into the wireless gaming realm for those on a budget. It is built of a solid matte non-slip plastic for a lightweight mouse with great ergonomics. It also features in-body Nano receiver storage for portability. It doesn't feel cheap while it is very light. The weight distribution is slightly towards the back of the mouse just a little off center with the battery in. With the HERO sensor, I believe this is the best Logitech has to offer as far as that goes at this present time. This mouse is the real deal! I would go as far to say it may be and should be the standard for wireless mice moving forward. It has the subtle G for Logitech branding pressed on the surface with silver stamp that I wonder how long it will last. Let's see how this stacks up from a gamer and video creative standpoint. I can only recommend this mouse for small to medium hands. Logitech and the HERO sensor are the future! Performance I was surprised by how well this thing performed. As a gamer, you know wired is the way to go, but this new technology may change my mind. I could not tell a difference in a wired mouse and this wireless sensor. Not having to drag a cord was a big help. I could get used to this! I could not spot any acceleration or deceleration issues during gameplay. With up to 12,000 DPI performance you will not have the excuse of latency if you die :) You can cycle between 200 - 12,000DPI with the press of the center button once you save up to 5 profiles on the onboard memory. For the tech nerds, it offers zero smoothing/acceleration/filtering and has a max. acceleration of > 40 G1 and max. speed of > 400 IPS1. The responsiveness offered here is based on USB data format 16 bits/axis with a report rate of 1000 Hz (1ms) and it utilizes a 32-bit ARM microprocessor. Durability is listed at 10million clicks for the left/right buttons on the website. Wow! This mouse also sports an indicator light for the 5 stored DPI profiles. Putting it in Performance mode gets you 1ms response time and Endurance mode is 8ms. JITTER and ANGLE SNAPPING are NON-EXISTENT! LIFT-OFF is about the height of a CD before it doesn't register movement. Battery Life Since the HERO Sensor and LIGHTSPEED were engineered to deliver extreme efficiency, battery life is rated at 250 Hours using a single AA Battery. Now that is good. I am guessing that is for alkaline batteries and you could squeeze more life out using a lithium ion battery. I like being able to change batteries rather than having to charge a built-in battery. This also will save you in the long run since it isn't built in to the mouse. I expect around 9-12 months of typical use before needing to change my battery running it in endurance mode. There is also a performance mode for when you need to go all out for responsiveness. This of course will reduce battery life but I bet it is still great. It has an indicator light that notifies you when 15% battery remains. Not too bad! Creatives and gamers alike will appreciate this battery life. Extremely Lightweight It is listed at 99g but after weighing it and changing to an Energizer Li-ion battery it was down to 89g. If you want to shed a bit more weight, it can get down to 81g if you remove the battery door. It still works without the door, but does not feel so ergonomic. Great job Logitech for making a wireless mouse that doesn't feel like your sliding a can of soda on a mousepad! Buttons This mouse can be used by both lefties and righties, but the side buttons are really only usable by the right handers. Because of advanced button tensioning with separated buttons, it helps reduce the force needed to click. Clicks are crisp and reliable for those who depend on it when gaming and creative. The center button on the scroll wheel is rubberized and hard to press as usual. The wheel itself is tight with steps and clicky. The side buttons have more travel than I'm used to which could just take some getting used to. They have a tactile feel to them and are not hard to press or feel mushy. This mouse has 6 individually programmable buttons. Using the Logitech Gaming Software, you get added flexibility and simplicity. The G305 sports 10 million click switches for the two primary buttons. It also has a middle click DPI button and two side buttons that can be programmed to your liking using the software. This is also a good mouse for creatives who do video editing *wink wink*. Customizability is key for us! I only wish there was the option to program a change between endurance mode and performance mode without having to go through the software to do so. The power button is a sliding switch which isn't hard to move. Straight from the Logitech Site: SPECS PART NUMBERS Black: 910-005280 White: 910-005289 WARRANTY INFORMATION 2-Year Limited Hardware Warranty SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Windows® 7 or later macOS® 10.11 or later Chrome OS™ USB port PACKAGE CONTENTS Gaming Mouse LIGHTSPEED™ USB nano receiver Receiver extender cable AA battery User documentation TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Tracking Sensor: HERO™ Resolution: 200 – 12,000 dpi Zero smoothing/acceleration/filtering Max. acceleration: > 40 G1 Max. speed: > 400 IPS1 Responsiveness USB data format: 16 bits/axis USB report rate: 1000 Hz (1ms) Microprocessor: 32-bit ARM Durability Buttons (Left / Right): 10-million clicks PTFE Feet: 250-kilometers range1 Physical specifications Height: 4.6 in (116.6 mm) Width: 2.5 in (62.15 mm) Depth: 1.5 in (38.2 mm) Weight: 3.42 oz (99 g) OVERALL a BUY! The G305 is a great budget wireless mouse with the best battery life. This mouse is PERFECT for small to medium sized right handed users. For any who are looking for portability and something lightweight without sacrificing performance, this is for you too! It is a great value at this price point for any gamer or creative looking for a customizable mouse. BUY! Best quality is of this mouse is battery life.