Logitech G305
The budget wireless mouse buyers keep recommending. Great sensor and months of battery on one AA, but heavy and plain by today's standards.
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Buffs
- + Cheap for reliable gaming wireless
- + Months of use on a single AA battery
- + Accurate HERO sensor
Nerfs
- − About 99 g, heavy by modern standards
- − Not rechargeable, no Bluetooth or wired mode
- − Small, flat shell suits smaller hands
The verdict
The G305 is a 2018 design, and reviewers score it very differently depending on what they compare it with. Budget-focused outlets like Tech4Gamers rate it highly for putting a proper gaming sensor and dependable wireless into a cheap mouse. Broader comparison tests (TechGearLab, Reviews.org) mark it down for the weight of the AA battery, which sits toward the back, the lack of a rechargeable or wired mode, and a small shell that isn’t very comfortable for larger hands.
Buyers are far more enthusiastic. Thousands of ratings at Best Buy, Walmart and MediaMarkt are strongly positive, mostly about value, tracking and a battery that lasts for months. The recurring complaints are needing G HUB for some custom bindings, awkwardly placed side buttons, occasional scroll-wheel skipping and a dongle that’s easy to lose. That gap between pros and players is why it carries a split verdict.
It’s a smart first wireless mouse for players on a tight budget, especially with small-to-medium hands. If weight matters to you, a modern ultralight is worth the extra money.
Sources
Each verdict is converted to a 0–100 scale. We link to every source so you can read the full review.
| Pro reviews | Score |
|---|---|
| Tech4Gamers · 9/10 | 90 |
| Reviews.org (AU) · 3.5/5 | 70 |
| TechGearLab · 67/100 in its gaming mouse test | 67 |
| Community | Score |
|---|---|
| Best Buy · 4.7/5 from 4,439 ratings; praise: accurate sensor, months per AA battery, compact; complaints: G HUB needed for some bindings, side button placement, occasional scroll skips | 94 |
| Walmart · 4.4/5 from 1,632 ratings; praise: value, long battery, solid build; complaints: easy-to-lose dongle, some durability reports | 88 |
| MediaMarkt (DE) · 4.6/5 from 150 ratings | 92 |