The Logitech G305 held the budget wireless gaming mouse throne for eight straight years. That's not a typo. Eight years of sitting comfortably at the top of the pile, fending off challengers with its egg-shaped shell, capable sensor, and price that never felt like a gut punch. Then the Mchose G3 V2 Pro showed up, knocked it off the perch, and Logitech apparently took that personally.
Enter the G305 X Superlight, a refresh that brings the Hero 44K sensor, USB-C wired charging, RGB through a translucent base panel, and a design tweak meant to match the G316 X 98 gaming keyboard. It retails at $80, which is $20 more than the original G305. That price jump is where the conversation gets complicated.
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What the specs actually look like
On paper, the G305 X Superlight reads impressively. The Hero 44K sensor tops out at 44,000 DPI with 40 G acceleration and 678 IPS tracking speed. Weight sits at 59 grams, which is light enough to feel nimble without that hollow, cheap sensation some ultralight mice carry. Battery life is rated at 130 hours on 2.4 GHz wireless. Connectivity covers wired USB-C, 2.4 GHz, and Bluetooth, so it's genuinely versatile for desk setups and travel alike.
The polling rate defaults to 1,000 Hz, which is standard. You can push it to 8,000 Hz, but only with an optional separate receiver that costs extra. Here's the thing: 8,000 Hz polling is genuinely niche territory, and most players will never notice the difference. Making it optional rather than baking it into the base price is actually a reasonable call.
The feel in actual play
The rounded, egg-shaped shell that made the original G305 a fan favourite is back, and it still works. The compact frame suits smaller hands best, though players with larger hands reported no real discomfort either. The sides invite a natural palm-and-squeeze grip, and the satisfying click of the main buttons produces a reassuringly loud, tactile response. Double-click issues? Not present here.
Testing in Counter-Strike 2, where precise flick shots live and die by sensor consistency, the Hero 44K never dropped out or stuttered. The accessible DPI switch on top makes sensitivity changes quick mid-session. In faster-paced shooters, the mouse tracks cleanly and the lightweight frame means extended sessions don't leave your wrist feeling taxed.
The repairability angle is a genuine plus. Visible screws on the underside mean battery replacement is straightforward, which is something a lot of wireless mice quietly make difficult.
Where it stumbles
The skates. That's the headline problem.
They're stiff, they catch on mouse pads, and they produce an audible scratching sound during wide swipes. This isn't a subtle issue that only surfaces under controlled testing conditions. It's the kind of thing that starts to grate after a few hours, making you second-guess big arm movements in the middle of a match. Replacing them with aftermarket mouse feet fixes it, but you really shouldn't need to spend extra money and time on a $80 mouse just to get it gliding the way it should.
The comparison to the 8BitDo Retro R8 is telling. That mouse costs $30 less, ships with a charging dock, and its skates feel immediately better the moment you swap between the two. The G305 X Superlight has a stronger sensor, but the R8 closes the gap fast on everything else.
How it stacks up against the competition
The budget wireless mouse market in 2026 is not what it was in 2018. The Mchose G3 V2 sits at less than half the price of the G305 X Superlight, carries the same 59-gram weight, matches the base 1,000 Hz polling, and offers smoother mouse feet. Its 12,000 DPI ceiling is lower, but for most players that's completely irrelevant. The G3 V2 Pro adds a 26,000 DPI sensor for around $10 more than the standard model.
The key here is that Logitech isn't just competing with its own legacy product. The G305 survived eight years partly because it was always showing up on sale at a price nobody could argue with. At $80, the G305 X Superlight doesn't have that safety net. It needs to justify every dollar against a field that has genuinely closed the gap.
The verdict on value
The G305 X Superlight is a better mouse than the G305 in most measurable ways. The Hero 44K sensor is a real step up, USB-C charging is long overdue, and the repairability angle is a small but appreciated detail. If you already love the G305 shape and want a cleaner, more modern version of it, this delivers that.
The problem is that "better than the G305" isn't enough anymore. The skate issue is a legitimate flaw that affects daily use, and the $20 price increase puts it in a bracket where the competition is fierce. Pro tip: if you're drawn to the egg shape specifically, the Mchose G3 V2 Pro covers most of the same ground for less money and glides better out of the box.
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