Buying Guide

The Best Logitech Gaming Mice

Six Logitech G mice compared on weight, sensor, buttons and battery, from the 60g PRO X Superlight 2 to the wired G502 Hero.

By , PC Hardware Editor

12 min read6 products evaluated

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Logitech G sells both the lightest esports mice and the heaviest button-laden ones, so the best model depends on grip and genre.\n\nWe compared six on weight, sensor, buttons, connection and battery.

Quick Picks

Which of the 6 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.

  1. Best Ambidextrous Pick

    Logitech G PRO 2 Lightspeed Wireless Mouse

    An ambidextrous shape with a Hero 2 sensor.

    Best for: Left-handed players and claw grips.

    Check price for Logitech G PRO 2 Lightspeed Wireless Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
  2. Best Wireless G502

    Logitech G502 X Plus Wireless Mouse

    The G502 shape with Lightspeed and Lightforce switches.

    Best for: Palm grips that want many buttons wirelessly.

    Check price for Logitech G502 X Plus Wireless Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
  3. Best Dual-Mode Budget Pick

    Logitech G309 Lightspeed Wireless Mouse

    Lightspeed and Bluetooth on one mouse.

    Best for: Players who also use a laptop.

    Check price for Logitech G309 Lightspeed Wireless Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
  4. Best Budget Wireless

    Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless Mouse

    A 250-hour AA battery life.

    Best for: Tight budgets that still want wireless.

    Check price for Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
  5. Most Buttons

    Logitech G502 Hero Wired Mouse

    The most button count here (11).

    Best for: Macros and editing shortcuts.

    Check price for Logitech G502 Hero Wired Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

Our Picks

Lightest Mouse1 of 6

Logitech G PRO X Superlight 2 Wireless Mouse

The Superlight 2 is Logitech's esports mouse: 60g, a Hero 2 sensor and Lightforce switches, with little else in the way.

Best for

Fast flick aiming.

Skip if

Skip it if price comes first: the G305 cost less when we checked.
Logitech G PRO X Superlight 2 Wireless Mouse

Why we like it

Its zero-additive PTFE feet glide smoothly, and LIGHTFORCE hybrid switches give a tactile click. It polls at up to 8kHz, charges over USB-C and runs up to 95 hours per charge. The HERO 2 sensor tracks above 888 IPS at up to 44,000 DPI with no smoothing or acceleration.

The PRO X Superlight 2's dongle works best on a front USB port or an extender near the mouse. At our last price check it topped the group, with the G502 X Plus the nearest cheaper option. If you want a confirmed button count, look to the G502 Hero instead: it offers 11, while this one gives no figure.

Key specs

Weight
60g
Max DPI
44,000
Connection
Lightspeed 2.4GHz

Pros

  • Light 60g body
  • Hero 2 sensor
  • Lightforce hybrid optical-mechanical switches
  • The lightest weight here (60g)

Cons

  • Costs more than the G305 at the time of writing

Best Ambidextrous Pick2 of 6

Logitech G PRO 2 Lightspeed Wireless Mouse

The G PRO 2 keeps Logitech's newest sensor and switches in an ambidextrous shape, for players who find the Superlight too narrow or who aim left-handed.

Best for

Left-handed players and claw grips.

Skip if

Skip it if price comes first: the G305 cost less when we checked.
Logitech G PRO 2 Lightspeed Wireless Mouse

Why we like it

Its HERO 2 sensor reaches 44,000 DPI and tracks above 888 IPS. LIGHTSPEED wireless is tested for tournament-grade reliability. You also get Lightforce hybrid switches.

The G PRO 2's dongle works best on a front USB port or an extender near the mouse. Before buying, weigh one limit: costs more than the G305 at the time of writing. On price it sat fourth of 6, between the cheaper G309 and the pricier G502 X Plus, at the time of writing. The maker doesn't give its weight; if that figure matters, the PRO X Superlight 2 weighs 60g.

Key specs

Connection
Lightspeed 2.4GHz
Shape
Ambidextrous

Pros

  • Ambidextrous shape
  • Hero 2 sensor
  • Lightforce hybrid switches

Cons

  • Costs more than the G305 at the time of writing

Best Wireless G5023 of 6

Logitech G502 X Plus Wireless Mouse

The G502 X Plus brings the familiar G502 shape to Lightspeed wireless, with Lightforce switches and RGB lighting.

Best for

Palm grips that want many buttons wirelessly.

Skip if

If budget leads, the G305 was cheaper at our last price check.
Logitech G502 X Plus Wireless Mouse

Why we like it

Its dual-mode wheel switches between free spin and ratcheting and tilts for two more controls, and LIGHTFORCE hybrid switches pair optical speed with a mechanical feel. Eight-LED lighting dims to save battery. It also offers a Hero 25K sensor.

The G502 X Plus's dongle works best on a front USB port or an extender near the mouse. Before buying, weigh one limit: costs more than the G305 at the time of writing. Its price falls between the G PRO 2 and the PRO X Superlight 2, based on our last check. Buyers who need a confirmed weight should compare it with the PRO X Superlight 2, which weighs 60g.

Key specs

Connection
Lightspeed 2.4GHz

Pros

  • Hero 25K sensor
  • Lightforce hybrid switches
  • RGB lighting on the classic G502 shape
  • The G502 shape with Lightspeed and Lightforce switches

Cons

  • Costs more than the G305 at the time of writing

Best Dual-Mode Budget Pick4 of 6

Logitech G309 Lightspeed Wireless Mouse

The G309 runs on a single AA cell and weighs 68g with a lithium battery.

Best for

Players who also use a laptop.

Skip if

Skip it if price comes first: the G305 cost less when we checked.
Logitech G309 Lightspeed Wireless Mouse

Why we like it

It adds Bluetooth, which the G305 lacks. LIGHTFORCE hybrid switches combine optical speed with a mechanical feel, and six buttons are programmable. It runs on one AA battery.

One AA battery lasts over 300 hours, or indefinitely on a POWERPLAY mat, and a receiver extender and grip tape are included. You also get a Hero 25K sensor. Keep the G309 on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop.

Before buying, weigh one limit: costs more than the G305 at the time of writing. Its price falls between the G502 Hero and the G PRO 2, based on our last check.

Key specs

Weight
68g
Programmable buttons
6
Connection
Lightspeed 2.4GHz, Bluetooth

Pros

  • Dongle plus Bluetooth
  • 68g with a lithium AA cell, 86g with an alkaline one
  • Hero 25K sensor
  • Lightspeed and Bluetooth on one mouse

Cons

  • Costs more than the G305 at the time of writing

Best Budget Wireless5 of 6

Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless Mouse

The G305 is the cheapest Lightspeed mouse and still one of the best values in wireless gaming mice, with a 250 hours on one AA.

Best for

Tight budgets that still want wireless.

Skip if

Look at the other picks if you need a feature not covered above.
Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless Mouse

Why we like it

The HERO sensor is up to 10 times more power efficient than earlier sensors, which stretches battery life, and the receiver stores inside the mouse. LIGHTSPEED wireless reports at 1ms. You also get runs on a single AA battery.

The G305's dongle works best on a front USB port or an extender near the mouse. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the G502 Hero was the next step up. Buyers who need a confirmed weight should compare it with the PRO X Superlight 2, which weighs 60g.

Key specs

Max DPI
12,000
Battery life
250 hours
Connection
Lightspeed 2.4GHz

Pros

  • Up to 250 hours per charge
  • Hero sensor
  • Runs on a single AA battery
  • A 250-hour AA battery life

Most Buttons6 of 6

Logitech G502 Hero Wired Mouse

The G502 Hero is the wired classic, with 11 buttons and removable weights to tune the feel.

Best for

Macros and editing shortcuts.

Skip if

Price-first buyers should look at the G305, which cost less when we checked.
Logitech G502 Hero Wired Mouse

Why we like it

Its HERO sensor tracks up to 25,600 DPI, and five 3.6g weights tune the balance. Metal springs tension the main buttons. Five 3.6g weights let you tune the balance, and the scroll wheel switches into a hyper-fast mode.

The HERO sensor works with no smoothing, filtering or acceleration, and the left and right buttons use metal pivot hinges. LIGHTSYNC RGB is included and needs Logitech's software. You get a wired connection here, which sets it apart from the G305 and its a lightspeed 2.4GHz connection.

It was priced above the G305 and below the G309 at the time of writing. There is no published weight figure, whereas the PRO X Superlight 2 weighs 60g.

Key specs

Programmable buttons
11
Connection
Wired

Pros

  • 11 programmable buttons
  • No battery to charge
  • Hero sensor
  • Adjustable weights

Cons

  • Costs more than the G305 at the time of writing

How We Chose These Logitech Mice

Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.

A hand on a white gaming mouse, and the same mouse shown from below
A hand on a white gaming mouse, and the same mouse shown from below
The figures behind the order
We compared six mice on weight, button count, max DPI and connection as the makers state them. Nothing was tested in-house; 1 of the 4 fields compared are stated for every pick, while weight and button count have gaps.
The shared baseline
All 6, from the PRO X Superlight 2 to the G502 Hero, state connection.
Where the specs have gaps
The G PRO 2, the G502 X Plus, the G305 and the G502 Hero give no weight; the PRO X Superlight 2, the G PRO 2, the G502 X Plus and the G305 give no button count.
Price range
At our last check the picks ran from the G305 (under $50) to the PRO X Superlight 2 ($100 to $150).

What to Look for in a Logitech Mouse

Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.

  1. Weight across these picks

    Across these 2 picks weight spans 68g (the G309) to 60g (the PRO X Superlight 2). If weight is your first filter, the PRO X Superlight 2 sets the ceiling at 60g. The G PRO 2, the G502 X Plus, the G305 and the G502 Hero give no weight figure, so 2 of 6 picks are compared here.

  2. Button count

    Here button count runs from 6 on the G309 to 11 on the G502 Hero, an 83% spread. Start with the G502 Hero if button count decides it. The PRO X Superlight 2, the G PRO 2, the G502 X Plus and the G305 give no button count figure, so 2 of 6 picks are compared here.

    A hand next to a black wireless mouse on a blue mousepad
    A hand next to a black wireless mouse on a blue mousepad
  3. Setup checks

    The PRO X Superlight 2's dongle works best on a front USB port or an extender near the mouse. Keep the G309 on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop.

  4. Features beyond the spec table

    The G309: a Hero 25K sensor. The G305: runs on a single AA battery. The G502 Hero: adjustable weights.

    A hand holding a light-blue mouse on a red mousepad
    A hand holding a light-blue mouse on a red mousepad
  5. How much to spend

    Under $50 buys the G305 and the G502 Hero; $50 to $100 buys the G309; $100 to $150 buys the G PRO 2, the G502 X Plus and the PRO X Superlight 2 at our last check.

How to Choose a Logitech Mouse

By priority

PriorityConsiderWhy
Fast flick aimingPRO X Superlight 2The lightest weight here (60g)
Left-handed players and claw gripsG PRO 2An ambidextrous shape with a Hero 2 sensor
Palm grips that want many buttons wirelesslyG502 X PlusThe G502 shape with Lightspeed and Lightforce switches
Players who also use a laptopG309Lightspeed and Bluetooth on one mouse
Tight budgets that still want wirelessG305A 250-hour AA battery life
Macros and editing shortcutsG502 HeroThe most button count here (11)

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Key specs side by side

The PRO X Superlight 2 leads on weight at 60g, ahead of the G309 at 68g. "Not listed" marks weight where the G PRO 2, the G502 X Plus, the G305 and the G502 Hero leave the figure out.

MiceWeightProgrammable buttonsMax DPIConnection
PRO X Superlight 260gNot listed44,000Lightspeed 2.4GHz
G PRO 2Not listedNot listedNot listedLightspeed 2.4GHz
G502 X PlusNot listedNot listedNot listedLightspeed 2.4GHz
G30968g6Not listedLightspeed 2.4GHz, Bluetooth
G305Not listedNot listed12,000Lightspeed 2.4GHz
G502 HeroNot listed11Not listedWired

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By price at the time of writing

At our last check the cheapest pick, the G305, sat in the under $50 tier, 3 tiers in all up to the PRO X Superlight 2 at $100 to $150; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.

Price tierMice
Under $50G305, G502 Hero
About $50 to $100G309
About $100 to $150G PRO 2, G502 X Plus, PRO X Superlight 2

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the lightest weight: the PRO X Superlight 2 or the G309?

Between the top two, it is 60g on the PRO X Superlight 2 against 68g on the G309, a 12% difference. The G PRO 2, the G502 X Plus, the G305 and the G502 Hero don't state a weight figure, so they sit outside this comparison; 2 of 6 picks are ranked.

How does the G309 compare with the G502 Hero on button count?

The G502 Hero leads at 11, with the G309 at 6. No button count figure is published for the PRO X Superlight 2, the G PRO 2, the G502 X Plus and the G305, which leaves 2 of 6 picks ranked here.

What makes the G502 X Plus the Best Wireless G502?

The label rests on the G502 shape with Lightspeed and Lightforce switches. The G305, the cheapest pick, sat in the under $50 tier against $100 to $150 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It is aimed at palm grips that want many buttons wirelessly.

What should I check before buying the G502 X Plus?

The G502 X Plus's dongle works best on a front USB port or an extender near the mouse. In this guide it ranks third of 6, as our Best Wireless G502 pick.

Beyond the specs, what sets the PRO X Superlight 2 and the G PRO 2 apart?

The PRO X Superlight 2: a Hero 2 sensor. The G PRO 2: a Hero 2 sensor. The G502 X Plus: a Hero 25K sensor.

Bottom Line

Shooter players should buy the Superlight 2 or, for an ambidextrous shape, the G PRO 2. The G502 X Plus suits palm grips, and the G305 is the budget wireless pick.

About the author

PC Hardware Editor

Alex covers PC hardware, monitors, components, upgrades and peripherals for The PC Journal, with a focus on helping readers understand specifications, compatibility and meaningful product trade-offs.

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