Logitech G305 X Superlight review: better mouse, but does the price hold up?

Logitech has refreshed its long-running G305 with the G305 X Superlight, swapping in the Hero 44K sensor, adding RGB through a translucent panel on the base, and moving to USB-C. The price has climbed to $80 / £70, which means it doesn't just need to be a better mouse — it needs to be better value in a market that's gotten a lot more competitive.

At 59 grams the mouse feels comfortable in hand, light without being insubstantial. The Hero 44K sensor handles high DPI well, topping out at 44,000 DPI, and polling rate can reach 8,000 Hz — though that requires buying an optional separate receiver on top of the asking price. Out of the box you get 1,000 Hz. Battery life is rated at 130 hours. The DPI switch on top is easy to hit mid-game, the clicks are loud and satisfying, and the visible screws on the bottom mean you can swap the battery without a fight — a small but genuine repairability win.

The main issue is the mouse skates. They drag more than expected on a mousepad, and they produce an audible scratching sound during use — the same problem the reviewer flagged on the Protoarc EM25. Once you notice it, it's hard to ignore, and the reviewer found themselves avoiding wide swipes because the noise was distracting. You can swap in aftermarket skates, but you really shouldn't have to do that on a brand-new mouse, especially one sitting above the budget tier. For context, the original G305 held its ground as a top budget wireless pick for eight years before the Mchose G3 V2 Pro finally knocked it off.

The G305 X Superlight has a solid sensor and a comfortable shape, but the skate noise and the higher price tag are real concerns. Whether it earns that premium over the competition is the question Logitech still needs to answer.