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Is it a bad mouse? No. Is it a waste of your money? Almost certainly. Why? Let's get into that.There isn't inherently anything *seriously* wrong with it. Main buttons work and feel good. No latency issues. Good scroll wheel. The problem is that this is supposed to be a gaming mouse, and some of its features don't compete in that market anymore. The G305 was much more appealing in the market in which it was released. Not so much in 2021.The G305 is about 100 grams stock with a standard AA battery inside. Wireless capability is worth adding a few grams, but, still, this is not good for a gaming mouse, especially at this size. Even other, sometimes larger, wireless ones are beating this weight by 20+ grams anymore. While those mice will typically cost you significantly more, they're arguably worth it while the G305 simply is not. In order to get the G305 on a competitive level with other wireless mice from Razer, Glorious, G-Wolves, or even Logitech's own G Pro, here is what would have to happen:Minimum 20g weight reductionBetter weight distributionRechargeable batteryImproved PTFE feetThe AA battery is the culprit for most of these problems. You can get AAA batteries and use tin foil balls or a AA adapter to reduce battery weight, but it's still somewhat back-heavy and on the heavy side overall. Keep in mind that you'll end up replacing the stock battery either way, which adds cost. The optional adapters you need if you get AAAs to save weight add cost. Though this is avoidable if you accept having janky tin foil wedge balls in your battery compartment. You don't NEED replacement feet, but the stock ones aren't good. The feet add cost, too. Once you replace the battery, maybe get an adapter for a AAA, and replace the feet, this isn't the budget wireless mouse you thought it was anymore. There's nothing wrong with keeping it stock if that's what you prefer, though the performance will suffer because it.Perhaps you don't care that this mouse isn't as good as its wireless competitors anyway because it's cheaper. That's fine. But there's an issue with that, too. You are almost certainly hurting your game performance for no reason when you consider that wired gaming mice in the same price range beat this mouse to death. If you want a good gaming mouse that won't break your bank, I'd recommend the following:Razer Viper MiniHyperX Pulsefire HasteG-Wolves Skoll MiniRoccat Burst ProThese are all overall just plain better than the G305 (unless you hate any of their shapes) and usually cost less, too. But considering that the ACTUAL total cost of the G305 includes at least batteries on top of the mouse, you could go with something that has a higher price tag like a G-Wolves Hati-S Classic and not see much of a difference as far as your wallet goes while getting a substantially better product despite the wire.Do you just LOVE the G305 shape to the point where you still want it after all of the above? Get the G203. It's 14 or 15g lighter stock and is fun to mod if you want to go that route. I did a fresh cable, grip tape, skates, and drilled holes in mine. The weight is 67g now. It was $15 on sale months ago. Honestly wouldn't do that again though because I never use it anymore. But it's better than the G305 even if it looks horrible. I don't even think the G203 is anything to write home about, either. The side buttons on the 203/305 shell are garbage. The feet suck. Shape isn't the best. Logitech's click tensioning on these models is SUPERB though- to the point that their clicks feel on par with or better than some mice with better switches. That is easily the most impressive attribute with the wired Logitech egg mice.Are you not getting this mouse for gaming? If you just like the shape and want something wireless, then the G305 isn't too expensive. If you want a gaming mouse for productivity, too, then my pick would be the G502, but it does have a terrible cable unless you get the very expensive wireless version. However, you can get wireless office mice for next to nothing anymore, too, if gaming isn't a concern.Buying this mouse for gaming is simply sacrificing performance in return for very little convenience since the battery must be removed to be charged or replaced anyway. There is almost no reason to buy the G305 anymore. Its time came and went.I love Logitech products. The quality compared to other brands don’t compare. This mouse is light and I like the colors it comes in. The only thing I don’t care too much is that it’s a little big for my hand but it just takes some getting used to. Would still recommend this.if youre talking about all around performance and quality, this is the best mouse you can buy under $40, whether gaming or just browsing, its the best, recommended this to everyone i know, use lithium battery for extra lightnessClick response is immediate, programing buttons is effortless, fits my hand perfectly, delivered in half the time statedBest mouse yet, though I've only used maybe 6 so far for any real length of time. After a few sessions, spread out in days to make sure mood, sleep, diet didn't affect things too much, my Quake skills improved ~15% from my old wired mouse (MX518). Pro-tip: For lighter weight use a AAA battery. Just ball up a small amount of aluminum foil, .25" or so, and insert it in the end positive end. Voila!This mouse was really great when I got it. My biggest complaint about it is that it is too small for my hand which makes it more prone to cramping. However, this may not be an issue if your hands are small but definitely keep that in consideration if you have bigger hands. Overall decent experience.This is my first gaming mouse and wow. i was using a desk mouse the whole time until now and wowone of the best mouse Ive used. It really meets the price to quality ratio.great for games as well as productivity use.Slap in a good battery like Energizer and it would really last a long time before needing replacement.
