LogitechG305 LIGHTSPEEDvsRazerBasilisk V3 X HyperSpeed

The short version

The Logitech G305 Lightspeed is symmetrical and the Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed is ergonomic, and the Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed is 14 mm longer, 13 mm wider, and 4 mm taller (116.6 × 62.15 × 38.2 mm vs 130.1 × 75.1 × 42.5 mm). By length that is small against large. The Logitech G305 Lightspeed is 11 g lighter (99 g vs 110 g). The Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed uses the newer Razer™ 5G Advanced 18K DPI Optical Sensor and tracks to a higher maximum DPI (12,000 vs 18,000). Both poll at up to 1,000 Hz. The Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed came out about 5 years later (May 2018 vs April 2023). In our rankings the Logitech G305 Lightspeed is #57 overall and the Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed is #50.

What actually separates them

LogitechG305 LIGHTSPEED	VS	RazerBasilisk V3 X HyperSpeed
2018/05	Release Date	2023/04
#57	Overall Rank	#50
#49	FPS Rank	#61
#55	MOBA Rank	#51
#59	MMO Rank	#35
12000	Max DPI	18000 +50%
400	IPS	450 +12.5%
HERO	Sensor	Razer™ 5G Advanced 18K DPI Optical Sensor
No	RGB Lighting	Yes
Symmetrical	Shape	Ergonomic
	Colors
116.6 mm	Length	130.1 mm
62.15 mm	Width	75.1 mm
38.2 mm	Height	42.5 mm
99g	Weight	110g +11.1%
6	Total Buttons	7
2	Buttons (Left)	3
10M	Switch Lifespan	60M +500%
Wireless	Connection	Wireless, Bluetooth

Every spec, side by side

LogitechG305 LIGHTSPEED	VS	RazerBasilisk V3 X HyperSpeed
General
Logitech	Brand	Razer
2018/05	Release Date	2023/04
Rankings
#57	Overall Rank	#50
#49	FPS Rank	#61
#55	MOBA Rank	#51
#59	MMO Rank	#35
Performance
12000	Max DPI	18000
200	Min DPI	Unknown
40 G	Acceleration	40 G
400	IPS	450
1000	Poll Rate (Hz)	1000
1.2	Lift-off Distance	1.2
Optical	Sensor Type	Optical
HERO	Sensor	Razer™ 5G Advanced 18K DPI Optical Sensor
Ergo & Design
No	RGB Lighting	Yes
Right	Handedness	Right
Symmetrical	Shape	Ergonomic
Solid	Shell Type	Solid
	Colors
116.6 mm	Length	130.1 mm
62.15 mm	Width	75.1 mm
38.2 mm	Height	42.5 mm
99g	Weight	110g
No	Extra Weights	No
Unknown	Finger Rest	Thumb
Buttons
6	Total Buttons	7
2	Buttons (Left)	3
0	Buttons (Right)	0
Notched	Scroll Wheel Type	Notched
Unknown	Main Switch	Razer™ Mechanical Mouse Switches Gen-2
Unknown	Main Switch Type	Mechanical
10M	Switch Lifespan	60M
Connectivity
Wireless	Connection	Wireless, Bluetooth
AA	Battery Type	AA
Software Features
No	Hardware Acceleration	Unknown
No	Software Acceleration	Unknown
No	Angle Snapping	Unknown
No	Smoothing	Unknown
No	Motion Sync	Unknown

Where to buy

Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Amazon

AliExpress

Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed

Amazon

AliExpress

Common questions

Which is lighter, the Logitech G305 Lightspeed or the Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed?

The Logitech G305 Lightspeed is lighter: 99 g vs 110 g.

Are the Logitech G305 Lightspeed and Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed the same shape and size?

No, the Logitech G305 Lightspeed is symmetrical and the Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed is ergonomic, and the Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed is 14 mm longer, 13 mm wider, and 4 mm taller (116.6 × 62.15 × 38.2 mm vs 130.1 × 75.1 × 42.5 mm). By length that is small against large.

Which has the better sensor specs, the Logitech G305 Lightspeed or the Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed?

The Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed is higher on paper: 12,000 vs 18,000 DPI and 400 vs 450 IPS.

Which is newer, the Logitech G305 Lightspeed or the Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed?

The Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed, by about 5 years: May 2018 vs April 2023.

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