The short version
Both are symmetrical, but the Logitech G305 Lightspeed is 9 mm longer (116.6 × 62.15 × 38.2 mm vs 108 × 62.6 × 38.5 mm). The Razer Orochi V2 is 39 g lighter (99 g vs 60 g). The Razer Orochi V2 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 Orochi V2 came out about 3 years later (May 2018 vs April 2021). In our rankings the Logitech G305 Lightspeed is #57 overall and the Razer Orochi V2 is #32.
What actually separates them
| LogitechG305 LIGHTSPEED | VS | RazerOrochi V2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018/05 | Release Date | 2021/04 |
| #57 | Overall Rank | #32 |
| #49 | FPS Rank | #24 |
| #55 | MOBA Rank | #32 |
| #59 | MMO Rank | #41 |
| 12000 | Max DPI | 18000 +50% |
| 400 | IPS | 450 +12.5% |
| HERO | Sensor | Razer 5G Advanced 18K DPI Optical Sensor |
| Colors | ||
| 116.6 mm | Length | 108 mm |
| 62.15 mm | Width | 62.6 mm |
| 38.2 mm | Height | 38.5 mm |
| 99g | Weight | 60g -39.4% |
| 10M | Switch Lifespan | 60M +500% |
| Wireless | Connection | Wireless, Bluetooth |
| AA | Battery Type | AA, AAA |
Every spec, side by side
| LogitechG305 LIGHTSPEED | VS | RazerOrochi V2 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Logitech | Brand | Razer |
| 2018/05 | Release Date | 2021/04 |
| Rankings | ||
| #57 | Overall Rank | #32 |
| #49 | FPS Rank | #24 |
| #55 | MOBA Rank | #32 |
| #59 | MMO Rank | #41 |
| 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 | No |
| Right | Handedness | Right |
| Symmetrical | Shape | Symmetrical |
| Solid | Shell Type | Solid |
| Colors | ||
| 116.6 mm | Length | 108 mm |
| 62.15 mm | Width | 62.6 mm |
| 38.2 mm | Height | 38.5 mm |
| 99g | Weight | 60g |
| No | Extra Weights | No |
| Buttons | ||
| 6 | Total Buttons | 6 |
| 2 | Buttons (Left) | 2 |
| 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, AAA |
| Unknown | Battery Life | 445 h at 1,000 Hz |
| 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
Razer Orochi V2
Common questions
Which is lighter, the Logitech G305 Lightspeed or the Razer Orochi V2?
The Razer Orochi V2 is lighter: 99 g vs 60 g.
Are the Logitech G305 Lightspeed and Razer Orochi V2 the same shape and size?
No, both are symmetrical, but the Logitech G305 Lightspeed is 9 mm longer (116.6 × 62.15 × 38.2 mm vs 108 × 62.6 × 38.5 mm).
Which has the better sensor specs, the Logitech G305 Lightspeed or the Razer Orochi V2?
The Razer Orochi V2 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 Orochi V2?
The Razer Orochi V2, by about 3 years: May 2018 vs April 2021.
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