LogitechG502 LIGHTSPEEDvsLogitechG305 LIGHTSPEED

The short version

The Logitech G502 Lightspeed is ergonomic and the Logitech G305 Lightspeed is symmetrical, and the Logitech G502 Lightspeed is 15 mm longer and 13 mm wider (131.2 × 75.2 × 40 mm vs 116.6 × 62.15 × 38.2 mm). By length that is large against small. The Logitech G305 Lightspeed is 15 g lighter (114 g vs 99 g). The Logitech G502 Lightspeed uses the newer HERO 25K sensor and tracks to a higher maximum DPI (25,600 vs 12,000). Both poll at up to 1,000 Hz. The Logitech G502 Lightspeed came out 12 months later (May 2019 vs May 2018). In our rankings the Logitech G502 Lightspeed is #53 overall and the Logitech G305 Lightspeed is #57.

What actually separates them

LogitechG502 LIGHTSPEED	VS	LogitechG305 LIGHTSPEED
2019/05	Release Date	2018/05
#53	Overall Rank	#57
#68	FPS Rank	#49
#52	MOBA Rank	#55
#36	MMO Rank	#59
25600	Max DPI	12000 -53.1%
100	Min DPI	200 +100%
HERO 25K	Sensor	HERO
Yes	RGB Lighting	No
Ergonomic	Shape	Symmetrical
	Colors
131.2 mm	Length	116.6 mm
75.2 mm	Width	62.15 mm
40 mm	Height	38.2 mm
114g	Weight	99g -13.2%
Yes	Extra Weights	No
11	Total Buttons	6
3	Buttons (Left)	2
Notched, Free, Tilting	Scroll Wheel Type	Notched
Built In	Battery Type	AA

Every spec, side by side

LogitechG502 LIGHTSPEED	VS	LogitechG305 LIGHTSPEED
General
Logitech	Brand	Logitech
2019/05	Release Date	2018/05
Rankings
#53	Overall Rank	#57
#68	FPS Rank	#49
#52	MOBA Rank	#55
#36	MMO Rank	#59
Performance
25600	Max DPI	12000
100	Min DPI	200
40 G	Acceleration	40 G
400	IPS	400
1000	Poll Rate (Hz)	1000
1.2	Lift-off Distance	1.2
Optical	Sensor Type	Optical
HERO 25K	Sensor	HERO
Ergo & Design
Yes	RGB Lighting	No
Right	Handedness	Right
Ergonomic	Shape	Symmetrical
Solid	Shell Type	Solid
	Colors
131.2 mm	Length	116.6 mm
75.2 mm	Width	62.15 mm
40 mm	Height	38.2 mm
114g	Weight	99g
Yes	Extra Weights	No
Thumb	Finger Rest	Unknown
Buttons
11	Total Buttons	6
3	Buttons (Left)	2
0	Buttons (Right)	0
Notched, Free, Tilting	Scroll Wheel Type	Notched
Unknown	Switch Lifespan	10M
Connectivity
Wireless	Connection	Wireless
Built In	Battery Type	AA
Software Features
No	Hardware Acceleration	No
No	Software Acceleration	No
No	Angle Snapping	No
No	Smoothing	No
No	Motion Sync	No

Where to buy

Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED

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Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Amazon

AliExpress

Common questions

Which is lighter, the Logitech G502 Lightspeed or the Logitech G305 Lightspeed?

The Logitech G305 Lightspeed is lighter: 114 g vs 99 g.

Are the Logitech G502 Lightspeed and Logitech G305 Lightspeed the same shape and size?

No, the Logitech G502 Lightspeed is ergonomic and the Logitech G305 Lightspeed is symmetrical, and the Logitech G502 Lightspeed is 15 mm longer and 13 mm wider (131.2 × 75.2 × 40 mm vs 116.6 × 62.15 × 38.2 mm). By length that is large against small.

Which has the better sensor specs, the Logitech G502 Lightspeed or the Logitech G305 Lightspeed?

The Logitech G502 Lightspeed is higher on paper: 25,600 vs 12,000 DPI and 400 vs 400 IPS.

Which is newer, the Logitech G502 Lightspeed or the Logitech G305 Lightspeed?

The Logitech G502 Lightspeed, by 12 months: May 2019 vs May 2018.

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