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General

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Series

G3051Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g305-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 7 October 2026

Rival1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026SteelSeries files the mouse in its Rival line. The Rival 3 Wireless and the Rival Pro are separate products.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

910-005289, 910-005280, 910-006020, 910-006012, 910-006376, M-R00711Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g305-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 7 October 2026The exact technical sheet identifies the mouse as M-R0071. The five US colour part numbers remain. Receiver C-U0008 is a separate accessory and is excluded from mouse identifiers.8Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/360023303254-G305-LIGHTSPEED-Wireless-Gaming-Mouse-Technical-SpecificationsRead 7 October 2026The exact technical sheet identifies the mouse as M-R0071. The five US colour part numbers remain. Receiver C-U0008 is a separate accessory and is excluded from mouse identifiers.

625512Retailer pageamazon.com/SteelSeries-PrismSync-Lighting-Programmable-Buttons/dp/B093LSMKL3Read 23 October 2026Item details: Model Number 62551, black.

GTIN / EAN

097855137692, 097855137739, 097855161574, 097855161536, 0978551683999Maker spec sheet (PDF)manuals.plus/m/29d06ac77fc2c7680e3e9011891cee9d1dd267e7297e2dc4a1f497cf34c69f59.pdfRead 7 October 2026The revised June 2021 maker sheet maps five exact US colour SKUs to their individual UPCs. Mint 910-006376 maps to 097855168399, independently confirmed by Micro Center and CompSource. An older transformed wrapper truncates Mint to 11 digits. That error and case-pack identifiers are excluded. Direct mirror 403 was respected. The public indexed original table was read.10Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/639713/logitech-g-g305-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouse-mintRead 7 October 2026The revised June 2021 maker sheet maps five exact US colour SKUs to their individual UPCs. Mint 910-006376 maps to 097855168399, independently confirmed by Micro Center and CompSource. An older transformed wrapper truncates Mint to 11 digits. That error and case-pack identifiers are excluded. Direct mirror 403 was respected. The public indexed original table was read.

813682027360, 57071190404952Retailer pageamazon.com/SteelSeries-PrismSync-Lighting-Programmable-Buttons/dp/B093LSMKL3Read 23 October 2026Amazon item details: UPC 813682027360. The EAN 5707119040495 comes from Harvey Norman Australia.3Retailer pageharveynorman.com.au/steelseries-rival-5-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specifications table: Barcode (GTIN) 5707119040495 for the Rival 5.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

15 May 20183Press releaseir.logitech.com/news/news-details/2018/Logitech-G-Unleashes-New-Wireless-Gaming-Mouse/default.aspxRead 8 October 2026First original maker announcement. Its expected availability is separate from actual dated retail evidence.

11 May 202111Press articleandroidheadlines.com/2021/05/steelseries-rival-5-gaming-mouse-wired-availability-price-sale.htmlRead 23 October 2026Article published 2021-05-11. SteelSeries announced the Rival 5 that day.

Status

Available1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g305-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 7 October 2026The current US maker page offers the original G305 for purchase. Lilac is marked low stock. A successor does not establish discontinuation.

Available1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026US store lists Rival 5 in stock on 2026-10-23.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Logitech G305 X SUPERLIGHT31Measurementrtings.com/mouse/reviews/logitech/g305-x-superlightRead 23 October 2026RTINGS calls the G305 LIGHTSPEED the predecessor of the G305 X SUPERLIGHT and the previous generation.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$59.993Press releaseir.logitech.com/news/news-details/2018/Logitech-G-Unleashes-New-Wireless-Gaming-Mouse/default.aspxRead 8 October 2026Original US suggested launch retail price for this exact model. Current maker prices differ and are not substituted.

$59.994Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-5Read 23 October 2026Specifications table of the 2021-07-20 review: Price $59.99. Android Headlines launch coverage of 2021-05-11 gives $60.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€69.9912Press articlegamestar.de/artikel/steelseries-rival-5-gaming-maus-allrounder,3369595.htmlRead 23 October 2026Sponsored SteelSeries article of 2021-05-17 (Danish edition of GameStar): recommended price EUR 69.99, tax included. Country not named. A German snippet also gives 69.99 EUR.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g305-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 7 October 2026Exact en-us consumer shop offers these listed SKUs for US purchase.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White, Black, Lilac, Blue, Mint1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g305-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 7 October 2026

Black1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026One colour. The Spec table lists Back Cover Material Black Matte Finish and Amazon lists Black.

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g305-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 7 October 2026

Gaming1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026Maker calls it a precision multi-genre gaming mouse for fast-paced gaming.

Mouse type

Standard2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Standard1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026A standard mouse with a scroll wheel and a side panel.

Shape

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Body shapeiDescribes shell symmetry, not the intended hand. Symmetrical with side buttons on one side differs from an asymmetric right-handed body. Ambidextrous means a symmetrical body with side buttons on both sides.

Symmetrical body2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact top view shows a symmetrical body with side buttons only on the left. The schema ambidextrous option requires buttons on both sides.

Asymmetric, right-handed1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026Spec table Shape: Ergonomic, Right-Handed.

Maker size classiThe maker’s marketed size label. Do not infer a size class from dimensions or reviewer hand-fit recommendations.

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Recommended gripsiGrip styles explicitly recommended by the maker. A reviewer finding a grip usable does not add a maker recommendation.

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Palm, Claw, Fingertip1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026Spec table Grip Style: Claw, Palm, or Fingertip.

Recommended hand sizeiMaker recommendation, measured from wrist to middle fingertip for hand length. Source notes specify whether limits are inclusive or exclusive.

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Hump positioniPosition of the shell’s highest point along its length, from a maker drawing or exact-model review.

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Centre6Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-5/3.htmlRead 23 October 2026Reviewer: the hump is centered, somewhat tapered, and slopes down towards both ends.

Thumb rest

No17Maker product pageresource.logitechg.com/content/dam/gaming/en/products/g305/2025-update/g305-lightspeed-mouse-profile-left-angle-lilac-gallery-4.pngRead 7 October 2026The exact maker profile has a smooth sidewall and two thumb buttons, with no projecting thumb-support shelf. The exact Eloshapes comparison independently says Thumb rest No.26Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 7 October 2026The exact maker profile has a smooth sidewall and two thumb buttons, with no projecting thumb-support shelf. The exact Eloshapes comparison independently says Thumb rest No.

No10Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Entry for the SteelSeries Rival 5: Thumb rest No.

Ring or pinky finger rest

No17Maker product pageresource.logitechg.com/content/dam/gaming/en/products/g305/2025-update/g305-lightspeed-mouse-profile-left-angle-lilac-gallery-4.pngRead 7 October 2026The complete maker body geometry has no separate ring-finger or pinky support shelf. Main-button grooves are different. The exact Eloshapes comparison independently says Ring finger rest No.26Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 7 October 2026The complete maker body geometry has no separate ring-finger or pinky support shelf. Main-button grooves are different. The exact Eloshapes comparison independently says Ring finger rest No.

No10Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Same entry: Ring finger rest No.

Upper shelliThe primary hand-contact shell. An open or perforated bottom alone does not make the upper shell perforated.

Solid2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete original guide and exact current product photo show a solid hand-contact shell.

Solid4Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-5Read 23 October 2026Weight section: the 86 g is reached without externally visible holes. The upper shell is solid.

Swappable parts

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Adjustable weight

No15Reviewrtings.com/mouse/reviews/logitech/g305-lightspeedRead 7 October 2026The public RTINGS FPS verdict says there are no weight optimization options apart from custom modifications. Battery chemistry changes, AAA adapters and cover removal are not a supplied ballast system.

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Maximum added weightiTotal removable weight supplied with the mouse, excluding the mouse’s normal weight.

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Vertical angle

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Trackball diameter

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Trackball position

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Dimensions and weight

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Mouse body dimensionsiLength from front to rear, width at the widest body point, and maximum height. Cable and receiver are excluded. Approximate maker figures are qualified in source notes. Logitech pages often label the front-to-rear length Height and the body height Depth, so map the figures by size.

Length116.6Maximum width62.1Maximum height38.2mm(4.6 × 2.4 × 1.5 in)1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g305-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 7 October 2026Explicit maker metric Length, Width and Height. Body dimensions exclude the cable and receiver. Rounded inch values are not converted.

Length128.8Maximum width62.9Maximum height42.1mm(5.1 × 2.5 × 1.7 in)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026Spec table: length 128.80 mm, width 62.90 mm at the front, 62.80 mm at the center and 58.20 mm at the back, height 26.70 mm at the front and 42.10 mm at the back. The largest values are stored. TechPowerUp measured a 66.7 mm back width with a caliper. Its intro table and some retailers list 68.15 mm width and 42.00 mm height, an older or wider figure that includes the side panel.

Grip widthiBody width where the thumb and opposite grip finger sit. This differs from maximum body width.

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61.4mm6Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-5/3.htmlRead 23 October 2026Reviewer caliper table: Grip Width (narrowest point) 6.14 cm. Stored as 61.4 mm. The maker gives no grip width.

Mouse weight (claimed)iWireless mice include the battery. When the maker does not say whether a removable battery is in the weight, the published weight is stored and the source note says so. Wired mice exclude the cable. Source notes identify installed skates, colour, approximation, tolerance or a published bound.

99g(3.5 oz)1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g305-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 7 October 2026Published 99 g mouse weight with the supplied AA battery. Alternate battery chemistry can change the weight.

85g(3 oz)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026Spec table: Weight 85g. The page also names an 85g Competitive Weight. A reviewer measured 86 g.

Box dimensions

Width45.97Height102.11Depth154.94mm(1.8 × 4 × 6.1 in)9Maker spec sheet (PDF)manuals.plus/m/29d06ac77fc2c7680e3e9011891cee9d1dd267e7297e2dc4a1f497cf34c69f59.pdfRead 7 October 2026The maker Single column lists W1.81 in, H4.02 in and D6.10 in. Conversion by 25.4 gives W45.97, H102.11 and D154.94 mm. Maker carton axes are retained. They differ from mouse desktop-body axes. These are approximate converted claims from rounded inches, not 0.01 mm measurement accuracy. Case-pack dimensions are excluded.

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Packed weightiMouse, packaging and included accessories. Shipping-service weight is not evidence of packed weight.

171.51g(6 oz)9Maker spec sheet (PDF)manuals.plus/m/29d06ac77fc2c7680e3e9011891cee9d1dd267e7297e2dc4a1f497cf34c69f59.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker Single package mass is 6.05 oz. Conversion gives 171.51 g. Includes the mouse, standard contents and packaging. This is an approximate converted maker claim, not a scale measurement accurate to 0.01 g. Body 99 g and four-unit case mass are separate.

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Sensor

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Marketed sensor nameiMaker’s sensor branding, or reviewer identification when the maker does not publish one. The physical part number is recorded separately.

HERO1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g305-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 7 October 2026

TrueMove Air1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026Spec table Sensor: SteelSeries TrueMove Air.

Published sensor brandiSensor brand or trademark named by the source, which may be the mouse maker’s proprietary branding. Physical silicon manufacturer and part number are separate facts.

Logitech1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g305-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 7 October 2026

SteelSeries1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026Sensor page: designed by PixArt and SteelSeries. Stored as the SteelSeries branded sensor, the same way as the Rival 3 Wireless.

Physical sensor part numberiExact physical sensor family or part identified by the maker or an exact-model reviewer. Do not infer it from DPI, speed or a sibling mouse.

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PAW33358Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-5/5.htmlRead 23 October 2026Reviewer: TrueMove Air is believed to be based on the PixArt PAW3335 with a custom SROM. SteelSeries does not publish the part. The Rival 3 Wireless uses the same TrueMove Air name.

Sensor type

Optical3Press releaseir.logitech.com/news/news-details/2018/Logitech-G-Unleashes-New-Wireless-Gaming-Mouse/default.aspxRead 8 October 2026

Optical1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026Spec table Sensor Type: Optical.

Maximum configurable DPIiMaximum selectable DPI with the documented firmware. Later firmware increases are noted in sources. The sensor chip’s theoretical maximum is not the mouse’s maximum.

12,000DPI1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g305-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 7 October 2026Current exact G305 specification gives 200 to 12,000 DPI. HERO 25K or HERO 44K siblings are excluded.

18,000DPI1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026Spec table CPI: 100-18,000 in 100 CPI Increments.

Minimum configurable DPIiLowest selectable sensitivity on this mouse. Factory presets do not establish its minimum.

200DPI1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g305-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 7 October 2026

100DPI1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026Spec table CPI: 100-18,000 in 100 CPI Increments.

DPI adjustment stepiSmallest documented configuration increment, not the spacing between factory presets.

50DPI11Reviewprosettings.net/reviews/logitech-g305Read 7 October 2026The exact ProSettings table states 200–12000 DPI in steps of 50. WePC independently confirms that increment. It is not the distance between factory presets. Direct 403 was respected. Public indexed table evidence was used.

100DPI1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026Spec table CPI: 100-18,000 in 100 CPI Increments.

Maximum DPI stagesiMaximum number of selectable sensitivity presets saved at once, not the number of distinct supported DPI values.

52Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026

59Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-5/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026Reviewer: CPI adjustment from 100 to 18,000 in increments of 100 for up to five color-coded levels.

Default DPI presetsiFactory preset sensitivity values for the exact model and firmware. Source notes distinguish different factory profiles.

400, 800, 1,600, 3,200DPI2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026Factory stages are 400, 800, 1600 and 3200 DPI. Fifth 6400 DPI requires software activation and is excluded from defaults.

400, 800, 1,200, 2,400, 3,200DPI8Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-5/5.htmlRead 23 October 2026Reviewer: out of the box five pre-defined CPI steps of 400, 800, 1200, 2400 and 3200.

Separate X and Y DPI

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Tracking speed (claimed)iMaker or published product specification, in inches per second. If the source says more than a value, that numeric threshold is stored and qualified in the source note. Do not read it as an exact ceiling.

400IPS1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g305-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 7 October 2026Exact G305 support specification: 400 IPS, tested on Logitech G240. Current maker feature prose also says over 400 IPS. Numeric 400 is the published nominal/threshold claim, not a measured physical ceiling. No G502 sibling value is substituted.

400IPS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026Spec table IPS: 400, on SteelSeries QcK surfaces.

Tracking acceleration (claimed)iMaximum tracking acceleration in multiples of gravitational acceleration, not mouse weight. A source saying more than a value is retained as a qualified threshold in the source note.

40G1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g305-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 7 October 2026Exact G305 support specification: 40 G, tested on Logitech G240. Tracking acceleration, not body weight or a qualified G502 X claim.

40G1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026Spec table Acceleration: 40G. Hardware Acceleration: None.

Lift-off distance settingsiOnly documented selectable lift-off values, or one documented fixed value. A minimum, approximate measured result or unquantified range does not establish a complete option list.

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Separate lift and landing distance

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Surface calibrationiSensor calibration for a tracking surface. Adjustable lift-off distance or copying sensitivity from another mouse alone does not establish this feature.

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Motion SynciWhether sensor motion synchronization is supported. Polling-rate restrictions and default state belong in source notes.

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Angle snapping

None12Reviewwepc.com/reviews/logitech-g305-wireless-mouse-reviewRead 7 October 2026The exact WePC review explicitly reports zero angle snapping, smoothing and acceleration. SweClockers MouseTester tests corroborate no snapping anomaly. This is the original G305. No SUPERLIGHT settings were borrowed.

Toggleable8Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-5/5.htmlRead 23 October 2026Reviewer: no angle snapping seen in the paint test. The software page lists angle snapping (on/off) as a setting.9Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-5/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026Reviewer: Engine offers a basic acceleration function, angle snapping (on/off) and polling rate adjustment.

Ripple control

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Tracks on glass

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Sensor position

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Forward10Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Same entry: sensor position Forward (56%).

Performance

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Documented polling rates by connectioniOne row per documented usable rate and connection. Receiver and firmware requirements are noted. Maximum-only claims do not imply all intermediate settings or the same ceiling over USB.

ALogitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Data connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Receiver requirement
2.4 GHz	125	Included LIGHTSPEED USB receiver
2.4 GHz	250	Included LIGHTSPEED USB receiver
2.4 GHz	500	Included LIGHTSPEED USB receiver
2.4 GHz	1,000	Included LIGHTSPEED USB receiver

Source1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g305-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 7 October 20263Press releaseir.logitech.com/news/news-details/2018/Logitech-G-Unleashes-New-Wireless-Gaming-Mouse/default.aspxRead 8 October 2026Original release explicitly gives Endurance mode with 8 ms report interval and Performance mode with 1 ms. These correspond exactly to 125 Hz and 1000 Hz. Endurance mode reduces tracking performance. Original LGS mode controls are also described in the current G HUB guide.11Reviewprosettings.net/reviews/logitech-g305Read 7 October 2026The exact ProSettings table lists 125/250/500/1000 Hz. WePC independently agrees and Techgage expressly describes 500 Hz operation. Intermediate rates are published options, not inferred from the 1000 Hz maximum. Included stock LIGHTSPEED receiver.

BSteelSeries Rival 5

Data connection	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	125
USB (wired)	250
USB (wired)	500
USB (wired)	1,000

Source4Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-5Read 23 October 2026Specifications table: 125/250/500/1000 Hz. The performance page lists the same four settings and finds 1000 Hz the only one without outliers.

Max polling rate

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Polling rate (wired)

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Polling rate (2.4 GHz)

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Polling rate (Bluetooth)

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Claimed click latencyiAbsolute click-latency claim from the maker. A relative improvement is not absolute latency. Source notes give polling mode and whether the number is an average, bound or best case.

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Adjustable debounce

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Minimum debounceiLowest documented debounce setting or fixed main-switch debounce delay. Click response time or total click latency is not the same quantity.

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Measured

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Latency per connection (measured)iReviewer measurements for an identified connection, polling rate, firmware and settings. Click and sensor latency use different test methods and are not interchangeable.

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DPI deviation (measured)iReviewer measurement of deviation from a specified DPI value. Test DPI, travel speed, distance and method belong in source notes.

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6.3%8Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-5/5.htmlRead 23 October 2026Reviewer CPI deviation test on the four common steps: +6.3 % (+25 CPI) at 400 CPI, +5.6 % (+45 CPI) at 800, +0.3 % (+5 CPI) at 1600 and +3.1 % (+100 CPI) at 3200. The largest deviation is stored. The reviewer calls it exclusively positive, inconsistent and significantly large.

Lift-off distance (measured)iReviewer-measured lift-off height at the lowest setting, on the specified surface. Do not store the maker’s selectable LOD here.

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Main click force (measured)iReviewer-measured main-button actuation force in gram-force. Not the mouse weight and not an electrical latency measure.

46gf19Reviewsweclockers.com/test/25868-logitech-g305-lightspeed-tradlos-spelmus-med-hog-prestanda-och-lag-vikt/6Read 7 October 2026SweClockers measured left main 46 gf and right main 48 gf. This scalar stores the left value. Method uses a force gauge at the reviewer’s natural finger contact point. Gauge model, press speed and exact coordinates are not stated. It is not mouse weight or electrical latency.20Measurementsweclockers.com/test/25868-logitech-g305-lightspeed-tradlos-spelmus-med-hog-prestanda-och-lag-vikt/5Read 7 October 2026SweClockers measured left main 46 gf and right main 48 gf. This scalar stores the left value. Method uses a force gauge at the reviewer’s natural finger contact point. Gauge model, press speed and exact coordinates are not stated. It is not mouse weight or electrical latency.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer scale measurement. Include battery for wireless mice and exclude cable for wired mice. Source notes identify colour and installed skates.

101.7g(3.6 oz)21Reviewrtings.com/mouse/reviews/best/by-usage/gamingRead 7 October 2026The open RTINGS recommendation publishes original G305 Default Weight 101.7 g. Its linked review identifies White and one AA for power. Default stock AA configuration, not batteryless or a modified AAA minimum. Factory skates as reviewed. The publisher uses an electronic scale. Battery brand, chemistry and receiver placement are not further stated. Maker 99 g remains a separate claim.22Measurementrtings.com/mouse/learn/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026The open RTINGS recommendation publishes original G305 Default Weight 101.7 g. Its linked review identifies White and one AA for power. Default stock AA configuration, not batteryless or a modified AAA minimum. Factory skates as reviewed. The publisher uses an electronic scale. Battery brand, chemistry and receiver placement are not further stated. Maker 99 g remains a separate claim.

86g(3 oz)5Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-5/2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Reviewer scale: around 86 g (+/- 1 g). The text does not say whether the cable was on the scale. The maker states 85 g.

Battery life (measured)iReviewer-measured runtime from a stated test, not a claim, forecast or extrapolation. Polling, lighting and other power settings must be identified.

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Hand size fitiExact-model reviewer fit assessment. Source notes define the hand-length bands and tested grip. Do not translate general praise into every size fitting.

ALogitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Grip	Hand size	Fits
Fingertip	Small	Yes
Fingertip	Medium	Yes
Fingertip	Large	Yes

Source15Reviewrtings.com/mouse/reviews/logitech/g305-lightspeedRead 7 October 2026Public exact G305 review comparison with Orochi V2 explicitly says well suited to all hand sizes with fingertip grip. Tested White original G305. Encode only fingertip Small, Medium and Large, not palm or claw. Linked current public method defines wrist-to-middle-tip hand lengths Small 140–175 mm, Medium 170–195 mm and Large 190–205 mm. Source bands overlap and inclusivity is unstated. Extra Large 200–240 mm has no schema enum and is not encoded. This is reviewer fit opinion, not maker recommendation or a guarantee to every person.29Measurementrtings.com/mouse/tests/design/ergonomicsRead 7 October 2026Public linked fit method measures from tip of middle finger to wrist line. Small 14–17.5 cm, Medium 17–19.5 cm, Large 19–20.5 cm, Extra Large 20–24 cm. Overlaps preserved, endpoint inclusivity not invented. Employee pool assessment and tester expectations, not universal comfort. Device-specific fingertip-all-sizes statement from public G305 review.

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Switches

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Main switch typeiActuation technology for the left and right main buttons. Hybrid means optical-mechanical. Inductive analog switches detect travel by induction.

Mechanical13Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/logitech-g305-lightspeedRead 7 October 2026Tom’s Hardware explicitly identifies the original Black G305 left and right buttons as mechanical. The identified stock Omron switches corroborate this. No optical or LIGHTFORCE hybrid classification.

Mechanical7Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-5/4.htmlRead 23 October 2026Reviewer: mechanical main switches with low pre- and post-travel. EloShapes lists mechanical.

Published main-switch brandiBrand named for the main switches. Proprietary Razer, Pulsar, Glorious or Logitech branding does not identify the physical contract manufacturer.

Omron14Reviewmouse-pro.com/2019/10/17/logitech-g305-gaming-mouse-review-wireless-on-a-budgetRead 7 October 2026MousePro identifies Omron primary switches on its White G305. A 2026 GamesRadar review independently still identifies Omron mechanical switches on the original model. Logitech mechanical tensioning does not itself identify the contract brand.

TTC7Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-5/4.htmlRead 23 October 2026Reviewer: a pair of TTC Golden Micro Dustproof switches. EloShapes also lists TTC.

Main switch model

Omron D2FC-F-7N(10M)12Reviewwepc.com/reviews/logitech-g305-wireless-mouse-reviewRead 7 October 2026The exact WePC table identifies Omron D2FC-F-7N(10M). MousePro independently identifies this family and 10-million primary rating on a White G305. Stock original hardware, not replacement switches or SUPERLIGHT G1 switches. Direct 403 was respected. Public indexed evidence was read.

Golden Micro IP547Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-5/4.htmlRead 23 October 2026Maker name Golden Micro IP54. The reviewer calls the part TTC Golden Micro Dustproof.

Main switch rated lifeiManufacturer or component rating for the main left/right switches, in millions of actuations. This is not a whole-mouse durability measurement.

10million1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g305-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 7 October 2026Current exact 6 Programmable Buttons feature explicitly rates both primary left and right switches for 10 million clicks. This is a switch rating, not a measured mouse lifetime.

80million1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026Page: Next-gen Golden Micro IP54 Switches rated for 80M clicks. TechPowerUp notes the switches themselves are marked 60 M and SteelSeries insists on 80 M. EloShapes lists 60M. The maker figure is stored.

Hot-swap main switchesiMain switches can be changed without soldering. Opening the case or using a switch pack can still be required.

No28Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Logitech%2BG305%2BLightspeed%2BMouse%2BSwitch%2BReplacement/206824Read 7 October 2026Exact stock G305 switch-replacement guide explicitly requires desoldering switches from their original circuit boards and soldering replacements. Original boards use soldered switch mounts. Aftermarket hot-swap replacement PCBs modify that interface and are not the as-sold switch socket feature. No maker replacement-switch-pack hot-swap procedure found.

No10Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Same entry: Hot-swap switches No.

Adjustable click actuationiThe point where a main click registers can be configured. Debounce adjustment changes timing, not actuation travel.

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Separate main buttons

Yes2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Yes4Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-5Read 23 October 2026Buttons page: the main buttons are visually separated from the shell, with low lateral movement.

Side switch model

Omron D2FC-F-7N14Reviewmouse-pro.com/2019/10/17/logitech-g305-gaming-mouse-review-wireless-on-a-budgetRead 7 October 2026MousePro identifies the White G305 side switches as Omron D2FC-F-7N with a nominal five-million rating. The primary switch’s 10M suffix is not transferred to them.

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Middle click switch

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Scroll encoder type

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Mechanical4Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-5Read 23 October 2026Specifications table: Wheel Encoder Mechanical.

Scroll encoder

TTC (white encoder)14Reviewmouse-pro.com/2019/10/17/logitech-g305-gaming-mouse-review-wireless-on-a-budgetRead 7 October 2026MousePro identifies the installed encoder descriptively as a white TTC. Exact supplier SKU and height are unknown. Independently reopened EloShapes calls it TTC Silver, but equivalence of that name and the colour description is unresolved. The stored text preserves the literal identified component description and does not claim a TTC Silver supplier model. Aftermarket gold or dustproof replacements are excluded.

TTC Silver10Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Same entry: TTC Silver mechanical encoder, 24 steps. TechPowerUp says the encoder comes from TTC.

Buttons and scroll wheel

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Physical button inputsiIncludes left/right, wheel click, each wheel-tilt direction, DPI/report-rate/profile buttons and a wheel-mode pushbutton. Excludes scroll rotation, power sliders and connection sliders. A connection pushbutton, such as Logitech Easy-Switch, counts even when the maker's own count leaves it out. A button that only switches power does not. Counts each physical input once.

62Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 6 explicitly lists six physical remappable buttons: left, right, wheel click, forward, back and DPI cycle. Bottom power slider and wheel rotation are excluded.

91Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026Spec table Number of Buttons: 9. TechPowerUp counts 9 including the wheel click.

Programmable buttonsiNumber of physical button inputs that can be remapped. Excludes scroll-up/down actions, alternate software layers and non-programmable mode controls.

62Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 6 explicitly lists six physical remappable buttons.

91Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026Page: 9 Programmable Buttons, and every button is fully customizable.

Side buttonsiButtons on the thumb-facing side walls, including a side DPI-shift button. Top buttons beside the main click plate and bottom setting buttons are excluded.

22Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026

51Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026Page: the 5-button side panel layout with a custom toggle switch. TechPowerUp describes forward and back, a rocker that presses up or down, and an extra button in front of the thumb.

Side buttons on

Left2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Left11Press articleandroidheadlines.com/2021/05/steelseries-rival-5-gaming-mouse-wired-availability-price-sale.htmlRead 23 October 2026Article: a 9-button layout with a 5-button quick panel on the left side and a toggle switch on its top edge.

DPI buttoniA physical pushbutton that changes sensitivity. A button shared with power or report rate still counts. Software-only switching does not.

Yes2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Yes7Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-5/4.htmlRead 23 October 2026Reviewer: a single button at the top cycles through the set CPI steps, a Kailh switch.

DPI button position

Top2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Top7Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-5/4.htmlRead 23 October 2026Reviewer: the CPI button sits at the top of the mouse.

Profile buttoniA dedicated physical profile-switch button. A remappable input that could be assigned this action does not prove a dedicated control.

No2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete guide control list has no dedicated profile, sniper or gesture button and no thumb wheel. Remappable actions are separate from dedicated controls.

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Dedicated DPI-shift buttoniDedicated physical control for temporarily switching sensitivity while held. A software-remappable input is not automatically a dedicated sniper control.

No2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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Dedicated gesture buttoniA dedicated physical gesture control. Assigning a gesture action to a remappable button does not establish a separate gesture button.

No2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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Scroll wheel

Notched2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Notched7Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-5/4.htmlRead 23 October 2026Reviewer: clearly discernible steps with a matching tactile feel. EloShapes lists no free spin and no side tilt.

Scroll mode switchiHow the wheel changes between notched and free-spin modes. None means there is no such mode-switch mechanism.

None2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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Separate thumb wheeliA separate side wheel operated by the thumb. Tilting the central scroll wheel does not count.

No2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026

No10Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Same entry: Thumb wheel No.

Scroll wheel material

Rubber13Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/logitech-g305-lightspeedRead 7 October 2026Tom’s Hardware states the wheel uses rubber grips. Rubber describes the finger-contact tread. It does not establish that the internal axle and wheel core are rubber.

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Build

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Shell material

Plastic, polymer unspecified15Reviewrtings.com/mouse/reviews/logitech/g305-lightspeedRead 7 October 2026The public RTINGS introduction explicitly describes a solid plastic shell. Techgage independently describes solid plastics on the original model. The polymer is unspecified. No ABS, PC or aftermarket metal shell is inferred.

ABS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026Spec table Core Construction: ABS Plastic.

Surface finishiPublished surface finish, such as matte or textured. Soft-feel wording does not establish rubber material or a chemical coating.

Matte14Reviewmouse-pro.com/2019/10/17/logitech-g305-gaming-mouse-review-wireless-on-a-budgetRead 7 October 2026The proved White finish is matte. Base matte is repeated explicitly by White SKU 910-005289. Under plan02 that column is per variant, so missing Black, Lilac, Blue and Mint cells are unknown. The Black matte versus glossy review conflict is not resolved by inheritance.

Matte1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026Spec table Back Cover Material: Black Matte Finish.

Installed feet materialiMaterial of the factory-installed skates, excluding separately supplied replacements or dot skates. Virgin PTFE means additive-free or explicitly virgin-grade PTFE.

PTFE1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g305-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 7 October 2026

PTFE5Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-5/2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Reviewer: regular black-dyed PTFE (Teflon) feet with slightly rounded edges.

Installed skate piecesiNumber of separate factory-installed skate pieces, including a sensor ring. Excludes spare skates supplied in the box.

616Maker product pageresource.logitechg.com/content/dam/gaming/en/products/g305/2025-update/g305-lightspeed-mouse-bottom-angle-lilac-gallery-5.pngRead 7 October 2026The current maker Lilac underside shows four perimeter pads, one small rear round skate and one oval sensor-ring piece. Six installed pieces under the schema ring-inclusive count. The reviewer’s five small feet omit the ring. Spare skates are not counted.

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Feet shapeiGeometry of the installed skates. Pads plus a sensor ring are mixed. Separate dots are dots.

Mixed16Maker product pageresource.logitechg.com/content/dam/gaming/en/products/g305/2025-update/g305-lightspeed-mouse-bottom-angle-lilac-gallery-5.pngRead 7 October 2026The current maker underside shows perimeter pads, a small round skate and a sensor-ring piece. Pads plus a ring are mixed under the schema definition.

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Feet thickness

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Cable

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Cable

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Braided4Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-5Read 23 October 2026Specifications table: Cable 2 m, braided. Text: a paracord-like, braided cable.

Cable length

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2m1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026Spec table Super Mesh Cable Length: 2m / 6.67 ft. TechPowerUp measured 2 m.

Detachable cableiThe cable unplugs from an external socket on the mouse without opening it. A service-replaceable internal cable does not count.

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No5Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-5/2.htmlRead 23 October 2026The braided cable is fixed to the mouse in the photos. EloShapes also lists Non-detachable.

Port on mouseiExternally accessible data/charging socket on the mouse. A fixed cable is none. USB-C describes the connector, not a transfer-speed version.

None2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete exact device layout uses replaceable AA power and wireless mouse reports only. There is no external wired input or charging socket.

None1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026The Super Mesh cable is fixed. The page shows no port on the body.

Cable host plugiConnector on the computer end of the supplied or fixed cable, independent of the mouse-end connector.

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USB-A5Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-5/2.htmlRead 23 October 2026The cable photo shows a USB-A plug. The maker requires a USB port.

Connectivity

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ConnectionsiConnections that carry mouse input data. A USB cable used only for charging does not establish wired USB operation.

2.4 GHz2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026

USB (wired)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026Wired only. The page describes the Super Mesh cable and Compatibility says USB port required.

Wireless technology

LIGHTSPEED1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g305-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 7 October 2026

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BluetoothiThe version number only, such as 5.1. LE and Low Energy are left out. A source that names only Bluetooth Low Energy gives no version.

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Saved Bluetooth pairing slotsiNumber of Bluetooth hosts whose pairing the mouse remembers. A limit of one concurrently connected host does not establish the number of saved slots.

02Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026The exact maker setup and complete radio/control inventory are receiver-only. Tom’s Guide independently states no Bluetooth support. Zero remembered Bluetooth hosts, not a concurrent-host assumption.

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Switchable host devicesiNumber of host devices selectable through the documented mouse controls without manually moving a data cable. Not the number of physical receivers or simultaneous active links alone.

12Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026The exact maker setup has one USB receiver input path and no host-selection control. One host is selectable through the documented mouse controls. Moving the receiver manually is different.

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Device switching

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Receiver host connectoriHost plug on the included small receiver. A larger cabled receiver is described in source notes. This differs from the charging cable’s plug.

USB-A2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026

None11Press articleandroidheadlines.com/2021/05/steelseries-rival-5-gaming-mouse-wired-availability-price-sale.htmlRead 23 October 2026A wired mouse with a Super Mesh cable and no receiver in the box.

Receiver storage in mouse

Yes2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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Receiver extender includediAn included adapter, dock or cabled receiver arrangement moves the receiver closer to the mouse. A charging-only adapter does not count.

Yes2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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Receiver pairing sharediA receiver can pair with another supported device, such as a keyboard, at the same time. This does not mean the mouse switches between computers.

No18Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/7707694960663-Connect-two-LIGHTSPEED-devices-to-one-receiver-using-the-Device-Pairing-ToolRead 7 October 2026The current maker’s complete LIGHTSPEED Two Device Pairing list excludes the G305. That feature requires compatible keyboard receivers. It does not apply to the stock C-U0008 mouse receiver. Replacement pairing is not simultaneous sharing. Unifying is also incompatible.

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Wireless rangeiPublished range and test conditions. A recommended receiver distance or minimum reliable range is not an exact maximum.

10m2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026G 305 guide maximum 10 m, with a recommended 20 cm receiver distance in noisy environments. Recommendation is not the range.

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Basic mouse OS supportiOperating systems supported for basic input. Configuration software support is listed separately and may require a newer OS version.

Windows, macOS, ChromeOS1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g305-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 7 October 2026Exact maker specification supports Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.13 or later and ChromeOS for input. Configuration app support is separate.

Windows, macOS, Linux1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Xbox, and Linux. USB port required.

ConsolesiConsole families explicitly supported. Source notes identify exact consoles, games and reduced polling or software functions.

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Xbox1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026Compatibility names Xbox. PlayStation is not named.

Battery

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Battery type

AA2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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Disposable battery countiNumber of disposable cells, such as AA or AAA. Do not use this field for internal rechargeable cells.

12Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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Battery capacityiPublished or physically identified internal battery capacity. Do not calculate mAh from claimed runtime or compare capacities across unverified hardware revisions.

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User-replaceable batteryiBattery replacement is a supported user procedure. The ability to open and modify the mouse does not establish this feature.

Yes2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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Battery life by mode (claimed)iOne manufacturer or published product claim per documented connection, polling rate and lighting condition. Omit unstated conditions. Source notes identify performance, switch and haptic modes and whether runtime is up to a value.

ALogitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Claimed runtime (h)
2.4 GHz	1,000	250

Source3Press releaseir.logitech.com/news/news-details/2018/Logitech-G-Unleashes-New-Wireless-Gaming-Mouse/default.aspxRead 8 October 2026Maker claim 250 h continuous gameplay at 1 ms report interval in Performance mode using one AA. Separate nine-month normal-use Endurance estimate is stored in calendar months.

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Battery life (up to)iManufacturer estimate of days of normal use between full charges. This includes periods when the mouse is idle. It is not continuous runtime. Source notes preserve usage conditions and qualifiers when published. Do not convert this estimate to continuous hours.

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Battery life (normal use)iManufacturer estimate of calendar months of normal use between charges or battery replacements. It is not continuous runtime. Source notes retain approximate, up-to, or-more and operating-mode qualifiers. Do not convert this estimate to continuous hours.

9months3Press releaseir.logitech.com/news/news-details/2018/Logitech-G-Unleashes-New-Wireless-Gaming-Mouse/default.aspxRead 8 October 2026Maker launch release: up to nine months on one AA in Endurance mode with an 8 ms report interval. Exact official G305 technical specifications independently describe standard usage and variation with user, battery discharge and computing conditions. Calendar estimate includes idle time and is separate from the existing 250-hour continuous Performance mode gaming claim.30Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-150/articles/360023303254-G305-LIGHTSPEED-Wireless-Gaming-Mouse-Technical-SpecificationsRead 8 October 2026Exact G305 M-R0071 battery table: Endurance mode up to 9 months of standard usage. It explicitly distinguishes Performance mode up to 250 hours of non-stop gaming. Battery life varies with user, battery discharge and computing conditions.

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Longest battery life

250h=CalculatedFrom Battery life by mode (claimed)

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Battery life at 1000 HziLongest stored claim explicitly at 1000 Hz over 2.4 GHz. A claim without a confirmed polling rate is excluded.

250h=CalculatedFrom Battery life by mode (claimed)

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Battery life on Bluetooth

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Charging port

None2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026The replaceable AA G305 has no charger.

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Full charge timeiClaimed time from empty to full charge, in minutes. Approximation and charging setup are stated in source notes.

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Quick charge

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Use while chargingiMouse input works while the internal battery charges through the documented wired or dock arrangement.

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Charging system compatibilityiNamed wireless charging pad or contact dock. Source notes distinguish inductive pads from pogo-pin contact charging.

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Charging dock included

No2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026The complete maker standard box inventory lists no charging dock. The original mouse uses a replaceable AA with no stock charging interface.

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Battery indicator

LED, Software2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 202613Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/logitech-g305-lightspeedRead 7 October 2026Tom’s Hardware states G HUB gives a battery-life reading. It also identifies the flashing red low-battery LED. OS-level reporting is not claimed.

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Lighting

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Decorative RGB lightingiUser-configurable decorative lighting. A multicolour status, DPI or battery indicator alone is not decorative RGB.

No5Reviewmmogames.com/articles/archives/logitech-g305-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouse-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly says no RGB illumination. Multicolour DPI/battery status LED is separate.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026Page: PrismSync lighting. Spec table Illumination: 10-Zone RGB.

Decorative lighting zonesiNumber of independently controlled decorative lighting zones. Status indicator LEDs are excluded.

08Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/360023303254-G305-LIGHTSPEED-Wireless-Gaming-Mouse-Technical-SpecificationsRead 7 October 2026The exact maker sheet states one indicator LED and no RGB lighting. The manual identifies that LED as DPI, mode and battery status. It is excluded from decorative zones.

101Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026Spec table Illumination: 10-Zone RGB. TechPowerUp counts four physical lighting zones (scroll wheel, rear logo and two stripes) and ten logical zones. The validate peer-median warning of 2 zones is expected, since the maker counts ten.

Lighting sync

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SteelSeries PrismSync1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026Page: 10 zones of 16.8 million colours that synchronize with other SteelSeries products through PrismSync.

DPI indicator

LED2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026

LED9Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-5/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026Reviewer: CPI levels are color-coded, so a non-user-configurable colour lights up when the CPI step changes.

Software

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Software

Logitech G HUB1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g305-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 7 October 2026

SteelSeries GG1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026Page names SteelSeries GG and the Engine app inside it. The spec table names SteelSeries Engine 3.18.4+.

Configuration software platformsiPlatforms explicitly supported for configuring this exact model. Basic input compatibility and availability of a generic app on another platform do not establish model support.

Windows, macOS7Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/software/ghubRead 5 October 2026Current official G HUB download page offers Windows and macOS. Other basic-input OS compatibility does not establish configuration app availability.

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026Spec table Software: SteelSeries Engine 3.18.4+, for Windows (7 or newer) and Mac OSX (10.12 or newer).

Onboard memoryiDocumented settings remain available without configuration software running. Which settings persist is stated in source notes.

Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g305-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 7 October 2026

Yes9Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-5/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026Reviewer: all settings are saved to the on-board memory, so the software need not run.

Onboard profilesiMaximum distinct hardware-stored profiles. Software game profiles and factory preset profiles do not establish this maximum.

11Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g305-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 7 October 2026

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Macros

Yes23Reviewsweclockers.com/test/25868-logitech-g305-lightspeed-tradlos-spelmus-med-hog-prestanda-och-lag-vikt/4Read 7 October 2026The exact G305 LGS review explicitly supports recorded macros on any button. The maker G HUB guide retains macro assignments with an exact G305 example. This does not mean every macro type runs onboard.25Owner's manualimages-eu.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/B1kBFc7UzlS.pdfRead 7 October 2026The exact G305 LGS review explicitly supports recorded macros on any button. The maker G HUB guide retains macro assignments with an exact G305 example. This does not mean every macro type runs onboard.

Yes9Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-5/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026Reviewer: all buttons can be remapped to mouse, keyboard, media, OS or macro functions. A macro editor sits below the button selection.

Macros stored onboardiMacros themselves execute from mouse memory without the configuration app. Onboard DPI or button assignments alone do not prove onboard macros.

Yes24Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-001/articles/22102343233943-Some-macros-do-not-work-when-in-Onboard-Memory-modeRead 7 October 2026Current maker G HUB policy supports No Repeat macros with text and modifiers in onboard memory. The maker guide’s exact G305 example states onboard profiles work without G HUB. True only for this supported subset. Emoji combinations, Repeat While Holding, Toggle and Sequence macros are excluded.25Owner's manualimages-eu.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/B1kBFc7UzlS.pdfRead 7 October 2026Current maker G HUB policy supports No Repeat macros with text and modifiers in onboard memory. The maker guide’s exact G305 example states onboard profiles work without G HUB. True only for this supported subset. Emoji combinations, Repeat While Holding, Toggle and Sequence macros are excluded.

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Button remapping

Yes1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g305-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 7 October 2026

Yes9Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-5/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026Reviewer: all buttons can be remapped.

Per-app profiles

Yes23Reviewsweclockers.com/test/25868-logitech-g305-lightspeed-tradlos-spelmus-med-hog-prestanda-och-lag-vikt/4Read 7 October 2026The exact software review binds host profiles to installed games and switches on launch. Techgage independently describes game or application switching. The maker G HUB guide also shows the exact G305 profile framework. These are host profiles, not additional hardware profiles.25Owner's manualimages-eu.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/B1kBFc7UzlS.pdfRead 7 October 2026The exact software review binds host profiles to installed games and switches on launch. Techgage independently describes game or application switching. The maker G HUB guide also shows the exact G305 profile framework. These are host profiles, not additional hardware profiles.

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User firmware updatesiA public user-accessible updater or documented software firmware-update procedure exists for this exact model.

Yes23Reviewsweclockers.com/test/25868-logitech-g305-lightspeed-tradlos-spelmus-med-hog-prestanda-och-lag-vikt/4Read 7 October 2026The exact G305 software review documents a legacy LGS mouse-update procedure. Current maker release notes separately identify receiver firmware updates for all G304/G305 variants. Internal mouse and receiver scope are distinct. A generic Firmware Update Tool notice or SUPERLIGHT updater is not the evidence.27Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-au/articles/360048967733-G-HUB-Update-Release-NotesRead 7 October 2026The exact G305 software review documents a legacy LGS mouse-update procedure. Current maker release notes separately identify receiver firmware updates for all G304/G305 variants. Internal mouse and receiver scope are distinct. A generic Firmware Update Tool notice or SUPERLIGHT updater is not the evidence.

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In the box

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In the boxiDocumented contents of the specified colour or bundle. Installed parts and optional extras are distinguished in source notes.

G305 LIGHTSPEED gaming mouse, LIGHTSPEED USB receiver, AA battery, Receiver extension cable, User documentation6Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact maker box list. G 305 original guide contents illustration and setup pages confirm AA, USB receiver and extension cable. Current shop incorrectly names G 304 and omits consumable/cable, so exact original guide is used.

Product Information Guide, Rival 5 Gaming Mouse1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026Spec table Box Content, verbatim: Product Information Guide and Rival 5 Gaming Mouse.

Cables included

ALogitech G305 LIGHTSPEED

Type	Cable count
USB receiver extension cable	1

Source2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026The exact setup guide shows one receiver extension cable. It moves the USB receiver closer to the mouse. It is not a mouse input or charging cable.

BSteelSeries Rival 5

Type	Cable count
Fixed braided USB cable	1

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026The Super Mesh cable is fixed to the mouse and counted as one cable.

Extra skates includediAn extra usable skate set is supplied separately from installed skates, including an alternative dot set. Factory protective film is not a spare skate.

No2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026The complete maker standard box inventory lists no extra skates. Installed factory feet and aftermarket replacement sets are separate.

No11Press articleandroidheadlines.com/2021/05/steelseries-rival-5-gaming-mouse-wired-availability-price-sale.htmlRead 23 October 2026Box content lists only the mouse and the Product Information Guide.

Grip tape

No2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026The complete maker standard box inventory lists no separate grip tape. A shell finish is not grip tape.

No11Press articleandroidheadlines.com/2021/05/steelseries-rival-5-gaming-mouse-wired-availability-price-sale.htmlRead 23 October 2026Box content lists only the mouse and the Product Information Guide.

Links

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Product page

www.logitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g305-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouse1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g305-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 7 October 2026

steelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-51Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026SteelSeries US product page.

Spec sheet

www.logitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g305-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouse1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g305-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 7 October 2026The exact consumer Specs and Compatibility pane is the specification reference. Its public product and specification payload was read. No separate exact consumer PDF sheet was found.

steelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-51Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026The specification accordions sit on the product page.

Manual

www.logitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdf2Owner's manuallogitech.com/assets/65904/2/logitech-g305-qsg.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original maker G305 Setup Guide. Complete English pages 3-7 downloaded and read.

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years1Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/g305-lightspeed-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 7 October 2026US consumer Specs and Compatibility states two-year limited hardware warranty. Other regional service terms are not inferred.

2years4Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-5Read 23 October 2026Specifications table: Warranty Two years. Market not named.

Both are also in the API. Back to all mice.